RTC 2025/08/31-09/7 Rolling ONcamp&cabinSToc Northern ONT

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Ride to Camp, Prequel to ONSToc



This will be a rolling event, camping in a new location every night for 4 nights prior to ONSToc



Day one Sunday Aug. 31. Arrive at the ChiCheeman ferry terminal in Tobermory in time for the 1:30PM ferry crossing arriving in South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island around 3:30 PM proceeding from there to Providence Bay campground
www.google.com

Providence Bay Tent and Trailer - Google My Maps

Providence Bay Tent and Trailer
www.google.com www.google.com

Day Two. Monday Sept. 1st. Depart Providence Bay heading north to Little current stopping for ice crèam prior to crossing on the swing bridge to the mainland. Taking Hwy 6 North through “Rainbow Country” (Television show popular in the 70’s) to Espanola. Then taking the Lee Valley road along the Spanish river towards Massey. Then onto the TransCanada hwy 17 towards Elliot Lake. Stopping for fuel and (groceries, holiday Monday stores may be closed) before starting on the Deer trail to Missisaugi Provincial Park
www.google.com

Providence Bay to Missisagi - Google My Maps

Providence Bay to Missisagi
www.google.com www.google.com

Day Three Tuesday Sept. 2nd Continuing on the Deer trail stopping at lookouts and the little White River bridge for photo ops. Exiting the deer trail onto 129 north to Chapleau. Then onto 101 into Wawa for food and fuel stopping at the goose for photos then south on hwy 17 to Rabbit Blanket lake Provincial Park in Lake Superior Provincial Park
www.google.com

Missisagi to Rabbit Blanket - Google My Maps

Missisagi to Rabbit Blanket
www.google.com www.google.com

Day Four:Wednesday Sept. 3rd. South on 17 following the coastline of Lake Superior stopping at lookouts for photo ops. Stopping at Batchewana Bay for Apple Fritters. Turning on hwy 638 From Echo Bay to Bruce Mines back on 17 to Thessalon taking the bottom half of 129 north then 554 to 546 south to Iron Bridge. Back onto 17 alongside the Missaussagi River to Massey staying at Chutes Provincial Park

Day Five: Thursday Sept. 4th Head to Parry Sound for Three days of Fun at ONSToc.


For those of you who wish an alternative to camping here are some links. I suggest you google for B&B’s and motels as There can be other options available.
Providence Bay
Motel | Huron Sands Motel & Restaurant | Providence Bay
www.huronsandsmotel.ca www.huronsandsmotel.ca
Elliot Lake
Wawa
Massey
www.themasseymotel.com
The Massey Motel on Trans Canada Highway in Massey, Ontario

I highly recommend that you book the ferry in advance. It could be a busy weekend.
 

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Hey Kiltman,

I assume it's OK to join in for part of the adventure? Are you reserving group sites where adding or losing one more tent now & then, could work?

For example I may ride the ferry and come home after that, or spend a night or even 2 before splitting off, depending on what else is going on.

Or, find you near the end of your adventure. Meet y'all up on 638 or similar, spend a night & then on to onstoc with you.
 
Jeff F said:
Hey Kiltman,

I assume it's OK to join in for part of the adventure? Are you reserving group sites where adding or losing one more tent now & then, could work?

For example I may ride the ferry and come home after that, or spend a night or even 2 before splitting off, depending on what else is going on.

Or, find you near the end of your adventure. Meet y'all up on 638 or similar, spend a night & then on to onstoc with you.
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I like your questions.
Yes it would be OK to take part in any part of the adventure. If one wanted to spend more time in an area, for example stay on Manitoulin for a few days then meet up at another location or not, it's not an issue.
Reserving sites, will not be an issue at this point as it will be off season for most of the time. Having said that, The one in Providence Bay is one I shall make a reservation at.
I will post some alternative routes that folk might be interested in if they want to venture away on their own.
 
The origins of this event.
In years past some of us have been looking at having ONSToc up in Northern Ontario. There were numerous challenges in finding a location that would be good to host the event. It ideally would have a facility with cabins and a camping option, with plenty route options that could address various skill levels for riders to be entertained. If you're an ADV rider and can deal with trails, gravel roads and remote areas, Northern Ontario has a lot to offer. A lot of which is not that endearing to the ST platform. ;)
Hence the rolling ride to camp theme.
What I've compiled, are four days of routes that have some good roads, a few twist and turns but above all some fabulous scenery.
Over the next few weeks I will go into more detail on each route on what one can expect to see and do.
I'm also open to other route suggestions. Jeff F. brought up some good options....partaking in parts of the ride, meeting up at campgrounds or lunch stops. For example a group could go to St Joseph Island instead of taking The "Tail of the Dragon" northern version (hwy 129) and then meet up in Batchawana bay...lots of options.
Camping can be as simple or as complicated as you want. We can help each other out here.
 
This sounds interesting Robert. I'll be thinking about it. Though not sure about crawling in and out of a tent anymore.
It would however bring back not so great memories of a little problem 14 years ago.
 
DeanR said:
This sounds interesting Robert. I'll be thinking about it. Though not sure about crawling in and out of a tent anymore.
It would however bring back not so great memories of a little problem 14 years ago.
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I have an extra hammock, that I’m willing to lend out….beats crawling out of a tent…offers the same weather protection as a tent.
 
This is a similar tour. It will give you an idea of what there is to offer.

The Grand Algoma Tour by Way of Manitoulin Island

After spending a winter down south, I wanted to get reacquainted with the remote beauty of Northern Ontario. There's no better way to do that than a road trip along the entire 663 km (411 miles) of the Grand Algoma motorcycle tour...
northernontario.travel northernontario.travel
 
Depending on your route, an option for some who'd like to do the ride, but prefer not to camp, would be local hotels or motels or a B & B option. Split off at the end of the day and meet up the next morning.
 
ReSTored said:
Depending on your route, an option for some who'd like to do the ride, but prefer not to camp, would be local hotels or motels or a B & B option. Split off at the end of the day and meet up the next morning.
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I don't sleep so good on the ground or in the trees, but I'd do the hotel thing. I may be "semi-retired" at that time and looking for more seat time...hmmmm.

Day 1: I see a couple of hotels in Providence bay, just minutes from the camp. Not sure about cost or open times, but options exist.

Day 2: Elliot Lake has a couple options. Umm are you on paved roads mostly? Or should I buy some 80/20 tires for the VFR1200X?

Day 3: Wawa (and south a bit) has options.

Day 4: There's always the Massey hotel (Only option I saw).

I will seriously consider this. If I'm off, I'm almost certainly in.

Thanks Robert.
 
kiltman said:
Ride to Camp, Prequel to ONSToc



This will be a rolling event, camping in a new location every night for 4 nights prior to ONSToc



Day one Sunday Aug. 31. Arrive at the ChiCheeman ferry terminal in Tobermory in time for the 1:30PM ferry crossing arriving in South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island around 3:30 PM proceeding from there to Providence Bay campground

Day Two. Monday Sept. 1st. Depart Providence Bay heading north to Little current stopping for ice crèam prior to crossing on the swing bridge to the mainland. Taking Hwy 6 North through “Rainbow Country” (Television show popular in the 70’s) to Espanola. Then taking the Lee Valley road along the Spanish river towards Massey. Then onto the TransCanada hwy 17 towards Elliot Lake. Stopping for fuel and groceries before starting on the Deer trail to Missisaugi Provincial Park

Day Three Tuesday Sept. 2nd Continuing on the Deer trail stopping at lookouts and the little White River bridge for photo ops. Exiting the deer trail onto 129 north to Chapleau. Then onto 101 into Wawa for food and fuel stopping at the goose for photos then south on hwy 17 to Lake Superior Provincial Park

Day Four:Wednesday Sept. 3rd. South on 17 following the coastline of Lake Superior stopping at lookouts for photo ops. Stopping at Batchewana Bay for Cinnamon buns. Turning on hwy 638 From Echo Bay to Bruce Mines back on 17 to Thessalon taking the bottom half of 129 north then 554 to 546 south to Iron Bridge. Back onto 17 alongside the Missaussagi River to Massey staying at Chutes Provincial Park

Day Five: Thursday Sept. 4th Head to Parry Sound for Three days of Fun at ONSToc.
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A definite maybe Robert. You had me at Cinnamin Buns.
 
DeanR said:
This sounds interesting Robert. I'll be thinking about it. Though not sure about crawling in and out of a tent anymore.
It would however bring back not so great memories of a little problem 14 years ago.
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Come on Dean. You just need a bigger tent. Maybe bring a cot? And remember Chef Robert on site. :biggrin:
 
Mikedo said:
Day 2: Elliot Lake has a couple options. Umm are you on paved roads mostly? Or should I buy some 80/20 tires for the VFR1200X?
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Yes all paved roads. If you wish some gravel roads I know some in the area that will get you to the end destination for the days run.
dtcoleman said:
You just need a bigger tent
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You bring the tent you brought the last time and we will all be able to sleep in that one and leave our tents at home…. ;)
RaYzerman said:
Methinks the cinnamon buns are actually the best apple fritters at Voyageurs on Batchawana Bay.
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I was wrong…it is indeed Apple fritters….
 
kiltman said:
I have an extra hammock, that I’m willing to lend out….beats crawling out of a tent…offers the same weather protection as a tent.
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Thanks for the offer Robert but that doesn't sound all that appetizing either. Those breakfasts do though! I certainly would have the time to do this interesting trip. But funds for a week of motel stays maybe not so much. We'll see.
Do you have a Google maps file of the route?
 
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