Lake Nipissing and Early Warning


22 July 2023  –  Saturday


Traveled east from Sudbury to North Bay, Ontario stopping at a few museums along the way.
We slept well at Timberwolf Golf Resort in Subury. Go back to yesterday’s post for more photos of this really nice Harvest Host.
I did a second take when an early patron was followed across the parking lot by his golf bag.  We live next to a golfing community at home and hadn’t seen these before.

0919  57,768  62°  Leave Timberwolf

1007  57,795  68°  Garson, ON
Tim Horton’s – Pulled in to pick-up some Donuts & Bagels

1058  57,826  70°  Sturgeon Falls, ON

River House Museum
Unfortunately, they are closed on weekends

The museum grounds border the Sturgeon river. A small craft boat launch and a wetlands trail are available.

Farm implements and log barns were visible from the parking lot. 

1130  57,830  66°  Sturgeon Falls, ON

The falls are dammed, so there was nothing natural to see. It was a sad looking little town. 

Walked down to the river, but turned around when we found tents under the bridge.  

Departed Sturgeon Falls at 1155

1212  57,842  70°  Lake Nipissing Overlook

Made lunch here and enjoyed a good view of the lake. 
While not a Great Lake, at 337 square miles, it still reaches the horizon. Looking in Wikipedia after our visit, we learned that the average depth is only fifteen feet, so boaters need to watch for frequent sandbars.
Back on the road at 1235

1432  57,868  75°  Hornell Heights, ON

Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
A welcoming museum dedicated to teaching about the history of guarding northern skies.

There was a NORAD underground base operating here through 2006. The three story complex is 60 stories beneath the surface.

Here’s a link to more about the underground complex.

This facility is one of many early warning centers defending North America.  Zoom in on the map to see where others are located.

Here’s one of the decommissioned radar monitoring consoles.

Entrance was by donation.
We found it to be a fascinating stop with engaged and helpful staff.

1557  57,877  North Bay, ON

Boondocker’s Welcome Host “Hollywood on the Lake” was our destination and overnight retreat.

Live entertainment was provided by a brood of Northern Mergansers paddling around the dock with their mom.

The hosts were very welcoming and we enjoyed exchanging travel stories.
We appreciate them opening their delightful property to boondockers.

Today’s Travel

97 Miles
3 hrs 17 min

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