The arm of Lake Huron we now call Georgian Bay must have been docile when Samuel de Champlain, with his Wendat (Huron) escorts, emerged from the French River in 1615 upon its clear waters. He was one of the first Europeans to see it, and he called it la mere douce, the gentle or sweetwater sea.
I have had the Bay in my blood for a lifetime. Now I live with memories of that much loved place that I wish to share through this blog, Sweetwaters.
It is about appreciations and stewardship of the natural Bay, its waterways, islands, shores, wildlife, and people who made it their home. It also includes lore and legends and snippets of history
Readers are invited to also share their memories of these sweet waters (see Contact Us below).
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