The wind and waves finally settled down and our noisy dock was silent when we woke up to a still morning on Monday. Sunrises never get old—it’s amazing how few I really enjoy in our dirt life.
We set off around 8:00 AM and continued through the beautiful Rideau Lakes section of the canal. This is cottage country, and we’re starting to see and hear common loons everyday.
We went 21 miles and through eight locks, ending with a flight of four at Jones Falls, where we met a guy from Wisconsin who is doing the Great Loop on a $300 used jet ski. We docked for the night at the Parks Canada dock at the bottom of the flight with one other boat. There is a hotel nearby, where we got our ice cream fix, then explored the grounds and small visitors center at the lock station and ate dinner onboard before soaking in another peaceful evening. Map Link: Jones Falls, ON
Bonus Question: What was the leading cause of death for workers on the Rideau Canal? (Multiple choice, answer at end of post):
A. Malaria
B. Drowning
C. Food-borne illness
D. Construction accidents
Photo Journal:
Bonus Question Answer: A. At least 500 men died from malaria during construction of the Rideau Canal, and it is estimated that up to 60% of the workers contracted the disease. Comparatively few perished from the other three causes.
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