Smith Falls ON

Today Nandad had to concentrate on navigating as the Upper Rideau Lake, The Narrows, Big Rideau Lake, and Lower Rideau Lake all have areas of very shallow waters, deep waters, twisting markers, lots of water lilies and sea rush. At Narrows Lock 35 the route starts the 271-foot downhill journey through 31 locks to Ottawa and the Ottawa River. There is also a swing bridge that open in conjunction with the lock.

While Nana was the lookout she was able to take some interesting pictures. Again lots of Muskoka chairs waiting to be sat upon and one house had its very own sea plane waiting to be pushed into the lake by the tractor! Talk about fun at the lake.

Smith Falls is located at the halfway point of the Rideau Canal between Kingston and Ottawa. There is a basin between the locks where the city run Victoria Park Marina has dockage on both sides. It is a very popular spot where the locals come to  swim , picnic and has a lovely trail all along the canal to the next lock. There are lots of Le Boat cruisers docked here, which I assume is the starting point if you are renting one. 

 It is a small stroll downtown which we will explore tomorrow. We had dinner at the Irish pub O’Sheas with Doug and Dana from Tumbleweed. The weather might not be conducive to cruising tomorrow so we will see. Another Layday might be on the cards.
The almost full moon shining over Le Boat’s with Lazy Susan in the background - she is the trawler we cruised with today from Westport to Smith Falls.