Fenelon Falls, Ontario

We were the first in line at the Burleigh Falls lock wall on Friday, August 3.  The locks opened at 9 a.m.  We went through with a houseboat and a few other boats and proceeded on to Lovesick(!) and Buckhorn locks before arriving in Bobcaygeon at about 1:30.  We had hoped to stop at this active and popular town especially known for its shoe store right by the lock.  But, as predicted by everyone we spoke with, the town was very busy with lots of boats and people on the long weekend holiday.  This was definitely the busiest place we’ve seen during our whole time in Canada.  We wanted to stop at the famous shoe store but there were no places on either side of the lock to tie up so we continued on our journey.

We are trying to decide where and how to store the boat for the winter.  Jonny was calling several places from Norfolk to Delaware City to get quotes so we can decide soon.

Our cruise took us past more attractive lakeside homes.  They are getting bigger and more numerous and almost all with colorful Adirondack chairs.

Before too long locks we arrived st the Fenelon Falls lock wall.  Miraculously, we found a spot in a premier location overlooking the falls.  

We tied up behind Ron and Diane who were very friendly.  This area is not as crazy busy as Bobcaygeon but it was in high spirits due to the holiday weekend.  The stores and lock were decorated and in the park next to the lock preparations were underway for a War of 1812 re-enactment.

We walked into town to the local pub to have a beer and decided to stay for dinner.  We strolled around to check out this lovely town and later returned to Zendo. 

As we were getting ready for bed, the boat that had pulled in behind us put on their very noisy generator.  Ron came by for Jonny to show him Active Captain.  Ron was extremely annoyed with the guy with the generator and thein Jonny became annoyed.  The sound of the generator was completely obliterating the natural sound of the nearby falls and the peacefulness of the setting.  Jonny tried to knock on the door of the offending boat but no answer.  It was so loud that Jonny tried to sleep in the V berth to get further away from the noise.