Insect and Spider Identification: Spider ID, 2 by lindsayriehl

lindsayriehl wrote:
I found this spider at work right beside the front door. It\'s the most high traffic area in the building and is about 12 inches from the actual opening. I have attached a few pictures I took from the outside of the window it made it\'s web in. Was just wondering if someone was able to identify it. I\'ve never seen such a big and gnarly looking spider before.

Writing from Ontario Canada.

Thank you!