Overnight at Peterborough Lock 20 “Ashburnham” – Lower Side
44°17’55.6620″N, 78°18’16.4520″W
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We were up early in the morning, and Catherine walked 10 minutes to the YMCA for a swim. She reported that she hasn’t forgotten how to swim – and the Peterborough YMCA is a beautiful facility. She appreciated being able to use the membership she bought in Midland long long ago (in July).

We were ready to leave the marina at 11:00am. We turned in our bathroom pass key and recovered our $100 deposit. We also had our wastewater holding tank pumped out before we left. The marina staff here have been very helpful and friendly.

It was only a short 20-minute hop across Little Lake over to the lower side of lock 20 where we stayed overnight beside the Canadian Canoe Museum. It was overcast and cooler but pleasant.

We spent the afternoon and early evening trying to catch up on the blog and some onboard chores like folding four loads of laundry and tidying up. In the afternoon we met a group of 16-18 year old canoeists in three canoes starting out on their trip to Curve Lake First Nation over the next four days organized through the local Rotary International Club.

Canoe group on the blue line at Lock 20

Along with their camping gear and food, they carried a small tree in a pot to plant as a gesture of friendship – very inspiring group.

The canoe group enters Lock 20 – their adventure begins!

Our mooring spot has a very nice view of Little Lake and the Centennial Fountain that is a few hundred meters offshore (in the lake). The fountain was lit up at night with changing colours. Very nice touch.

Illuminated fountain on Peterborough’s Little Lake

Cheers!