10/31/2025
from the book : The www.markzelinski.com/photography-books/ pub. 2017,
Foreword by Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini
Hardcover, 178 pages, 400 color
Mark Zelinski has travelled to all seven continents of the earth to create many internationally acclaimed . His lifelong appreciation of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve inspired him to create the book, "Heart Of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment". His 10th coffee table book "NIAGARA ESCARPMENT: ", a new 250-page edition brings exquisite focus to the environmental treasures of the Escarpment, and to the diverse native and settler communities that thrive along its rugged, curving path. Available for advance orders at www.markzelinski.com/photography-books/
Mark Zelinski trained as an artist and a designer, and graduated as the top student of OCAD University in 1979. His diverse career as a professional photographer has taken him across 80 countries, with clients ranging from NFB The National Film Board of Canada to Panasonic. He is also a publisher, writer, painter, filmmaker, speaker, Fellow of Royal Canadian Geographical Society, member of The Explorer’s Club The Explorers Club- Canadian Chapter, Board Member of Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network and winner of the Canadian Governor General’s Medal. Since 1995, Mark has enjoyed serving as wedding photographer for hundreds of Royal Botanical Gardens and Heritage Weddings. Mark has published nine internationally acclaimed photography books, which include forewords by Prince Philip, The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, AFN Ontario Chief Isadore Day and The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau.
Zelinski is best known for his initiative - donating 9,000 copies of his photography books to 130 worldwide charities to aid rescued victims of human trafficking, child abuse prevention, homeless youth, addiction counselling, crime prevention and literacy. MarkZelinski.com