Category Archives: Ontario

July 5 Driftwood PP (Stonecliffe, ON) to Ottawa, ON

This is our last official camping morning of the trip and we are in one of our favorite campgrounds. What a perfect ending. Another glorious morning, warm with a slight breeze. We are now experiencing summer heat and the breeze is lovely. It’s also keeping the bugs away. Sitting here on the Ottawa River withContinue reading “July 5 Driftwood PP (Stonecliffe, ON) to Ottawa, ON”

July 4 Chutes PP (Massey, ON ) to Driftwood, PP on the Ottawa River

Although we still have a week before we arrive home, this is our last full day on the road before we full circle back to Ottawa tomorrow. Tonight is our last Provincial Park. We have modified our plans slightly. We had originally planned to spend some time in Sunbury at Science North and the brandContinue reading “July 4 Chutes PP (Massey, ON ) to Driftwood, PP on the Ottawa River”

July 3 Pancake Bay PP (Lake Superior) to Chutes PP ( Lake Huron)

We finally have some nice warm weather. Today we finish our route along Lake Superior at Sault Ste. Marie and the St.Mary’s River into Lake Huron. The topography changes considerably. We are back into the transportation routes of the original explorers and fur traders. Following historically the evolution of the importance of water routes forContinue reading “July 3 Pancake Bay PP (Lake Superior) to Chutes PP ( Lake Huron)”

July 2 Neys PP to Pancake Bay PP, Lake Superior

We are exploring the north shore of Lake Superior via provincial campgrounds. The scenery as you drive this portion of Hwy 17 is spectacular and rugged in places. This is the Canadian Shield aka the Laurentian Plateau. The Canadian Shield (French: Bouclier canadien, also called the Laurentian Plateau, is a geologic shield, a large area of exposed Precambrianigneous and high-grademetamorphic rocks. It formsContinue reading “July 2 Neys PP to Pancake Bay PP, Lake Superior”

July 1 Rainbow Falls PP to Neys PP, north shore Lake Superior

Cool and damp this morning, indoor breakfast again. Today is July 1, Canada Day, a day for all Canadians to celebrate and reflect on what is means to be Canadian. It is very appropriate to be in Canada today given our natural heritage and being so close to the end of our trip across thisContinue reading “July 1 Rainbow Falls PP to Neys PP, north shore Lake Superior”

June 30 Quetico PP to Rainbow Falls PP/Rossport, Ontario – Lake Superior Route

Traveling back through Northern Ontario but trying to keep to the southerly route along Lake Superior this time. Taking Highway 11 east then picking up Hwy 101 to avoid driving through Thunder Bay on the return trip, then south along the northern shore of Lake Superior via Hwy 17. At some point before Thunder Bay,Continue reading “June 30 Quetico PP to Rainbow Falls PP/Rossport, Ontario – Lake Superior Route”

June 29 Fort Frances, ON to Quetico Provincial Parrk (Atikokan, ON)

Very foggy this morning when we woke up but no rain, fortunately. We decided to breakfast somewhere along the road and have motel room coffee. Rain has been forecast for the Quetico area in the afternoon. We wanted to get there early enough to enjoy it. It’s about 2 hours from Fort Frances. Taking HwyContinue reading “June 29 Fort Frances, ON to Quetico Provincial Parrk (Atikokan, ON)”

June 28 Kenora, ON to Fort Frances, ON

Breakfast was outside again overlooking LotW on our little ‘deck’. We sat in the sunshine enjoying our morning coffee. Good thing too because that was the last of the sun until dinnertime. It poured rain just after we left the campsite all the way to Fort Francis through Sioux Narrows. This is sport fishing country.Continue reading “June 28 Kenora, ON to Fort Frances, ON”

June 27 Manitoba Agriculture Museum (Austin, MN) to Kenora, ON (Anicinabe RV Park)

Last night there was a thunderstorm around 10 pm. It didn’t produce much in the way of rain and a light shower around 6 am. Nothing that hindered our ability to pack up and get underway. The rain is badly needed here. Destination tonight is Kenora, ON. We closed the loop on the western drivingContinue reading “June 27 Manitoba Agriculture Museum (Austin, MN) to Kenora, ON (Anicinabe RV Park)”

May 23 Kenora,ON (Rushing Riving PP) to Winnipeg, MN (Birds Hill, PP)

Last night was finally warm enough to have a window slightly open. Woke up to bright sunshine streaming in the windows once we took down all the curtains. We can hear the loons this morning. That alone has made my day. Since we are only 3 1/2 hours to Winnipeg, we are going to spendContinue reading “May 23 Kenora,ON (Rushing Riving PP) to Winnipeg, MN (Birds Hill, PP)”