Manitoulin Island, Canada

Wow! OK, so I have to admit I was VERY nervous about the kayaking trip. I booked it before I even went to camp, when I was in Toronto, and all throughout the entire summer I was dreading it. I would have horrible nightmares about getting to the clinic ...

... by trees and overlooking a large lake called Mindemoya. The area is typically rural with small villages scattered though out the island. We spent two nights here, although it would have been easy to stay longer. Some of the beaches we visited reminded us ...

The start of our long dreamed of voyage.

Manitoulin Island is a very laid back place to visit.  If you're looking for excitement, this is not the place.  The island has a couple of small settlements and a decent sports bar.  I'm writing this a while after my visit, so I forget the ...