Showing posts with label Silver Islet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silver Islet. Show all posts

Sunday, July 30, 2017

A Visit to Silver Islet, Thunder Bay, Ontario


General Store

When it's a really hot day like today, 31 C with high humidity, and a heat warning in effect, there is only one way to cool off, and that is to head to a Lake.  One of the best places to visit is Silver Islet. To quote "Wikipedia, " Silver islet refers to both a small rocky island and a small community located at the tip of the Sibley Peninsula in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. A rich vein of pure silver was discovered on this small island in 1868 by the Montreal Mining Company. " Wikipedia.





 You head along Highway 11/17, head towards Pass Lake and Lake Marie Louise. When our kids were little, there were many Family outings to the Lake, where we sometimes went canoeing. The road ( once you leave the main Highway) is long and winding, but mostly paved. This is the original General Store, which you could buy products and have High Tea. The entire area is delightful, with one-lane roads once you draw closer to where the Cottages line the shore. Don't you just love that bright blue on the General Store? 




Thunder Bay



If you would like to know more about Silver Island, click on this link for more information: https://youtu.be/c0qGobP1guY. As I'm writing this, (just having viewed this video), I had no idea that Silver Islet started as a silver mining operation. It's hard to visualize where an area started so long ago. 




Summer in Thunder Bay


You are never very far from Lake Superior and many have their boats docked here, ready to head out for an afternoon sail. Its a beauty of a day today, with a nice breeze coming off the lake.










Thunder Bay






Silver Islet


There are many Artists and Artisans living on  Silver Island, and many have little Studios which are open seasonally, where you can buy their wares, Look at this handcrafted Driftwood railing! 







Silver Island



If are in the Thunder Bay area, be sure to visit Silver Islet, pack your swimsuit, there is a Beach area
and Campgrounds, hiking trails, and Cottages to rent in the area ( most of them are booked up early in the Summer). 

Visit The Camellia for Hand-made in Thunder bay goods, we are 3.6 km. past the Thunder Bay Airport, turn left on Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left, #30/32. 
We have stunning Pottery from Mussels 'n More, Linens, Tablecloths, hand-made Wreaths, Canadian made soaps, and so much more. Get your copy of the Handmade in Thunder Bay, at Thunder Bay Airport, any of the local hotels, or Shopping centres. 


Thunder Bay




Thunder Bay



Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Yikes! It's steaming hot in the Bay, Camellia's Thunder Bay, On


 It's steaming hot here in Thunder Bay, yesterday it was 41 C with the humidity. A person can barely function in this kind of heat. If you're lucky and it's your day off, most of us will head to the Lake. There are lots  of inland Lakes here, and of course, the Big Kahuna, Lake Superior. There is almost always a  cool breeze blowing off Lake Superior. I'd be so happy if you left me a comment and let me know what your favourite activity is when the temperature gets unbearably hot!











 Some of us will head South, to Gran Marais, in Minnesota which is about an hour from Thunder Bay. I just realized it's July 4th, Happy July 4th to our American neighbours!!!

These rocks have been here for centuries, see the signature above from 1902...






There were many people that day making rock sculptures on the side of Lake Superior. Never underestimate the value of play, it's food for your Soul. Of course, the cool breezes, the sound of the waves, and the ions wafting around from the Lake, all help to make you feel better in Body, Mind & Spirit!

For incredible Artwork and Paintings , go to www.paulinehorricks.com



 Here at Camellia's we have Jewels made for you by a local Artisan - I just love this frog necklace, and it's all on stretchy cord.






 Lovely Pitchers which can do double-duty as a Flower Vase.











What a Treat - a bar of Sweet Grass Farm Lavender soap - all can be found at here at the shop at Camellia's.




 Yesterday, the heat was so much, we traipsed off to Lake Marie Louise ( Sibley Provincial Park) and Silver Island. This would mean travelling along the Sleeping Giant Mountain ridge you see when looking out from the Harbour.



 Lots of wildlife to see...





 Finally we were cool! A nice, cooling breeze blowing off Lake Superior. After all the heat, it felt good. Life, after all, is all relative.




 Crystal clear waters.




 This is the extraordinary shop of my friend, Brenda, called Phoebe's Shadow. This is the entrance, what do you think of it?





This is the actual Gallery - can't wait to visit when it Opens which is probably later on this week. 




Just remember to Follow your Bliss..we have this wall plaque for sale in the shop .
Visit us at The Camellia at 30 Hacquoil Rd. 
p-807)475-3551

Open Wed. 11-5. Thurs. Noon-7. Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-4. Sunday hours please check with us, they're usually 12-5.

Leave us a comment below and let us know how you're coping with the heat!

Blues Festival is happening this weekend in Thunder Bay..here's the link: http://www.tbayblues.ca/

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