Camped at Fort William we travelled back in time to 1815, experienced the heyday of the Canadian fur trade. Amazing in size there are over 42 authentic, reconstructed buildings. We had a personal hour and half tour, we were the only folks there for the 10-15 tour! Our guide, Joseph Robillard, was the Cooper (that's barrel maker) and he was a mine of information. We sampled Bannock bread (I can't remember the native name) freshly made over the open fire.
We then drove the 20 odd miles to the Canadian/U.S. border and back just so we can say we have completed the Lake Superior Circle Tour. If anyone wanted a wonderful tour you cannot go wrong with this fabulous circle tour - we have loved every minute. We have taken five weeks to do this stunning tour.
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| OUR GUIDE |
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| THE DOCTORS HOUSE |
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| THE FUR STORE |
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| FUR STORE |
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| WOLVERINE PELTS |
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| THE JOINER'S SHOP - REMINDED ME OF MY DAD'S BENCH |
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| THE COOPER'S SHOP |
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| VIEW FROM THE LOOKOUT TOWER |
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| THE LADY WHO MADE THE BANNOCK CAKES |
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| FORT ENTRANCE |
We drove into Thunder Bay and had a look round, like most towns full of shops, apartments etc. but the harbor area was pretty. Weather has warmed up, we had a sunshine day that reached 16oC!
Tomorrow we head northwest towards the Lake in the Woods, still in Canada and more remote I think.
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| THUNDER BAY YACHT HARBOUR |
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| SLEEPING GIANT FROM THUNDER BAY |
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