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The Canadian Shield Exposed - Georgian Bay Coastal Route

A Route Like No Other

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The Georgian Bay Coastal Route is over a thousand kilometers of paved paradise for the motorcycle rider.  Less than two hours from Toronto these well paved and easily accessible roads have been combed over by local riders. They've identified the choice routes, places to go and things to do specifically for riders. Georgian Bay offers sweeping vistas of wide open water offset by the windswept bedrock formations of the iconic Canadian Shield to the east and north, and the cliffs of the Niagara escarpment to the west and south.  The landscape, trees, wildlife and First Nation cultures that populate this area will convince you - this is like nowhere else in Canada.

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Step By Step

The Coastal Route also has four itineraries for visiting riders. Each one offers a taste of something different, ranging from two and three days tours to week-long trips. For something close to Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe the Grey Bruce itinerary offers a good beginners taste of the area, taking riders to an incredible view 300 feet above Georgian Bay. If you want to see everything the area has to offer you can ride the entire coastal route. The daily driving distances on this itinerary tend to be shorter, aiming to allow a chance to visit every point of interest.

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Freewheelin'

If you're the type who just likes to ride by the seat of their pants there is plenty to see and do around Georgian Bay. There are lists of all the scenic areas, places to stay, places to eat and even places to get your ride repaired or serviced. Take a look at the map below, pick a direction, and hit the road Jack!


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Don't hesitate to contact the Georgian Bay tourist office. They'd love to hear from you!

 
 

FEATURE

History was made August 11-15, 2010 in Northern Ontario.  That’s when motorcycle riders from across Canada and the US gathered at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville to attend an event which was the first of its kind in Canada – the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada’s (MCC) International...

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VACATION IDEAS

Roads and Rivers

The Mattawa-Ottawa River run leaves from North Bay and takes Highway 17 past two provincial parks to the city of Mattawa. After stopping for Lunch at Myrt's, riders take Highway 533, hugging the banks of the Ottawa River, up to Highway 63 that brings...

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Developed by Ontario's Algoma Country the Wawa North Tour takes riders through the interior of Algoma - past waterfalls, pristine forests and down winding roads. Rich with Ontario's history, from mining and logging, to the Trans-Canada...

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A Route Like No Other

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The Georgian Bay Coastal Route is over a thousand kilometers of paved paradise for the motorcycle rider.  Less than two hours from Toronto these well paved and easily...

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Into The Wild

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The Lake Temiskaming Loop Tour is a 400km tour through Ontario's Near North and Wilderness Region. The tour follows the shores of Lake Temiskaming, Algonquin for...

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The North Shore

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In 2006, the National Post said that one of the “100 things to do in Canada before you die” was to ride a motorcycle across the North Shore of Lake Superior in October. Highway 17 from

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ITINERARIES TO GO

Throughout Algoma Country riders regularly remark on how perfect the roads are. The ups and downs, and twists and turns, and views and vistas all seem made for two (or three) wheelers. The Grand Circle Tour showcases both the coastline of the largest of the Great Lakes...

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For the Love of Food

We've designed this tour for the rider with an advanced appreciation of the finer things in life. Namely FOOD and DRINK! Anyone whose ever ridden in Ontario knows the only thing better than the roads are all the incredible places to eat and drink along the...

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TRAVEL ADVENTURES

Saddle Up!

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Touring Ontario can be one of the greatest road-trip experiences a rider can enjoy, but with vast distances comes a need for extra preparation. We've compiled some ideas on what...

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Coast to Coast to Coast to Coast

Any hard-core long-distance tourer has certainly heard of, if not completed, the Four Corners Tour. The tour comprises of hitting four cities at the far corners of the US within 21 days, but is often complimented with a...

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Most touring riders are familiar with Ron Kanerva's The Shop, a lightning-rod for all things Harley-Davidson, from bikes to gear to hosting a ton of rider events. But Ron has 34 years of history in motorsports and after bringing the glory that is...

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In June of 2004 Barbara and Dave Wynd, two avid motorcyclists, opened Taylor-Made B&B to cater to riders heading through the Grey-Bruce region. Located in Lion's Head, just a half hour from the Chi-Cheemaun...

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Every year Grey-Bruce county hosts the Adventure Passport where riders explore the beauty of the region and collect punches in their passports to compete for prizes. In its sixth year, the Adventure Passport got underway on May 1st and some completed passports have already been...

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TESTIMONIALS

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Just an hour from Toronto you’ve got one of the neatest rides you’d ever want.  The Forks of the Credit road from Highway 10 to Belfountain is short (7km) but gives you raw nature, ups-and-downs, moderate twisties and a V-E-R-Y...

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Riding around Ride Lake is just too darn pleasant to pass up. Start down at Bewdley. Nice vistas on the SW edge, through Gores Landing, the straight stretches through woods or farmland as you head...

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County road #9 has a beautiful view any time of day. It is pretty straight but very hilly, overlooking serene farm land and valleys on the south, and an amazing view of Rice Lake to the north.  At...

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Photo stop on Highway 560 near Elk Lake while enjoying a fabulous spring ride through Northern Ontario. Rugged, remote, beautiful, tranquil…and lots of open road.  The Eco-Resource Centre is a great venue for everything...

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The former community of New Liskeard lies in a deep and wide valley, so as you take Highway 11 north, you're actually climbing a very long gradual hill to Temiskaming Shores. When you arrive at the crest of the crater, this valley of richness and beauty unfolds...

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