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August 1, 2015 – onward to Killbear Marina, Nobel, ON

Good Morning, Everyone!  Ready for an adventure?!  We painfully scoured the internet for hours trying to determine what the winds and waves would be today.  We have a mixed weather forecast today so we decided to give the Georgian Bay … Continue reading

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July 27 – 31, 2015 – Midland, ON – Midland Murals

Good morning!  It looks like we are going to be here for several days.  Winds are howling.  Waves are 3 – 6 feet.  We are expecting over 20mph winds later in the day.   Time to stay put and wait … Continue reading

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July 26, 2015 – in Midland, ON

I just wanted an opportunity to give a public “Thank You” to all the Trent-Severn Waterway locks and swing bridge operators.  Everyone was courteous, friendly, and most helpful.  When we were going down in the last several locks, there were … Continue reading

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July 25, 2015 – Big Chute, ON to Midland, ON

Good Morning!  It is a glorious Saturday morning.  We have been reluctant to travel in the Trent-Severn on the weekends because of the extra local boaters on the water.  The weather is too good to pass up.  We are going … Continue reading

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July 24, 2015 – From Orillia, ON to Big Chute, ON

Good Morning!!  A sunny cool day greets us this morning.  65°F.  Nice.  We are planning a 34 mile day today.  Most of the real shallow water on the Trent-Severn is behind us.  We will have 2 locks before we stop … Continue reading

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