Kingston and Lake O
We end our cruise on the Rideau at Kingston (Ontario) at its outlet to Lake Ontario. A couple days to catch up on laundry, reprovision...
The Rideau
Compared to the nearby Chambly and Richelieu canals that were built by the Canadians for trade in the mid 1800’s, the Rideau Canals were...
Ottawa and the Parliament
Yes he's inspecting/looking into the barrel of a rifle.......... Ottawa, Canada's provincial capital. A rich and storied place, full of...
Montreal to Ottawa
So the short but obscure journey from Montreal to Ottawa is generally not noteworthy in many cruising forums, but well, it should be. It...
Place du 350e
La Corporation des célébrations du 350e anniversaire de Montréal a créé un lieu central qui fut le cœur des activités du 350e de...
Going Upstream on the Mighty Kaniatarowanenneh!
We finish our cruise north on the last bit of the Richelieu River at the City of Sorel and turn westerly at its discharge to the St...
The Richelieu
The Richelieu, from Lake Chambly to the St Lawrence is a beautiful stretch of water. Wide and green with quaint little villages and...
Plutonic Intrusions!!!!
One of the things that happens when you’re cruising on a boat is nothing. When you’re screaming along at 9 miles an hour for 6 hours,...
The Chambly Canal - locks, bridges and locks oh my!
Our entry into Canada also comes with entering the Chambly Canal System. Built during the time of the Erie and Champlain Canals, the...
Oh, Sea-eh?-En-Eh?-Duh!
These Canadians take border security very seriously! And we're glad they do! Our last stop in the US is at Rouses Point, NY. Perched on...
