Winnipeg to Thunder Bay via Fort Frances

The last two days, Winnipeg to Fort Frances and to Thunder Bay, at 424 k and 364 k respectively. were relatively speaking short riding days. Since there`s not much choice of where to stay besides these "major" population centres, it's either too long days in the saddle or shorter hops. The disadvantages of the former are obvious, while the advantage of the shorter legs is that you can stop more often to take in the views and other interesting things.

Ontario Welcomes you with two signs in quick succession.

Why the second? Well just in case you missed the first and we really want you to feel well, welcomed.

This is the land of rock cuts, lakes, trees, and not much else. It's of this part of the Trans Canada Highway that Lewis Black, the American comedian once said, something like: mile after mile of Christmas trees; you'd think someone would put up a string of lights!

There are a number of companies with float planes for hire if you want to take in the scenery from the air or be deposited on a remote lake for a private fishing excursion. Either would be fun, particularly on a hot day like today with clear blue skies.

For just $600 you, and two of your friends can have this Cessna for an hour, pilot included!

I had a swim in the salt water pool, a really excellent dinner and a wonderful breakfast at the Copper River Inn in Fort Frances. My black and blue sirloin club steak was perfectly cooked and the fries and vegetables that came with it could not be better. The before dinner Lake of the Woods beer and the Beringer merlot that accompanied the meal were just the right libations for the occasion.

When I awoke this morning and pulled open the curtains there it was, waiting and ready to take me on another ride.

While in Fort Frances, as close to the USA that I am likely to get in the next 3 1/2 years barring impeachment, I looked for the famous people's plaque dedicated to our dear friend Paula but did not find it. I should have gotten better instructions from Bill.

But I did cross the Noden Causeway that goes over part of Rainy Lake,

and I did find this informative display. I'll leave it to you to figure out which direction each side faces in. Think carefully.

And finally for today in our photo trivia category I've added the following pictures. Can you guess what this is?

Tomorrow, back to Wawa.