LOWER BREWERS to KINGSTON

On Friday morning we departed LOWER BREWERS at 9 am and arrived in KINGSTON about 1 pm. It was still pretty chilly, but sunny all day. The big event of the day was that we completed the Rideau Canal...Yeah !!! All 203 kilometers, 51 locks (counting in and out of the Tay Canal), 16 lakes, 2 rivers, one dam and too many bridges to count :) We can now fly our Rideau Canal Burgee with pride... It was truly a beautiful journey.

After we checked into the Confederation Marina in KINGSTON we were assigned a dock, secured Thistle and went to explore the town. In 1841 Kingston was the first Capital of Canada. As a political center KINGSTON'S rein was cut short. The location of KINGSTON  was considered  vulnerable to an American attack. Montreal was named the Capital and then Ottawa in 1849. When the Rideau Canal was completed, KINGSTON became the military and economic center of Canada. It's nickname is the "Limestone City" because of all the heritage buildings constructed from limestone. 

We enjoyed our three night stay in KINGSTON and celebrated our 29th wedding Anniversary!

Looper Tip: it's a beautiful City to spend to or three nights... In the Marina :) 

Fridays trip LOWER BREWERS to KINGSTON.

Finishing the last lock on the Rideau Canal.

Rideau Canal Burgee :)

Arriving in KINGSTON: The City skyline, old military towers and a VERY low bridge!

Thistle docked at Confederation Basin Marina.

KINGSTON City Hall , Shoal Tower and Customs House (All viewed from our dock at the Marina).

Friday night Concert at City Hall.

Unique items at the KINGSTON Farmers market.. Beet cured Salmon Gravlax (Cooking demonstration and taste), Maple Sugar Candy and Wolfe Island Bread. 

The Marina Park Saturday afternoon concert, Kingston manufactured locomotives and home to John Macdonald (The Frist Prime Minister of Canada).

Sunday, Ferry ride to Wolfe Island.

Bike ride around Wolfe Island, very scenic with old churches, homes and an interesting old tree stump...What do you see?

Ferry ride :)

The numerous Military Towers surrounding KINGSTON.

August 31st...Happy 29th Wedding Anniversary...there were Fireworks, Flowers and a special " Once in a Blue Moon" cocktail at the Blue Martini Restaurant XO.