SAINT ANNE, QUEBEC TO ISLE DUBE, QUEBEC

Friday, June 26th, 2015

Day 326

Miles Traveled: 66

Total Miles Traveled: 4850

  We left Saint Anne just past daybreak to make the first lockage of Carillon Lock, 26 miles away, at 9:30 am.  This lock can be very busy and we hoped to beat the crowd and have to wait.  Carillon Lock is another of Canada's Heritage Canal Locks and part of Parks Canada.  This lock has one striking difference compared to the others.  Its lower gate is a lift gate and not a gate that opens out.  The gate is lifted and you drive your boat underneath.  We were lifted 65 feet in this lock on a floating dock within the lock.

Carillon Lock with gate closed

Carillon Lock with gate almost completely up

   We were not the only boat locking through this early.  There were 3 other boats that joined us on the floating dock.  All were Canadian, and one was a Gold Looper.  Dan got to talking with the other captains about our generator problem and was given advice about which marina would have the best mechanics.  As luck would have it, we already had reservations at this marina during the next week.  We were planning on stopping at the next available marina with service just past the lock, but, after talking with the "locals", we changed our minds and will proceed on and make our way to that marina.  In the meantime, we will make due without the generator.

  The travel day along the Ottawa River was beautiful with sunny skies and fluffy clouds.

Ottawa River

  During our cruise, we passed by Le Chateau Montebello, known as the largest log structure in the world.  The Log Chateau was built in 1930, and, since then, several other structures have been added.  It is a resort/hotel and does have a marina to stay at if you are willing to pay the price.  We choose to continue on up the river.

Le Chateau Montebello
behind the trees, there is more to this structure on the left and right not easily visible from the water

  We found a peaceful and quiet anchorage behind Isle Dube and settled in for the evening.  Fortunately, there was a nice breeze and it was not to terribly hot.  This was a blessing, since we have no air conditioning without the generator.  We grilled some burgers and had a pleasant relaxing evening.

Isle Dube anchorage