Yesterday's drive and walk took me up north of Highway 7 near Cordova Mines. The scenery changes from the rolling hills and farmland in this area to dramatic rocky outcrops surrounded by conifers and silver birch trees. This is the start of the Canadian Shield, a huge swathe of land covering much of eastern and northern Canada. It's mostly forest with thin top soil covering ancient granite. The rocks have many minerals which have been and are mined. Gold and silver were mined at Cordova.
The buildings and land of my friend's house were previously an fish hatchery but are now a gorgeous home with riverside walks and cabin.
This is the view from the ice house where the fish were stored
A good spot for fishing, or just contemplating
Camping at home
Sharing a stick
The house and outbuildings, with beautiful gardens
The lake at the end of the road
