Aguasabond Gorge
Lloyd & Emeraude make their way down the boardwalk towards the Aguasabond Gorge.
I love, when travelling, to stop along the way and enjoy the sites. In our own region there are so many special things to see and do, I want very much for my children to see the beauty in our ‘own back yard’ and take advantage of living in such a naturally diverse part of the world.
Our driver, Vickie, was very easy going and tolerant of the many stops I asked to make.
Here, we are at the Aguasabond Gorge, just outside of Terrace Bay, ON. We have stopped here before but it never ceases to impress. There is a beautiful boardwalk that leads down to a breathtaking view of the gorge and it’s waterfalls. Several years ago when Daniel & I had stopped there with Emeraude, Lloyd and his friend Kody Freising we were able to follow a trail that took us along the right edge of the gorge but on this day it was roped off. I most likely would have passed anyways as the trail is quite precarious and I would have been nervous to have Emeraude walk it.
Enjoying the view. Emeraude was quite nervous on the deck which jets out over the gorge. Thankfully, in spite of his fear of heights, Lloyd stays cool and helps her feel safe.
As it was, I made it down the boardwalk to the deck you see on these photos but Lloyd had to piggy-back me back up to the parking lot. He is so strong and I am always amazed at how easily he seems to carry me (I do weigh almost 130lbs!) as well as how willingly he does so. What a gentleman. Emeraude too was worn out from the walk in and Vickie carried her most of the way back.
The parking lot is only about 3 minutes off the highway and the boardwalk begins right from it. The boardwalk is probably only a few minutes walk for a healthy person and quite gradual in its descent. I definetely recommend the stop to anyone traveling Highway 17!
