Northern Georgian Bay...A Treasure to Explore

The morning reflection in Beaverstone Bay.

The granite is sculpted by water over thousands and thousands of years.  We thought the picture at the left looked like dinosaur feet?  Notice how smooth the rock is and the different layers.

Most of the lily pads were finished flowering; however this one was still open.  The roots of the lily pads are a favourite nutrient rich food for deer and moose. 



 

The later afternoon sun is stunning on the granite rocks.

 

Miles and miles of pink granite provide shelter for adventurous sailboats.  Notice Cyrano tucked way back in in West Desjardins Bay.

We saw evidence of Bucky Beaver in many areas that we paddled.  This lodge is occupied because you can see fresh sticks piled on the side.

We think that this was an otter lodge.  It looked like the otters had built up sticks over a rocky cave area.  We did see an otter family but as with most nature photography it was difficult to catch them playing at the surface of the water.

 

In our anchorage along Collin's Inlet we spotted a tree that a busy beaver had decided was good for his lodge.  Notice the teeth marks on one of the limbs.  I paddled over to get a picture and unknowingly snagged one of the limbs on the kayak.  Rob asked me how I liked paddling the double kayak on my own and I responded by saying it was a bit sluggish.  I couldn't figure out why Rob was laughing at me.  We decided that I needed to make amends to Bucky and  we returned his limb to his stash.

I don't think that there was a day that went by that we didn't hear the haunting call of the loon.  They are marvels at diving and sometimes will swim a hundred metres underwater.

 

We were also lucky to spot a few water snakes in our travels.  They are harmless and just want to get away from people. 

 

The end of another beautiful day but also a time to get below decks as the mosquitos were still around in late August.    Notice Cyrano tucked in close to the island.