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Final memories – Penetanguishene

We just finished our first week cruising in Georgian Bay!

A week ago we left Penetanguishene and started our cruise through Georgian Bay. We anchored out the first night in Indian Harbor. There was more boat traffic then we anticipated. So the next two nights we anchored in Three Fingers cove. This was beautiful! We were the ONLY boat in the cove.

We did see a few dinghys, canoes, and paddle boaters, but for the most part we were secluded. It was so incredibly quiet! One morning we were startled to hear a lone loon. If you’ve never heard a loon – you are missing out.

We hear the loons on Lake Winnipesaukee as well. You can hear them on this video.

The sound of loons

Thursday through today we stayed in Parry Sound at Big Sound Marina. We loved the town and the marina. Our next blog will feature photos of this first week exploring Georgian Bay.

To catch up, here are final memories of our wonderful stay in Penetanguishene. We look forward to returning there in late September to put Sunshine to sleep for the winter.

Tribute to Kitchikewana
Just outside the town docks is this tribute to Kitchikewana. As the inscription reads, this Huron giant was spurned by Princess Wanakita.
Overcome by grief, Kitchikewana scooped a handful of earth and threw it into Georgian Bay, creating the 30,000 islands.
The outline of Kitchikewana’s resting place formed “Giant’s Tomb,” a nearby island.
A city mural depicting all things Canadian
History of Penetanguishene
So thought of my Mom when I saw this cow atop a meat and deli.
Another trip to the laundromat
We met the cutest single Dad, doing his laundry before meeting his two kids for a ball game.
He helped me navigate the coin machine and decipher what a “loonie” and “toonie” are.
A “loonie” is one Canadian dollar. It has a loon on it – hence the name.
A toonie is a Canadian Two Dollar coin – hence the name “toonie.”
You have to try the french fries with gravy. Delicious! Ketchup, take a back seat.
Tim Horton’s are in every town
I finally broke down and bought one, As good as Dunkin Donuts!
Another tribute to the Indians.
This mural is behind a store selling moccasins, totem poles and other Indian memorabilia.
I always like to include a photo of the fire houses in towns – special thanks to the firemen who serve.
Pat outside of St. Ann’s Church.
They are raising money to repair the concrete stairs, which are inoperable now.
Inside St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
This is the first restaurant we dined in at Penetanguishene – called Dock Lunch.
Located at the town docks, it is very well known and busy.
The Georgian Queen – tour boat that cruises the bay.
I never saw it from our marina, but was told it does venture by there.
Approaching the harbor of Penetanguishene. See you in late September!

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3 responses to “Final memories – Penetanguishene”

  1. What an adventure! I love the fire house pictures…nice tribute. Actually, I love all of your pictures….it is beautiful!

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      • Thank you for guiding us through your adventures! Yes, all is well here. I will be traveling for 3 of the weeks in September….so, I am just trying to get my work done before PTO. I miss you too…it just isn’t the same without you here. I am so happy for you and Patrick!

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