It is a beautiful day, the sky is blue, the water is calm, the Captain is ready and it's a Tuesday, one of my favourite days for a boat ride - no traffic on the lake :). Yes Lake Muskoka can get quite busy on a weekend especially up by Port Carling, it can be like trying to find parking in Toronto when the Blue Jays are playing in the playoffs, NUTS.
Off we set, as we leave the safety of our channel, and hit the big lakes the wind and the waves start to pick up, the ride may be a little bumpy but we aren't turning back.
There was a lovely surprise for us when we pulled into Port Carling, the Peerless was getting ready to go on a cruise down the river. The Segwun and Wenonah go by our cottage all the time, but it is very rare for us to see the Peerless. Into the locks we go and as the water goes up we enter Lake Rousseau, from there we are off to Lake Joseph.
Wow, it has been awhile since we have been up here and WOW, cottages have been torn down and huge ones built. With lots of toys to keep everyone entertained.
I could definitely be talked into buying this toy. It is almost as big as our cottage. LOL
Amongst the old traditional boathouses a crop of new shiny boathouses with lots of windows, sitting areas, bars and yes a place to keep your boats.
Sorry to tell you, but that little extra cash you have in the bank - too late this cottage just sold for $8.5M.
My favourite golf course - the Lake Joseph Club. We have actually driven up once in the boat with our clubs, such a fun experience. It is a 1.5 hour boat ride depending on the locks and well worth it, definitely something we will do more often when we RETIRE!!!!!!!!!!
This is the Water's Edge, a lovely place to have a bite to eat and a glass of wine after a boat ride or a game of golf. Always a good chance you will meet a hockey player there, this time it was Wendel Clark.
Port Sandfield joins up Lake Rousseau and Lake Joseph, you go through here to get back to Port Carling. This is a swing bridge that allows sailboats and the Segwun and Wenonah through. They try to make a couple of trips up to these lakes in the summer.
Port Sandfield is also famous for the marina where we bought our 1st boat. It was an Edson and a great boat that gave us lots of miles of tubing, touring and skiing. I am trying to talk Jim into buying a pontoon boat. Thinking maybe if I get this shark painted on it Jim might get onboard. :)
Lots of fun as we pull out of the lock back in Lake Muskoka the
Peerless is heading home for the night. As you can only go 9 km through the river, we get to follow it down into Lake Muskoka.
Back home to our 3 cats who are patiently waiting for us to let them back out. A great day, Thanks Captain.
