We got up early to be at the diner for breakfast when it opened at 7 am. We had a delicious early bird special and enjoyed coffee while we waited for the Super Market next door to open at 8 am. We got our shopping done and then the Park Rangers said we would need to wait for them to lock a boat up the three locks, open the bridge and then we could head in followed by a small powerboat. It was a quick trip through the three locks since we were not squeezed in like the other morning. We were passed along the way by the huge 58 foot powerboat that was at the dock with us. We waited behind him to enter the Saint-Ours lock. It was a different design in that you pulled up to a dock and the lock tenders used your lines to tie you to the dock and the whole dock moved with the water level. So it was an easy way to finish off the Chambly Canal Locks. We continued on to the RV Park and Marina stopping at their fuel dock for diesel, gas and a pump out. The current was strong and we were glad two dockhands helped us into our slip. We headed to the restaurant for a pitcher of red sangria wine and their steak and peppers poutine. We had a peaceful night and got an early start out in the morning for a long day of travel.
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| Fruit and waffle with cream |
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| Looking out across Lake Chambly |
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| The dock was filled on the other side of the locks |
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| Beautiful view across the lake as we crossed |
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| Ski boarding on the river |
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| Race canoes |
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| And so many church towers in a day's cruise |
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| The ferry using a cable across so you have to wait |
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| Agriculture along the banks |
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| The final lock of the Chambly Canal sysem |
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| Looking back at the stern and the gates closing |
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| Another ferry |
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| Our slip at Bellerive Marina |
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| A cool toast to finishing on a hot day |
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| French fries, gravy, cheese curds and steak, pepper and onions poutine |
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| Parks Canada uses the red Adirondack chairs as their ionic rest stops |
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