One of the nice things about this trip is the ability to move along without any real plan other than day to day. No set goals, just determine where you want to go the next day. The other nice thing is there is no pressure to leave at a specific time.
This morning we got up at 8 and ultimately left Little Current at around 12:15. Our destination was Mudge Bay where we had heard that there was a nice little falls that could be visited – Bridal Veil Falls. Our journey across from Little Current was uneventful; as a matter of fact most of the way was on autopilot which was extremely nice after coming up Georgian Bay and to Little Current, constantly having to be aware of the markers. Arriving in Mudge Bay, we thought that we would anchor out, but there was an easterly wind swirling around the bottom of the Bay and conditions (at least for me) were not favourable), so we tied up at the local marina in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. There was a small entrance to the marina which was complicated by the fact the kids were jumping off the dock right into the channel as you entered. However they did watch for you. Just after the entry, a sharp turn to starboard was made into the dock space. However the dock master was extremely nice and his staff was very helpful in the docking procedure.
Kagawong is a delightful little town. The beach is about one minute from the Marina as is the City Hall, the art gallery, library and pretty well everything else. However the thing that attracted us to the town was Bridal Veil Falls. A walk after docking led us through the forest which Brenda found fascinating because of the plant life along the side of the path. At the end of the path is Bridal Falls which is about 50 feet in height. The water falls into a pool of about 5 feet and it makes an excellent spot for swimming. As it was hot, we all went for a swim in the pool and under the Falls. The water was just the right temperature. Even Brenda ventured into the water. A couple of our fellow Loopers also came along with their dogs (4 in all) and the dogs joined us in the water. This is a must see for anyone who is traveling the North Channel.
After our return to the boats, we had happy hour and enjoyed Margaritas prepared by our host and some great nibblies.
Tomorrow I think we will travel along the North side of Manitoulin Island.
Sounds like my kind of swimming. I am following your journey on a map. I am learning a lot from your blog. When do you cross over into the States? Through Mississagi Strait or False Detour Channel? Or west of Drummond Island?
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