Thursday, October 02, 2008

Canisbay - Algonquin Park 2008

We arrived at Canisbay on Sept 20th. By the end of our 10 day stay, the leaves were spectacular! Lots of reds and oranges. The weather too was wonderful - warm, sunny days and bug free evenings for around the campfires.
I forgot my camera (dah) so am relying on those with cameras to post some pictures. Saw no wild life in the park even though there was a roving bear plus a bull, cow and calf moose that periodically roamed through the camping grounds. Bob and I saw a family of five otters while fishing on Source Lake. We managed to catch 3 lake trout even though most were marking at 50-100 feet of water.
Only 9 campers made it up to Canisbay this year Rita and Craig plus Helen (Rita's sister), Wayne and Dianne, Bob and Pauline and Bob and I. A disappointing turnout since the fall camp out is typically one of the best attended.
The electrical loop at Canisbay takes in sites 176 - 232. Here is my ratings of the sites.
Best sites - 176 (very large and private),179,181,182,183,184,201,203,212 (very large and private), 222 (some view of the lake)
Good sites - 177, 206, 185, 195, 213,214 (drive-in rather than back in), 202, 200
Best sites if camping with friends - 211 and 210, 207 and 209, 195 and 196 (least desirable of the list)
Best non-reservable sites - 231 and 232
Thanks to Bob Curtis for the following lovely pictures!

Tranquil morning on Canisbay Lake




Along the Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail




Misty morning on Canisbay Lake




Our intimate little potluck dinner




Happy birthday to Craig!




Beautiful fall leaves along highway 60





2 comments:

Craig said...

Timberdoodle does her posting at 6:17 am....WOW
We enjoyed our time in Canisbay this year, not as colorful as the last time(2yrs ago) but still beautiful. I would like to mention that in the card tournament between the two trailers this year that I wore out a pair of running shoes and Delores wore out the seat of her track pants.
It was great seeing everyone and fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Craig

Unknown said...

Actually Craig...the computer lies! No way it was 6:17 am!

And I beg to differ with Craig! The seat of my pants is still quite intact but maybe Helens' is now wearing a bit thin! And regardless of what he says, I think Craig still has quite a bit of tread on the soles of his shoes!
Nice to see your comment on the blog Craig! Thanks for much for taking the time to do that!
Delores