Beausoleil Island – Cedar Springs to be exact. We have left the Trent Severn and the secure knowledge of where we will be for the night (lock walls) for the unknown. We have made a reservation in Penatangue for Friday through Monday in case we cannot find a spot to be. Labor Day Weekend is coming and, as at home, every boater that can will be out. Also, the weather is supposed to be beautiful – I am thrilled for the Canadians but nervous for us.
Coming through the last lock at Port Severn was narrow and tricky because of the current from the falls that are so close. But, it was smooth sailing….The island was only about 10 miles and the trip was pleasant. We had been told to try to go to Objibway because this cove is well protected. We located it on our chart and entered the bay. The ranger at the last lock said to avoid Cedar Spring – there was a spot on the cruiser’s dock, but we went on. Objibway was filled. Chimney Bay for anchoring was crowded. We slowly went back through Beausoleil Bay looking at all of the available spots. This island is a Provincial Park and their newspaper, that we had, wasn’t filled with enough information for us. There are cruising docks and camper docks….we went back to Cedar Springs. There was a sail boat tied at the dock (as well as small power boats). We figured that depth couldn’t be an issue there. I yelled and asked if they (the sail boat) would mind moving up or back so that we could tie up. They said they were leaving, having finished lunch. Perfect. In we came. It wasn’t the best spot. We new it would be rocky, but we had a spot for the weekend. Our Park mooring pass works here also.
Later Paul and Angela showed up. The other power boats left and Paul and his cousin helped us move our boat to an end tie. A much nicer ride there. Soon the dock was filled.
A delightful family came and tied near us. Kelly (the mother) had brought her kids, by herself! What a great family there are. Her husband showed up on Saturday. We were introduced to Banana Boats at a campfire our last night there.
Kelley and I went on great off rode bike trails and we walked others. This is a lovely park and I can see why people come and stay for their vacations. The beaches are nice. There are camp sites. Like Burton Island one can only get to the park by boat. This park is first come first served, and there are abuses. There is a club that brings dinghies over and ties them to the docks. Later on the weekends, members show up and retie the dinghies to their boats so that they can use the docks. This keeps others from coming. The rangers do not have the power to remove the dinghies so space that could be used by boaters is full…..
Honey Harbour has a great bakery and we went their by dinghy. It is nice being here. I have loved knowing we were safe and that there were activities to keep us busy. I will miss this island.
