We only stayed one night in Amherst. We stayed at Loch Lomond Campground. This camp is just right off the exit although we really didn't hear any road noise. The pull through sites were all taken so they gave us one to back into. Al did a great job. We were right by a little lake so the bugs were plenty. Meaning no sitting outside! Unfortunately, some of the pull through sites were taken by trailers half the size of ours............???? Oh well.
There was no site seeing. Just a quiet night.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Visiting family in Charlo, NB
I have lost track if it is Tuesday Saturday or Monday. My large wall calendar is at home in Ripley and I rely on it more than I thought!
On Thursday June 8 we show up at Blue Heron Campground in Charlo, NB right by the Chaluer Bay. It should be an easy set up and it was. But, when I unlocked the fridge there was no light. The fuses were all good. After trying the connection at that site and the one next to it the guys (Al, Carlos, and Carlos's dad) decided that there was a fault underground. Thank goodness it was not our fifth wheel! They moved us to a different site and all was well.
Wayne MacNair came to the campground around 1130 to see if we were there and then back again! Wayne stayed until we were set up, then he went home and put the potatoes on for our supper. He made us Ribs and potatoes and my favourite Pecan Pie. He made the pie come home from the store!! Yum. After supper, we sat in the front porch watching the Bay. The tide goes in and out every 6 hours there. Lots of laughs and chats about family, hockey and yes politics got in there a bit too.
The next day I slept in! Woohoo!! A time change is hard on ya! LOL Al biked in to see Wayne and agreed we would go in after lunch. By going in to Wayne's house---it was 2 KM away from the park so it was just perfect.
He took us to Shiretown Craft Brewery where we met a nice young lad. He explained to us what the IBU stands for in craft beers. IBU--International Bitterness Units in a Craft Beer. I think he had 8 or 9 on hand to taste. We tasted 3. I find that the less bitter the better for me. We (Wayne bought a combination of Shiretown products for us! Thanks Wayne.
Once we did the brewery Wayne drove us to Campbellton and then across to Quebec! We drove along the shore--well not really a shore. Once you cross from Campbelltown to the Quebec side you arrive on the Native Reserve. Beer, gas and smokes are cheaper. One spot was drive through as you can see in the picture.
Once back to Charlo we had Wayne to the campsite for supper. He brought us some delicious wine to go with supper. The guys had a glass of it and then went back to the Shiretown beer so I enjoyed the rest of the wine.
We had such a good visit. We got to visit with Wayne's sister Carol for awhile. And Al got to talk to Mark, Wayne's son. Good to be able to see them as it has been years since we have been on the east coast.
Cheers Wayne! Make sure and bring Pauline to Ontario sometime!!!!
😀
On Thursday June 8 we show up at Blue Heron Campground in Charlo, NB right by the Chaluer Bay. It should be an easy set up and it was. But, when I unlocked the fridge there was no light. The fuses were all good. After trying the connection at that site and the one next to it the guys (Al, Carlos, and Carlos's dad) decided that there was a fault underground. Thank goodness it was not our fifth wheel! They moved us to a different site and all was well.
Wayne MacNair came to the campground around 1130 to see if we were there and then back again! Wayne stayed until we were set up, then he went home and put the potatoes on for our supper. He made us Ribs and potatoes and my favourite Pecan Pie. He made the pie come home from the store!! Yum. After supper, we sat in the front porch watching the Bay. The tide goes in and out every 6 hours there. Lots of laughs and chats about family, hockey and yes politics got in there a bit too.
The next day I slept in! Woohoo!! A time change is hard on ya! LOL Al biked in to see Wayne and agreed we would go in after lunch. By going in to Wayne's house---it was 2 KM away from the park so it was just perfect.
He took us to Shiretown Craft Brewery where we met a nice young lad. He explained to us what the IBU stands for in craft beers. IBU--International Bitterness Units in a Craft Beer. I think he had 8 or 9 on hand to taste. We tasted 3. I find that the less bitter the better for me. We (Wayne bought a combination of Shiretown products for us! Thanks Wayne.
Once we did the brewery Wayne drove us to Campbellton and then across to Quebec! We drove along the shore--well not really a shore. Once you cross from Campbelltown to the Quebec side you arrive on the Native Reserve. Beer, gas and smokes are cheaper. One spot was drive through as you can see in the picture.
Once back to Charlo we had Wayne to the campsite for supper. He brought us some delicious wine to go with supper. The guys had a glass of it and then went back to the Shiretown beer so I enjoyed the rest of the wine.
We had such a good visit. We got to visit with Wayne's sister Carol for awhile. And Al got to talk to Mark, Wayne's son. Good to be able to see them as it has been years since we have been on the east coast.
Cheers Wayne! Make sure and bring Pauline to Ontario sometime!!!!
😀
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Quebec City 3 nights
Ugh, the drive from Montreal to Quebec City was quite bumpy. It would remind you of roads in Michigan. The could certainly do some maintaining!!
We arrived at Camp Transit with no troubles. It is a wonderful campground and the owners bend over backwards to help you. Roque -- is that how you would spell his first name? He was very kind and spoke very good English. His wife, very nice and friendly could speak a bit of English. Al, being the chatter that he is, found out that they have a son who did a lot of ski racing. In fact, he went to a private school in Collingwood. The son graduates this month and goes to the Univ of Ottawa in the fall. Ski racing aside, education is more important!
We got up the next morning and hopped on the campgrounds shuffle to go to the Levis Ferry that takes you to Quebec City. Levis is pronounced Lee-vee. The ferry was just 15 minutes. We bought a tour on the Red Double Decker bus. It was misty off and on during the tour so we stayed on the first level. The bus took us all around the city and let us off near the Frontenac Hotel. It was nearing 12 so we found a place for lunch right away. l'Omelette was the spot. Good food and good local beer--Boreale Beer. That tasted pretty good---lunch was good too!
There is a boardwalk in front of the Frontenac. But it also hides the museum of the Governor Generals home from the 1600's. As we were leaving, it was pouring out. Which was not a good thing. We have 4 hours until we needed to get on the ferry for Levis.
I put my raincoat hat up--Al had a ball hat and rain coat....away we went. At least we didn't look too touristy with one of this $5 rain throws on. :) We decided to take the Funeclaire down to the shops and ducked in and out of those. Once it cleared, we took the stairs back up and toured the Champlaine district. All full of shops, bistros and little bakeries.
Once we got home that evening, the hockey game was on. Nashville won! That is Al's choice for the Stanley cup.
Next day, we didn't take the free shuttle but drove ourselves to the Ferry. Parking was good. There are a lot of commuters going back and forth for work. The weather was awesome!
Once there we took the Funuclaire up to the Frontenac Hotel. We both wanted to tour the Citadel. And Al said---there may be a few steps. 310 in fact!! We arrived at the Fort just in time for a guided tour by Julie. She was very informative. The tour lasted 1 hour on the button. The Fort is an active Armed Services base. And the Governor General's house when he is not in Ottawa.
After the tour, of course we were hungry. Not realizing where we were exactly---I said oh look the l'Omettlete place must be a franchise. HaHa.....same one. There is a little place near by called Le Canadians and 3 ladies from Moose Jaw were there taking pictures. They had eaten there the day before and said it was so good. And it was. After that a few more shops to peek in at.
Both days, we were able to get in around 15,000 steps. Active=beer consumed or wine! LOL
When we got back to the camp, Al decided to go for a walk. Not because he needed more steps but because it was such a nice day. The walk seemed to take a long time! That means one thing----he found someone to chat with. And who else, but a couple from Bluevale. Really---this far away from home. Don't ask the names, he might have gotten them and might not have. They were travelling with a couple from Guelph. I think their names were Gary and Kay and Kay looked like she could be Tracey Simpson's sister.
Tomorrow we travel around 250 miles. We aren't book into a site yet but it shouldn't be a problem Tonight's site in Mont Joli is not busy at all. 3 campers and it looks like 1 seasonal right now. Right next to a seafood restaurant with really good fish and chips! No Lobster for us..........
http://www.campingtransit.com
https://capitainehomard.com
http://www.funiculaire-quebec.com/en/Accueil.htm
http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/
We arrived at Camp Transit with no troubles. It is a wonderful campground and the owners bend over backwards to help you. Roque -- is that how you would spell his first name? He was very kind and spoke very good English. His wife, very nice and friendly could speak a bit of English. Al, being the chatter that he is, found out that they have a son who did a lot of ski racing. In fact, he went to a private school in Collingwood. The son graduates this month and goes to the Univ of Ottawa in the fall. Ski racing aside, education is more important!
We got up the next morning and hopped on the campgrounds shuffle to go to the Levis Ferry that takes you to Quebec City. Levis is pronounced Lee-vee. The ferry was just 15 minutes. We bought a tour on the Red Double Decker bus. It was misty off and on during the tour so we stayed on the first level. The bus took us all around the city and let us off near the Frontenac Hotel. It was nearing 12 so we found a place for lunch right away. l'Omelette was the spot. Good food and good local beer--Boreale Beer. That tasted pretty good---lunch was good too!
There is a boardwalk in front of the Frontenac. But it also hides the museum of the Governor Generals home from the 1600's. As we were leaving, it was pouring out. Which was not a good thing. We have 4 hours until we needed to get on the ferry for Levis.
I put my raincoat hat up--Al had a ball hat and rain coat....away we went. At least we didn't look too touristy with one of this $5 rain throws on. :) We decided to take the Funeclaire down to the shops and ducked in and out of those. Once it cleared, we took the stairs back up and toured the Champlaine district. All full of shops, bistros and little bakeries.
Once we got home that evening, the hockey game was on. Nashville won! That is Al's choice for the Stanley cup.
Next day, we didn't take the free shuttle but drove ourselves to the Ferry. Parking was good. There are a lot of commuters going back and forth for work. The weather was awesome!
Once there we took the Funuclaire up to the Frontenac Hotel. We both wanted to tour the Citadel. And Al said---there may be a few steps. 310 in fact!! We arrived at the Fort just in time for a guided tour by Julie. She was very informative. The tour lasted 1 hour on the button. The Fort is an active Armed Services base. And the Governor General's house when he is not in Ottawa.
After the tour, of course we were hungry. Not realizing where we were exactly---I said oh look the l'Omettlete place must be a franchise. HaHa.....same one. There is a little place near by called Le Canadians and 3 ladies from Moose Jaw were there taking pictures. They had eaten there the day before and said it was so good. And it was. After that a few more shops to peek in at.
Both days, we were able to get in around 15,000 steps. Active=beer consumed or wine! LOL
When we got back to the camp, Al decided to go for a walk. Not because he needed more steps but because it was such a nice day. The walk seemed to take a long time! That means one thing----he found someone to chat with. And who else, but a couple from Bluevale. Really---this far away from home. Don't ask the names, he might have gotten them and might not have. They were travelling with a couple from Guelph. I think their names were Gary and Kay and Kay looked like she could be Tracey Simpson's sister.
Tomorrow we travel around 250 miles. We aren't book into a site yet but it shouldn't be a problem Tonight's site in Mont Joli is not busy at all. 3 campers and it looks like 1 seasonal right now. Right next to a seafood restaurant with really good fish and chips! No Lobster for us..........
http://www.campingtransit.com
https://capitainehomard.com
http://www.funiculaire-quebec.com/en/Accueil.htm
http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec/
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Montreal, Staying 2 nights
We arrived at Camp Alouette June 2. The traffic was stop and go so we decided to set up camp have supper then go for a walk. Walk was good. A hill up to the top of the campground. Lots of tents---a group called West Connection Teens seemed to be set for the week with huge "army" type tents set up. Lots of different campers around. This property is also right next to a business that sells all types of campers and also has a fairly well stocked camper supply store.
June 3, today was suppose to be a fairly nice day with no rain. It did mist a bit here and there. We decided to drive to University of Montreal and park then take the subway in. Or the Metro into Montreal. We finally found the underground -- not very well marked. In Toronto, you follow the PATH. In Montreal you hunt for RES or Eaton Centre. Not a lot of difference from Toronto as far as what is in the underground. We had lunch at Mike's which was really good.
After the underground, we decided to go to Old Montreal. We have been one time before but it is always good to see again with the cobblestone streets, artists, and poutine places. Once we got in our 15thousand steps we decided to go to the Casino.
The Casino is located on an island. But also on our way back to where we parked the truck. Hopped the Metro and then transferred to a bus to the Casino. Neither of us won---well, Al won 30 cents. I lost my money but had fun.
We got back to camp in time to make a quick supper and get ready for the hockey game. Al worked with the satellite dish yesterday in order to make sure there was hockey on tonight. Reception is good without the satellite dish tho.
http://www.parkbridge.com/en-ca/rv-cottages/camping-alouette
June 3, today was suppose to be a fairly nice day with no rain. It did mist a bit here and there. We decided to drive to University of Montreal and park then take the subway in. Or the Metro into Montreal. We finally found the underground -- not very well marked. In Toronto, you follow the PATH. In Montreal you hunt for RES or Eaton Centre. Not a lot of difference from Toronto as far as what is in the underground. We had lunch at Mike's which was really good.
After the underground, we decided to go to Old Montreal. We have been one time before but it is always good to see again with the cobblestone streets, artists, and poutine places. Once we got in our 15thousand steps we decided to go to the Casino.
The Casino is located on an island. But also on our way back to where we parked the truck. Hopped the Metro and then transferred to a bus to the Casino. Neither of us won---well, Al won 30 cents. I lost my money but had fun.
We got back to camp in time to make a quick supper and get ready for the hockey game. Al worked with the satellite dish yesterday in order to make sure there was hockey on tonight. Reception is good without the satellite dish tho.
http://www.parkbridge.com/en-ca/rv-cottages/camping-alouette
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Brighton KOA June 2017
June 1, 2017---Ontario meets Cabot Trail!
Our holidays have begun. After a very busy month of Ella selling her home at Wasaga Beach and moving her into an apartment in Ripley we are ready for some down time. Not that camping is downtime, but we won't be packing any boxes for quite some time!
We had planned on the whole month of travelling, but we will be home on the 25th of June.
First stop, east of Toronto by about 60K we are at the Brighton KOA. This campground is high on the hill. The sites are very long for big RVs and fifth wheels. 70$ a night for 50amp service. It is quiet right now but we are here on a Thursday night.
They have a beautiful playground for children. A swim pool, laundry etc. Even a chip wagon and if you want they will deliver breakfast on Sunday mornings......couldnt ask for more!!
Today's travel was 400K. Just enough when going through the city--yuck.
Have you seen the Big Apple as you are travelling east on the 401? We stopped in today to see what it is all about. Apples of course. They do a lot of baking. You can purchase a 1300gram apple pie for $12.99. Lunch is also available.
http://www.thebigapple.ca/menu.asp
http://koa.com/campgrounds/brighton/
Our holidays have begun. After a very busy month of Ella selling her home at Wasaga Beach and moving her into an apartment in Ripley we are ready for some down time. Not that camping is downtime, but we won't be packing any boxes for quite some time!
We had planned on the whole month of travelling, but we will be home on the 25th of June.
First stop, east of Toronto by about 60K we are at the Brighton KOA. This campground is high on the hill. The sites are very long for big RVs and fifth wheels. 70$ a night for 50amp service. It is quiet right now but we are here on a Thursday night.
They have a beautiful playground for children. A swim pool, laundry etc. Even a chip wagon and if you want they will deliver breakfast on Sunday mornings......couldnt ask for more!!
Today's travel was 400K. Just enough when going through the city--yuck.
Have you seen the Big Apple as you are travelling east on the 401? We stopped in today to see what it is all about. Apples of course. They do a lot of baking. You can purchase a 1300gram apple pie for $12.99. Lunch is also available.
http://www.thebigapple.ca/menu.asp
http://koa.com/campgrounds/brighton/
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Moonbeam, Ontario
Moonbeam! We stayed at the provincial park here years ago. We were able to reserve a site for 1 night at Twin Lakes Camping What a jewel in the middle of nowhere!
The park is huge. There are 200 lots and they are developing more. Seasonal rates seem so inexpensive beginning at 1279$. Our lot with full services for 1 night was 39$ plus tax.
If I were coming up and staying for a week I would pick this place. People are friendly and it is very clean.
Pictures will follow.
The park is huge. There are 200 lots and they are developing more. Seasonal rates seem so inexpensive beginning at 1279$. Our lot with full services for 1 night was 39$ plus tax.
If I were coming up and staying for a week I would pick this place. People are friendly and it is very clean.
Pictures will follow.
Wild Goose Lake Campground, Geraldton, Ontario
Today we had a shorter trip to go from Thunder Bay to Wild Goose Lake Campground Doing the north route home. People say it is not very scenic because it is suppose to be all rock. There are lakes along the highway as well. But there aren't very many towns.
The owners are very nice people. The campground is good. Our first wooded lot. We were on top of the hill but took walks all around. A nice big lake. We stayed 2 nights but our 2nd day was rainy. It looked as if we were going to get a huge storm around 7/8 pm, but we just got a bit of rain. There are a few seasonal campers but not many.
I will attach some photos later.
This camp is a good stopover one, but I would not stay for longer than what we did, unless you are huge into fishing and boating.
The owners are very nice people. The campground is good. Our first wooded lot. We were on top of the hill but took walks all around. A nice big lake. We stayed 2 nights but our 2nd day was rainy. It looked as if we were going to get a huge storm around 7/8 pm, but we just got a bit of rain. There are a few seasonal campers but not many.
I will attach some photos later.
This camp is a good stopover one, but I would not stay for longer than what we did, unless you are huge into fishing and boating.
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