Month: July 2026
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One last lock then onto Penetanguisheen
July 25, 2026 through July 29, 2026 We finally reached the last lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway — Lock #45 in Port Severn! 🎉 And what a journey it has been. Over the course of our adventure, we travelled 240 statute miles and navigated a grand total of 44 locks (apparently, there is no Lock…
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Orillia to the Big Chute!
Thursday, July 23, 2026 and Friday, July 24, 2026 After conquering 41 locks, we were down to the final three—close enough to start celebrating, but still far enough to know the Trent-Severn had a few more surprises in store. As we neared the end of the waterway, we continued to come across charming little towns…
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Young’s Point to Kirkfield
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 to Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Traveling on the Trent-Severn is equal parts adventure and concentration! Between the locks, narrow channels, and ever-changing conditions, it definitely keeps you on your toes. The upside? It gives you the perfect excuse to slow down, stay in the moment, and soak in all the wonderful…
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Peterborough to Young’s Point
Monday, July 20, 2026 After our brief trip home to recharge, we were back on board, ready for the next chapter of the journey. By this point in our Trent-Severn adventure, we had checked off 19 of the waterway’s 45 locks—but the best was still ahead. The next stretch included some of the most spectacular…
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Peterborough and home
July 10-19, 2026 We needed to make a quick trip home to Connecticut and decided that Peterborough would be the ideal location. It is only 90 miles from the airport in Toronto, has a secure marina where we could safely leave the boat for several days, and even has an Enterprise rental car location nearby…
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Campbellford and Hastings
July 7-9, 2026 Here are scenes from our visit to the river towns of Campbellford and Hastings.
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The Trent-Severn Waterway, Locks 1-12
July 2-6, 2026 And so the locking begins… again! Our adventure has officially kicked into high gear as we started our trek along the infamous (at least in the boating world!) Trent-Severn Waterway. For Loopers, just hearing the name brings a mix of excitement, anticipation… and maybe a few butterflies. The Trent-Severn is a 240-mile…
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Picton and Trenton, Ontario
June 28, 2026 For those of you who think Canada is a cool escape in the summer… we have news for you—it isn’t! Our ride to Picton, Ontario was absolutely delightful, with a refreshing breeze drifting across Lake Ontario. We foolishly assumed that would be the theme of the trip. Then we arrived in Picton’s…