One of the loveliest places we visited this summer was Gravenhurst Wharf where we took a luncheon boat ride, enjoying the lovely scenery.
The boardwalk was near our hotel, so we were able to get to it easily.
The first evening, we set out to explore the area, and noticed a heron in the water where a natural wildlife habitat has been re-established.
It was lovely just to stand and drink in the scenery!
Later we again walked along the boardwalk to find a place to eat. (The picture above was taken from our table, through the restaurant window. It was a little too cool to sit outside!)
As we were eating, we noticed people arriving by boat - from cottages across the lake. They parked their boats at the wharf - then came into the restaurant.
Water travel is a local tradition: A hundred and fifty years ago (before the era of roads and cars) people arrived in Gravenhurst by train, then took steamship "buses" to villages and elegant hotels across the water.
This definitely is one of my favorite Ontario places! Next time I'd like to stay longer - and visit the childhood home of Norman Bethune (now a museum). Also wander around the trails that circle the water.
This trip was a just a taste, leaving me craving more!
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