Georgian Bay
The 168 mile stretch of Georgian Bay (GB) from Severn to Killarney, Ontario is in the books. It was very different from the rest of Canada with much more open water between inlets (hiding places). The coastline of GB reminds me of a fresh water version of Maine with rocky islands (or sometimes just exposed rocks) everywhere. It’s amazing to me how many of these little islands (in the Trent-Severn too) have houses on them. Just the logistics for building the house itself is pretty impressive but then to think of living there and having to float all your food and everything else to run a house implies some serious effort. Whether these are full-time or summer homes, I’m not sure but if one doesn’t care for having neighbors too close, this option is for you!
I encountered some bad weather while in open water the other day. Glad that Bill had gotten off or that would have been another negative comment in his cruise review. See pictures below.
From here, I continue west along what is called The North Channel which will lead me to northern Michigan eventually. My current plan is to fly home from Traverse City, Michigan (270 miles from here) at the end of July before resuming the Loop in early August. I’ve completed over 3,000 miles so far and have more than 2,000 to go.
One of the many navigation markers in Georgian Bay
Another marker and one gets a sense of the coastline. It’s rocky everywhere!
One of my anchorages
Rough weather had a unique way of rearranging everything inside. I like it the old way better.
The Killarney lighthouse
Sportsman’s Inn and Marina at Killarney was a beautiful spot