Derek's Point, Port Colborne

Always an enjoyable ride along the Welland Canal bike path even though early morning rides this time of year start in the dark. Derek's Point is at the north end of an island created by an old and a new section of the Canal at Port Colborne. The old section is a spillway that allows water to enter the Canal system while Lock 8 is situated in the new section.



Looking north towards old Robin Hood mill

To get from Derek's Point to the next portion of the bike path, you have to cross a specially constructed bridge for path users only. Unfortunately, the trail administrators are very cautious about not letting motorized vehicles on the path so you have to almost stop to get around the partial barrier at each end.

In any case, it was a pleasant ride down to Welland and the sun did eventual come up over the canal by the time I got back to Derek's Point.