If you didn’t know, Lake Superior, is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Well, to be accurate, that’s by surface area; it’s the third largest by volume. Still, it holds an estimated 10% of the earth’s fresh water!
Officially established in the 1960’s (not the lake 😉 ), the Lake Superior Circle Tour is a 1300-mile drive through one Canadian Province (Ontario) and three American states (Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan). Geez, that’s one big lake!
The tour includes both the American and Canadian sides of Sault Ste. Marie, and since, we’re on the Canadian side, what the heck, shouldn’t we check out a bit of this side?
Angry-looking moose, eh?
Appreciate the heads up! We’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled.
The drive was beautiful; there’s nothing like the views out toward the blue water. It wasn’t long before we came to Pancake Bay Provincial Park – notice the word bay. Think very much south facing and somewhat sheltered. And to our surprise, sandy! Although all these lakes have rocks right along the water’s edge.
After the lunch stop, we drove a bit further west to Katherine Cove in search of an island referred to as the “Bathtub!”
While trying to determine where be this Bathtub Island – and no it wasn’t one those we could see here – we met a wonderful Indian family who were doing the same! Looking for that rascal. So, collectively, we walked back to the east “around the corner” and found a path through the woods that appeared promising. Promising? Thought we were looking for an island…
Extra eye out as we return thru the clouds!
We had a great time visiting our northern neighbors and look forward to spending more time in Canada during our upcoming travels.
But you know we couldn’t wrap this up without throwing in an “eh,” right? 🙂
By the way, Todd says Superior tastes like … err.. water.
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