Friday July 28: Bobcaygeon

Bobcaygeon - one of our favorite of the small towns here on the Trent.

As luck and timing would have it, we ended up in our favorite spot on our favorite dock in our favorite town :-) And power hookups to boot!!

The Bigley Shoe Store located in the corner building along the canal used to be the bank many years ago. It's still a very 'stately' building!

Below the locks at Youngs Point

The travel days have again been pretty cool with the sun shining through occasionally. When we left Lakefield for the short 5 mile trip to Youngs Point on Tuesday, the rain wasn't around but the wind and cloudy sky made for a jeans and jacket day.

But by the time we were tied and in for the day, the blue skies finally emerged! Steve decided to buck the current and go kayaking downstream from the lock area. Very pretty region and he said the current wasn't all that bad.

The idea on Wednesday was to stop and fish on Clear Lake - which we did - in front of the same cottage where the owner told us we weren't "allowed to anchor a houseboat in front of his property".

My brother Pat patiently explained (this was years ago) that although he did indeed own the land, he did not own the water :-)

Juniper Island

But no fish for Steve this day. Too much seaweed and too many bluegill so we took a ride around Stoney Lake - specifically past Juniper Island. There was a sail/paddle class being held so the dock was full of small boats - the only means of transportation for the kids on islands around the lake.

This lake is so beautiful with its many granite islands and evergreen trees. Sort of like a miniature Georgian Bay.

Above the lock at Burleigh Falls

We finally ended up staying above the lock at Burleigh Falls. This isn't one of our usual places to stop but the day was not very nice and rain was due in later in the day. Only 11 miles today - I love the short travel days up here :-)

It was just about time to cook when the rain showed up - of course :-)

Fortunately Steve was almost done cooking and finished up under the umbrella.

Truth be told we like Burleigh Falls because of the restaurant which has a nice breakfast. I mean, after all, that's what it's all about :-) Nice short bike ride.

The lock personnel have put up a really nice flower garden - well done!

After breakfast on Thursday, we headed out for Steve's fishing spot: Lovesick Lock!

Perfect spot for the day above the lock. I could watch Steve fishing off of the dam by looking out the window.

After about an hour or so, he returned- no fish. Too many small fish eating up all of the bait!

The Cody Inn - where we actually spent a night on our
honeymoon :-)

Even though we intended to spend the night, it was still pretty early.  Because Lovesick is an island, there really isn't much to do once the fishing is done :-)

Mmmmm ....  the Cody Inn isn't far away (only another 6 miles away) - some of the best Chinese around :-) Sounds like a good idea. So we shoved off and ended up docking below the lock on a wooden dock sometime after 1 or so. Definitely time for lunch!




Time for Steve to set up his chair to relax a bit and watch the action of boats in and out of the lock.

Turns out that one spot above the lock (with power) had been open all day. Probably because no one realized it was there. So we caught the last lock up and ended up staying up there for the night. This gives an advantage of not having to go through the lock in the morning!


By the time we shoved off the wall above the lock was almost empty.

Cruising was definitely called for today as we really wanted to find a spot with power tonight at Bobcaygeon. The limit is a 2 day stay which would put us there Friday and Saturday nights.

Nothing but action on the two busiest days of the week! Today was windy and cool again but tomorrow is forecast to be sunny and warm.

Should be a great day to people watch :-)

Gannon Narrows between Buckhorn and Pigeon Lakes.

Chimney Swift tower at
Buckhorn Lock. We
thought we were at the
farm :-)