Sun. June 29     0945/1430

35 miles       Port Severn (lock 45) to 12 Mile Bay, Georgian Bay

After 238 miles and 43 locks we are through the Trent Severn Waterway and moved into Georgian Bay. From Port Severn north there is a small craft channel that we will be weaving in and out of. Some areas along that channel get very narrow and shallow so there may be places it would be easier (and saver) with a boat our size to stay out in Georgian Bay. We are back in the granite rocks and there are islands everywhere. There are also many spots to stop and tuck into little bays to anchor. Our anchorage for tonight is in 12 Mile Bay.  

Leaving the Port Severn lock we got a lot of rapids from the

dam and then a very narrow channel between the bouys.

 

 Our anchorage for the night.

 

  

Mon. June 30      0720/1030

21 miles            12 Mile Bay, Georgian Bay to Parry Sound, Georgian Bay

Last night while on anchor a good thunderstorm came through and it rained for about an hour. Things settled down around 7 pm and by the time the sun went down the sky was clear and the stars came out.

Double rainbow after the storm.

 

This morning we cruised through more of the small craft channel past numerous islands with homes and cottages. This is some beautiful country with all the rocks, trees, and water.

 

  

The plan for today was to cruise a couple of hours, stop in Parry Sound for an hour and move on to an anchorage. But again Mother Nature changed that plan for us. The winds picked up and the forecast changed to stronger storms so we decided to stay in Parry Sound for the night.

Parry Sound Bay.

 

 

 Nature trail near the marina.

 

 

Bobby Orr (professional hockey player) Hall of Fame.

(It was closed so we couldn't take a tour.)