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Lake Michigan coast: Petoskey, MI
August 20, 2026 Upon leaving Mackinac Island, we passed under the the Mackinac Bridge which connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan and marks the transition from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is the third and final Great Lake during our journey after brief passages across Lake Ontario and through Lake Huron…
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Mackinac Island, MI
August 19, 2026 Mackinac Island (pronounced Mackinaw) truly lives up to its reputation as, “The Jewel of the Great Lakes.” While many boaters dock at Mackinaw City on the mainland and then join the throngs of tourists on the ferry to the island, we decided to dock right at Mackinac Island itself. It made exploring…
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Back to the USA: DeTour, MI
August 17, 2026 through August 18, 2026 It’s hard to believe that our Canadian adventure has come to an end! We checked into Kingston, Ontario, on June 26, and 53 days later emerged having conquered all 44 locks of the Trent-Severn Waterway and somehow survived the famously treacherous waters of the Thirty Thousand Islands of…
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The North Channel: Baie Fine to Moiles Harbor
August 11, 2026 to August 16, 2026 The North Channel is overflowing with a kind of beauty that is almost impossible to put into words—or, as it turns out, into photographs. Our amateur photography captures the scenery reasonably well, but somehow misses the magic: the stillness, the haunting sounds of the surrounding forest, and that…
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The North Channel: Killarney
August 9, 2026 to August 10, 2026 Killarney is a popular destination for loopers and tourists alike, thanks to its easy access by both land and sea. This quaint little town is affectionately known as the “Gateway to the North Channel,” and with a year-round population of approximately 400, it has a wonderfully close-knit, welcoming…
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Georgian Bay: Echo Bay to Mill Lake
July 30, 2026 to August 8, 2026 Venturing out into Georgian Bay was the most anticipated stage of our journey and a dream come true. Among past loopers, it has the reputation of being the best part of the loop with its magnificent scenery and its unique topography. However, it is also quite challenging when…
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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…