I finally got down to explore the outer harbour today, riding all the way (2 blocks) to the tiny Fred Raper Park where they removed the playground equipment and are just leaving it natural. I got to the end though and found a wheelchair mat out onto the sand! Full credits to them!
When I first got down to the harbour I found these three boats moored at the dock, You can hardly see the three couples visiting, or the third boat, but when I returned later the closest boat was gone.
Both the W.H. Wheeler and the R.A. Hoey are still docked here. At least the Hoey is for sale if you'd like to splash out on it.
When I got past the inner harbour I got my first view of the open bay, beyond the breakwall out there.
They've tidied this garden, which was buried in those white rocks they've used for filling in washed out spots last time I saw it.
But they haven't tackled the smaller gravel spread across the former green grass in the foreground.
I do think they've added several memorial benches though; it's a bench-rich spot now.
All the picnic benches further on were in use which I was pleased to see. Lots of people out today.
And this is the blue wheelchair mat at the farthest end of the walkway, a great gesture. Someone is starting to really think about accessibility. I did not try it; I'm not the least bit sure it would suit my 300 lb. wheelchair! Better safe than sorry.
Wonderful views.
ReplyDeleteThe Hoey, I couldn't find a latest listing but a few years ago was still way too expensive for me, but guess it would earn all its expense. Lovely to see the mats out, guess they might be for lighter weight ones, and the day looked so much warmer.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like a wonderful day to visit. Living in land locked Iowa, seeing any harbor like this is so fun.
ReplyDeleteI love to see harbors wherever they are. This one looks lovely, and I agree that you might not want to try out that wheelchair mat, unless you've got some strong people nearby. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see the wheelchair mat! I hope more folks take note of the importance they have, and not just for accessibility. Beautiful place
ReplyDeleteA very nice series of photographs, nice views around the harbour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That WH Wheeler looks like it has tangled with one too many Great Georgian Bay Whales:)) Yes, better safe than sorry. You might have got into trouble trying to turn around at the other end and one wheel off that mat could easily have resulted in a soft sand upset.
ReplyDeleteLove all the benches to rest and ponder and read a book. Isn't it great to get out again?
ReplyDeleteThose mats are located on the park beaches here in the summers now. They are used often from what I’ve seen. The bench area looks like a great place for a rest and reflection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely area to visit! I can see why it would be a popular spot.
ReplyDeleteThe harbour looks so pleasant. I hope you get to try the mat someday, maybe when there is help around just in case.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight for you to be out and near the water!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about a harbour! We've mats at each of our local beaches.
ReplyDeleteit's just so pretty there, it must feel great to be able to wheel around, freely, and see that view. the wheelchair mats on the beach are great, alot of our beaches have them!!
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