WEDNESDAY -SUNDAY, AUGUST 13-17, 2025
Wednesday – Midland to Frying Pan Bay
We made it to Midland, ON yesterday after finishing the last two locks of the Trent Severn—another milestone behind us! Once docked, we jumped into “reset mode”: provisioning, laundry, fuel, pump-out, and fresh water. With the boat ready, we set our sights on Georgian Bay.
This morning we headed out and landed in Frying Pan Bay (such a fun name!), where we were lucky enough to snag a dock. The cove was absolutely gorgeous—and busy too. Since it’s part of a National Park, the island is filled with trails and wildlife, and the scenery is breathtaking. This area is part of what’s known as the “Thirty Thousand Islands,” and wow… it’s hard to take it all in. We’re told it only gets more and more picturesque from here.
Once settled, we hiked the trail around Fairy Lake, then cooled off with a refreshing swim and float in the crystal-clear water. Later, two other Looper boats arrived, along with a local sailing family and another group who said they’ve been returning to this spot for a week every summer they can. We quickly understood why—it’s magical here.
Thursday – Fly Country
I gave myself a break from cushion projects today and instead rigged up a screen door I bought—much needed now that we’ve officially entered “fly country.” 🪰
After that little boat improvement, we tackled another hiking trail, then came back for another swim in this unbelievably clean, clear water. In the evening, we took a dinghy ride to explore the area and soak in the surroundings. Sadly, we’ll be moving on tomorrow, but I’m confident the beauty will continue.
Friday – Henry’s & Killcoursie Bay
We left our peaceful Frying Pan Bay cove and cruised toward Henry’s Fish Restaurant, a famous stop for boaters in this area. It was a fun stop, but nothing to write home about. We split the walleye—fish and chips, then treated ourselves to an ice cream cone from Kawartha Dairy (a must!).
From there, we carried on and dropped anchor at Killcoursie Bay in Killbear Provincial Park. It’s another gem of an anchorage, with sandy swimming beaches dotting the shoreline. We spent the afternoon floating, swimming, and catching up on route planning now that we finally had some service.
Saturday – Parry Sound & Old Friends
Today’s mission was simple: ice. We went back into Parry Sound to resupply and actually see the Sound and debated our next move—find another anchorage or tuck into a marina. Since weather was looking a little questionable, the marina won. We pulled into Killbear Marina and were pleasantly surprised to see Looper friends John and Vicky from Renown II, who we had first met back in Brewerton. Dinner with them was such a fun reunion!
Sunday – Chores & Cooler Air
A front rolled through overnight bringing rain, wind, and finally, a welcome drop in temperatures. We decided to stay put for another day. That meant chore time—yes, more sewing! Another back cushion is now complete, leaving just two more to go, plus the captain’s helm seat. Slowly but surely, the list is shrinking. Tomorrow we’ll move on, refreshed and ready for the next adventure.
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