Thurs. June 12    

0 miles           Picton, Ontario

Christelle picked us up at 9:00 am to start our sight seeing tour. First she took us to a scenic lookout where we could see the bay our boat was in. Next we went to the Black River Cheese Factory (where she works) and we bought some cheese curds. (Yum Yum) After that we went down some country roads and stopped at a couple of wineries.

 

 Bird House City (park near the marina) consists of 111 birdhouses.

 

 Snapper turtle laying eggs.

 

 Young Bald Eagle.

 

 Winery

 Sherri, Randy, & Christelle

 

Gary got off work early so we picked him up and drove to Trenton for dinner. On the way they showed us the first lock in the Trent Severn waterway. This is where we will be headed tomorrow with the boat.

Trent Severn Lock 1

 

 Sherri, Randy, Christelle, Gary

 

Our time here ended way too soon and it was time to say goodbye to some very dear friends.

 

 

Fri. June 13      0900/1425

43 miles           Picton, Ontario to Trenton, Ontario

We left the marina and headed north up the Bay of Quinte. Most of the traveling today was through wide bays and rivers. Just outside Trenton is a Canadian Air Force Base and while we where passing they were doing some practice maneuvers with skydivers and a helicopter.

 

 One of the markers along the water.

 

 Canadian Air Force chopper.

 

 

 Air Force Base.

 

 Trenton, Ontario

 Coming up to the first lock.

 

 Lock to the left & dam to the right. (make sure you go the right way)

 

 Lock staff hand crank to open and shut gate doors.

 

 

Our day ended at Lock 1 on the Trent Severn waterway. All the locks offer places to tie up for the night if you purchase a Mooring Pass (the pass is a lot cheaper than staying at marinas). Some have power which will cost an additional $10 a night. Most of the lock keepers buildings have restrooms and they will give you a key to use after hours.

Tied on the wall at Lock 1.

 

Looking from the boat to our next lock tomorrow. (not all the locks will be this close)