In time for Canada Day!
05 July 2017 | Cobourg, Lake Ontario, Canada
Belinda and Kit
Picture shows us with Peter and Pat celebrating Canada Day
The crossing from Oswego to Cobourg was a little disappointing as despite a good forecast we were heading what little wind came up.
However it was fine and bright and so motorsailed most of the passage in sunshine. Eight miles out from Cobourg the sky darkened and we were caught in a very nasty thunderstorm - lightening all around for a while. Not a pleasant welcome to Canada!
We left the boat in Cobourg marina and Kit's brother Peter and his wife Pat picked us up and drove us to their home in Scarborough for Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st.
Previously called Dominion Day, Canada Day is the anniversary of the day when three separate colonies; Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick became a single Dominion within the British Empire - Canada. This year was a big celebration as it's now 150 years ago!
We had a lovely time with Peter and Pat, going to several celebrations and family get-togethers.
Now we're back aboard Quilcene and about to head east toward the Thousand islands for a few weeks cruising - people of the fresh water!