Overnight at Burleigh Falls Lock 28
44°33’30.8844″N, 78°12’30.0672″W
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Catherine writes:

In the morning, we walk over the dam to Buckhorn Home Hardware to return a couple of things that Wally had bought the day before but ended up not being what he needed. It seems he cannot walk into a hardware store without buying something for the boat!

We cast off in the rain at 8:30 and cross Lovesick Lake through Lock 30. Again, very friendly and helpful staff at the lock even in the pouring rain. If there is time we usually tell staff that we used to work for Parks Canada and that we met in Yoho National Park 40 years ago, which invariably makes people go aawwwhhh that’s sweet!

Island 29 on Lovesick Lake – such an un- romantic name for an island on a lake called Lovesick

We had planned for an early stop at Burleigh Falls at the upper side of the lock and go to the Inn as they advertised a very tasty sounding breakfast.

Burleigh Falls Inn (photo copied from their website)

However, because we were slowed down in the rain it ended up being lunch which was just fine with us. They know how to make a pot of very hot tea, so I was happy to warm up with that. There were leftovers for supper, even better.

The bar in the restaurant at Burleigh Falls Inn – we will be sure to stop there again! (photo copied from their website)

In the afternoon we chatted with a lovely couple, Rick and Anna who had an older 36’ Marine Trader named “Rikahna” that Rick had painstakingly rebuilt. It was very impressive! Also impressive was their travelling companion – “Wizard”, a huge black cat that must have had some Maine Coone heritage – tufts on his ears and great big feet – so chill and comfortable walking on his leash and visiting our boat. Wish we had got a picture of them! Next time! Our boat needs a cat!

We stay at the upper side of the Burleigh Falls Lock for the night where it is very quiet. Tomorrow we head for the lift lock at Lakefield.