Oh totally Canada!!
But actually, I was reminded of Canada very much so in FOTR, especially the shot where Strider is leading the hobbits into the wild. It looked a lot like northern Ontario, with its thick pine trees and dense forestation. There was even some snow on the ground too!
The Rocky mountain chain could work very well as the Misty mountains, especially on the western side getting more into BC, as opposed to Alberta. Also, the plains of Rohan could also be a part of Alberta; not quite as west as the mountains, but getting into hillier areas.
The river Anduin could have been the St.Lawrence river, or another river further north. There is actually a river and waterfall in New York State that probably would have suited the story very well, although the name escapes me at the moment...and it's not in Canada haha.
Canada and Europe have very similar biomes; so even though Tolkien may have been thinking of his own country when he wrote the books, I find that they are easily applicable to Canada aswell.
Of course, New Zealand was a beautiful setting for Lord of the Rings. I think it works perfectly. PJ should definitely get some commendation for his choice of areas used to depict the places in ME.
[ January 31, 2003: Message edited by: Vardadurwen ]
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