The economy of the Island appears to be based on farming and tourism. There are many very small pockets of population and then lots of homes and cabins scattered everywhere else, though not so visibly obtrusive as say Sioux Narrows or Rainy Lake. The pups are taken for a long run on the beach. Providence Bay is famous for its almost two kilometre beach and we take advantage of it before we leave. We stop in this small community of Mindemoya because they appear to have a small dairy selling ice cream but alas, they are closed for lunch. Oh well off to Mom’s Bakery for six of the biggest doughnuts I have ever seen. We arrive at South Baymouth, where we plan to catch the ferry to Tobermory, about four hours before sailing time. This is nothing new to us, we are always way early for anything involved with transportation. These pictures, one of a chimney (all that appears to be left of a small house on a very small island), the lighthouse, and the pictures of the ferry, all taken at South Baymouth.
I even manage to sneak in a few winks while waiting! The ferry is called Chi Cheemaun, Ojibway for ‘big canoe’ and arrives right on schedule. It is an hour and forty-five minute crossing on a beautiful, clear blue sky, and windless day.
Our final destination for the day is Bruce Peninsula National Park and after cruising through the Tamarack, Birches and Poplar campsites, we finally figure out that Birches is for campers with RVs or trailer. We also cruise through this campsite at least twice and three times down this one lane before deciding on campsite #119. You would think the price of gasoline was still about .75 a litre! It is a beautiful star filled evening which we enjoy while sitting next to our campfire before retiring for the night.