From Ottawa to Montreal

Left Ottawa on the morning of July 4th. Took 2 hours to go through the 8 flight locks (really only 7) to the Ottawa river. Stopped over at the marina of Casino Lac Leamy. Had showers at the Hilton Hotel. Then played at bit and had a lovely dinner at l'Arome at the Hilton. Next morning, headed to Montebello marina where Nicole Lavigne picked us up for an overnight at her lovely country home. Merci Nicole. On the 6th, continued our trip to Ste Anne de Bellevue. Couple of thunderstorms on the way. Arrived at destination under clear skies. Had a lovely time. Met Sandy and Maureen of Carpe Diem (Midland marina). On to Montreal on the 7th. Went through 2 commercial locks with many other boats. Encountered our first big ship along the St Lawrence Seaway. Not bad at all. Lots of heavy current coming in to Port d'Escale in old Montreal.