O Canada – We stand on guard for thee! July 1, 2017

It was really fabulous to be in Canada today – the 150th anniversary of their independence.  I think at least 50% of the Canadians we saw today were wearing red or at least were sporting maple leaves.  We only went 15 miles today.  We had heard that most of the lock walls were “clobbered.”  So when we got to lock 31 in Buckport (mile 120 of 240, the half way point) and saw some empty dock space we grabbed it.  Other deciding factors were the need for transmission fluid,  another threatening storm approaching and not having to rush.  So Bob worked on the engine (a constant past time) and I explored the town.  We’ve been told that a must do thing in Canada is to eat a butter tart. Found a local bakery and enjoyed all 25,000 calories of this delectable delight. There will be fireworks tonight  – but may be just out of range of where we are docked.

Celebrating Canada Day in coordinated outfits.  Yes we are nerds and yes we are wearing shorts.

My new tattoo!

 

Most of the boats transiting the canal were decked out with Canadian flags.  (Hey Ray – is this good for business?).

This part of the Trent reminded us of the 1000 Islands

This church as been conducting summer services since 1914.

 

Canadian patriotism everywhere!

Burleigh Falls into the Trent River.

Finally a loon family!  The babies are too big to ride on their parents, but they’re still fluffy.

Love Sick Lake Lock – entirely on an island grouping surrounded by dams.  One of the smallest locks (only 4 feet), but the busiest.  Had to wait almost a half hour to enter the lock.  Per Waterway Guide, the name was inspired by a Native North American boy spurned by a red headed Irish lass. This area of the Trent has several small lakes connected by locks so there is abundant local traffic.

For my sisters:  this island is named “Three Sisters Island”

So we docked on the lock wall in Buckhorn.  Here is their buckhorn buck statue.

We celebrated Canada Day by eating Butter Tarts – a first for us.  We hope all our Canadian friends and family members enjoy some fireworks tonight!!!