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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