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Houseboats Give Us The Freedom To Explore
by: Jane Stokes (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-
Published by http://www.whatcruises.com
Ask those who do it. Most people say it is a very special kind of freedom to
cruise this continent's most beautiful inland water routes in their own private
family houseboat.
The 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway of Ontario for example is a National
Historic Site illustrating an extraordinary engineering feat of 36 conventional
locks, a boat railway, and two of the highest hydraulic lift locks in the
world.
Pine forests and parkland surround the quiet coves and sand beaches of 20 lakes
and at least a dozen rivers. Landmarks include Pigeon, Balsam, Sturgeon, and
Stoney Lakes, as well as the communities of Buckhorn, Bobcaygeon, Rosedale and
Fenelon Falls.
Houseboat vacations combine the advantages of cottage living with the adventure
of travel and exploration. You can explore a different Ontario town or village
every day without the worry of accommodation.
Prepare your own meals on board, or enjoy dining out at countless restaurants.
Stop for shopping, lakeside golf, swimming or fishing anytime you please. Soak
up the sun, enjoy the scenery, make new friends at the locks, or find a
secluded wilderness bay for relaxation.
To find out about houseboat rentals, go to
www.ontariotravelguides.com. One of
the better-known outfitters on the Trent-Severn Waterway is Eagan Houseboat
Rentals, a family operation for 30 years. Eagan houseboats accommodate from one
to three couples, or one to two small families. Rates range from $939 midweek,
to $1,339 and $1,639 per week, depending on the vessel size. More information
can be found at www.houseboat.on.ca, or by calling toll-free 1-800-720-3426.
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