Beausoleil Island to Awenda Provincial Park - Ontario Bike Tour #2 - Day 3 of 10
This video summarizes Day 3 of my 10 day solo bicycle trip along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Huron in Southern Ontario, Canada. After exploring the Christian Trail from Cedar Spring Campground over to Christian Beach, I caught a water taxi from Beausoleil Island back to Honey Harbour where I then followed the shoreline of Georgian Bay on my bike over to Awenda Provincial Park. All of the clips in the video were filmed on Sunday July 22, 2018.
Starting from Honey Harbour I followed Honey Harbour Road until it changes names to Port Severn Road. I continued through Port Severn across the swing bridge and past Lock 45 of the Trent Severn waterway, then crossed over Highway 400 and briefly followed the West Service Road. I turned onto Forest Harbour Parkway which eventually changes names to Duck Bay Road and took me over a bridge spanning the inlet into Matchedash Bay. After that I had now entered the community of Waubaushene which is part of the Township of Tay and I joined the Tay Shoreline Trail. This is a paved rail trail that's continuous all the way to Midland. It also took me past a few smaller communities such as Victoria Harbour and Port McNicoll. The trail lets out along Midlands waterfront where I could see the historic ADM grain mill. I proceeded onto King St where I stopped for lunch at Uncle Roy's Restaurant within Midland's Historic Downtown. I also stopped and bought some groceries at Maurice's Valu-mart grocery store. From there I continued riding along the waterfront and joined the Mid-Pen trail which took me up a steep hill through the woods and into the town of Penetanguishene. I rode along Main St in Penetang and then rode along Poyntz St and Owen St before rejoining the waterfront trail. Rather than taking the most direct route from Penetanguishene to Awenda I instead followed Champlain Road all the way around to the North East entrance into Awenda Provincial Park. This allowed me to experience more of the Georgian Bay shoreline as well as took me past a spot where I could look out across and see Beausoleil Island where I had come from earlier in the day. When I arrived at Awenda Provincial Park I proceeded to to the gatehouse and purchased a camping permit for a campsite within the Snake Campground. Due to all the rain that I fallen on me during my ride on this day, I elected to not go for a swim in the lake after my arrival.
Strava for Day 3:
The bike I used for this trip is a New York made Linear Recumbent Bike which I believe is from around 2004. I carried my gear in 2 Giant Waterproof Panniers, and mounted my tent and sleeping pad on the top of the rack.
For more details about my gear check out this video:
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Brechin to Beausoleil Island - Ontario Bike Tour #2 - Day 2 of 10
This video summarizes Day 2 of my 10 day solo bicycle trip along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Huron in Southern Ontario, Canada. On the mainland I rode from the Point of Mara to Honey Harbour before proceeding by boat to Georgian Bay Islands National Park. All of the clips in the video were filmed on Saturday July 21, 2018.
2012 Whitby to Orillia bike ride:
Starting from The Point of Mara Resort and Trailer Park I headed northwest along Ramara Road 47 into the community of Brechin where I turned left and continued North West along highway 12. I turned onto Concession Rd 7, then Sideroad 20, then Concession rd 8, Muley Point Rd, Concession Rd 10, Plum Point Rd, Sideroad 25 and Concession 11, Balsam Road, and Courtland St. I got back onto Highway 12 in Atherley and rode across the narrows between lane Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Now within the City of Orillia I followed the waterfront trail which took me past Tudhope Park which is the home of the annual Mariposa Folk festival. I turned left and headed Southwest when I got to Mississaga St and passed through Orillia's historic downtown. I turned left onto West Street and then continued west on Coldwater st. After a quick stop at the bank and the grocery store I passed over highway 11 and continued west along Highway 12 until I got to Fairground Rd. I then followed Division Rd W, Wainman Line, and Marchmont Rd until I reached Town Line which took me northwest. Eventually this road merges with Upper Big Chute Rd where it crosses over the Black River. I then continued northwest on Quarry Rd which took me past a large solar energy site (RE Waubaushene 4 Solar Project) and also the Lafarge Coldwater Quarry site. I continued along St Amant Rd which took me into the community of Port Severn which the home of Lock 45 on the Trent-Severn waterway. I ate lunch at The Grill at Bush's Marina then continued west to pass under highway 400. The road changes names to Honey Harbour Rd. I followed the road all the way to the community of Honey Harbour which is an access point to Georgian Bay Islands National Park. I took a water taxi with my bike over to the Cedar Spring Campground on Beausoleil Island. After purchasing a camping permit, I dropped off most of my gear and then went to explore the island. I rode the Huron Trail north to Lighthouse Point, then hiked a loop of the Rockview, Portage and Massassaga trails. I returned to Cedar Spring just in time to join the Medicine Walk provided by the park. Afterwards I went for a quick swim, cooked some dinner on the barbeque and got ready for bed.
Strava for Day 2:
The bike I used for this trip is a New York made Linear Recumbent Bike which I believe is from around 2004. I carried my gear in 2 Giant Waterproof Panniers, and mounted my tent and sleeping pad on the top of the rack.
For more details about my gear check out this video:
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Things you might see in - Coldwater Ontario - Museum ( Slideshow ) by HVP
Welcome to the Coldwater Ontario Canadiana Heritage Museum
Homestead ExteriorOpen May through to October, the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum invites you to awaken your senses and experience voices from the past. Discover history you can touch, smell, taste and hear and explore this area's story of rural and village life from 1830 through to 1950.
Discover the Woodrow Homestead, originally built in the 1830's on what was once an old stage coach route, now called Woodrow Road. Browse through the Museum's collection of artifacts from the Coldwater, Ontario area, dating from 1830 to 1950.
Located in a 6.5 acre park-like setting along the Coldwater River, the museum grounds are the perfect place to bring a picnic, linger in the heritage gardens and explore the river trail. Be sure to visit The Maime Gray Tea Room and Gift Shop during your visit and enjoy a Devon Tea.
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Willkommen im Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum Entdecken Sie Geschichte zum Anfassen, riechen, schmecken, hören und zu erkunden dieser Gegend Geschichte der ländlichen und dörflichen Lebens von 1830 bis 1950 durch.
Entdecken Sie die Woodrow Homestead, ursprünglich in den 1830er Jahren auf das, was einmal war eine alte Postkutsche Route, die heute als Woodrow Straße gebaut. Stöbern Sie in der Sammlung des Museums von Artefakten aus der Coldwater, Ontario Bereich, aus 1830-1950.
Coldwater Museum liegt in einem 6,5 Hektar großen parkähnlichen Umgebung entlang des Coldwater River. das Museumsgelände ist der perfekte Ort für ein Picknick. Entdecken Sie den River Trail. Achten Sie darauf, die Maime Grau Tea Room während Ihres Besuchs besuchen und genießen Sie einen Tee Devon.
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Music - Coffee by Josh Woodward. Free download:
Music - Are You Having Fun? by Josh Woodward. Free download:
Barrie Automotive Flea Market Spring 2018
BAFM June 7th - 10th, 2018
Canada’s Finest Automotive Flea Market offers everything from collectibles & classic cars to those hard to find car parts. If you can’t find it here, you can’t find it anywhere. It’s a Car Lover’s Dream – Car Sales Corral, Show & Shine and thousands of vendors. You Won’t Believe Your Eyes. Bring your friends & family and stay in our convenient campground.
WEST SHORE BEACH CLUB - Just 60 min North from the GTA
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WSBC is a new beachfront, fully-detached home community on beautiful Lake Couchiching in the Muskoka region. Only 10 minutes north of Orillia and about an hour’s drive from Toronto. With prices starting in the upper $300’s, you can own your own little private paradise.
In the words of one of our homeowners, “Its been over a year and we still love it here.” Another homeowner says “It feels like I’m on vacation every day!” It is no wonder then that West Shore Beach Club was nominated for the Community of the Year by the prestigious 2014 BILD Awards.
So take a stroll along the waterfront; frolic in the lake; go canoeing or windsurfing; play some volleyball or badminton; or go fishing for walleye and bass. Afterwards, unwind in the hot tub; relax on the breezy gazebo; have a party by the fire pit; or the cozy owners’ Marine House. When winter comes, you’ll be cross-country skiing, skating on the lake and ice fishing. Thank goodness your bed is just steps away.
Trucking Suffield to hwy 17 at White River 18 28 April 2009 2
Trucking from Ontario to Alberta,then north to Wainwright to#11 south back to Regina then east to Ontario in ten days.