We were beyond excited to finally arrive in the Georgian Bay. We loved cruising the various canals, but now we are ready for lock-less cruising and some calm nights on anchor. We know the cruising will be white knuckle with all the granite and limestone but here goes!
Georgian Bay is a 5,800 square mile body of fresh water, located at the northeast portion of Lake Huron. It’s 120 miles long and 50 miles wide, with a depth of 100–300 feet, but a few spots of over 500 feet. The bay is known for its natural beauty, clear waters, and granite shoreline known as the Canadian Shield.
Our first stop in the Georgian Bay was at Midland. We docked at a marina to get a pump-out and fill up of diesel. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon by the pool and then walked up the main road to get fish and chips at a stand on the side of the road.
The next morning, we headed to Beausoleil Island, which is part of the Georgian Bay Islands National Park. It was a long weekend in Canada so the waterways were active with all sorts of dayboats, cabin cruisers and jet skis. We dropped the hook in Chimney Bay and spent the next three days exploring the many coves and Honey Harbor with the dingy. We did lots of hiking, swimming and enjoying our time on the boat and with other loopers.