Saturday, July 27, 2013

Saturday July 27: Whitefish Falls - A Step Back in Time



The morning was not what we had hoped – still overcast, rain off and on with more rain supposed to be coming.

After admiring both the rain and the Canadian soldiers that were plastered all over the boat, the decision was made to move on. Guess our nice SUNNY ride through this area, known as the Bay of Islands, wasn't going to happen – at least not today.

It was still a nice ride – we still have hopes for tomorrow when we leave! Whitefish Falls really a step back in time. We're tied to the town dock – there is room only for us and a small boat in front of us – with no power or water but that's not a problem for us.

The small river is lined with cottages and lodges – very reminiscent of the 1960's on the Trent. Steve's family vacationed at Scotsman's Point cottages on Buckhorn Lake (on the Trent) about the same time my family was traveling the Trent on a boat. It isn't unreasonable to think we might have crossed paths on this lake so far from both of our homes. How amazing!

We passed a fun garage with cool signs on the way to River Lodge. Just a throwback to the 60's :-) This was on the way to River Lodge where we were headed for lunch.







The lodge was open for breakfast and lunch today – serving homemade perogies. How could we turn that down? What a fun place though. Log cabin throughout (not like Warren and Elin's on the farm though) complete with a great room with a huge fireplace. Just a fun place for lunch. The wool blanket draped over the couch was just like one my parents used to have – probably about the same time frame I would guess.

Tomorrow the plan is to kayak to the falls about ½ mile up the river and then head out – assuming the weather cooperates :)




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