Bartlett Lodge

Today we packed up and left at 7 am to drive 3.5 hours to Algonquin Provincial Park where our accommodation was. The drive through the countryside was spectacular and picture postcard stuff! We stopped at ‘Hodge’s lane’ on the way and saw where A.Joan’s late husband used to live when he was young. We also had a morning tea stop and enjoyed a cuppa and a fluffy almond croissant and spotted a deer! We then drove to Bartlett Lodge car park, hopped into a water taxi to take us to an island in the middle of the gorgeous lake, surrounded by fir trees and lush undergrowth. It was so surreal. The lodge consists of small huts complete with their own fireplace. We unpacked and headed down to the waters edge and sat on the chairs soaking in the view. The Lodge provided a sumptuous lunch which was packed in individual containers. We decided to have our meeting out there in the beautiful surroundings. After the meeting we hopped into the canoes 🛶 and paddled right around the Island. Ted spotted a moose and it’s yearling which he was stoked about as he had never seen one in the wild. I was behind them and missed it which was disappointing. We spent some time out there on the calm fresh water lake.. it was peaceful and serene. When we got back we changed and headed over to the diner. It was quaint and cozy. The food was homemade and top quality. We laughed so much that the waitress came and told us to stop having so much fun! After dinner we found a cozy spot by the fire and had a game of cards which ended an amazing day.Read more