Gemini Loop: Hopewell Bay

So it’s been a while… We last posted from Parry Sound, which was the last place we had wifi. Instead of a really long post to catch up, I am opting for individual posts of the places we have visited.

We left Parry Sound on July 31 and headed for Hopewell Bay to anchor out. The weather was beautiful with a good breeze. There were lots of little sailboats out taking advantage. We went through broad stretches of deep water (good for the sailboats) and little channels between rocks. You may have seen the little rock cairns in some of my photos up to now. I thought it was a reflection of the Celtic heritage of some of the residents. In fact, they are shaped like a little man and are inspired by the local Inuit people.

There are still many cottages even in the remote areas. For those not fortunate enough to own a cottage, there are lodges and “resorts” along the way. Some have beaches, most have docks and boat rentals. This is a very popular place for summer vacationing. The Canadians love to be outside and take advantage of the warm weather.

Hopewell Bay was uneventful and quiet. There were a few other boats there with us, including one very large one. I should have said it was uneventful except for Ryder. She made a big mess – she pushed her food and water bowl down the forward stairs.