Kingston to Picton, ON

The wind was steady this morning, blowing our stern up against the dock, but other boaters gave a good push to hold us off the dock and we were on our way.  It was sunny and bright.  We got back on some big water as we cut across a section of Lake Ontario getting from Kingston to Picton, Ontario.  Picton Harbor is down a protected bay, tucked beneath the hills, and at the bottom of the Main Street Hill.

The last few days we have been with many Canadian boaters – and we noticed with some amusement that they refer fondly to the “Quebec Navy” – all those Quebecois that flood the waterways during the July Construction Holiday season.  If we spoke French we could probably tell what the Quebec sailors call the English/Canadian boaters.  But everyone is extraordinarily good natured and helpful.  (they are on vacation after all).

Arriving at Picton fairly early, we walked up the hill and then Dennis headed off on his bike to go in search of a hardware store and I walked down Main Street and investigated the shops.  I even found a quilt shop.  For the more practical information, there is a grocery store, ice cream store and multiple other shops as well.  The hardware store required a 25-minute bike ride.  This little harbor has room for maybe 4 large boats. We are the only ones here tonight, parked right next to the fuel dock (yes, they have diesel) the showers and restrooms and the town boat launch.

 

Power Plant, back to big water

Lots of Car Ferrys in Canada

Picton Harbor Yacht Club

Another view of the Picton Harbor