Aug. 7 – Saint Anne de Bellevue, QC

First Day in Quebec

Saint Anne de Bellevue Lock Wall

We left our peaceful dock and headed to the Carillon Lock this morning. The Carillon Lock raises or lowers a boat 65’ in less than 30 minutes; it is the largest single drop in Canada. Its guillotine gate at the lower end weighs 200 tons. The lock was very impressive. It was the highlight of our day. We are now docked in a cute little town in Quebec. The dock is right next to a promenade that is full of restaurants. It’s very nice this evening, but I’m sure it would be crazy here on a weekend. We had a late lunch at Violet Angel after we secured the boat. It was fun sitting on the deck over looking the water and enjoying a great pizza. We spent another evening visiting with people as they passed by the boat…all asking the same questions. Are you really from Texas, how did you get here and how long did it take?

Our dock in Hawkesbury, ON

A look at the lock when it is full

The view fromt the top of the lock

The Pearl on her way down

Almost to the bottom

Leaving the Carillon Lock

Part of the beautiful scenery we had today

Coming into the Saint Anne de Bellevue Lock

Part of the promenade in Saint Anne de Bellevue