Great Loop: Brockville & Prescott Canada

Entering the Harbor in Brockville, Canada

Our exploration of the St. Lawrence Seaway continued with stops in Brockville and Prescott.  Our visit to Brockville coincided with a Tall Ship Festival on the waterfront.  An unexpected treat!  The waterfront had recently been redeveloped with vacation properties in the tower buildings near the harbor.  The local railroad tunnel, which travelled underneath the town, had been refurbished into a local attraction.  It boasted a light show synchronized to music.

Prescott was a quick overnight stop.  we did get out for a lovely local bike ride.  This is our way of getting a "feel" for new towns, but also a way to scope out places to eat or visit.  We quickly settled on visiting the earth, stone, and timber fort that dated to the war of 1812, and an Irish Pub to which we would return for dinner. 

Brockville Canada

We arrived on the day of the Brockville Tall Ships Event

A cute tugboat was visiting also

Tall Ships arrived from many locations

They were all presented a purpose built appearance

The Brockville Tunnel, under the city, was a unique local attraction

Here is some background on the tunnel

In the evening there is an ongoing light show in the tunnel, accompanied by music

We walked the entire length of the tunnel and enjoyed the effects

Mineral deposits on the tunnel walls

All that walking and sight seeing created a decent appetite and thirst!

Our lucky night, a live band!

The local Presbyterian Church

Lots of stone and brick construction in town

The Court House with a bust of General Brock

The mall is lined with government buildings

We enjoyed our Brockville Visit and soon voyaged on....

Preston, Canada

A cute town with a strategic St. Lawrence Seaway location

It also hosted a summer Shakespeare Festival

Sunset at Prescott, Canada