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Molly’s Great American Loop

We’re Betty & James, along with Luna cat and Moki dog we are cruising America’s Great Loop aboard our boat the Molly Brown. She is a 24’ C-Dory TomCat. We expect it will take us 8 or so months to complete 😀. Read more

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- Day 110
- Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- Canada Montreal 45.505711, -73.55019445°30’21” N 73°33’1” W
Montreal
June 28, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We are in Montreal for the next couple days. It was a 59 mile trek to get here but a great day for doing the St. Lawrence. Lots of current but no waves. We mostly were on plane. Surprisingly little traffic until we got close to Montreal. When we arrived James saw a couple guys cleaning another boat and hired them to do the outside of ours. It really needed some love. Looks pretty now. Not shiny… she is 22 yrs old but clean. We are staying in the Old Port which is close to everything! Lots of good sightseeing. Tomorrow is supposed to rain so we did allot of walking today.Read more
TravelerHave you been practicing your French? 🙂
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TravelerThey speak very fast here. I can make small convo but that’s about it.
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TravelerÀ lock tender told me there was water for my dog outside the lock office and I understood him 👍.
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- Day 111
- Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:48 PM
- 🌧 68 °F
- Altitude: 20 ft
- Canada Montreal 45.503494, -73.55266645°30’13” N 73°33’10” W
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Montreal Day Two
June 29, 2024 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Today was cool and rainy… and slippery as evidenced by my phone that is now 40 foot down under our boat. Not me this time. James was trying to take a photo of the Royal Canadian Navy ship and slipped stepping out onto the wet dock…. He’s fine. Fortunately Best Buy is only a mile away and I am back in business. If you’re counting… this is cell phone number two for this trip. On a good note I got a picture of the Royal Canadian Navy ship before it went under the bridge by our marina from James phone and saw it docked later on our walk. We head out tomorrow to do the Lachine locks. May not go all the way thru as July 1 is the Canadian Independence Day and there will be fireworks.Read more
TravelerNot the phone again! Oh no!
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TravelerTrend setting 🤪
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- Day 112
- Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 7:42 PM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 13 ft
- Canada Lieu historique national du Canada du Commerce-de-la-Fourrure-à-Lachine 45.428944, -73.68122145°25’44” N 73°40’52” W
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Lachine
June 30, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Today we did the Lachine Canal which runs thru Montreal. There are five locks that take about 3.5 hours without stopping. We stopped so it took us 6 hours. The Lachine has an air draft restriction of 8’ so large boats have to take a different route. There are bike and walking paths along the canal and many people out enjoying them ! It’s really nice to see so much activity. All of the Lachine locks have floating docks that rise with the water level. We were able to get out on the dock while locking thru. Moki and I even went up top twice. Just past lock three there is a large market with many vendors. We stopped on the park dock outside the lock and loaded up on some goods. Went thru our last two locks and are now tied up on the park dock just outside the last lock in Lachine. There is a large park here with plenty of places to walk Moki. Even Princess Luna got a chance to stretch her legs on shore. Tomorrow we are back in the St. Lawrence River for a short spell.Read more
Traveler So your boat has under 8’ air draft?
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TravelerYes! Even with the kayaks up top we were under.
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Traveler Yay cheese 🥰😍😍🥰
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TravelerSo many choices …
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- Day 113
- Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:18 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Canada Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site of Canada 45.404713, -73.95651245°24’17” N 73°57’23” W
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Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
July 1, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We had a nice quiet night last night tied up on the Lachine canal dock … which was good because today was busy busy !! Canada Day is a big boating day. Locks were free today and they were packed. We only went thru the St. Anne de Bellevue lock this morning and tonight we are outside the Carillon Lock. We considered locking thru and tying up on the upstream side but the lock tender said downstream was better due to the current. This lock has a park associated with it that’s huge. Lots of green space for the animals to enjoy. The Carillon lock and dam also generates the most power on the Ottawa River. 40 miles today.Read more
Traveler All he needs now is a tiara 🤣🤣🤣
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Traveler Hellooooo.
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- Day 114
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 154 ft
- Canada Parc Louis-Biron 45.650242, -74.94017845°39’1” N 74°56’25” W
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Montebello
July 2, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Today we reached two new milestones. We have traveled 3000 miles (3007 to be exact) and we went thru our 50th lock. That lock (Carillon) happens to raise and lower 65 feet… the most of any in Canada. We were the first lock of the day and while we knew going up would take some time… it was slow slow. Then we learned it was not working! They had a problem with the valve and it was only operating at 13%. We had to wait for someone to come from another lock. No worries they got it going but then couldn’t open the door to let us out… some kind of electrical issue. Enjoyed our chat with the lock tender while we waited. We learned while Carillon has the greatest water level change in Canada the St. Anne de Bellevue is the busiest (that’s the one we went thru yesterday). After about 1.5 hours we made it out of the lock to find our twin motors have decided they don’t want to be twins anymore and are not tracking together. James is going to try bleeding the hydrologic lines tomorrow. If that doesn’t work then we’ll try replacing the liquid tie bar…If we can find one. Motors have been working flawlessly for four years. Tonight we are in the Montebello Municipal Marina. It’s more of a campground so few boaters actually staying onboard. Moki and I strolled into town this evening and met some very nice locals. We got the lay of the land.Read more
TravelerMake sure you have the fluid topped off in the steering wheel reservoir. Sometimes if it gets too low, it’ll get air in the lines and the engine will only steer One Direction.
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TravelerThat’s the first thing I checked and the level is good. It’s very weird. Once I reset engines straight they toe out in short order. Steering is nice and smooth.
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TravelerOh, and no leaks I can find, James
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- Day 115
- Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:38 PM
- ☁️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 121 ft
- Canada Major's Hill Park 45.429573, -75.70371245°25’46” N 75°42’13” W
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Welcome to Ontario… and Ottawa!!
July 3, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
We got a late start today leaving Montebello at 11am which didn’t get us to Ottawa until almost 5pm… too late for locking. So we are outside the first Rideau Lock on the dock and will lock thru in the morning. The first locks are eight in succession so it will take some time. We are currently the only boat on the lock dock…. At least on the blue line for private vessels. There’s a water taxi and tour boats that are on the red line just beyond us. I have the next four days off…yay!! Looking forward to taking in some sights as we start the Rideau tomorrow. Ottawa is the Capital of Canada and all the parliament buildings are a stones throw from the boat. I took lots of pictures on our evening walk. Very cool place ! BTW Boat still having issues with the motors tracking. James will look for parts while we’re here in Ottawa. Worst case scenario we hire a mobile mechanic. We have a water fall right out the back door tonight. Nice ambient noise for sleeping tonight.Read more
TravelerGreat pictures. Ottawa and Montebello were two of our favorate places.
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TravelerThank you! I love the history and the people we’ve encountered are so friendly. It’s really nice.
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TravelerMontebello and Ottawa were two of our favorate places.
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- Day 116
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 7:01 AM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 200 ft
- Canada National War Memorial 45.424305, -75.69458845°25’27” N 75°41’41” W
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Ottawa day two & Happy 4th of July!!
July 4, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This morning we lock thru the first 8 Rideau locks with four other boats. We were paired with a very nice couple from Quebec. We only travelled one mile as we tied up on the dock upstream of the locks. We plan to stay here two nights. Today we strolled to a market square and got a baguette 🥖 for 🫕 fondue tonight. It was excellent !! Tomorrow we have a helm steering kit coming from Amazon… our first time using Amazon locker.Read more
Traveler Looks like fondue time! Yum
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TravelerYes 🙌 ! And in your pot !! 😀
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Traveler I’m loving all these pics from Canada - it’s giving me a European vibe. French Canada is on my bucket list 😊❤️
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TravelerIt’s definitely got that vibe. And we’re in the English part now (Ontario) and still has that vibe ! Loving it !!
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- Day 117
- Friday, July 5, 2024 at 8:27 AM
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 269 ft
- Canada Patterson Creek 45.413208, -75.68374645°24’48” N 75°41’1” W
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Ottawa day three
July 5, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Today was mostly a down day for us. We received our Amazon order so we can bleed steering but it didn’t come until late in the day so we’ll do it in the morning. Highlight of today was seeing the marching band for the Changing of the Guard. They marched passed us on the other side of the canal. The Changing of the Guard happens everyday at 10:00 from June thru August followed by a free concert from 10-10:30 then the marching band marches back… so may get another opportunity tomorrow.Read more
Traveler Gotta love those Canadians! Polite and friendly and apparently honest too
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TravelerIt’s refreshing ! Although they have a bad homeless issue which is unfortunate.
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Traveler I love all this artwork on stairs! We could use some of that…😊
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TravelerYeah and it seems pretty new.
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- Day 118
- Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 8:21 PM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 246 ft
- Canada Black Rapids 45.320847, -75.69761745°19’15” N 75°41’51” W
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Rideau lock 13 Black Rapids
July 6, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Didn’t take much for pictures but we went thru 5 locks and are on the lock dock at Black Rapids where we have power. It rained a little this evening and we got a nice rainbow. 🌈
Traveler Wow! So beautiful 😍
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TravelerThe color was spectacular ! Pots of gold too far away 😂
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- Day 120
- Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:11 PM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 302 ft
- Canada Sanders Island 45.163162, -75.6316345°9’47” N 75°37’54” W
Osgoode
July 8, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Actually Osgoode day two. We are at Hurst Marina hoping to get this steering issue resolved. Today James worked with their mechanic to rebleed the system using a power bleeder. Our test run was promising until it wasn’t. Now we are waiting on a steering cylinder to arrive. Parts are much more expensive here. Fortunately we benefit in the exchange rate but the cost is still much more than in the states. Had a nice dinner with some other loopers. We met Bill and Lynn aboard Summer Drees back on the Chambley and have been hopscotching them since.Read more
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- Day 122
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:59 PM
- 🌧 70 °F
- Altitude: 302 ft
- Canada Sanders Island 45.163158, -75.63157745°9’47” N 75°37’54” W
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Osgoode day 4
July 10, 2024 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Well the cylinder arrived this afternoon and is installed. Just waiting to bleed the system again. Likely won’t happen until tomorrow. Lots of rain today… remnants of Beryl. Fingers crossed 🤞 !!
Traveler$$$ouch$$$
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TravelerSigh 😔 but it’s gotta be done.
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TravelerYeah I heard that. Mine is starting to leak. Going to change out my shaft seals soon.
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TravelerNo leaks anywhere was part of the problem. System replacement, brand new everything 4 years ago. A leak would have made things a whole lot easier to diagnose the problem. James
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- Day 123
- Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:04 PM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 299 ft
- Canada Burritts Rapids 44.981499, -75.78694944°58’53” N 75°47’13” W
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Burritts Rapids
July 11, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We are on the move again ! AND the motors are tracking together like they should ! 🙌🙌 It was a short day for us leaving the marina after lunch and cruising 2.5 hours for 17 miles. It was also a busy work day for me so fortunately James was paying attention and taking pictures. We are now on the lock dock with power. It rained much of today with temps reaching the mid 70s. James and I celebrated tonight at a small cafe across from the lock. Light dinner fare with ice cream for dessert… and we brought back scones for breakfast tomorrow. Moki and I found a trail this evening. We walked some of it and will revisit in the morning before we leave.Read more
Traveler Lookin’ good!!!!
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TravelerYes they are! And still straight this morning !!
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TravelerIt's great to hear that the twins are friends again.
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TravelerIndeed!! Thx! 😊
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- Day 124
- Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:20 AM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 315 ft
- Canada Rosedale Creek 44.885433, -75.93110744°53’8” N 75°55’52” W
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Kilmarnock
July 12, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Today we left in the first lock but when we docked at 1pm we’d only gone 13 miles. That said we did go thru 8 locks! This lock has power on the downstream side but the dock was full. So we locked thru and are tied up on the lock wall. We are able to run our generator until 11pm which is good because it was hot today. Well hot relative. It’s 8pm now and we just shut it down. With the sun down it’s actually quite nice. Moki and I met some very nice locals (two couples). They were very interested in our trip and each relayed their favorite part of the Rideau. Looking forward to visiting those sections. Moki and Luna both are enjoying having grass right next to the boat… although Luna is inside as I write.Read more
Traveler Bucolic setting! 😊💕
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TravelerBucolic was a new word for me. But very fitting !!
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Traveler You let the DOG on the table! What!? 🐶
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TravelerIt’s a small boat. Lots of compromises.
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- Day 125
- Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 407 ft
- Canada Mooneys Bay 44.702747, -76.29540344°42’10” N 76°17’43” W
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The Narrows
July 13, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Today we went through six locks (traveling 26 miles) and are now well over halfway (82 of 121 miles) through the Rideau. The brochure says typical travel time is 3-5 days… We are on day 10 🤣. We are now at the Narrows which bisects Big Rideau Lake. We are on the lower lake with power and will need to lock thru in the morning. This lock is quite the party place. Lots of boat and people swimming… The water here is really clear (today’s secchi 2.7 in 3.2M) and the water temp is 77. This lock has one of four Block Houses which were built during the canal construction (1824-32) to defend from an attack of the Americans. The Block House is now the restrooms. Today Moki was the escape artist, jumping off the boat when we arrived. Took 15 minutes to catch him because he did not want to be caught. The princess was an angel…. Mostly.Read more
Traveler I love swans - haven’t seen any since I went to Switzerland 🦢💕🇨🇭
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TravelerThey’re very majestic! We’re seeing them now that we are in the lakes.
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Traveler Does that really work with all the fur? Thought of getting something similar for our heavily coated old sheltie.
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TravelerIt’s amazingly cool to the touch. He seems to notice.
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- Day 126
- Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 10:09 AM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 358 ft
- Canada Westport 44.678405, -76.38860344°40’42” N 76°23’19” W
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Westport
July 14, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Today we went a whole 5 miles to Westport, a small town off the Rideau. It was recommended by several people we met. There’s a city marina right in the heart of downtown which is very quaint. I love all the flower boxes, planters and gardens around town. We’ve seen that a lot on this trip as we’ve hit the northern latitudes. We’re just here one night and tomorrow will meander south some more. May even stay on the hook!Read more
Traveler Wow
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TravelerIt’s amazing! Not much has changed since 1832 on the canal system. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2022.
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Traveler Beautiful
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TravelerI’ve been fascinated by the black squirrels and chipmunks. Such a geek 🤷🏼‍♀️
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- Day 128
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:55 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 361 ft
- Canada Court of the Duke 44.413822, -76.31272844°24’50” N 76°18’46” W
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Upper Brewers
July 16, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Today we went thru Davis lock (where we spent the night) and then the flight of four locks at Jones Falls. We reached the Summit of the Rideau yesterday so now we’re going down in all the locks. The four Jones locks have a total decent of 70 feet which is quite impressive. After passing thru we tied up long enough for Moki and I to walk up to the Stone Arch Dam. This Dam was constructed between 1831-32 during the Rideau Canal construction to flood a series of rapids and falls. It uses interlocking vertical stones that press against each other and the rock ledge to stay in place. Workers are said to have called it the “Seventh Wonder of the World”. Stone Arch Dam is also known as the Whispering Dam because the arch shape allows sound to travel along its face so that someone speaking at one end and be heard on the other side. We are now one lock south for the night and arrived just as it was getting ready to rain. There was a weather advisory that called for toonie sized hail but most of the heavy rain went to the south of us. This lock has power AND showers. Site is nice too. Lots of grass for Moki and paths for walking. Water very clear with Secchi on bottom in 2.3M.Read more
Traveler Sounds like you got the better deal.
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Traveler Guess if the fish are not biting.....try for a power line instead?
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TravelerI think the power line is more decorative. We've seen allot of people fishing on this trip but not allot of catching.
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- Day 129
- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8:16 PM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 285 ft
- Canada Kingston Mills 44.290386, -76.44393244°17’25” N 76°26’38” W
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Kingston Mills
July 17, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
7 locks and we are sitting at the bottom of the last lock of the Rideau Canal. Kingston Mills was a flight of four locks 55’ total. We’re now in the valley and on the edge of Kingston proper. This dock does not have power but it’s going down to 58 tonight! There’s some beautiful rock ledges around us and outside of fishers (a lot) we are the only ones on the dock… in a boat anyways. Moki and I of course did some exploring around the grounds. We learned the name Kingston Mills refers to ‘The King’s Mills’ a saw mill and a grist mill built in 1784 to supply boards and flour for the loyalist settlers arriving the following year. At the time Kingston was called Cataraqui. Tomorrow we will pass thru Kingston on our way to the Thousand Islands. We are really enjoying our time in Canada. The Parks Canada Pass has more than paid for itself and I can’t say enough great things about the Parks Canada staff. They are all awesome!! Great experience !!Read more
Traveler Are you checking yourself for ticks after that? 🤣
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TravelerThey haven’t been bad up here. I found one on Moki a few days ago but considering where he and I go not bad. Nothing like NC & VA. That was bad !
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Traveler Shark dandruff ? 🤣
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- Day 130
- Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:34 PM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- Canada Cathcart Tower National Historic Site of Canada 44.22245, -76.46202944°13’21” N 76°27’43” W
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Beau Rivage
July 18, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Today we made a quick stop in Kingston and then set out to explore the Thousand Islands. The water here is amazingly clear. There are 18 park islands that allow docking or anchoring. We settled on Beau Rivage, one in a cluster of Park islands. This one allows generator use between 8am and 10pm which will be needed tomorrow to run the Starlink so I can work. There are several docks located around the island and a trail that runs thru and around the island. Moki, Luna and I kayaked around the island after work. Luna wanted to go but then didn’t and meowed most of the way. The water temp is 73 and the high air temp today was 74. A little chilly but I still jumped in. This evening we went on a family hike. Luna was so tired at the end she let James carry her a bit. She’s now on the Princess helm for the night. We plan to stay here two nights.Read more
Traveler He’s not just chilling, he’s splooting 😊❤️🐶
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TravelerThat he is. He was out there a long time.
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Traveler Great pictures. Keep on posting. Love the journey.
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TravelerThank you!
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- Day 131
- Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:49 AM
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- Canada McDonald Island 44.323029, -76.16112544°19’23” N 76°9’40” W
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Gananoque
July 19, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Writing Day 131 on day 132 because we went out on the town last night! Had planned to stay on the island but we met some locals who said there was a waterfront concert in Gananoque 2 miles away. So we went over in the afternoon and hung out on the day dock. Gananoque has a really nice boat museum which apparently started out with a high school boat building class. The concert 🎶 is every Friday and Saturday thru summer in a band shell at a park adjacent the day dock. While on the dock we got a visit from the Canadian Border Patrol. He was nice. Checked our passports, asked how our trip was going, and told us to have a great day. Today we’re off to find a new island 🏝️.Read more
TravelerThere's another great boat museum in Clayton, NY in case you decide to re-enter the US just south of Gananoque.
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TravelerWe are not crossing back to the states but are considering returning to do the Erie and even regularly summer birding up here. Loving the weather.
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Very nice aventure, beautiful pictures, happy animals 🐶🐱 and lovely 🥰 Betty & James.... 😘😘 Have nice day [Jmi&Dom]
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TravelerMerci beaucoup 😊❤️
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- Day 132
- Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:18 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 259 ft
- Canada Camelot Island 44.301445, -76.1083344°18’5” N 76°6’30” W
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Camelot Island
July 20, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We visited two more islands today. The first (Gordon Island) Moki and I walked the trail while James scrubbed the boat. While we were walking a fawn walked out of the bushes and stopped right in front of us. It would have been a great photo but we were swimming before coming to shore so I didn’t have my phone. Camelot Island has a large dock which is full. Luna is a huge hit on the dock which is good because she has no respect for personal space !Read more
Traveler Your pets are living their best life, aren’t they? Good for them and good for you guys too! ❤️
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TravelerThey are definitely hits everywhere they go!
7/21/24Reply
TravelerLoving all the pics! Keep 'em coming. What a great adventure
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TravelerWe are enjoying so much we want to be summer birds 🦢 in Canada every year.
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- Day 133
- Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 7:00 AM
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 240 ft
- Canada Niagara Island 44.301598, -76.10813144°18’6” N 76°6’29” W
Georgina Island
July 21, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Today we are over at Georgina at the recommendation of some of the folks we met yesterday. There’s strong current here and the water is super clear. This area is locally known as the aquarium. Our destination was somewhere between Georgia and Constance islands. As we arrived and were tooling around looking to see where we might want to dock or anchor we spotted a C-Dory on a park dock with an open spot behind so of course we docked there! Dale and Carol on See-Ya are making their way thru the 1000 Island and will also be doing the Trent. We enjoyed docktails with them this evening. I forgot to take a picture 🤦🏼‍♀️.Read more
TravelerLove the 1000 Islands area - used to camp there every summer. So much to do for families especially since we had a small outboard.
7/21/24Reply
TravelerIt’s pretty spectacular for sure!!
7/23/24Reply
TravelerSo nice you ran into Dale, Carol and Spooky.
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- Day 135
- Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 8:23 AM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 276 ft
- Canada Binnacle Island 44.303813, -76.18751344°18’14” N 76°11’15” W
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Beau Rivage - part 2
July 23, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
After visiting several islands we returned to Beau Rivage yesterday. This is our favorite of the four that allow generators and probably our favorite period. Today Dale and Carol joined us on the dock. Luna and Smokey are adapting to not being the only cat on the dock. No swimming for me today but I did get a nice paddle in. James took a quick dip before dinner. Tomorrow we are headed back to Kingston to reprovision and get ready to take on the Trent Severn. We’ve really enjoyed the Thousand Islands. Very few miles logged and lots of fun and relaxation accomplished.Read more
Traveler Not sure these two are gonna be friends 😊 🐈‍⬛
7/23/24Reply
TravelerNo but they are handling better than expected.
7/23/24Reply
Traveler It’s just lovely up there in Canada isn’t it?
7/23/24Reply
TravelerWe are considering becoming summer birds we like it so much!!
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- Day 136
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:10 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 253 ft
- Canada Shoal Tower 44.228237, -76.4784344°13’42” N 76°28’42” W
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Kingston
July 24, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We are in Kingston at the Confederation Basin Marina for a couple days. Today we resupplied and James defrosted the refrigerator. Domestic stuff!! This evening Moki and I went for our walk and stumbled upon Jazz music. 🎶 Turns out it was a mix of music with some high energy dancing. Lots of fun watching. James joined us and then we went for ice cream. It was windy today and will be tomorrow also. Our miles have really come down the last few weeks… 12 miles today. Including idle days our average is 25/day.Read more
Traveler This looks like fun! 😊
7/24/24Reply
TravelerIt was but we couldn’t stay too long. Moki was all excited by the activity. He did good for a while.
7/25/24Reply
Traveler Almost missed you in the “I”
7/24/24Reply
TravelerWe’re kind of an odd shaped I… rétro cursive 😂
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- Day 137
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:28 PM
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- Canada Shoal Tower 44.225705, -76.48124744°13’33” N 76°28’52” W
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Kingston day 2
July 25, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Busy work day for me but Moki and I got a good walk this evening. Last night was swinging music in the market square and tonight is movie night… and there were lots of people set up to watch ‘The Italian Job’. Love that there so much outside activity. Gets dark too late for me to watch a movie though. Tomorrow we are headed towards the Trent.Read more
Traveler 🤣🐶❤️
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Traveler This looks dramatic 😊
7/25/24Reply
TravelerIt was and no words just humming. They were good though.
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- Day 138
- Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:28 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 213 ft
- Canada Sand Cove 44.145931, -77.30880744°8’45” N 77°18’32” W
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Massassauga Point Conservation Area
July 26, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Big day for Molly Brown… 🥁🥁🥁… We went 55 miles!! We haven’t done miles like that for a good month. Some of it was on plane. We are now anchored off Massassauga Point Conservation Area. This place has good protection and nice trails. Tomorrow we are headed into Trenton for a couple days. It has a farmers market on Saturdays! 🤞🥦🥒🥕🍅🥬Read more
Traveler Thought you had a fishing pole in your hand. Guess you caught yourself a keeper.
7/27/24Reply
TravelerYeah he’s definitely a keeper. And a handful!
7/27/24Reply
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