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From: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
The section from K to L is beautiful (North shore of L. Superior), you'll be on highway 17, I did this stretch about 8 yrs ago. The road rides right next to small inland lakes loaded with fish. If you have a pocket fisherman, you can fish right next to your parked bike, but make sure you get a license.
There are a lot of logging trucks using this road, and they have no patience for people doing the speed limit and enjoying the scenery. They have no problem crawling up your butt to intimidate you out of their way. I got in the practice to moving over and waving them by, allowing them to pass
When you get close to Thunder Bay, you will see the Terry Fox Memorial on the north side of the highway. It's a good place to stop, use the facilities and a good vantage point for pictures.
http://my.tbaytel.net/jmehagan/parks...x/terryfox.htm
I also stayed at the Red Rock Inn, just an hour east of Thunderbay. It's an old hotel that was completely refurbished, meals were excellent, not a cheap spot to stay, but worth the price. It's near a paper mill, so depending on the wind direction, you may experience unpleasant odours.
http://www.redrockinn.ca/
There are many French Canadians in Northern Ontario, all very friendly and bilingual. I had the best Poutine of my life at a fry stand that was next to a gas station. Poutine is a French/Cdn version of French Fries. It's fries with gravy and cheese curds. Doesn't sound like much, but I suggest trying it.
Speaking of food, keep your eye open for Beaver Tails. It's a deep fried dough pastry that gets covered in sugar or toppings of your choice. My favourite is Cinnamon Apple.
There aren't any in N. Ontario, but the web site shows the locations in Canada and Overseas.
http://www.beavertailsinc.com/
Watch your speed in Ontario, 50 Kms over the speed limit (30 mph), will impound your vehicle for a week and also have your license taken away for the same time period. Fines range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the severity and usually about $1,000 to get your vehicle out of hock. (towing, storage, and service fees).
Note on going through Quebec, all the signs are either image based or totally in French, You won't find English anywhere. If you a following a GPS you'll be okay. You can't turn right on a red light in Quebec unless the traffic light has a green arrow to allow it. You will also find Quebec drivers very courteous towards bikes, and they respect the passing lane, using it to pass then moving over. Most hotels give you a discount because you are riding a bike.
That looks like one fine trip, I'm jealous
There are a lot of logging trucks using this road, and they have no patience for people doing the speed limit and enjoying the scenery. They have no problem crawling up your butt to intimidate you out of their way. I got in the practice to moving over and waving them by, allowing them to pass
When you get close to Thunder Bay, you will see the Terry Fox Memorial on the north side of the highway. It's a good place to stop, use the facilities and a good vantage point for pictures.
http://my.tbaytel.net/jmehagan/parks...x/terryfox.htm
I also stayed at the Red Rock Inn, just an hour east of Thunderbay. It's an old hotel that was completely refurbished, meals were excellent, not a cheap spot to stay, but worth the price. It's near a paper mill, so depending on the wind direction, you may experience unpleasant odours.
http://www.redrockinn.ca/
There are many French Canadians in Northern Ontario, all very friendly and bilingual. I had the best Poutine of my life at a fry stand that was next to a gas station. Poutine is a French/Cdn version of French Fries. It's fries with gravy and cheese curds. Doesn't sound like much, but I suggest trying it.
Speaking of food, keep your eye open for Beaver Tails. It's a deep fried dough pastry that gets covered in sugar or toppings of your choice. My favourite is Cinnamon Apple.
There aren't any in N. Ontario, but the web site shows the locations in Canada and Overseas.
http://www.beavertailsinc.com/
Watch your speed in Ontario, 50 Kms over the speed limit (30 mph), will impound your vehicle for a week and also have your license taken away for the same time period. Fines range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the severity and usually about $1,000 to get your vehicle out of hock. (towing, storage, and service fees).
Note on going through Quebec, all the signs are either image based or totally in French, You won't find English anywhere. If you a following a GPS you'll be okay. You can't turn right on a red light in Quebec unless the traffic light has a green arrow to allow it. You will also find Quebec drivers very courteous towards bikes, and they respect the passing lane, using it to pass then moving over. Most hotels give you a discount because you are riding a bike.
That looks like one fine trip, I'm jealous
Last edited by Candubrain; Jun 12, 2011 at 09:20 AM.
Road Master
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From: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
I hope you and your wife have a great trip
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Most of the roads here in Winnipeg (M) are crap....*lol* however if you're going to be spending any time here, feel free to get in touch for some Manitoba hospitality 
I can PM you my contact info..... Godspeed and ride safe !!
Cheers,
Darrin
I can PM you my contact info..... Godspeed and ride safe !!Cheers,
Darrin
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Also I will be in need of an oil change upper US or Nova Scotia area anyone have a shop\garage or a place they recommend?
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