Our last morning at Buckhorn Yacht Harbor and the forward head needed a quick re-build. Talked with Peter, the yard owner, for a little advice; and purchased the replacement "O rings" and flap valve. Finished in less than an hour and on our way. (Still working!)
Short cruise of only 17 miles with no locks. Our goal was the laundromat 2 blocks from the Bobcaygeon lock. We passed thru a combination of small lakes and narrow passages with rocks on either side. The clear water allows you to see the rocks below the surface - and it makes for all the more nervous passage. We tied up below the lock to stay out of the wind that was blowing right off the lake above the lock. After a quick lunch at "Water's Edge"; Judie and Cathryn headed to the laundromat while Ger paid the mooring fee and found a bank for more Canadian dollars. Walked around town - very nice with a couple of banks, a good grocery store and many shops/restaurants, especially if you found one of the 40,000 pairs of shoes that called your name. Easy dinner and ran the generator for about an hour to charge IPad and cell phones.
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| A Ranger Tug and two houseboats. This is houseboat country! |
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| This houseboat had 12 men on it for a "boys week out". |
Next morning we were in the 10:00 lock opening and headed toward Fenelon Falls. There was a nice breeze in our face all day and the trip was mostly passing thru large lakes where the channel took you far from shore and limited your ability to view the cottages and shoreline development. Still pretty. Another short day of only 15 miles and 2 locks. We stopped above the lock and tied to the wall with hydro (local word for electricity - since it all comes from hydro-electric generation) and water. The lock is right in town and it was "Sr. Ditch Day" at the local high school, so lots of folks out and about in the area. Little or no security - but we had no problems. After lunch, visited the local shops where Ger got some new sandals and Judie a silver "Inukshuk" (a trail marker made of rocks usually in the shape of a person). Ger met with Jim and Brenda of
Once Again to get some local knowledge on the Georgian Bay. Went to store for a few food items before returning to the boat for an easy dinner.
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| Fenelon Falls. |
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| Old firehouse bell and memorial to those that served as rescue personnel. |
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| There is nice information to explain the way the Hydro plant works. |
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| Lots of pretty flowers all around town. |
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