July, 5, 2010 Healey Falls, Ontario

July, 5, 2010 Healey Falls, Ontario

Marc- The trip up from Frankford on the Trent was hot. Summer has arrived to this region. We did have a nice dock space near two large Willow trees in a park like setting. The town was tiny and did not have a great deal to offer. We were treated well by the lady at the local Subway shop. Sara and I went for a jog and then a swim with Stephanie. Dinner was enjoyed on board Windsong with even a vegetarian option. From Frankford to Campbellford was mostly motoring in weedy canals with some stretches of clear river. There were several locks to negotiate as well. Some of these locks were rather modern metal hydralic structures while others were clearly working well using 19th century technology and wooden gates.

The morning treat was swimming at the Blue Hole. We rafted up to Windsong that was already anchored in the Hole. The swimming was excellent and enjoyed by all. Our afternoon stop was at Campbellford. This town had a nice park and a giant $ 2 Canadian coin, a Toonie, in it. The ice cream was good and we were able to fuel up the Lucy III at MacMillan's Wharf. An afternoon shower helped cool up off before climbing several more locks to the basin at Healey Falls.
The basin was a wonderful spot for swimming, dinner at a picnic table, and even a marshmallow roast. Sue cooked us a great dinner of pasta, salad, fresh vegetables.