Enjoying our Local Environment while Social Distancing

Enjoying our Local Environment while Social Distancing

We are fortunate, indeed, to be living in Northern Ontario - especially in the area surrounding Elliot Lake, with its 4000 lakes within a 100 km range. 

During the current pandemic, we have been following the protocols of social distancing, but are still able to relish all that our local environment has to offer. Nestled within thousands of hectares of unspoiled crown land, we have ample opportunities to explore - and there is a plethora of natural trails all begging for us to use them. 

Over the last few weeks, we have availed ourselves of these opportunities and we thought we'd like to share some of the local spots that we have been enjoying. 

Lovely - at any time of the year!

Looking south from Willisville, near Espanola

We are especially happy to see the signs of spring, later this year than in others, and all the more welcome because of its tardiness. 

The beautiful Trillium - Ontario's Provincial Flower

Different shades of green emerging out of the bareness of the winter branches

The following video clip shows, what is purported to be, one of the most photographed spot in the area, traveling south on the Boland Hill. (To enlarge the video, just click the broken square icon to the right of where it says, 'YouTube').

Yesterday, we came across this young man who was fly fishing in the Little White River. 

Click above to see a short video clip of this man's skill in action

We keep returning to this beaver's lodge in the hope of seeing its occupant. No luck, as of yet, but we'll continue to be patient!

The other day, we discovered these falls on the Serpent River, just 20 minutes south of the town. We've been here for nearly 7 years, and have only just come across them! Future picnic site, for sure! (Click the pic for a short video clip).

Not to forget an old favourite of ours to which we keep on returning - Bell's Falls, on the road north to Chapleau. 

We've had some interesting sunsets recently!

We'll never regret moving to this area. Elliot Lake is aptly called, 'The Jewel of the North'!