Wednesday, September 5, 2007

North Bay






Day 12.....We made it to North Bay after the 600m portage from the Lower French and the calm crossing of Nippising. We woke up early at dawn and after loading the canoe and setting off we saw a cute and cuddly black bear 20m across the river from our campsite. Ben took a few photos while we negotiated the current of craddle rapids ensuring not to get to close to the wildlife....
Soon afterwards Ben saw a river otter swim under the canoe. We saw eagles and were entertained by a group of loons on the upper part of the French River. Once arrived in North Bay, we rented a slip at the marina for our yacht and took up residence in our first bed in a long time at the Voyageur Inn. Yes, Voyageur Inn.

1 comment:

Johnnie Tibbles said...

What better place to stay while in North Bay? You have turned into very mighty Voyageurs. You're getting closer to you GOAL!!! Nice going guys. See you back in the Soo.

"The Route" Then and Now

"The Route" Then and Now
A section of a map of the fur trade route followed by Rene Menard in the late 1600's. The "Journey of Citizenship" started in Sault Ste Marie on August 24/07 and has a planned completion date of September 12/07 in Ottawa.

.....and the journey has begun

.....and the journey has begun
Ben demonstrates a potential new Olympic sport....Canooling

Photos from the start of the journey

Photos from the start of the journey
last minute preparations

As well-wishers cheered, off they went.