Just a quick update to let you guys know we have arrived in Kincardine, ON, and are taking a few days off to see friends and rest up. We'll head out on Wednesday to Port Elgin, then Thursday to Tobermory. We'll catch the Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island on Friday. We have fallen... Continue Reading →
Day 36 – Rest day in Orillia
Just a quick update to let you guys know we are taking a rest day in Orillia today. We'll catch up with our posts and pictures shortly. We should be back in Kincardine this weekend! 12671270127312471253125512581261
Day 35 – Wilberforce to Orillia, ON, and our first encounter with a black bear
We had a fantastic start to the day thanks to Dan and Elizabeth. They cooked us a wonderful breakfast of pancakes and bacon, and gave us frozen juices to take with us. They also froze one of our water bottles for us. They sure knew what it was that we would really like! After having a... Continue Reading →
Day 34 – Hardwood Lake to Wilberforce, ON
We quickly got up at 6AM to get an early start. The outside of our tent was quite wet and so were our bike covers, so we had to pack them wet. The weather was cloudy and it was nice and cool, which was good because we had more hills. It did seem like there... Continue Reading →
Day 33 – Ompah to Hardwood Lake, ON
Day 33 - Ompah to Hardwood Lake After a wonderful oatmeal and coffee breakfast made by Pete, we got back on our trusty bikes and said good bye to Pete, Ellan, and their grand daughter who we had just met that morning. After about 10 min of biking we stopped at the marina in Ompah... Continue Reading →
Day 32 – Carleton Place to Ompah
Day 33 - Carleton Place to Ompah We said goodbye to Shona and headed back on the bike path towards Carleton Place. Katherine needed a coffee so we spotted a Tim Horton's and pulled in. Except the line up was out the door so we proceeded towards the downtown area, where we found a cafe... Continue Reading →
Day 31 – Our first month down and time to tackle Ontario
Today marks the one month anniversary since the start of our trip. It took us exactly 3 weeks to get to Ottawa from Prince Edward Island, 3 weeks for 3 provinces. It will now take us at least a month to cross Ontario. We know many parts will be rough but we are optimistic and... Continue Reading →
Day 24 to 29 – Rest week in Manotick and Ottawa
Day 24 to 29 – Rest week in Manotick and Ottawa Apologies again, we have been a little behind on our blog. We haven't been on our bikes for the last week as we were visiting friends in and around the Ottawa area. You haven't missed any biking adventures, but we have other great stories!... Continue Reading →
Day 23 – Into Ottawa and Ontario!
We crossed the Provincial border into Ottawa yesterday. We are staying at Steve and Lynn's place and will be headed up to Dave's cottage this weekend with Ali for some white water rafting (they got it for us as our wedding gift). We've caught up with some of our pictures for the older posts, but... Continue Reading →
Day 20 – Rest day in Montreal
Just a quick update to let you guys know we arrived in Montreal yesterday. We are at my relative's and we are taking the day off as a rest day. It is a good thing too because it is like 31 degrees (weather channel says feels like 35 degrees) and we do not feel like... Continue Reading →
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