Colonel By Island to Perth - Rideau Canal Solo Canoe Trip - Day 4

[@BioDave1955]

Another great travelogue canoe trip day. Thanks for this.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Absolutely stunning sunset. I've heard of Perth but have never visited. It's a beautiful little town.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks. Perth is great, I definitely recommend visiting when you get the chance!

[@bootsowen]

Hi CJ. My wife has started eating overnight oats now too! we enjoyed your endorsement for local businesses! I have recently found videos by a fellow called Sven Yrvind, he makes his own boats and sails solo around the world. His channel is interesting and each video has a little tip. One recently was how he prepares his oatmeal mix, that is all he eats while sailing for months on end, all weighed out and vacuum packed. Owen

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome! I still eat it every day at home too. That sounds really interesting, I'll have to check him out!

[@georgedanova5679]

I've been following this series of videos and really enjoying it. This one is a gem. Last year I went to Perth and rented a canoe from Perth Outfitters and paddled down the Tay canal and back. It wasn't as beautiful a day as you had, but I so enjoyed it that this year I got a kayak and have been out on the water all summer. Some day I'll do the Rideau all the way with tips from your videos. Cheers.

[@cjhoyle]

That's awesome! The Tay Canal was certainly one of the highlights of my trip. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.

[@mikelandry3375]

Nice areas. Perth seems like a beautiful area as well.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks. My visit to Perth was definitely a highlight of the trip.

[@dwarren1010]

I like to turn fish and chips into wraps (when I have soft shell tacos) the combination of fish, chips, Cole slaw and sauce is a great combination.

[@MichaelHolloway]

Was that Jupiter after dusk? BRIGHT!

[@cjhoyle]

Good question, I didn't check.

[@UguysRnuts]

Zebra mussels may be an "invasive species", but because the entire contents of the Great Lakes is filtered through them on a regular basis, the water is cleaner, sun reaches deeper depths, aquatic plants are flourishing, creating habitat for fish and allowing diverse creatures, from Bald Eagles to Black Bears to flourish.

[@cjhoyle]

For sure, I've heard that point made before.

[@trevorwesterberg]

how did you secure your canoe and paddle in perth? bike lock?

[@cjhoyle]

I used a bike lock which I looped through a metal tab on the dock, and locked to the yolk of the canoe. I just stashed my paddles under the canoe.

[@BrentCowan-y8c]

portage 2 locks at sunset. I would love to see sunset to sunrise clips. Hotel motel or a tent. What can I expect worse case?