Back to the French River

I've got more to share from my September canoe trip up on the French River.  Since I won't have any time for new photography the next few days, this seems like a good time to go back to them.

One late afternoon I took my small single canoe, and headed out to explore slowly, camera in hand.

Immediately I started seeing some of those interesting rock formations.

And passing some of those Red Maples that were turning colour.

There were beautiful reflections and stunning long curves in the bedrock along the water where the ice pushes by each winter.

I headed for one of those narrow channels that are my favourite part of the French River.
 

Through that narrow channel and into a shallow bay surrounded by northern forest.

On into the open marsh, past the pink Smartweed, and a number of different rush species.

Back through a narrow band of swamp, thanks to the high water levels this summer ....

And back through the narrow channel headed for the lodge.

So glad I got those 5 days of friends, paddling and relaxing before the final rush here - 3 sleeps left.