20 July 2023 – Thursday
We head east from Michigan into Ontario on the way to Maine.
0845 57,470 61° Brimley State Park, MI
Woke to rain and cloudy skies. Stopped at the boat ramp and could just make out two lakers crossing in the distance.
Dumped waste tanks before leaving the campground. They supply rinse hoses.
0925 57,487 63° Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Crossed into Canada without any delays.
1937 57,489 64° Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Drove along the waterfront and stopped at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Admission was 18.50 per person, so we decided to leave it for another visit when we have more time.
1028 57,523 64° Port Findlay, ON
Bridge to St. Joseph Island
St. Joseph is the western end of Lake Huron’s North Channel. We explored the Manitoulin Islands on other trips and love the area.
Not having been to St. Joseph Island, we couldn’t resist crossing the bridge and driving the loop road.
Pretty yellow flowers were scattered among the rocky shoreline.
1045 57,529 63° Richard’s Landing
The town has a well-protected marina and cute little lighthouse.
1120 57,541 Hilton Beach, ON
A marina and campground reached into the north channel on a spit of land.
From here we headed back to the bridge and crossed onto the mainland.
1209 57,575 Thessalon, ON
Seeing Lighthouse Point on the map, we tried to drive out, but found it is a private home and development.
1217 57,578 64° Thessalon, ON
Peace Park
We did find a park in town where we stopped and made lunch.
The Peace Park was an appropriate place as we were connecting to a memorial service for my Uncle Ernie in Maine. The eldest of five Haskell brothers, he was well loved and will be remembered dearly.
1425 57,614 64° Blind River, ON
Checked out the gardens with a view of a marina across the water.
We were pleasantly surprised to find camping at the marina is available for only $28.25.
We had reservations another hour east, so didn’t stay, but noted it for future trips.
1550 57,672 67° Webbwood, ON
Clayton Farm
Harvest Host with parking on gravel near the highway.
We bought fresh eggs and jam.
No eggs were allowed crossing the border, so we wanted to restock.
Clouds broke up and we glimpsed a little blue sky before sunset.
Not a scenic spot, but quieter than we expected this close to the highway.
Today’s Route
153 Miles in Michigan and Ontario