We are now in Buckhorn, Ontario and I am sitting in the shade of the public library porch writing this entry. Mark & Vicki are having work done on their boat and Jim is again working on installing the last three blinds. Weather has been miserably HOT and today is no exception. Luckily there is a light breeze. Depending on how long the projects take, we may be leaving for a small trek up the waterway to another destination for the night.
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| Blue Willow and other boats nearing the famous Peterborough Lock. This lock was opened in 1904, one of only two hydraulic lift locks on the Waterway (Lock 21) and purported to be the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world (65 feet). This dual lock is fed by gravity, using the counterweight principle. The views surrounding - below and above - are spectacular. To understand more about this lock, go to www.pc.gc.ca |
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| This looks like a real birch bark canoe resting along the shore. |
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| Very interesting detail |
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| Pretty flower garden beside the locks. Parks Canada does an outstanding job in every way. |
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| Boats waiting to enter the "pan" that will lift us to the higher level. Instead of tying to the lock wall and having the water raise us up in other locks, this lock has "pans" that we tie to and the pan raises the boats. |
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| This is Blue Willow and a tour boat entering the Peterborough Lock pan. |
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| Mark & Vicki on Blue Willow in the pan next to us. |
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| Up we go! |
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| Looking back from the top of the lock. Spectacular scenery! |
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| Jim enjoying the view from above the lock |
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| After a very hot day in Peterborough, we walked to this beach and took a dip. |
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| On this part of the Trent-Severn, we have finally entered the Canada that we had all envisioned. The scenery along the waterway is spectacular! |
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| Peaceful spot |
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| Many houses are built upon the granite rock islands. |
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| Peaceful and quaint |
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| New house of dreams going up |
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| Pictures can't capture the beauty of this area |
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| Transportation via boat...pull into the boat garage instead of the car garage |
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| Another charmer |
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| Granite rock on nearly every shore |
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| Check this one out, nestled in the trees, nearly hanging over the edge of this granite island |
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| One of the few very large homes on the water. Most are rustic cottages. |
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| Not sure what this is, but looked interesting from a waterfront view perspective, if these are all windows. |
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| Babbling brook making its way over and through the granite |
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| Better view of the brook |
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| Calm and beautiful day on the water |
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| Check out the foundation |
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| Houseboats are very popular in this part of the country |
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| Entrance to one of the locks |
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| Picnic and resting area along the lock wall |
Hi! We've been enjoying following your adventures. We are in Penetanguishene, which is just past the end of the Trent Severn (Jeff's the Harbour Master at the town docks there). Let us know if you're in the neighbourhood and have time for a visit. It would be fun to catch up and we have a vehicle if you need supplies etc.
ReplyDeleteSue & Jeff on M/V Gran Vida (www.granvida42@blogspot.ca)