North Shore – Lake of the Woods

As planned, I arrived before sunset and went for a walk to explore the town.

A calm clear evening on the lake
A calm clear evening on the lake

 

At one time there was a Five Roses Flour Mill on the far shore at the left above the red and green navigation buoys. Now only the three story business office remains. My next post will show you some pictures taken from that end of the bridge.

Sunset July 14 at 9:15 PM
Sunset July 14 at 9:15 PM

The sun sets later in the summer north of the 49th parallel.  Summer is short but the longer days help make up for it.

A small park between the lake and the highway
A small park between the lake and the highway

The next morning, I found this lovely park. It is near the point where the Lake of The Woods empties into the Winnipeg River. The water in the lake flows north from the US border, around 14,522 islands, before leaving on its way to Hudson Bay. *

Sailing by the park
Not Sailing by the park

Moving closer to the water, you will see a few of the islands. Each one has a name, but maybe a different name to different people. If you live or own a summer home on one of the islands, you will need a boat to go just about anywhere.

A quiet beach for a picnic
A quiet beach for a picnic
Family, Boats and Water; how great is that?
Family, Boats and Water; how great is that?

If you live or play here in the winter, you might be able to use something like this. This one is a museum piece but was used to carry people and supplies to the logging and mining sites around the lake.

A snow bus
A snow bus

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*   Facts about Lake of the Woods:

http://www.northernontario.travel/fishing/10-facts-about-lake-of-the-woods
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One thought on “North Shore – Lake of the Woods

  1. I wish to go up to the Arctic Circle to watch the northern lights in all their colours.
    In Kakabaks Falls I only watch them moving in green colour.

    H.

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