Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada

Photo Contest 2011

Theme: Picture Yourself in the Park!

The votes are in! The winning photo for the 2011 Georgian Bay Islands National Park Photo Contest was taken by Emily who visited the park in early October 2011. The photograph shows her daughter observing the beautiful fall foliage at the park.

2011 Photo Contest Winner
© Parks Canada/Emily Bing Zhu

When asked about their visit to Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Emily noted that: "Beausoleil Island is a beautiful island! We really enjoyed our first visit at this park in Georgian Bay!" The family had taken the DayTripper boat service to enjoy a day out in the park.

The winning photograph will be featured in the 2012 Visitor Guide. The photographer also wins an amazing trip to Pukaskwa National Park, which includes:

• 4 nights at Hattie Cove Campground, Pukaskwa National Park (electric site)
• Welcoming smudge ceremony with bush-tea and bannock at the Anishnaabe Camp
• Private 1/2-day canoe tour of Hattie Cove
• Hydro-bike rental for two, courtesy of the Friends of Pukaskwa

The hidden gem of Lake Superior's north shore, Pukaskwa National Park will transform even the most seasoned traveller. Home to Ontario's premier wilderness hiking experience, the Coastal Hiking Trail, the park also offers car campers unparalleled solitude and privacy at Hattie Cove Campground.

Georgian Bay Islands National Park would like to thank all who participated in the 2011 Photo Contest.

The winner of the 2010 Photo Contest was Luda Zotova featuring some of the stunning mushrooms found growing on Beausoleil Island in the fall. The photo is displayed on the second page of the 2011 Visitor Guide. Pick up your copy of the visitor guide while visiting Georgian Bay Islands National Park!
© Parks Canada

Contest Rules

1. This contest is open to all visitors to Georgian Bay Islands National Park with the exception of GBINP staff and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child or sibling).
2. Three photo entries maximum per person.
3. Submit photos via email as an attached (not embedded file) to info.gbi@pc.gc.ca.
   High resolution JPEG format is preferred; maximum 5MB via email.
4. Photo resolution must be high enough that photos display clearly at an 8" x 10" size.
5. Photo submission must fall within the theme stated for that year.
6. The photographer takes responsibility to seeking and/or granting permission for identifiable persons that appear in the submitted photo.
7. All entries will become the property of Parks Canada and may be featured in other park publications, used for promotional and educational purposes or on the official website. Credit will be given to the photographer when the photo is used.
8. The contest begins on April 1^st 2011 and submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on December 2^nd 2011.
9. Georgian Bay Islands National Park reserves the right to suspend the contest if for some reason it becomes compromised or some factor beyond the park's control prevents the contest from running as planned.