Mike and Beth's Adventures

Lighthouse near Little Current Ontario Little Current We tied to the City Wall in Little Current and walked into town to re-provision at the local market.  Everything you might need is available within easy walking distance and at "normal" prices. You can ask the Harbor Master if you can tie up on the east end of the wall by the stairs that lead to the super market.  This will make your return trip easier if you are heavily laden with provisions. Little Current's waterfront has successfully transitioned from it's industrial beginnings to support of recreational boaters The city wall is quite long with plenty of room for visiting boats. Fuel and pump out are available. The Benjamin Islands After leaving Little Current we headed west to the Benjamin Islands.  These are located along the northern edge of Georgian Bay We found a nice protected cove in which we dropped our bow anchor and then tied a line from the stern of the boat to shore.  By doing so, we re...

Entrance to Covered Portage Cove Covered Portage Cove offers excellent wind protection as it is surrounded by hills on three sides and the entrance has a couple of corners which baffle the wind from that direction.  The cove is quite large and depths are such you have many options for anchoring.  You can anchor near shore and stern tie to a rock on shore or you can anchor in the cove itself, with a bow anchor or a bow/stern anchor combination.  We found multiple reasons to stop, linger and enjoy.   First, this is a beautiful anchorage.   Second, when you hike to the top of the granite bluff on the north side, you are rewarded with spectacular views of the anchorage, the approach to the anchorage, and a view to the west over a section of the north channel.  The trail to the top is located at the head of the cove.  The trail splits shortly after you leave the shore.  Take the right fork to the top.    Third, the protection makes ...