Day 1-Headed out around 9 and caught the Ferry to Canada from Algonac. It was a little tight for Frank to maneuver the trailer through immigration on the Canadian side of the river. We enjoyed a pleasant drive, stopping about halfway to meet with Jim and Sharon for lunch on the water.
Beach Street Station in Goderich, was the halfway point to our final destination. It sits right across from a beautiful park on Lake Huron. The service was excellent and the food was good. We sat outside enjoying the lovely weather. The inside of the restaurant is also gorgeous. The building was once a Train Station that is now converted into a restaurant.
We set up camp at Tobermory Village Campground. This is a very kid-friendly campground, and it was packed. Tons of kids enjoying the pool, splash pad, playground, paddle boats, kayaks, and pedal go-karts.
We then headed into town to meet up with the gang from Anchor Bay Scuba, who were staying at the Blue Bay Motel right on the harbor of Bruce Peninsula. We enjoyed dinner with some of the gang at the Princess Hotel before heading back to the campground. I had a roasted vegetable lentil bowl that was very good, and Frank had fish and chips (Haddock) that he enjoyed.
Day 2-started with the Luths and Wronas joining us at our campsite for breakfast sandwiches, and we made plans on how to spend the day while the others were diving the shipwrecks for which Fathom Five National Park is renowned.
We, along with the Luths, decided to take a glass-bottom boat tour to Flower Pot Island. It was a 90-minute tour, passing over The Sweepstakes, a very shallow wreck right in the harbor.
It was a gray day, threatening rain, but it stayed dry during our cruise, and the sun even peeked out for a bit.
After the tour, we enjoyed some ice cream. Then Frank and I went back to the campground, where I finished up a Brownie Pizza and made some Peach Salsa and Ham and Cheese Roll-ups for the annual potluck held in the parking lot of the Blue Bay Motel. Stay tuned for the salsa and roll-ups recipes.
The rain that threatened arrived right before dinner but we didn't let that stop us from having a great time.
Day 3-arrived with beautiful sunshine and temps in the 70's. A perfect day. We started with breakfast at the Princess Hotel with some of the gang who decided to stay back from the morning dives.
When we awoke, I went to make coffee in our brand new Keurig that we bought for the camper, and it would not brew. I was pretty desperate for some coffee when this photo was taken. I felt much better after a couple of cups of coffee and Shakshuka.
Jim and I climbed to the top of the Fire Tower, and then we went for a hike in Bruce Peninsula National Park to the Niagara Escarpment overlooking the Georgian Bay.
We stopped at the Visitor Center to enjoy a short film about the Park and the Fathom Five National Marine Park.
We enjoyed some drinks and appetizers sitting on the rooftop patio watching all the tourists wandering around the town.
We visited the remaining tourist traps and then walked along the harbor back to the Tobermory Brewing Company, where we enjoyed lunch. Frank and I split the BBQ Rib dinner.
We headed back to the campground and I grabbed a catnap before Jim and Sharon came to join us for a Campfire Dinner. It was a perfect day.
Day 4- We packed up in the morning and headed out, meeting the Luths for lunch again at the Beach Street Station. This time I had the Chicken Shwarma Sandwich. It was okay but nothing to write home about.
It was another beautiful day. We are now home, the camper is cleaned and buttoned up, the laundry is in the washer, and I'm sipping a glass of wine as I write this post. It was a great weekend.
I’m so happy that The Kliks & The Luths came up for our annual Tobey trip! I LOVE you ALL so much !!! <3 -Wolfie.
ReplyDeleteWe have a great family, filled with love and fun times. We love you right back.
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