Wawa in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Glenn Gould

1932-1982

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

1. Glenn Gould Marker (east side)

Inscription.

Glenn Gould. , [east side] Glenn Gould is the iconic Canadian and internationally renowned piano virtuoso who revolutionized the way the world listens to the classics. Born in Toronto in 1932, Gould had perfect pitch at age 3, and appeared with the Toronto Symphony at 14 to rave reviews. Over the next decade and a half, acclaim for his amazing genius spread world-wide. He continued to transform the world of classical music by embracing the recording studio medium. He also produced dozens of film and television programs for CBC (the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). , Equally famous for his eccentricities, (the heavy overcoat, scarves, fingerless gloves and cap, his hypochondria and aversion to live performance), Gould's diversions led him North to Algoma. Few realize that Wawa was a favourite haunt of Glenn Gould, for this was the place that he loved to escape, his beloved North. , He drove alone to Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa staying always in the same room at the same hotel: Room 102 at The Wawa Motor Inn. It appears he was rarely recognized by Wawa locals, even during the peak of his fame in the late 1960's early 70's. There are a small number of residents today that remember their rare and fleeting interactions with this unique Canadian personality. The odd attire and unconventional style that made him so recognizable elsewhere drew little attention in Wawa. Perhaps this was part of the charm of Wawa for Mr. Gould; a place where he retreated to enjoy the solitude and beauty, restore his soul and revitalize his creative muse, all in virtual anonymity! , [west side] Glenn Gould loved Wawa and the unique character and vistas found here on Lake Superior and Michipicoten Harbour. In a CBC documentary produced in 1968, Glenn is filmed enjoying some of his favourite Wawa sites at Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy Beach, Scenic High Falls and Silver Falls. , He states that Wawa "is an extraordinary place. I've been coming here for 4 or 5 years now to sort out some thoughts and try to get some writing done. Something very strange happened to me the first time I was up here. I was away for about 2 weeks… away from Toronto, and away from cities, and away from city living and city thinking and I did I think the best writing of my entire life at that time and I decided that it was the sort of therapy I needed and I've been coming back for more of the same ever since and it hasn't let me down yet. It is an extraordinary spot." , Glenn Gould died suddenly at the age of 50 in October, 1982. His legacy to the music world continues to be memorialized and celebrated in many countries and in many ways. With the cooperation of the Glenn Gould Estate, Wawa's Heritage Doors are just one small way for the residents of Wawa to recognize Glenn Gould as a part of our rich history and to welcome visitors who continue to follow in the footsteps of this extraordinary Canadian.

[east side] Glenn Gould is the iconic Canadian and internationally renowned piano virtuoso who revolutionized the way the world listens to the classics. Born in Toronto in 1932, Gould had perfect pitch at age 3, and appeared with the Toronto Symphony at 14 to rave reviews. Over the next decade and a half, acclaim for his amazing genius spread world-wide. He continued to transform the world of classical music by embracing the recording studio medium. He also produced dozens of film and television programs for CBC (the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).

Equally famous for his eccentricities, (the heavy overcoat, scarves, fingerless gloves and cap, his hypochondria and aversion to live performance), Gould's diversions led him North to Algoma. Few realize that Wawa was a favourite haunt of Glenn Gould, for this was the place that he loved to escape, his beloved North.

He drove alone to Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa staying always in the same room at the same hotel: Room 102 at The Wawa Motor Inn. It appears he was rarely recognized by Wawa locals, even during the peak of his fame in the late 1960's early 70's. There are a small

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number of residents today that remember their rare and fleeting interactions with this unique Canadian personality. The odd attire and unconventional style that made him so recognizable elsewhere drew little attention in Wawa. Perhaps this was part of the charm of Wawa for Mr. Gould; a place where he retreated to enjoy the solitude and beauty, restore his soul and revitalize his creative muse, all in virtual anonymity!

[west side] Glenn Gould loved Wawa and the unique character and vistas found here on Lake Superior and Michipicoten Harbour. In a CBC documentary produced in 1968, Glenn is filmed enjoying some of his favourite Wawa sites at Michipicoten Harbour, Sandy Beach, Scenic High Falls and Silver Falls.

He states that Wawa "is an extraordinary place. I've been coming here for 4 or 5 years now to sort out some thoughts and try to get some writing done. Something very strange happened to me the first time I was up here. I was away for about 2 weeks… away from Toronto, and away from cities, and away from city living and city thinking and I did I think the best writing of my entire life at that time and I decided that it was the sort
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

2. Glenn Gould Marker (west side)
of therapy I needed and I've been coming back for more of the same ever since and it hasn't let me down yet. It is an extraordinary spot."

Glenn Gould died suddenly at the age of 50 in October, 1982. His legacy to the music world continues to be memorialized and celebrated in many countries and in many ways. With the cooperation of the Glenn Gould Estate, Wawa's Heritage Doors are just one small way for the residents of Wawa to recognize Glenn Gould as a part of our rich history and to welcome visitors who continue to follow in the footsteps of this extraordinary Canadian.

Erected 2014 by Wawa Heritage Doors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 47° 57.559′ N, 84° 49.687′ W. Marker is in Wawa, Ontario, in Algoma District. It can be reached from Scenic High Falls Road (Pinewood Drive) 3.6 kilometers west of Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 17). Marker is located at the Magpie Falls Scenic Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wawa ON P0S 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Glenn Gould Marker<br>(<i>east side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

3. Glenn Gould Marker
(east side)

this marker is in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Area

and in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Great North Woods,

on Lake Superior’s North Shore,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jack Legarde (a few steps from this marker); Reverend Father Dominique Chardon du Ranquet (a few steps from this marker); Scenic High Falls Park Dedication (a few steps from this marker); Wawa's Logging Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Michipicoten Ojibway (a few steps from this marker); Professor Lewis Agassiz (1807-1873) (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Alexander Young Jackson (1882-1974) (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Michipicoten Scenic Lookout (approx. 2.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wawa.

Also see . . .
1. Glenn Herbert Gould.

Glenn Gould Marker<br>(<i>west side</i>) (tall) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

4. Glenn Gould Marker
(west side) (tall)

Canadian Glenn Gould was one of the most famous and celebrated pianists of the 20th century and was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's playing was distinguished by remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal texture of Bach's music. Gould was also a writer, broadcaster, composer and conductor. He was a prolific contributor to musical journals, in which he discussed music theory and outlined his musical philosophy. He performed on television and radio, and produced three musique concrète radio documentaries, the Solitude Trilogy, about isolated areas of Canada. Gould could play a vast repertoire of piano music, as well as a wide range of orchestral and operatic transcriptions, from memory. He could "memorize at sight" and once challenged a friend to name any piece of music that he could not "instantly play from memory". (Submitted on March 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Glenn Gould – #WorldMusicDay Fact Video.
An enigmatic musical poet - and the most documented classical musician of the last century - world-renowned
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

5. Glenn Gould Marker (east side)
(looking west • Magpie Falls in background)
pianist Glenn Gould continues to captivate international audiences twenty-six years after his untimely death.
(Submitted on March 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould | Full Documentary Movie.
Humanizes the legend, weaving together an unprecedented array of unseen footage, private home recordings and diaries, as well as compelling interviews with Gould's most intimate friends and lovers - all exploring the incongruities between Gould's private reality and his wider image.
(Submitted on March 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

4. Wawa Heritage Doors - portals into our past!.
"Wawa's Heritage Doors are a truly creative and effective way to combine history and art in a visually attractive cultural display for both Wawa residents and visitors to enjoy!"
(Submitted on March 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2022

6. Glenn Gould Marker (west side)
(looking east • Magpie Falls Overlook shelter in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.