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Cottage Country has its own concerns
Here is Rideau Ferry, on the Rideau Canal |
Yes, they've been working on it for some time and it is just opened.
People have lobbied long and hard for public dock access.
I've watching its progress, the older construction photos are below. My concern: the foot traffic meeting the trucks, cars and boats on trailers in the parking lot. With the recent report of speed being a huge factor in traffic fatalities, I just hope people can slow down in this busy traffic area. They tend to be in a hurry, contractors grabbing a lunch, tourists on their way to the cottage, hunters on their way to hunting camps. They leave their engines running (have you heard of Climate Change?!), park in the middle of the lot, blocking traffic, and park willy nilly. Just sayin'!
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| Parking lot is packed, Sunday, June 29. |
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| Lots of boats docked- hardly room for more |
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| It doesn't look big enough for them all! |
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| Wanna buy a boat?! |
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| It's a busy spot |
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| Jimmie's menu |
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| Jimmie! |
There are three businesses here: the
Rideau Ferry General Store (groceries, sandwiches, ice cream, LCBO, ice, fuel, propane, bottle returns),
Jimmie's Fast Food stand, and the high-end
Shipwreck restaurant; and the
post boxes for local residents. It is a lovely dock, and many people worked hard on its creation. I wish our store owners much success, they work hard, keep long store hours, providing services to residents and seasonal tourists, and this will raise their revenues. We've often trucked over to the store, to get last-minute groceries, etc.
The high-end restaurant is pricey for families, and young kids in bathing suits, who might simply want a hot dog! I'm not sure that I buy into the notion that this will, to quote the committee chair, "
bring prosperity to Rideau Ferry!"
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| BBDE hard-working Firefighters! |
Truthfully, it will give boaters access to more goods and services.
Around the corner of the bay is the
Rideau Ferry Marina.
Here are the photos of the ceremony, with the hard-working committee, and ubiquitous politicians! You can see the post boxes, which means that locals can access their mail by boat.
A lot of people were employed building this dockside park. Here are some photos from the construction.
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View from the bridge:
Shipwreck restaurant, Rideau Ferry General Store |
In April when the docks flooded!
9 comments:
Beautiful spot and lovely series of shots of the ferry construction in process ~ Thanks, ^_^ ~ Happy Week to you ~
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
I wish the store owners much success! It's lovely of your to put the spotlight on them. :)
This looks like a great place for people. Not many times are places made for people and not a lot of other things that keep people out.
It does look like a great spot for a business. Wonderful series. Enjoy your week!
Excellent shots!
What a pretty spot!! I love being on the water and especially enjoy a ferry ride!! For some reason, it always feels so special!!
I also adore eateries with such a special view and vibe!!
It is amazing that things like public docks are still essential to so many people.
The dock area looks busy and lovely.
Riding the ferry is always so fun.
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