Day 72- Young's Point, ON Lock 27 to Fenelon Falls, ON Lock 34

 


After all the lock pictures of the last two days we thought you might want to see something different. We did go 40 miles and went through 5 locks but they were uneventful and typical locks.

Started off as a sunny and cool day.

The scenery was again, beautiful. The andirondack chair is the chair of choice but probably 85% of them are red. We think Costco must have them? When I spot a different color I always feel compelled to take a picture. 

St. Peter's On-the-Rock 
"We are reachable only by boat – whether by canoe or motorboat – but our “front door” is directly on the main highway of Ontario’s famous Trent-Severn National Waterway."  

Another traditional home on the water. This is a common style seen.

Two doors down you will find an ultra modern one like this?
I don't think I've ever seen such a cold, uninviting structure. 
It almost looks like it came in a flat box from Ikea.

I'm going to have to start writing down the names of these...


Found this hook bolted into a rock at one of the locks. Hmmmm?

A very narrow passage into the next body of water.

We have seen a lot of tiny islands with homes on them. 

Rose campion with a few daisies

Clear Lake and Stony Lake had many exposed rocks. We missed them all.

Ontario's answer to a bunch of aging motorcycle dudes...

Plein aire day at Bobcaygeon!

The one that got away.

Since the railroad put Fenelon Falls on the map, it's only fitting that there should be a roundhouse.

Burleigh Falls

Lock decor!

Showing off his neck feathers.

The Goose being shy.  We were happy to get here, happier yet when there was one space left on the wall and we fit into it.  It's a popular spot.  

Even though it is almost a two hour ride from Toronto, from the looks of the houses in this area, it sure looks like the high society hangs out up here.


They might be rentals, don't know, but they sure are cute!

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