Canuck Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The Baxter Snow Riders will be assisting with the Lock 45 Centennial Please join us Friday July 24th and Saturday July 25th. Where is Lock 45? Click here: https://www.google.ca/maps/@44.8036731,-79.7200016,15z Those were the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I cruise the Trent Severn sometimes during slow periods at work: http://www.cruising.ca/trent/ Scroll down a bit......and the above site includes all the locks, charts, pictures, description of towns, and you can follow the system upstream or downstream...some of the info is dated, but still fun to look at. Here's the reference to Lock 45 http://www.cruising.ca/trent/docs/L-45.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks Slomo, A very helpful resource. If you're in the area that weekend, send me a PM. A few of us are assisting in the food and "beverage" area. It would be great to see you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceman Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Many good memories of the lower locks and the dedicated Parks Canada staff. Some great fishin between Big Chute and the bay. I remember the kids eyes the first trip down Big Chute and their first sighting of a train between Big Chute and Swift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Slow Touring Guy and Gal were rumoured to have made a few saddlebag trips on the Trent Severn on some new fangled mode of transport called a 'seadoo' - would have the same sort of exploration - things only seen from the water - as a snowmobile. Renting a houseboat and cruising the system is also a nice way to see it - and when costs are compared to other types of week long trips - pretty economical. Don't expect landowners on the shore to welcome you with open arms though. You can tie up at marinas or at certain locks for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks Slomo, A very helpful resource. If you're in the area that weekend, send me a PM. A few of us are assisting in the food and "beverage" area. It would be great to see you again. X2 - I anticipate going out on the boat to watch the fireworks that night - likely much less crowded than trying to do it from shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Slow Touring Guy and Gal were rumoured to have made a few saddlebag trips on the Trent Severn on some new fangled mode of transport called a 'seadoo' - would have the same sort of exploration - things only seen from the water - as a snowmobile. Renting a houseboat and cruising the system is also a nice way to see it - and when costs are compared to other types of week long trips - pretty economical. Don't expect landowners on the shore to welcome you with open arms though. You can tie up at marinas or at certain locks for the evening. I for believe the rumour to be true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Many good memories of the lower locks and the dedicated Parks Canada staff. Some great fishin between Big Chute and the bay. I remember the kids eyes the first trip down Big Chute and their first sighting of a train between Big Chute and Swift. SHHHHH! The good fishing there and particularly the best spots are supposed to remain secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Slow Touring Guy and Gal were rumoured to have made a few saddlebag trips on the Trent Severn on some new fangled mode of transport called a 'seadoo' - would have the same sort of exploration - things only seen from the water - as a snowmobile. Renting a houseboat and cruising the system is also a nice way to see it - and when costs are compared to other types of week long trips - pretty economical. Don't expect landowners on the shore to welcome you with open arms though. You can tie up at marinas or at certain locks for the evening. Did the houseboat rental a couple of times over the years and split the cost with another couple on one of the larger boats. Became quite economical and provided some absolutely great memories. You can usually spend the night tied up at the locks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 As the rental place told us years ago ...."If you need assistance, aim for the nicest boat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 As the rental place told us years ago ...."If you need assistance, aim for the nicest boat" That's funny!! And True.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Just don't put a pontoon through the side of Fugly... right Canuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Just don't put a pontoon through the side of Fugly... right Canuck. Fugly is not a 'nice' boat, lol. Pics to follow. I had a blast on the bay with Yukon last year. Some nice waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Fugly is not a 'nice' boat, lol. Pics to follow. I had a blast on the bay with Yukon last year. Some nice waves. We should plan to view the fireworks from fugly. And then hit the best place for night fishing in front of O2sleds cottage...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Night time bass fishing is on the east side of the lake. Where our trail crosses Little Lake and comes out on the east side there is a small point just north of there and a shoal that is just about a foot under water. Lots of small mouth there at dusk and early night. On the west side for largemouth there is a red brick cottage with a big cross that gets lit up at night.... and a spring from the bottom of the lake that moderates the temperature and keeps the fish active. Out in front of Christies Mill there is a small island and a shoal that runs north south from there and a bunch of stumps in behind near Severn Marina.... OOPS did I just say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Just don't put a pontoon through the side of Fugly... right Canuck. it would have to be a heck of a pontoon ! maybe even a torpedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 It was quite a few years ago when Go Vacation had houseboat rentals out of South Bay in Honey Harbour. I remember seeing one of these rental captains trying to approach lock 45. There was what looked like a brand new 30 something foot cruiser on the blue line. The rental captain managed to run broadside into the cruiser. I couldn't see how much damage was done as it was on the water side. The cruiser captain walked away telling the lock master the keys were in the ignition. One can only assume he was working on cooling down rather than lay a beating on someone... great restraint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I for believe the rumour to be true... not sure.........who is that Indomitable Pink Lady ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 not sure.........who is that Indomitable Pink Lady ? Oh she is going to get you for that! We all live in Fear of the wrath of Mrs Indomitable (either one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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