Shanty Sanctuary 2025: Lake Kipawa, Quebec

Trip Day 3 - Sunday (Layover Day 2)

0610-59F/55F. Partly cloudy, calm. Supposed to be more sun later.

0710-Mixed up a batch of coffee cake which is baking now. Coffee is on. 70F/55F. Temps will generally be lower today and wind will increase to 7 mph from the north. The plan is to explore and fish the long inlet with the dinghy which I tried to anchor in on Day 1. I will attempt to find the trail that passes close to the inlet and take a hike.

0740-Coffee was great as usual. The new cast iron porcelain lined tea pot and hand coffee bean grinder resulted in a premium taste. Time for Bible study.

0915-Study and prayer time done. Verse of the day is the apostle Paul telling King Agrippa what Christ told him on the road to Damascus:

"I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me...and that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance" (Act 26:17-18, 20b)

Time for breakfast.

0930-Breakfast finished. Preparing for hike, fishing, and drone flights on my dinghy excursion.

1045-Departed in the dinghy to explore the long narrow inlet to my NE and search for a trail access. I will do some fishing along the way and fly the drone when I can.

Heading Up The Inlet To Search For The Trail

I caught a 3lb northern pike going up the inlet.

1225-At the head of the inlet I set off to find the trail up through the trees and brush and found it without much trouble though the climb up the hill to the trail was steep. Large pines kept the undergrowth to a minimum, which helped.

Breaking Trail

The trail was well used indicating a cabin some where. I did find a couple less traveled side trails. I took a break on the way back to drink some water and eat some jerky to keep my energy level up.

Rocky Trail But Well Used

Distinct Wolf Track

As I was hiking along back to the dinghy I heard a four-wheeler approaching and jumped into the brush to hide. They never saw me. Looked like a young couple out joy riding. I preferred not making contact.

The Extent Of Wildlife Observed, Other Than Grouse & Tracks

Beautiful Fall Color

1320-I retuned to the boat after making the 3 mile round trip hike.

The Hike Track

1420-Heading back to the boat. On the way back I flew the drone and fished. Tried to video the fishing but the P2 battery went dead.

Flying The Drone While Heading Back

1530-Back at the boat after traveling in the dinghy for 4.4 miles round trip. Put all the batteries on their chargers and prepared to make pizza for dinner.