The little town of Hastings, population 1,100 is known as the "hub" of the Trent. We had a super time discovering the charm of yet another small town. The Hastings Village Marina gets an A++ for their helpfulness, cleanliness, convenience to town and their first class hospitality. We suggested that they get involved as a sponsor with the AGLCA. We had a great late lunch of Fish 'n' Chips at the Family Restaurant on Main Street yesterday...then back at the marina we had a little impromptu cocktail party with the other loopers that were staying at the marina. We have met some wonderful people on this trip so far and for sure, more loopers in the first 10 days than all of last summer put together! Later in the evening Chip and I walked back across the river to the gazebo where there was a free concert going on. We stayed for a few songs and stopped to get an ice cream cone before heading back to Ithaka.
Today we travelled from Hastings to Peterborough along with Southern Comfort, Sunshine and Blue Max (other loopers going north)...we crossed Rice Lake, which actually does get its name because it once was a rice field. The Indians grew wild rice there before the Trent Severn controlled the water levels. We even passed by a Hiawatha Indian Reserve. The lake is about 20 miles long by 3 miles wide and is a consistent 12-14 feet of depth throughout. We then proceeded up to where we are now, Peterborough. Only going through one lock all day. Samuel Champlain is said to have navigated the Otonabee River in 1615. The Otonabee was quiet, dark and murky...winding its way around the farms and hills...we spotted great blue herons, osprey and fish jumping. It was chilly...about 60 degrees. Cloudy and yet, a perfect boating day!
We are in a "real" town now. Peterborough is about 1 hour east Toronto. It is the largest city on The Trent Severn Waterway. We are here through Monday morning, so with good phone and internet service you can count on me blogging a few times before we head out into the wilderness!
Today we travelled from Hastings to Peterborough along with Southern Comfort, Sunshine and Blue Max (other loopers going north)...we crossed Rice Lake, which actually does get its name because it once was a rice field. The Indians grew wild rice there before the Trent Severn controlled the water levels. We even passed by a Hiawatha Indian Reserve. The lake is about 20 miles long by 3 miles wide and is a consistent 12-14 feet of depth throughout. We then proceeded up to where we are now, Peterborough. Only going through one lock all day. Samuel Champlain is said to have navigated the Otonabee River in 1615. The Otonabee was quiet, dark and murky...winding its way around the farms and hills...we spotted great blue herons, osprey and fish jumping. It was chilly...about 60 degrees. Cloudy and yet, a perfect boating day!
We are in a "real" town now. Peterborough is about 1 hour east Toronto. It is the largest city on The Trent Severn Waterway. We are here through Monday morning, so with good phone and internet service you can count on me blogging a few times before we head out into the wilderness!
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