On the evening of August 29, 2018 a group of intrepid explorers join us at our home in Elizabethtown. Dan […]
Day 9, Rideau Canal System; Long Island Lock to Ottawa Lockstation
Well, we made it to our last day! Today’s paddle would take us from Long Island Lock Station, through Hog’s […]
Day 7 continued, Day 8: Rideau Canal System, Kemptville to Long Island Locks, Manotick
Day 7 continued We left Burrets Rapids after a lovely lunch…chatted with the crew from the Pogo as well as […]
Day 7: Merrickville to Rideau River Provincial Park
We woke up to a lovely sunny morning. Another fine day in store for us today! It was especially fine […]
Day 6, Rideau Canal System, Smiths Falls to Merrickville
After a luxurious night spent in a real bed, our hosts David and Kim gave us a great send off […]
Day 5, Rideau Canal System; Murphy’s Point Provincial Park
Our day started early with fishing boats moving into position just after 6 am. Oh well, I guess the dulcet […]
Day 4 Rideau Canal System: Newboro Locks to Murphy’s Point Provincial Park
Last night brought some rain, but this morning was glorious and sunny, not a cloud in the sky! Thankfully, as […]
Day 3: Rideau Canal System, Jones Falls to Newboro Locks
When we went to bed last night things were still soaked from the downpour ( outside the tent, that is). […]
Day 2, Rideau Canal Brass Point Bridge to Jones Falls lock After a good nights sleep ( rest is a […]
Rideau Canal System Day 1, Kingston Mills to Brass Point Bridge
Our day started relatively early after hosting dinner for 20 the night before. With the house cleaned up and the […]
