This is Pete. We met him when we first arrived at Ottawa at Dow's Lake Marina. Hooked up with him again at Hull Marina in Gatineau, Quebec across the river from Ottawa. Pete operated his boat all by himself even through the locks by aid of a wireless remote bow and stern thruster system. Pete is a very personable fellow and provided us with a lot of good information about the area. Very much appreciated his hospitality.
Visited the Canadian Air Museum in Ottawa. This is a picture of the oldest existing plane to have flown in Canada.
Thought this amphibious tour bus was unique. It entered and exited the water right in front of our boat at Hull Marina.
Our second weekend in the Ottawa area was Labor Day weekend and they had a big hot air balloonfest. On this morning they happened to fly right over the boat.
We took a steam locomotive train ride from Gatineau to Wakefield, Quebec. It's about a 100 mile round trip tour. This picture is at Wakefield at the turntable. These two fellows are leaning on the timber used to hand push the turntable around.
The locomotive is being driven onto the turntable so it can be turned around and the train return back to Gatineau.
A view of Hull Marina.
Frank and Stephanie made our stay at Hull Marina enjoyable. Gatineau is in Quebec and Quebec is mostly French. Frank kept saying "Canada is across the river; this is Quebec."
Picture of Parliament Hill and the flight locks in the lower left side of picture. The picture is taken from the bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau which we rode our bikes across several times.
Statue of Samuel D. Champlain, an explorer.
Picture looking back at Hull Marina and Gatineau from Champlain statue.
Looking down the Ottawa River from Ottawa. This is the direction we headed when we left.
By boat from Ottawa to the heart of Montreal is about 100 miles. Forty-two miles from Ottawa, we stayed here at Montebello which is the largest log-constructed structure in North America. It was built over 100 years ago as a men's hunting lodge and is now a high-end family resort. It is a must stop.
Montebello Marina.
There are two sets of locks on the Ottawa River between Ottawa and Montreal. We are tied up at the first lock, Carillon.
This is a pretty good sized lock.
We had to wait for about an hour because of this tour boat which was heading toward Ottawa and had priority.
Leaving Carillon Lock. Next post will be arriving on the western edge of Montreal.
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