Canoeing at Cloud Bay

The general lack of sunshine and birds this past weekend compelled me to reminisce about a couple of recent trips to Cloud Bay (west of Thunder Bay) to visit my brother and his family.

We enjoyed a relatively leisurely paddle around Cloud Bay and managed to get surprisingly close to 3 Common Loons.

Lake Superior is not often as smooth as glass.  We couldn't have asked for better paddling conditions!

A vein of beautiful purple amethyst was visible in the rock!

We stopped to hike to the top of McKellar Point.  

This ridge is visible from the front window of my brother's home.

3 dragonflies were busy hunting for bugs to eat at this high elevation. 

The scenery was spectacular.  

Sharon and Deryl taking a break at the top.

A rather tattered looking Bald Eagle soared past.

Another stop to explore an island.

My brother has nick named this area "Peggy's Cove".

Wonderful reflections were found in the rock pools. 

These White Pelicans were not viewed from the canoe, but were one of many trip highlights!  It was impressive being so close to such large birds!