I’ll write a conclusion soon. Thanks to Tyler for carrying me to the finish line!
Day 12: Sharbot to Ferris PP
I was almost here before, at Ferris campground. It was October 2015 on my first multi day ride. Karen and I met at Sandbanks for Thanksgiving (dear Americans, Canada has its own thanksgiving in early October). I rode there in 3 days and then to Oshawa to get the train on the way back home…. Read More
Day 11: Rideau to Sharbot Lake PP
Trails, trails, trails. Ontario isn’t Quebec for sure, but this part of the province has more rideable trails than I realized. This morning I rode about 30 km on side roads to Stittsville where I got on the Trans Canada – Ottawa trail. I also stopped at a nice coffee shop and got breakfast and… Read More
Day 10: Voyageur to Rideau River PP
Today was the hottest day of the ride. Not totally oppressive, but pretty warm to be on a bike all day. Yesterday on my half day (better, Don?) I read an article about the West Toronto Railpath. This is currently a ~3 kilometer walking/biking path that runs parallel to some functioning railroad tracks, and our… Read More
Day 9: Oka to Voyageur Provincial Park, ON
Today was a rest day, or more appropriately a beach day. Despite having overshot yesterday’s destination by 50%, I decided to stick with my plan for where to end up every night. That made today a short ride. So short I didn’t even bother wearing shoes. Contrary to what these reports may make me sound… Read More
Day 8: Yamaska to Oka National Park
Last night I planned out the next 5 nights of National and provincial parks to stay at in order to get me home on Sunday. The issue I’m having, as I have in the past when doing these rides in Canada, is distances between places to sleep. I’d prefer to give my money to public… Read More