Great Loop: Lakefield & Buckhorn – Trent-Severn Waterway: Locks 25-30

Days 189-190: July 25-26, 2023

Tonia was excited to kayak when we’d docked for the evening at Lock 24.

Lakefield

On the 25th, it was Steve’s friend Toni’s birthday! We started the day with pancakes. Steve even made them with smiley faces. Yum!

After breakfast we took a trip short journey thru Locks 25 and 26 and tied up to the lock wall at Lakefield. For lunch, we trekked over the bridge and dined at the Canoe & Paddle and continued the birthday celebration.

When we were done with lunch everyone was slow moving getting out of the restaurant. I ended up outside before everyone and unlocked the bike that Micheal had ridden over. Since no one was out yet, I decided to ride around the block. When Micheal came out, he exclaimed that the bike was gone! The couple at a nearby table told them a man just came up and took it. They frantically looked down the street. I came back a minute later and they saw me and laughed. I couldn’t have planned a prank better if I’d tried!

The rest of the day was spent checking out the shops, seeing the town, and then a nice kayaking trip around the canal area.

Telestrations After Dark

If you haven’t played Telestrations After Dark, you should grab a few friends, drink a few beverages, and get to drawing. You definitely get some great or at least interesting art! Bonus: it’s a blast to see your friends cracking up so hard their faces hurt from laughing!

Buckhorn

Buckhorn held many adventures! We trekked around the tiny town and visited the Boathouse Boutique with the Bikini Beans Cafe coffee shop, hiked to the Adam and Eve Rocks (though it’s a split rock), swam in the warm water, got BIG ice cream (waaay bigger than anticipated!), and kayaked below the lock too.

Early settlers named the Adam and Eve Rocks with legend having it that if two lovers hold hands and each touch one of the rocks, their lives will be blessed. ❤