Unlike Salty Witch Bay, Hickoryhaven Canal has real roots in Wysocki's past. The memory was compliment of Uncle Charles who would visit in a lake cabin in upper Michigan, an area called Houghton Lake. When the snow fell and a canal behind the cabin froze over, the community would embrace the opportunity to enjoy winter at its finest.

"Skating on the canal became a party from early morning until nightfall. People sang, played instruments, built fires, sold goodies and were obviously having a good time." - CW