The main event for today is to kayak the Caddy Lake Tunnels route that Chris read about many months ago and the reason we booked this campsite. It's a popular day trip and part of a longer 169 km loop through Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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| Train track over our route |
Here's a 1 minute video clip through the tunnel!
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| Tunnel blown through solid granite rock |
The tunnels were created during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway when they blasted through solid granite rock to connect Caddy Lake with South Cross Lake. Apparently due to the swampy terrain, the tunnels manage water flow and prevent flooding.
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| Light at the end of the tunnel - literally :) |
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| Cool inside the tunnel |
We paddle around the other side for awhile and then find a nice solid rock for lunch and relax in the sun.
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| Lunch and reading spot. |
There is another tunnel about 5km farther along but we are good with seeing one. Our paddle will be about 6 or 7 kms already so we pass on adding another 10+ kms including return distance.
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| Chris heading home |
Back through the tunnel from the opposite direction.
We really take our time paddling back to the campsite and enjoy the scenery. Sheila is in her happy spot sitting in the lily pads :)
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Buttercup standing tall
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| Sheila sitting in the lily pads |
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| White Lily |
The rest of the day is spent chilling around the park. We are leaving early tomorrow so we pack everything away tonight.
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