Originally completed in 1828 and widened and deepened in 1917, the 7 locks are more modern and in better shape than the ones on the Erie Canal. We found the towns and people very welcoming.
Phoenix, at the first lock, provided free power, water and a modern dock with picnic areas, laundry, and a gazebo and even lounge chairs. Unfortunately, it was too cold to make use of the chairs although we did eat our homemade pizzas outside in our fleeces. We met a young couple that lives right across the street from the canal. They had an endearing young "pup" , a cross between a labrador and a large poodle, that weighed 120 lb. and was still growing!
As all young dogs do, Ronan, the dog wanted to play with Roman, the boat captain.
Time for a morning coffee before we go through the locks.
Going into the lock at PhoenixThe lock at Phoenix had a bridge painted bright yellow that swung up after the lock. In the second picture below you can see all the cars waiting as we go through the locks.
We continued through the locks, one by one.
Along the canal we passed many beautiful properties.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a place here with your own boat dock? The winter, however, would be a different story. This year many places documented record snowfalls. I think I prefer the warm southern areas for the winter.
At Oswego we spent the night on the east wall just south of the last lock in a well-protected area. We said our fond goodbyes to Richard and Janice from Carpe Diem IX who would wait for good crossing weather to go to the Trent-Severn Waterway into Georgian Bay and home to Lake Superior. From what they have told us, Lake Superior would be a wonderful place to visit but only in July and August. Another trip to take! We will miss them and all our pot luck suppers together.
Again it is the people we meet that makes this trip so special.
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