Wendy and I drove down to Long Point this morning in anticipation of another hot day, (according to the weather forecast). We launched under pleasant skies at the Provincial Park launch ramp around 10:30 am and headed out on a somewhat choppy Inner Bay with a fresh 10 to 15 knot wind from the southeast.
The weather man was wrong as the temperature was having trouble getting over 70F so, for now, we decided to explore the Old Cut and get off the lake. We enjoyed looking at the motley collection of boathouses along the canal and exploring around this old resort area. It looks like the whole area is having trouble keeping up with the ravages of time, but it makes good material for my photos.
An invasive species (Phragmites) are beginning to take over the original marsh vegetation and I would suppose that soon any hope of a lake view from land will be only a memory. Too bad because the tourist industry here looks like it needs a boost. Wendy says it is "nature's way" of reclaiming the land ravaged by the worst invader - the vacationing tourist or cottager.
Our interesting excursion didn't last too long. Unfortunately this was to be the day that we finally received some much-needed rain so our ride was cut short when black, threatening clouds appeared on the northwestern horizon.
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| We just got the boat out in time for a torrential downpour. |
I had planned on a nice long day on the lake, exploring some of the wondrous nature to be found on this 40km spit of sand jutting out into Lake Erie. There are no roads past the Provincial Park (at least none open to the public) so a boat is the only way I can see, to get to the remote parts of this incredible 20 mile sand spit. Right at the end there is and abandoned lighthouse,
Instead of touring the natural wonders of Long Point, we had to be content with a short run up and down one rather picturesque, yet dilapidated canal. Since Long Point was developed in the early 1800's, its buildings have had a long time to ferment and mellow I guess. Oh well, the hope of returning for a more extensive tour gives us something to look forward to for another day. You can read more about this amazing place if you CLICK HERE.
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