Today, I wanted to check out a creek with a beautiful waterfall near the entrance to Klewnuggit. The creek flows from Brodie Lake, which is extremely close to the ocean, and Brodie Lake is connected to the much larger Freda Lake. On the chart, it looks like I might be able to land near the creek on a high Spring Tide, and do a very short portage to the Brodie Lake.

It’s a 2 mile paddle to the creek, against the current, so it was going to be challenging. I checked my watch so that I could determine my progress.

Along the way I spotted a family of Mergansers. As I got closer, I discovered it was actually a mixed family of Merganser and female Surf Scoters.

I knew the waterfall was just around one of those points of land up ahead, but I didn’t know which point. I should have taken a closer look at the chart. After rounding numerous points, I finally spotted white water streaming out. I headed for it. I couldn’t see the actual falls yet, but I was comforted by a sign posted on a tree.

I made it…..Yay!!!

Judging by the high water marks on the rocks, I just might be able to find a spot to land and portage across to Brodie Lake next year. We’ll see.