Thursday, August 9, 2012

Yellow Canoe/Rural Thursday

 Tiny Marsh, Ontario

This year the water in this wetland is low - even for early August - but not too shallow for a canoe.

Enjoying a paddle through the lily pads and reeds

FYI: Tiny Marsh is not tiny. It takes its name from the township it's in, which you may have just guessed is called Tiny Township. No, the township isn't tiny either! Apparently a former lieutenant governor's dog was.  Yep, the township was named for someone's pet.

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32 comments:

  1. Paul in Powell RiverAugust 9, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    However it got it's name, it looks like a great place to go canoing!

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  2. AndyAugust 9, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Let's hope today's rain will help the water levels. Nice capture for a rural area.

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  3. DarlaAugust 9, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    It looks like a fun spot to paddle in and I enjoyed the story about the naming of the place.

    Darla

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  4. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmAugust 9, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    What a neat place for some paddling!

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  5. MadSnapperAugust 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    i love that splash of yellow canoe in the beautiful background.

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  6. HalcyonAugust 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Great story! I may have to put this on my list of places to visit.

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  7. An Apel a DayAugust 9, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I haven't been canoeing in a long time. It looks like fun. I wish it would rain to fill up that wetland some more.

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  8. carol l mckennaAugust 9, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Fun photos and relaxing ~ Great shots ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. NancyAugust 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Water is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Hoping I can get the hubby out on the river this weekend!

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  10. Chrissy BrandAugust 9, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    What a lovely tranquil setting.

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  11. SusanAugust 9, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful photos! I would love to go canoeing there!

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  12. Karen LakisAugust 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love paddling - looks like a beautiful spot!

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  13. TexWisGirlAugust 9, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    the name of the township is too funny. :)

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  14. A Colorful WorldAugust 9, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Great pictures! And so interesting about Tiny the dog!

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  15. StephanieAugust 9, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Great shots, especially the first one. Cute name.

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  16. LowellAugust 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Y'all shore do some funny things up in them thar parts! Tiny, indeed! Looks like a lovely place for a paddle in a lovely yellow canoe, though. You didn't happen to see a yellow submarine, did you?

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  17. LowellAugust 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    This is re your question on Stone Creek: Yes, of course that is a pyramid. Stone Creek is built on a pyramid scheme! :-)

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  18. LONDONLULUAugust 9, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I love that bright pop of canoe against the gorgeous waters - ahh... If it's not one million degrees again this weekend, I'm desperately hoping to fit in a canoe/kayak session :)

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  19. Tanya BreeseAugust 9, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    what a pretty place to float in a canoe!

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  20. JoyfulAugust 9, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely days of summer ;-)

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  21. Buttons ThoughtsAugust 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Wow Tiny Township after a dog I did not know that.
    Love the photos. B

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  22. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    What a beautiful place!

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  23. RandyAugust 9, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Now that is better than work. Nice shot.

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  24. My name is RietAugust 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    What gorgeous photo's. I love that little yellow boat.

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  25. Crafty Green PoetAugust 9, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    How cute to name a township after a pet! Looks like a lovely lake to go canoeing!

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  26. MichelleAugust 9, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Looks like a peaceful place to have a float!

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  27. JackAugust 9, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Is there a Tobyville up there? Or a Lolaville?

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  28. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 9, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Well that's sweet, naming the township for your dog....it looks like a great place to canoe, and if I had a canoe, I'd love it to be yellow!!!

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  29. Gillian OlsonAugust 9, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Great shot, quintessential summer scene.

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  30. Small City ScenesAugust 10, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    A yellow canoe!! Great. I haven't been on a canoe ride for quite some time. Only we had a red canoe.

    Love your water lily pics. MB

    Hi, nice to see you again. MB

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  31. eileeninmdAugust 10, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Great shots, now I want to go canoeing! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  32. kayerjAugust 10, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Canoeing is fun and this is a fun capture. I especially like the first.

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