In the afternoon we head out to check out the Canal Street Locks. Shortly after we arrive, we get to watch a tour boat make its way from Lake Superior to Lake Huron, a drop of some 21 feet. It took far less time than I thought it would, unfortunately, I forgot to take a pic with my phone.
The Canadian locks are used for recreational boats, while the American ones are used for commercial traffic. From where the locks are, you can see the cars streaming into Canada from the US on the International bridge - a very large and long bridge linking our two countries.
Across the locks are two islands with hiking/biking paths through forest and wetlands. As we walk through we see frogs, fish, herons, ducks, geese and numerous birds. There are also fishermen out in their waders fishing for trout, salmon, walleye, pickerel, and whitefish.
Nearby, Parks Canada is hosting a picnic with live music, food, and kids' games.
We stroll around a bit and soon come across a restored old brick building with a wedding party just arriving. Right behind it is an abandoned building - a very stark difference between the two.
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