August 9 - 11 (Long Point Cove, Blind River, Thessalon)

August 9 - our 39th anniversary, we left Hotham, cruised across the channel to Gore Bay for lunch and then went back across the channel to dock in Long Point Cove. The Gore Bay harbor, which was once a busy commercial port of call, is now a popular recreational destination. This was evidenced while we were there because an approximate 100' vessel docked with it's uniformed crew and all. We saw boats from all over North America! We walked the town, had pizza for lunch, which was delicious, I tried a new Canadian soda (Sap Sucker) and then headed out.

Long Point Cove was a beautiful spot with only two other boats!  So we swam and enjoyed the serenity.  The topography reminded me of Bend Oregon! One of our favorite spots!

On the 10th we motored to Blind River.  Odd that during that trip, our automatic pilot went out!  Boy what a difference manual steering is????  Not as much fun.  The Blind Rivier Marina was well apportioned, so we did laundry, went to a native museum and then motored in the tender to a beach and swam!  Don attempted to fix the autopilot but so far, no success.

Today we motored 32 miles to Thessalon (our last port in Canada). It poured rain as we entered the harbor, but we anchored out anyway! Don says Canada is crying because we are leaving with our wallets!

We truly enjoyed cruising Canada and all the wonderful people we met.  My favorite part was the Trent-Severn Waterway, and Don enjoyed the "Cottage Country" the best!  We are both looking forward to being in the USA! - Let's just hope they let us in!

Big Yacht!
Love the noise these Loons make!

Canadian beverage
sweetened with maple sap!
Love the Name

Our secluded spot in Long Point Cove
Blind River Marina
Thessalon storm
Farewell & Adieu







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