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We plan to post a blog daily covering our route and interesting things we see on the way. If you DOUBLE CLICK on each blog you will open up a window with more details and pictures. Be sure to watch out for surprising events that happen daily and tell your friends to follow us.

Fenlon Falls to Sparrow lake

This morning we left Sturgeon Lake Marina at 8:45 am, took one last peek at our cottage and our friends on the dock fishing, and headed...

Paul Hallman

Jul 18, 20214 min read

At Sturgeon Lake Marina for the night

Tied up at the Sturgeon Lake Marina Today was a busy day covering the lakes of the Kawartha region leaving from Lakefield Marina early...

Paul Hallman

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Catching up in Hastings

Hastings Village Marina In my life..... by The Beatles There are places I'll remember, All my life though some have changed. Some...

Paul Hallman

Jul 15, 20215 min read

In search of the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow

Our day was ugly. Too many hipcups happened. It was one thing after another. At the end of the day we are docked in Hastings with a...

Paul Hallman

Jul 13, 20213 min read

Fast Water and Smooth Sailing

This morning we left the Trent Port Marina and entered the Trent Severn Waterway on our return to Midland. For the past month we have...

Paul Hallman

Jul 12, 20212 min read

Just More Sitting Time in Trenton

It's Sunday and we spent a second evening at the Trent Port Marina. With our generator not working we didn't want to travel up the Trent...

Paul Hallman

Jul 11, 20212 min read

Today was a Relax Day in Trenton

Today we decided to stay in Trenton and see if we could do a few things on the boat. This morning Captain Paul spent a couple hours in...

Paul Hallman

Jul 10, 20213 min read

Kingston to Trent Port Marina in Trenton

After a rainy evening we woke this morning to a cloudy day but the winds were gentle and no rain was in the forecast. We knew we would...

Paul Hallman

Jul 9, 20212 min read

Three days in Kingston Town

With the weather looking like it will be cooler and wet (there is lots of rain in the forecast) we opted to stay in Kingston for three...

Paul Hallman

Jul 8, 20215 min read

Alice's Last Lock !

After the storm blew through the Rideau Lakes we awoke to a fresh hot day, AGAIN, and our plan was to travel through the Davis Locks,...

Paul Hallman

Jul 8, 20215 min read

Smiths Falls to Davis Locks

Le boat in Smiths Falls for rent After landing in Smiths Falls and spending the night tied up at the city park dock, we were relieved...

Paul Hallman

Jul 8, 20214 min read

No WiFi, No Power, No Blogs but they are coming!

After leaving Smiths Falls we passed through the Rideau Lakes area and ended up at Davis Locks on Monday evening, only to find no cell...

Paul Hallman

Jul 7, 20211 min read

Winding down the Rideau to Smiths Falls

Lock in Kilmarnock As we wound down the Rideau Canal from Burritt's Rapids the countryside became our backdrop for the day. Much of the...

Paul Hallman

Jul 4, 20213 min read

Departing Ottawa for Kingston

Dow’s Lake in Ottawa This morning we left the dock in downtown Ottawa at 10:30 am and started our journey down the Rideau Canal towards...

Paul Hallman

Jul 4, 20212 min read

Our Tour of Ottawa

Entering Lock #1 to #8 of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa Our first leg of the trip included the Trent Canal, St. Lawrence River, Montreal and...

Paul Hallman

Jul 2, 20215 min read

HAPPY CANADA DAY

Today is July 1st and we are excited to be in Ottawa, our nation's capital and celebrate Canada Day. We spent the day exploring this...

Paul Hallman

Jul 1, 20211 min read

Lower Ottawa River Cruise

Fairmont Le Château Montebello Resort on the Lower Ottawa River After frustrating days on the water around Montreal, we were expecting...

Paul Hallman

Jul 1, 20212 min read

It was a "Hurray Up & Wait" Kinda Day!

All three pleasure boats waited 4 1/2 hours to enter the St. Lambert lock After two blistering hot and humid days in Montreal, we planned...

Paul Hallman

Jun 30, 20214 min read

Our Last Day in Montreal

Another hot day in the Old City of Montreal and we did our best to stay out of the heat and minimize our exposure to the sun and...

Paul Hallman

Jun 28, 20213 min read

Bienvenue à Montréal

We have been anticipating our arrival in Montreal all week and were excited to finally make it to our most eastern destination. Although...

Paul Hallman

Jun 28, 20212 min read