There are other fine birding areas other than the south shore of Lake Erie.
For any wildlife photographer, I highly recommend Algonquin Park about 3 hours north of Toronto. Within the boundaries of the park, there is a great diversity of species: 53 species of mammals, 272 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles and amphibians, 54 species of fish, about 7000 species of insects, over 1000 species of plants, and over 1000 species of fungi.
While there are not feeders set out as you describe them in your blog, it is comparatively easy to get close to wildlife. Since Algonquin is on the border between the St Lawrence lowland forest and the northern boreal forest, you can expect to find northern species such as Spruce Grouse and Gray Jay that are easily accessible on the Spruce Boardwalk Trail.
While you can visit Algonquin Park any time of the year, be prepared for limited access requiring cross country skis or snowshoes in winter and to contend with hoards of flying insects such as black flies and mosquitos. The plethora of insects is the reason many birds migrate to Algonquin to breed and raise young.
Most of the park is accessible only by canoe but there is enough drive to an walk areas along the Hwy 60 corridor to keep you busy for months.
If you would like more information about this park, you may e-mail me of Google it.

Regards,

Brian