As we travel throughout Ontario, we are struck by the beauty of
remote (and not-so-remote) places, and often see them - with a
little imagination - as the same landscapes painted by the Group of
Seven.
The Group of Seven was formed in 1920 (more than two years after
the death of their colleague and contemporary, Tom Thomson) by a
like-minded group of artists who wished to promote their own ideas
of uniquely Canadian art. Their works, primarily landscapes, were
often harshly criticized by the art establishment of the time, hard
to imagine now.
Although members of the Group of Seven traveled and painted
throughout Canada, they are probably best known for their paintings
in Ontario, especially Georgian Bay/Muskoka, Killarney, Algoma and
Algonquin.
Below are 15 landscapes by eight members of the Group of Seven,
plus Thomson. Match them to the numbers on the map (which
*generally* correspond to the locations of the artwork), and you'll
have the final co-ordinates to the cache.
Clicking on the map will open it in a new window and you can get
a little closer look at each waypoint.
There are at least two excellent areas to park your vehicle. The
posted co-ordinates offer free access to the trails.
