July 5 – The Big Chute

Beautiful day as we head into Lock 43.

Gates are open.

And out we go.

Current continues to rage through narrow passages

Quaint cottage, “Linger Lounger.”

Looks like the Rideau Canal.

Severn Falls – with only one gate open.  Site of the Marine Railway.  No wonder they built a railway instead of a lock – too much rock to blast away.

The odd looking marine railway pulls away from  the waiting dock.

It goes over a small hill.

Across a street and back down the hill to the other side.  There are two tracks so the railway car stays fairly level.  Very clever.

Back again for our turn.

We head in, up, down and then look back. Took about 6 minutes once we were loaded in.

There are sets of red chairs everywhere, but this cottager added a few bears.

They’re not kidding!

Kids out playing on what was a small island.  With the high water, it’s awash.

 

We stopped 3 miles shy of the end of the Trent Severn, wanting to enjoy one last day in this part of the world.

The nearby cottage had a dinner guest arrive by helicopter!

Finally got out for a relaxing paddle boat ride.  Happy camper.  (Steph, there really are happy campers!).