Wednesday 29 May 2013

BOUNDARY CREEK MARINA

Our home port is called "Boundary Creek  Marina".  This Marina is owned and operated by "Lake Agassiz Marine" , which also owns and operates the hangars where we store our boats in the winter.   
 





The bottom
and top left corners of the attached photo is the lake .  The marina consists of what we call the outer harbour, the inner harbour and the back harbour.  The grey toned area is where the creek runs from the back harbour through the marina and out into the lake. 









We have two areas in this park like marina, where we gather and socialize.  One is just up on the grass in front of where we dock, there, we have a couple of picnic tables with umbrellas.   This area is well down the creek in what we call the inner harbour, so it is well sheltered from the lake breezes, on a windy day.
On the other hand if it is a hot, hot day 
we are more inclined to go up to the Gazebo.  This Gazebo is closer to what we call the outer harbour, next to the mouth of the creek and closer to the lake.  And it is on a large knoll which allows you to get a nice breeze off of the lake.  If it's a hot muggy day we usually all take our boats out, unless it's too rough, then you'll see a lot of people at the Gazebo.  Both of these harbour areas are full of large power boats and cruisers.  And last but certainly not least, there is the area furthest up the creek, that is known as the back harbour.  This area is the most sheltered area in the marina and holds the widest variety of boats.  From large and small cruisers, to large and small power boats, sail boats, runabouts and Sea-doos.   



The other wonderful thing that is so enjoyable about Boundary Creek Marina is the wild life.  And the general pulse of nature that you become so aware of once you spend some time there.  We have Grey Herons, White Pelicans, huge Carp, Bass, Pickerel, you name it.  Occasionally we will see a beaver or two and the odd muskrat. 








 
This is a wonderful place to live, in the summer time and a wonderful port to cruise out of.  With lots of wonderful friends to socialize with. 
 
 
 
THIS IS WHERE WE ARE HEADING ON FRIDAY