13 spectacular lightning photos from across Canada

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:33 AM - Venezuela may have been crowned the top lightning capital in the world, but Canada has plenty of spectacular thunder and lightning storms. 

Here's a look at some of The Weather Network's favourite photo submissions over the past years.

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Rob Mihilewicz, Edmonton, Alta.

Chris Wilbur, Hamilton, Ont.

Brenda Brand, Crediton, Ont.

Larry Ash, Brooks, Alta.

CJ Burnell, Toronto, Ont.

Russell Milks, Ottawa, Ont.

Logan Kapler, Oshawa, Ont.

Bryan Daigneault, Burlington, Ont.

Roland Bastarache, Ottawa, Ont.

Chris Attrell, Cadillac, Sask.

Bob West, Blenheim, Ont.

Trevor Harris, Erin, Ont.

Gloria Usick, Erickson, Man.