A peek at Life on the Road
Tag: Canada
2023-0918 The forecast is clear skies and sunny, the morning is crisp and cold. Today is a good day to head to the north-east shore of Lake Superior and find shoreline for photos. Four destinations filled the day. Katherine Cove was a great first stop, with parking close to the two coves. Picturesque … Continue reading Lake Superior, North Shore
2023.0917 The rental canoe is a large 4 person aluminum canoe, and was heavy to move for the two of us. On the water it handles fine, after getting used to the high seats compared to a kayak. The skies are grey, the light is flat for photos. The water is quiet in the … Continue reading Canoeing Rabbit Blanket Lake and South Old Woman River
2023.0916 At the park visitors center, an informational plaque indicates Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, and coldest of the great lakes shared with the US and Canada. It has the largest surface area of any lake in the world, 31,700 sq. miles, the deepest of the great lakes, 1335’, and has the coldest … Continue reading Lake Superior Provincial Park
2023.0915 Sault Ste Marie, pronounced ‘Sue Sain Marie’, is a city of 75,000 residents at an international cross roads between Ontario and the Michigan upper peninsula. It is also an international shipping trade route between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Several locks connect the 2 Great Lakes to manage boating through the water level … Continue reading Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada
2023-0913 Another cloudy, cool, damp day with occasional showers. We enjoyed a couple of short walks around Peck Lake, and along the Oxtongue River past the Whiskey Rapids. The wildlife sighting today was a River Otter. We watched for 10 minutes while the otter explored the opposite river shore, swam across, diving to catch a … Continue reading Short takes in Algonquin, Ontario
2023-0910 Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Canada. Located in Ontario, this park covers over 7,600 square kilometers of forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands. It is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including moose, bears, wolves, beavers, 40 species of fish and many species of birds. This … Continue reading Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
2023-0908 Gatineau Provincial Park is a natural paradise that is only a short drive from Ottawa. It has over 200 km of trails for hiking, biking, and camping. We will be exploring some of the scenic spots, such as the Pink Lake, the Lusk Cave, and the Mackenzie King Estate. We will also enjoy … Continue reading Gattineau Provincial Park
2023-0907 Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and it has a lot of attractions to offer. We are staying 30 minutes north of Ottawa in Cantley by the Saint Louis Riviere. In Ottawa at Parliament Hill, you can enjoy the views of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Nearby are museums, such … Continue reading Ottawa, Canada, Capital City
2023-0906 The weather for two days has been hot and humid in New Hampshire. Hotter and more humid than the month of August which was unseasonably cool, but with higher than average rain fall which lasted for the entire summer. Preparing to leave for a long camping trip was impacted by the heat, delaying … Continue reading Driving from NH to Ottawa
2023-0906 Great Lakes Tour, Just Getting Started, Off we go on another RV trip, still Retired and Loving It ! I am excited to share with you this next adventure on the road. We are starting our fabulous Camping RV Trip from New Hampshire, traveling through southern Canada, looping back through Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, … Continue reading 2023-0906 Great Lakes Tour, Just Getting Started
Retired and Loving It 