the BIG Motorcycle Touring Map

MS. CLAYBELT
Is located in New Liskeard,
grazing on the edge of Hwy. 11.
FLYING SAUCER
SIGHTING IN MOONBEAM
TOP TEN
A flying saucer can be found next
to the information centre and
we hear it has a tiny Martian
mascot named ‘Kilo.’
MOTORCYCLE ROADS
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
MUSKWA meaning
‘bear’ in Cree, protects
the Kapuskasing
Information Centre, just
off Hwy. 11.
French River Trading Post
& Restaurant
Alban
877-857-2115
www.frenchrivertrading.com
THE LARDER LAKE TROUT
Known for healthy lake trout fisheries, this
could be the reason the fish was
immortalized near the town centre.
IN NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO
GUY-PAUL TREEFALL
at 20ft tall, sits next
to the Iroquois Falls
Information Centre.
By Mike Jacobs
It’s no secret that I love riding in Northern Ontario.
It’s much more than a job for me, it’s almost a
spiritual connection – the open spaces, the miles of
forests, lakes and rivers, the small towns and the big
cities of Timmins, Sudbury, New Liskeard, North Bay
and Mattawa (the official boundary line that signifies
the start of the Northeastern part of Ontario).
At only three and a half hours from Toronto, it’s
also a place that I ride frequently enough to know
where all the good roads are, and I’ll go out of
my way time and again to make sure I get them
in each season. While the region is so vast, you’ll
have no trouble finding more than ten roads to
ride, but these are the ones that never fail to put a
smile on my face.
As you ride around the region on your epic road
trip, you may notice Northeastern Ontario has
some interesting roadside attractions along the
way. Call them weird, or call them Canadian
folk art, these attractions beckon you
into their welcoming towns and
most of them have an interesting
story to tell.
MANITOU is just down Hwy. 11, the very big bison
roaming in Earlton.
CHIMO
As you roll in to Cochrane, meet
Chimo “Be Welcomed” in Cree.
Can be found towering at
Explorers Point in Mattawa
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THE BIG NICKEL
The Big Nickel is, well, big! It’s 64
million times larger than the nickel
you’d find in your pocket. Located
just outside of Sudbury city limits,
next to Dynamic Earth where you
can learn first hand about mining.
Riding through the little town of Eldee from North Bay, this
integral part of the Temiskaming Loop offers an incredible
view of the Ottawa river, as you ride down a ridge overlooking
the river that separates Ontario and Quebec. If you’re headed
north on this road, there’s a great little dirt turn off just big
enough for two bikes to stop for a photo op.
If you find yourself stopping to pose
with one of our roadside attractions,
tag us using #WeirdNeOnt on
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
If there ever was a definition of twisty country road, this is it.
South of Hwy. 11, Hwy. 64 has fast curves and rapidly rolling
hills, while north of the Trans-Canada, it’s longer sweepers
with very light traffic. Even when heading home from the New
Liskeard Bikers Reunion, I’ll go out of my way to take this road
home, just for the sheer thrill.
This road didn’t always
figure very highly in my
rankings, mainly because it
was chewed up, full of frost heaves and tar strips,
and could be downright scary on any of it’s many rapidly
escalating corners (especially the closer you get to Sudbury) –
however, those mad wizards at the Ministry of Transportation
have seen fit to re-pave the entire road from stem to stern, and
it’s a thing of beauty.
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Hwy. 637 to Killarney
OK, so the road quality isn’t amazing, but there are enough
twists, the scenery is pretty good – Lake St. George is probably
one of my favourite rest stops in Ontario – but the village
of Killarney, with both the Killarney Mountain Lodge and it’s
glorious kitsch, and the Sportsman’s Inn, with it’s indefatigable
opulence, make it so worth the ride. And of course, Herberts’
Fish and Chips – some say they might be the best in Ontario.
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Hwy. 542 on
Manitoulin Island
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Probably one of the only roads in the province with banked
corners. The pavement is the chip-tar, but that does mean
plenty of grip... and maybe some premature tire wear, but
who’s counting.
66 from Matachewan to Hwy. 11
This is one of those roads that you’ll only find in Northern
Ontario. Take a zig-zagging bunny trail of a logging road, and
then pave it. It’s a blast to ride, even if the scenery isn’t a show
stopper. Do this as a loop with the Elk Lake road AKA Hwy.. 65
when attending Bikers Reunion – you won’t be disappointed.
Hwy. 6 from Espanola
to Manitoulin Island
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Anyone who’s done the Georgian Bay
Coastal Loop looks forward to this road.
Going south from the Trans-Canada, it has
long sweepers, massive rock cuts, and views
of the massive dam just outside Espanola. When you get
closer to the island, you’ll get tighter curves over dozens of
puddle-like lakes, and a turnoff for the hair-raising Willisville
Road. Not to mention the swing bridge, the only road link to
Manitoulin Island.
MS Chi-Cheemaun
South Baymouth
800-265-3163
www.chicheemaun.com
OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs
Chelmsford
705-855-7164
www.olg.ca
Pioneer Museum –
Pulp & Paper Path Tour
Iroquois falls
705-258-3730
www.iroquoisfallschamber.com
Latchford Bridge
Latchford
www.latchford.ca
Great Spirit Circle Trail
M’Chigeeng
877-710-3211
www.circletrail.com
Sturgeon River House
Museum & Nature Trails
Sturgeon Falls
705-753-4716
www.sturgeonriverhouse.com
Classic Theatre Cobalt
Cobalt
705-679-8080
www.classictheatre.net
Manitoulin Chocolate
Kagawong
705-282-0961
www.manitoulinchocolate.ca
Polar Bear Habitat
Cochrane
800-354-9948
www.polarbearhabitat.ca
Ron Morel Memorial Museum
Kapuskasing
705-337-4274
www.kapuskasing.ca
Polar Bear Trading Post
Cochrane
705-272-2099
www.polarbeartradingpost.com
Village Killarney
Killarney
705-287-2424
www.municipalityofkillarney.ca
Englehart & Area Historical
Museum
Englehart
705-544-2400
www.englehart.ca
Hockey Heritage North
Kirkland Lake
866-568-4420
www.hockeyheritagenorth.ca
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While this certainly isn’t the most technical road, it does
offer the best unobstructed views of Lake Temiskaming and is
always part of the Freedom Ride at the Bikers Reunion. It’s got
new pavement in most sections, and with a slight detour, you
can ride out to see the unfinished Grant mansion that is ranked
as the most expensive house in Canada.
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Hwy. 560 to
Elk Lake
Canadian Ecology Centre
Mattawa
888-747-7577
www.canadianecology.ca
Historical Three Crosses
of Mattawa
Mattawa
www.mattawa.ca
Mattawa & District Museum
Mattawa
705-744-5495
www.visitamuseum.com
Samuel de Champlain
Provincial Park/Visitor Centre
Mattawa
705-744-2276
www.ontarioparks.com
J’adore
Pamela Hamel
So that’s my top 10!
Mike is an avid motorsports enthusiast – you’ll find him at
home on ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and powerboats.
Check out his Twitter feed for some great ideas on adventure
travel! OntarioRoadTrip.ca
Kapuskasing
Cochrane
Englehart
Elk Lake
Earlton
Temiskaming
Shores
Sudbury
Poutine
As a travelling gourmand, and with
my BIG appetite for local food,
I hit the region of Northeastern
Ontario to discover the poutine
hotspots for you, the hungry
traveller!
North
Bay
Sturgeon Falls
Orillia
Willisville Road
While this road is pretty short, it’s a special one. Not many roads
in Ontario can give you a nice technically twisty ride while
running you around a small mountain with epic views from high
above the surrounding landscape. It might be an oversell, but it’s fun.
The poutine craze is wide-spread, from Shanghai to
New York to North Bay. One can find endless versions
served-up in both low-end and high-end restaurants.
In fact, some deviations of this low-culture staple
gone gourmet might be missing the point. At its
best, poutine is made from basic ingredients that
would have been accessible to any Northern settler –
potatoes, cheese curds and gravy. This link to local diets and
locally available food might be part of the secret in poutine
becoming a truly Northern comfort food with that French
Canadian flair we so value in Northeastern Ontario.
Dionne Quints Museum
North Bay
888-249-8998
www.city.north-bay.on.ca
Discovery North Bay Museum
North Bay
705-476-2323
www.discoverynorthbay.com
North Bay Waterfront Park
North Bay
705-476-2323
www.news.ontario.ca
Board’s Honey Farm
Restoule
888-363-2827
www.boardshoneyfarm.com
Little Claybelt
Homesteaders Museum
Temiskaming Shores
705-647-9575
www.claybeltmuseum.ca
Thornloe Cheese Factory
Thornloe
705-647-7441
www.thornloecheese.ca
Bell Park & Boardwalk
Sudbury
705-674-4455
www.rainbowroutes.com
Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth
Sudbury
800-461-4898
www.dynamicearth.ca
Science North
Sudbury
800-461-4898
www.sciencenorth.ca
Finlayson Point Provincial Park
Temagami
705-569-3205
www.ontarioparks.com
Cedar Meadows Resort
& Spa Wildlife Park
Timmins
877-207-6123
www.cedarmeadows.com
Neo Laser Tag
Timmins
705-531-4824
www.neolasertag.com
Timmins Museum:
National Exhibition Centre
Timmins
705-360-2617
www.timminsmuseum.ca
Northern Spirit Adventures
Smooth Rock Falls
705-338-1053
www.northernspiritadventures.com
Olde Towne Inn
Englehart
705-544-2225
Mama’s Corner Restaurant
Kirkland Lake
705-568-6262
www.mamasinkirklandlake.com
Arugula
North Bay
705-223-3400
www.arugulanorthbay.com
Jake’s Place Restaurant
Port Loring
705-757-2012
www.jakesrestaurant.ca
Rooster’s Bar & Grill
Temiskaming Shores
705-647-9500
www.waterfrontinn-ontario.com
Lavigne Tavern
Lavigne
705-594-2301
www.lavignetavern.com
Cecil’s Eatery and Beer Society
North Bay
705-472-7510
www.cecils.ca
Rolly’s Restaurant & Motel
Ramore
705-236-4004
www.rollys.ca
Zante’s Bar & Grill
Temiskaming Shores
705-647-8822
Larry’s Chip Stand
Sturgeon Falls
705-753-2375
La Boulangerie
Kapuskasing
705-335-6645
www.laboulangerie-byng.
foodpages.ca
Ice Hut Bar and Grill
Cochrane
705-272-4777
www.theicehut.ca
O’Briens Bar & Grill
Kapuskasing
705-335-6297
find us on facebook
The Anchor Inn Bar & Grill
Little Current
705-368-2023
www.anchorgrill.com
Colonel Hoagie’s Diner
North Bay
705-474-1166
www.hoagiesdiner.com
JR BBQ Ranch
Cochrane
705-272-4999
find us on facebook
Sea Star Restaurant
Kapuskasing
705-335-2020
Rockpine Motel and
Restaurant
Marten River
705-892-2211
www.rockpine.ca
Good 2 Go
North Bay
705-223-4246
www.gd2go.ca
Kenogami Bridge Inn - Dining
Kenogami
705-642-3227
Herbert’s Fisheries Fish
& Chips
Killarney
705-287-2214
www.wildonfood.com
Elk Lake Chip Stand
Elk Lake
705-678-2290
Killarney Mountain Lodge
Killarney
800-461-1117
www.killarney.com
Elk Lake Eco Centre - Dining
Elk Lake
877-678-2248
www.elklakeeco.com
Dino Pizzeria
Kirkland Lake
705-567-7223
www.dinospizza.com
Draper’s Bakery & Café
Mattawa
705-744-2323
www.visitmattawa.travel
Myrt’s Family Restaurant
Mattawa
705-744-2274
www.mymyrts.com
Meldrum Bay Inn Restaurant
Meldrum Bay
877-557-1645
www.meldrumbayinn.com
Cedar Meadow’s Resort &
Spa-dining
Timmins
877-207-6123
www.cedarmeadows.com
Riv Chip Stand
Sturgeon Falls
705-753-0260
www.rivchipstand.ca
Mike’s Restaurant
Timmins
705-264-3000
www.mikes.ca
Farina Ristorante
North Bay
705-474-5800
www.bestwesternnorthbay.com
Sturgeon River Inn and
Restaurant
Sturgeon Falls
800-881-6681
www.sturgeonriverinn.net
Moose’s Cookhouse
North Bay
705-472-8834
www.themoose.ca
Eddie’s Restaurant
Sudbury
705-522-5244
www.eddiesrestaurant.ca
Siva’s Restaurant
Timmins
705-268-8882
www.sivasfamilyrestaurant.com
Pinewood Restaurant
North Bay
800-461-9592
www.exploreyoursenses.com
Tutti Frutti Breakfast & Lunch
Sudbury
705-566-8846
www.tuttifruttidejeuners.com
Tomiko Restaurant & Gas Bar
Tilden Lake
705-892-2213
The Fish Bowl
Timmins
705-267-3940
www.fishbowlrestaurants.com
Gilli’s Truck Stop
Temiskaming Shores
705-647-1919
ACCOMMODATIONS
Poutine is so BIG in Northeastern Ontario, they even serve it
up as a midnight treat for the party-goers in Temiskaming
Shores and Elk Lake. Airianna Misener, now 20, says she has
served up her Poutine Station to thousands since she was 16.
Her signature service uses a variety of seasoned Thornloe Curd.
Along the way, my discoveries included great fill-ups in the
villages of Elk Lake, Earlton and Sturgeon Falls. These are
serious small towns with BIG flavourful poutines. One of the
highlights on my discoveries is Sisters Café in Englehart. They
hit a homerun with their fresh cut fries, historical railroad
theme decor and hometown vibe.
RV’s, Bikers, Campers & Trailers are lined-up at Thornloe Cheese
and with good reason. This destination stop along Hwy. 11,
boasts the title of Ontario’s only Cheese Curd maker
along the Trans Canada Trail. This roadside
fromagerie makes thousands of pounds
of the deliciously squeaky
curd each year.
As a food explorer, both abroad and in my own kitchen, I
have discovered that the French roots in the region are the
reason behind why the poutine is simply delicious and
served the way it should be: classic curd style served atop
fresh cut crispy fries, and doused with a rich roux-style
gravy. There are BIG options in small places and they
are all a little different.
Ivan’s Restaurant in North Bay, established 1945, creates
a variety of poutines – from traditional curd to
house-shaved mozzarella. Owner-operator Kristina
purchased the restaurant in 2007, and has continued
to honour the time-tested traditions and recipes
that have made Ivan’s a long-standing destination
for quality family food and the regions’ first
breakfast poutine.
Chief Commanda II Cruise
North Bay
866-660-6686
www.chiefcommanda.com
Husky Roadhouse
Cochrane
705-272-5345
www.myhusky.ca
Driftwood Truck Stop
Driftwood
705-272-6161
find us on facebook
While other roads might be twistier, better paved, or have
more eye-opening scenery, this is one of those zen roads you
can ride and just bliss out on. I particularly like the switchbacks
through town in Gowganda – I’m sure the OPP has had lots of
fun slowing people down through there. And the Elk Lake Eco
Centre has some of the best food in the North, hands down.
There are plenty of other road
in this region, and lots of dirt s to explore
off-road rider. You can have fu if you’re an
n com
these into one giant tour loop, bining
or check out RideTheNorth.com
to do one of their pre-built lo
op
like the Temiskaming Loop or s,
Georgian Bay Coastal Route.
Ram’s Head Restaurant
Callander
705-752-1175
www.ramsheadrestaurant.ca
Thriftlodge - Dining
Cochrane
705-272-4281
www.travelodge.com
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Hwy. 11B through Cobalt to
Temiskaming Shores
Hwy. 64 from French River to Marten River
Hwy. 144 from
Sudbury to Timmins
Antoine Mountain
Mattawan
705-744-4754
www.antoinemountain.ca
FOOD
Hwy. 63 From North Bay to Quebec
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Museum of Northern History
Kirkland Lake
705-568-8800
www.discoverkl.ca
BIG JOE MUFFRAW 5
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Haileybury Beach & Marina
Haileybury
705-672-3354
www.temiskamingshores.ca
Let your poutine curiosity lead you to Northeastern Ontario.
Snack your way around the region and try our favourites, or
discover a few of your own. With the endless toppings now
being served, go ahead and create something new, like a
fresh caught pan fried pickerel poutine or maybe it’s a pulled
partridge poutine. If it’s local and it works with the Northern
staples, get creative and get started!
Marsh Bay Resort
Cobalt
705-679-8810
www.marshbayresort.com
Super 8 Kapuskasing
Kapuskasing
800-800-8000
www.super8kapuskasing.com
Meldrum Bay Inn
Meldrum Bay
877-557-1645
www.meldrumbayinn.com
Hampton Inn
North Bay
705-474-8400
www.northbay.hamptonbyhilton.com
Radisson
Sudbury
1-800-333-3333
www.radissonsudbury.com
Presidents Suites
Temiskaming Shores
888-672-2517
www.presidentssuites.com
Best Western Swan Castle
Inn
Cochrane
705-272-5200
www.bestwestern.com
Kenogami Bridge Inn
Kenogami
705-642-3227
www.phonepages.ca
Pirates Cove Cottages
Mindemoya
705-377-4979,
www.manitoulinisland.com/
piratescove
Wilson Lake Resort
Port Loring
705-757-2079
www.wilsonlakeresort.com
Residence & Conference
Centre Sudbury
Sudbury
705-207-0238
www.stayrcc.com
Cedar Meadows Resort
& Spa
Timmins
877-207-6123
www.cedarmeadows.com
Travelway Inn Sudbury
Sudbury
800-461-4883
www.travelwayinnsudbury.com
Days Inn and Conference
Centre Timmins
Timmins
705-267-6211
www.daysinntimmins.ca
Chimo Motel
Cochrane
705-272-6555
www.chimomotel.com
Thriftlodge
Cochrane
705-272-4281
www.travelodge.com
Killarney Mountain Lodge
Killarney
800-461-1117
www.killarney.com
Sportsman’s Inn & Marina
Killarney
877-333-7510
www.sportsmansinn.ca
WestWay Motel
Cochrane
877-772-4285
www.westwaymotel.ca
The Pines Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Killarney
705-287-1068
www.bbcanada.com
Elk Cabins
Elk Lake
705-678-2283
www.elkcabins.net
Kirkland Lake Comfort Inn
Kirkland Lake
705-567-4909
www.choicehotels.ca
Elk Lake Eco Centre
Elk Lake
877-678-2248
www.elklakeeco.com
Bay Lake Bed & Breakfast
Latchford
707-676-1116
www.bbcanada.com
Olde Towne Inn
Englehart
705-544-2225
Anchor Inn
Little Current
705-368-2023
www.anchorgrill.com
Auld Reekie Lodge
Gowganda
800-511-1191
www.auldreekielodge.com
Comfort Inn Kapuskasing
Kapuskasing
705-335-8583
www.choicehotels.ca
Marten River Lodge
Marten River
705-892-2351
www.martenriverlodge.com
Rockpine Motel & Restaurant
Marten River
705-892-2211
www.freewebs.com
Saenchiur Flechey
Monetville
705-898-2660
www.sf-nipissing.com
Holiday Inn Express
& Suites
New Liskeard
705-647-8282
www.hiexpress.com
Waterfront Inn
New Liskeard
800-461-4644
www.waterfrontinn-ontario.com
Piebird B & B
Nipissing Village
705-724-1144
www.piebird.ca
Wolseley Lodge
Noelville
705-898-3356
www.wolseleylodge.com
Best Western North Bay
North Bay
800-461-6199
www.BestWesternNorthBay.com
Clarion Resort
Pinewood Park
North Bay
800-461-9592
www.clarionresortpinewoodpark.com
Rolly’s Restaurant & Motel
Ramore
705-236-4004
www.rollys.ca
Shining Tree Camp
Shining Tree
800-551-3899
www.shiningtreecamp.com
Moose Motel
Smooth Rock Falls
705-338-2300
www.moosemotel.ca
Best Western Downtown
Sudbury
Sudbury
705-673-7801
www.bestwesternontario.com
Comfort Inn
Sudbury
800-424-6423
www.comfortinnsudbury.com
Days Inn
Sudbury
800-461-6717
www.daysinnsudbury.ca
Howard Johnson
Sudbury
800-446-4656
www.hojosudbury.ca
Moonlight Inn & Suites
Sudbury
800-424-0321
www.moonlightinn.ca
Northland Paradise Lodge
Temagami
05-569-3791
www.northland-paradise.com
Holiday Inn Express
Timmins
Timmins
855-531-5310
www.hiexpress.com/timmins
Ridgewood Cottages
Temagami
705-569-3870
www.ridgewoodcottages.com
Temagami Shores Inn and
Resort
Temagami
866-866-7733
www.temagamishores.com
Econo Lodge
Temiskaming Shores
705-647-6705
www.choicehotels.ca
Super 8 Timmins
Timmins
800-800-8000
www.super8.com
Timmins Comfort Inn
Timmins
705-264-9474
www.choicehotels.ca
Timmins Inn & Suites
Timmins
800-461-3795
www.timminsinnandsuites.ca
Holiday Inn Express
& Suites
Temiskaming Shores
877-660-8550
www.hiexpress.com
Travelodge
Timmins
800-578-7878
www.travelodge.com
Leisure Inn
Temiskaming Shores
800-508-5548
www.leisureinn.net
Widgawa Lodge
Whitefish Falls
705-285-4966
www.widgawalodge.ca
Sturgeon Falls Sports
& Marine
Sturgeon Falls
705-753-5595
www.sfasm.com
J&B Cycle & Marine
Timmins
705-267-1417
www.jbcycle.com
REPAIR SHOPS
Heading west to Sudbury, the word on
the street has Leslie’s Charbroil & Grill
pegged as the best in this Nickel City.
Leslie Langen states with confidence, “we
mastered the fine art of poutine-making
by using the best locally grown red
potatoes, a superior vegetable oil, curds
provided by St-Albert’s Cheese and
our own special blend of gravy. These
deluxe poutines are all served with
tender loving care by our friendly staff.” Bourque
Cochrane
705-272-6959
www.bourqueauto.com
Nick’s Sales & Services Ltd
Espanola
800-858-5551
www.nicksgotyoucovered.com
PAPs Power Shop LTD
Cochrane
705-272-3254
www.powerequipment.honda.ca
Gaston’s Sports & Marine
Kapuskasing
705-335-8080
www.gastons.ca
LEGEND:
Helmet Storage
Motorcycle Discount
Thruway Muffler & Brakes
Kirkland Lake
705-567-3349
Gordon Bay Marine
MacTier
877-375-2623
www.gordonbay.com
North Bay Cycle & Sports LTD
North Bay
705-472-4550
www.northbaycycle.com
Northstar Recreation
Sudbury
705-523-2020
www.northstarrec.com
Royal Distributing Inc.
Sudbury
705-566-8111
www.royaldistributing.com
The Rock Harley-Davidson
Sudbury
705-682-4463
www.theshop.ca
Northeastern Ontario Tourism Partner
Paved Parking
Mikey’s
Timmins
877-446-4539
www.mikeysteam.com
Secure Parking
R.L. Equipment Sales
& Services Ltd.
Verner
705-594-2373
www.rlequipment.com
Washrooms
Wash Station
OUR AREA
Travel Distances to Northeastern Ontario
483 Km 300 mi
Detroit, Michigan to Sudbury, Ontario
703 Km
437 mi
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to French River, Ontario 917 Km
571 mi
Montreal, Quebec to New Liskeard, Ontario
709 km
441 mi
Ottawa, Ontario to North Bay, Ontario
358 Km 222 mi
North Bay, Ontario to Timmins, Ontario
362 Km 225 mi
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Sudbury, Ontario
307 Km
191 mi
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Timmins, Ontario
439 Km
273 mi
Sudbury, Ontario to Timmins, Ontario
293 Km
182 mi
Timmins, Ontario to Kapuskasing, Ontario
167 Km
104 mi
Toronto, Ontario to North Bay, Ontario
344 Km
214 mi
Timmins
Toronto, Ontario to Sudbury, Ontario
388 Km
241 mi
Kirkland Lake
Temiskaming
Shores
Toronto, Ontario to Timmins, Ontario
705 Km 438 mi
QUEBEC
Moosonee
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Cochrane
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It’s easy to get here, but hard to leave.
Buffalo, New York to North Bay, Ontario
Let the open road lead you to Northeastern Ontario,
where BIG adventures and lasting memories are just a
short ride away.
Highway 400/69 and Highway 11 connect the region
with Southern Ontario and Highway 17 provides an
East/West corridor, meaning the region is less than
four hours from Toronto, Ottawa or Sault Ste. Marie.
Northeastern Ontario is undeniably BIG and
unbelievably close.
North
Sudbury Bay
Espanola
Manitoulin
Island
Mattawa
French River
Killarney
Ottawa
Orillia
Toronto
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GREAT LEGENDS
CIRCLE TOUR
TOUR COLOUR: RED
TOTAL DISTANCE: 1350KM
Monetville
Willisville
Gore Bay
Meldrum Bay
This journey into Ontario’s high north is definitely a ride
you need to check off your list. You will visit Sudbury,
Timmins, Cochrane, Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores,
Mattawa and North Bay.
On this trip, you’ll get up close and personal with the
Northern Ontario landscape and witness some incredible
roads and roadside scenery. You’ll be introduced to the
fabled Northern hospitality, and you’ll experience unique
attractions.
Kagawong
Sheguiandah
Silver Water
M’Chigeeng
Evansville
Spring Bay
Mindemoya
If you take the time, you can swim with Polar Bears, get up
close and personal with moose, bison and elk at the Cedar
Meadows Wilderness Tour in Timmins, broaden your
understanding of the natural word at Science North and
Dynamic Earth, and see pieces of history and cultural at
the many museums, heritage sites, and historical buildings.
Pointe au Baril
Providence Bay
REST AREAS & SCENIC LOOKOUTS
Allow five to seven days for this trip to see it all.
Huntsville
Callander Bay Scenic Lookout
Hwy. 1 B
Callander
Manitou The Bison
Hwy. 11, as you enter Earlton
Earlton
Watershed Rest Stop
Hwy. 144
Between Sudbury & Timmins
Gogama
Lumberjack
Hwy. 11, next to Iroquois Falls
Information Centre
Iroquois Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Main St.
Kagawong
Travel Information &
Veterans Park
10 Main St. (Just North
of bridge on Hwy. 11)
Latchford
Gore Bay/Janet Head
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Rd. & Water St.
(2 miles Northwest of Gore Bay)
Manitoulin Island
A.Y. Jackson Lookout &
Onaping Falls
45 km Northwest of Sudbury
on Hwy. 144
Onaping Falls
Hwy. 540 Rest Area
Near Wolsey & Campbell Bay
Manitoulin Island
Caribou Mountain Lookout
Turn right off O’Connor Dr.
onto Jack Guppy Way
Temagami
Highway 542 Rest Area
Near Mindemoya Lake
Manitoulin Island
Hwy. 11 Rest Stop
Intersection of Hwy. 11 &
Hwy. 64
Marten River
Duchesney Falls
Hwy. 17 W.
North Bay
Scenic Lookout of
Lake Nipissing
Between North Bay and
Sturgeon Falls on Hwy. 11
North Bay
Temagami Fire Tower
Hwy. 11, East on O’Connor
Drive for 1 km
Temagami
Canada’s Largest Home
500 Farr Drive
Temiskaming Shores
Temiskaming Beaches and
Waterfront
Farr Drive and Flemming Drive
Temiskaming Shores
Hollinger Park
Algonquin Boulevard
Timmins
Mountjoy Participark
Riverside Drive, next to
Mettagami River
Timmins
GEORGIAN BAY
COASTAL ROUTE
TOUR COLOUR: ORANGE
TOTAL DISTANCE: 1400KM
Georgian Bay, considered Ontario’s 6th Great Lake is the
kind of ride that gives you a very good impression of how
diverse the Ontario landscape really is.
Winding atop the Niagara Escarpment, through the
La Cloche Mountains, along the Canadian Shield and
alongside two of Canada’s biggest freshwater beaches,
this ride is all framed within this huge, stunning fresh
body of water.
LEGEND
Food
The ChiCheemaun Ferry that connects Manitoulin Island
to Tobermory is a unique way to see the bay, with your
bike tied down safely below you. This route gets you as
close to the shore as possible but some of the best views
are just a short walk up a lookout tower, or one of the
many trails. Take a glass bottom boat ride, a floatplane
tour, or even a sea kayak excursion to experience it.
Repair Shops
Attractions
Accommodations
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Rest Areas & Scenic Lookouts
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Georgian Bay can be done on its own or be included as
part of a larger Northeastern Ontario road tour. Allow a
minimum of three days for this ride.
Water has played a significant role in not only shaping
this landscape, but also in shaping the lives of its
inhabitants. First Nations and explorers traveled these
same routes, only by voyageur canoes and kayaks and
not chromed out V-twins. You can salute their spirits for
finding this place as you twist and wind your way around
the lake. Highlights include the Temagami Fire Tower
Lookout, Cobalt Mining Museum, World’s Shortest
Covered Bridge in Latchford, Fort Témiscamingue
National Historic Site, and Drapers Bakery in Mattawa.
Welcome to Northeastern Ontario, Canada,
where BIG adventures end with BIG smiles and
lasting memories.
Mattawan
Two Provinces, plus three cultures, equals one very
memorable ride around Lake Temiskaming and its wide
collection of river valleys and historic villages.
From the French River to the James Bay Coast,
there is no denying our region is BIG. With over
184,000 square kilometers of geography, our
towering old-growth forests, expansive historical
waterways, sprawling rural landscapes and vibrant
towns and cities offer plenty of room to explore.
Enjoy thousands of kilometers of open road with five
gorgeous pre-planned routes and countless alternate
tours and detours. Start planning your BIG adventure in
Northeastern Ontario at ridethenorth.com.
TOUR COLOUR: YELLOW
TOTAL DISTANCE: 450KM
Hit the open road and make your way to
Northeastern Ontario to cruise quiet, paved
highways, winding corners and rolling hills with
some of the most spectacular scenic lookouts in
the province.
Stop for lunch at one of the region’s famous roadside
diners; take a detour to visit memorable attractions,
historic sites and museums; or pull off the highway to
snap a picture with one of the region’s BIG (and weird)
roadside landmarks.
LAKE TEMISKAMING
CIRCLE TOUR
Whether you’re planning a slow and easy journey
for two, a week-long tour with friends or an
epic solo journey wherever the road takes you,
Northeastern Ontario is a must-ride.
In Northeastern Ontario, Canada, it’s both. Cruise
comfortable, paved hi-ways through scenic landscapes
of towering old growth forests, rolling fields, and
sparkling crystal waters. Stop for a stretch or rest for
the night in one of the region’s quaint rural settings and
bustling urban centres.
This is a two day ride that will see you eating your way
around the lake with several tempting stops for fresh
baking, ice cream, and legendary poutine.
MANITOULIN ISLAND
CIRCLE TOUR
TOUR COLOUR: LIGHT BLUE
TOTAL DISTANCE: 260KM
It’s island time. Duly known as the World’s Largest
Freshwater Island, Manitoulin is home to some of
Canada’s best boating and incredible motorcycle touring.
Islands typically have their own culture and pace and
Manitoulin is no stranger, running on its own schedule.
As soon as you depart the ferry or cross the swing
bridge you will feel it: little traffic, scenic secondary
roads, and small town charm.
Riding on Manitoulin is about exploring with no set agenda.
Having a coffee at a local shop, photographing your bike
at a lighthouse and visiting Bridal Veil Falls. Allow at least
two days to see it all; its size will surprise you.
LAKE NIPISSING
CIRCLE TOUR
TOUR COLOUR: GREEN
TOTAL DISTANCE: 300KM
Anchored by the historic waterfront of the city of
North Bay, the Lake Nipissing Circle Tour winds and twists
its way around one of Ontario’s largest inland lakes. Lake
Nipissing is a legendary hotspot for fishing in all 4 seasons.
Family run lodges and camps dot the shoreline and
provide everything you need to catch the big one. So, no
need to pack that tackle box, rod and net on your bike.
This exciting route follows two-thirds secondary roads
with little traffic, small towns and interesting stops such
as Board’s Honey Farm, Callandar Bay, the Lake Nipissing
Scenic Lookouts, French River Interpretive Center and
the North Bay Waterfront.
Allow a full day for this ride. North Bay is the perfect
hub to begin and end this trip.
MOTORCYCLE MAP AND TOUR GUIDE