We pulled up anchor on this overcast midmorning and headed out in the direction of Fryingpan Island where we planned to stay overnight at Henry's Fish Restaurant. We made our way up through the islands past the mouth of the Twelve Mile Bay, which we were warned had exposure to the weather of the Georgian Bay. The waves were about 1-2 feet so not so problematic, but the weather was clearly turning for the worst. Luckily, our journey through the narrow channels between the tiny islands was short as it began to rain.

Arriving at Fryingpan Island, the nearly empty restaurant cum marina accommodated Salty in a slip very quickly, moments before the start of a downpour that lasted all afternoon. As the restaurant fronts a busy channel, the docks were waked frequently by passing boats, so we spider-webbed Salty with lines to keep her in place in the wind, waves and rain.

Henry's is a venerable institution, having been on this island for over 60 years, serving local fish to patrons that boat and fly in (via sea-plane) from all over. Henry's is actually an officially designated airfield that regularly receives sea-plane flights from Parry Sound, Toronto and Orillia. Passengers disembark to dine on pickerel (the Canadian name for walleye), lake trout, perch and whitefish - all sourced locally.

It has only been since we've come to this area of Ontario that we have begun to have the option of local fish in restaurants that up to this point have only offered salmon and haddock. In any case, we enjoyed the fish so much we had both lunch and dinner at the restaurant - on this very rainy day. If you ever come here, get the pan-fried not the battered version, particularly if you enjoy fish.