Thursday, August 19, 2010

"It's All About The Water......"

As it said in todays title.....it was all about the water. It was harnessed for its power! Here is the informational plaque set above the "race". I know there is some glare, but I think it can be seen well enough to give you an idea as to the reason behind building the mill here.


A mural painted on one of the walls of the seating area/garden above the race.


The old mill buildings on the other side of the race, which have been renovated into the Hotel Plaza Valleyfield and senior citizen apartments.


The race/rapids have been developed into a kayak practice course. It was being put into use while we were there.


These 2 tubes bring water from Lake Saint Francis in a never ending source of power! Notice the helmeted kid about to jump into the flow? He and a friend were there to "body surf" the rapids.


Here they are taking a "somewhat " sheltered rest.


Another view of the powerful current...........


I'm sure this is more of a historical landmark than a functional smoke stack, but then, I do not know that for a fact.


One of the kayakers coming up the trail to put in closer to the "headwaters".


He and another guy getting a good workout..........


Tomorrow......our last cemetery visit of the trip.

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