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Day 44. 2nd year. July 3. on to Chimney Bay Beausoleil Island. MIles 17.4. Total miles 3392

 Had a lazy beautiful sunny morning.  Kyle gave me lessons on photo editing, so now I am an expert- not really, but am better.

Weighed anchors to head to Chimney Bay on Beausoleil Island.  Was glad Kyle could see these beautiful shorelines on a bright sunny day.  When we came through last time it was cloudy.




Had lots of boat traffic as it is still a holiday for Canada Day.   It seems like all of Canada is out on the water!  Everything from paddle boards, canoes and kayaks to jet skis and dinghies to sailboats and motor boats of all sizes were out on the water.


Managed to squeeze into the anchorage in Chimney Bay with 14 other boats and another 10 at the docks around the bay.  A busy place!

After we got ourselves situated we were greeted by a Gold Looper from Canada who completed the Loop in 2016.  We then launched the dinghy and beached it on the sandy beach at Chimney Bay camp grounds.  Took off on foot to explore Fairy and Goblin Lake.  How often do you get to see a fairy and goblin on the same day!

Along the way we hiked in pine forests and climbed over granite rocks to get to Fairy Lake.  



Along the way " my boys" found walking sticks and decided to stop and strip the small branches off. 


 

Then hiked a bit further to Goblin Bay and Goblin Lake.  Enjoyed watching the Canadians sail and swim and on their beautiful lakes and bays.

We then retraced our steps back to the dinghy and back to the boat.

With Kyle's assistance I am downloading some videos which we previously filmed but were too long to include in the blog.

Crossing Lake Ontario



This video is a bit cockeyed but wanted you to hear the announcement for Peterborough Lift Lock.



More Peterborough Lock footage. Youtube link

Below is a link that explains how Georgian Bay was formed by the gods.  Thought you'd enjoy reading it.

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