Monday, November 22, 2010

Wilderness Refuge





This past weekend Ruth and I headed to Sudbury, Ontario, where I was the anniversary speaker at St. Andrew's United Church. I served St. A's for eleven years and Sunday gave us the opportunity to reconnect with many people after another eleven years away.

On our way north we left the highway and ventured out to Georgian Bay and Killarney Provincial Park. Killarney is Ontario's southernmost wilderness park and has the advantage of access to Georgian Bay and a system of lakes for canoeing. The La Cloche mountains are striking white quartzite contrasted with pink granite, quite unique visually. The rocks with their lichen looked like paintings by Jackson Pollock.

Killarney was our place of refuge during our Sudbury years, which was a time of intense church activity along with raising a young family. On Saturday we climbed a ridge to a favourite spot as well as walking out to Georgan Bay on another trail. We worked hard on our climb, but the silence and solitude were a gift. The lake of the bottom photo looks rather atmospheric because we were suddenly in a snow squall. We arrived in Sudbury weary but happy although I'm sure our hosts found us a bit groggy that evening!

After worship on Sunday we drove south through Toronto on our way home. It was dark by the time we hit the Big Smoke and traffic was heavy even on a "sabbath" evening, a steady stream of lights in both directions.

Have you ever been to Killarney? Do you have places of refuge, indoors or out, where you can move away from the busyness of daily life?

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Laurie said...

First canoe trip was Killarney, years ago.It rained for the whole week. Loved it. Have been back many times.

IanD said...

Sounds and looks amazing. Will have to plot that on the travel list for summer, 2011!

sjd said...

I lived in Thunderbay for 4 years. The most beautiful place I've ever stumbled upon is called Silver Islet. We found it literally at the end of the road. We were exploring back roads, and I have a hard time beliving that all roads don't nessissarily go somewhere.
It's on the north shore of lake Superiour on the opposite side of the bay from Thunder bay. The sun was glistening on the water, the beach was smooth quartz, granite, and shale pebbles. The water was the clearest I've ever seen in a lake. Laying on the horizon to the south west lay the sleeping giant. This must have been the spot where some one said "doesn't that look like a sleeping giant?"

Nan said...

We love to camp. Mind you that camping has changed over the years from a tent to a trailer, but getting away with just us and our trailer is a great respite. It can be for just a few days, or for a few weeks, but it wonderful to be able to travel, pull in to a park or campground and be self sufficient.
We stayed in Thunder Bay and Sault Saint Marie this past summer and the drive through Northern Ontario was just beautiful.

Nancy said...

I love the north, having grown up on the north shore of Lake Huron. My refuge is the cottage we grew up in, and where my parents now live. I have not been to Kilarney, however my father sailed many a year along that area and claims that at Kilarney you can find the best fresh fish and chips in Ontario. Although we like to explore other countries, I am amazed at the beauty we have here in Canada.

David Mundy said...

A common thread in your responses of experiences in Northern Ontario. There is something in the beauty and the relative isolation which is restorative.

Your father is right Nancy, and we lamented that the spot is closed for the season. Best fish and chips anywhere!

Deborah Laforet said...

I do miss the trees and the water. Hiking used to be one way I found respite and solitude. I love walking the trails at Five Oaks.

It's a bit different here. I mostly enjoy the sunsets and sitting in my hammock, appreciating the sky, the birds and the squirrels. The prairies are beautiful, but I miss the trees and the water.

David Mundy said...

It sounds as though any water out there is frozen solid Deb!

Deborah Laforet said...

Yup! Although we're getting a warm spell this weekend. -4 tomorrow and -2 on Sunday. Yippee!

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