Urban and rural photographic exploration
All about Pierre Bourgault
Some blah blah about Pierre Bourgault
Full time professional freelance photographer who lives to capture the moment. Often waiting for the right time and the right light, he prefers capturing real emotions as they happen, whether it be a live show, a wedding or a family on an outing in the city. He is usually found shooting live bands in major venues around Montreal, he also has strong passion for candid street photography and urban exploring, which have brought him to various cities around the world.
the abandoned church of Shrewsbury
Gore, Quebec (Canada)
Update (2014-01-14): The Municipality of Gore is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fire that burned down Shrewsbury Church, on January 13, 2014. Anyone with information regarding to this...
the abandoned Laurentian military base
Saint-Adolphe d'Howard, Quebec (Canada)
Closed in 1987, the former Canadian military base located in St-Adolphe-d'Howard began its operations in 1950. Its mission: monitor the airspace in southwestern Quebec and northeastern Ontario. True vestige of the Cold War between the Western bloc...
the Mascouche seigniorial mansion
Mascouche, Quebec (Canada)
Jewel of Quebec's heritage, the seigniorial manor was built in 1795. Expanded several times over the years, it was used for several purposes. From 1967 to 2000 it was used as a high school and later, Quebec police organization “Sûreté du Québec”...
the Dickson incinerator
Montréal, Quebec (Canada)
Built in 1954, the Dickson incinerator was, at the time, the most modern one in North America. It was built to replace these old incinerators where horses were used for harvesting waste. In the 1920s, the city of Montreal was struggling with dumps...
the Geo W. Reed's abandoned plant
Montréal, Quebec (Canada)
No doubt, this is a mysterious building. There is no reliable information about this abandoned building on the Internet. Impossible to corroborate the details found here and there. Indeed, even the name of the building can’t be confirmed. While some...
the abandoned houses in the Eastern townships
Eastern Townships, Quebec (Canada)
Abandoned for more modern constructions or left behind to adrift once the occupants died, abandoned houses populate the countryside. Hidden under vegetation who tries to conquer its old territory, sometimes the time prevents explorers from entering...
About Urbex playground
First of all, Urbex Playground is about urban and rural photography lovers. It is the respect of the places we have visited and to whom we have a great admiration. Of its contents, Urbex Playground wishes to preserve the memory of these abandoned, destroyed or dilapidated places who have made the glory of our fathers and which today we have, alas, not enough compassion.
We are not vandals or people necessarily involved in the preservation of these places. We do not pretend to believe that our pictures will change anything in the future of these churches, factories, homes and other abandoned buildings. We're just passionate about the image in the perpetual quest for new photographic challenges.
Urbex Playground is not a photo club, any more than we are touristic guides for these forbidden places. Moreover, in any case, Urbex Playground do not invites you to visit these places without the consent of its owners. These places are dangerous and by entering into these places, legal actions can be taken against you.
However, if you have pictures or information about any abandoned places, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to publish them on the site, including your credit with your name and your website. Like this, our visitors will be able to visite your own website. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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