Cycling Ontario, Part 1: The North | Cycling Solo Across Canada, Ep.23

In this episode, I cross into the province of Ontario. I start meeting lots of cyclists - those riding across Canada and others bikepacking in the area. July 11, 2022 I ride into Kenora, where I meet a cyclist with whom I share a camp spot - the reason? He has a tarp and my tent is still leaking. July 12, 2022 Kenora to Vermillion Bay Showers and thunderstorms, pretty much the entire day. It's warm so I decide against wearing my raingear as I don't want to sweat. I arrive in Vermillion Bay and stay at the Evangelical Church. The locals there help me open it, I meet interesting people who come in for an AA meeting and also discover that one of my Arkel Dolphin 48L panniers is leaking. July 13, 2022 Vermillion Bay to Wabigoon I am treated to a lovely breakfast at the Happy Go Lucky Seniors Club in Vermillion Bay by a couple who organized my access to the Church the previous night. I then continue to Ignace where I attempt to wild camp. Doesn't work out and I leave the spot and find a campground. July 14, 2022 Wabigoon to Ignace I'm getting tired and the miles are adding up. It's still quite hot in Northern Ontario. I arrive tired in Ignace and decide to stay at a motel - the most charming spot! July 15, 2022 Ignace to Upsala I want to leave early, but end up leaving at 10AM. I then stop at a Service Ontario location to renew my driver's license and my health card, which were both due to expire. This section of Hwy 17 has multiple rest stops and I stop at ALL of them. I meet people who give me water and food and have a great time riding this stretch of highway. I arrive in Upsala and find a campground. I stay there for an extra day to rest. July 17, 2022 Upsala to Kakabeka Falls I received many recommendations to stay at Kakabeka Falls and now that I've been there, I would also recommend it as a great location. I stay at the Provincial Park and tour the area in the morning. July 18, 2022 Kakabeka Falls to Thunder Bay I leave the Falls and head for Thunder Bay - only a 30 KM distance. But I don't have accommodation for the night and storms are coming. I also don't like not knowing where I'm staying in a big city, so I ride by a few churches that are closed and then I decide to call a Polish Catholic Church. Father Piotr invites me to stay in the basement overnight. July 19, 2022 Thunder Bay Coincidences are not just that - they are meant to be. While in Thunder Bay, the priest hosts a family from Mississauga. And it turns out that it's a long lost friend from highschool, her mom and her brother. We have a great time together in Thunder Bay and I will meet them again along my journey. July 20, 2022 Thunder Bay to Amethyst Harbour A short ride to Amethyst Harbour. On the way I visit the Terry Fox Memorial, which was somewhat difficult to get to. I arrive with the Warmshowers Host family and stay at a small cabin. I take another rest day and enjoy a day full of kayaking, relaxing, hiking and a sauna. July 22, 2022 Amethyst Harbour to Nipigon A special day as I'm meeting up with my parents who drive up from Southern Ontario to see me. On this stretch of highway 17 the shoulders start disappearing and although most of the drivers are respectful and give me space, some drive-bys are scary. I arrive in Nipigon and spend time with my parents, hiking the suspension bridges in the area and enjoying our time together. #cycletouring #crossCanadatour #solotouring 🚲 Bike Bags Front: Arkel Orca 25L https://collabs.shop/k2atdl Back: Arkel Dolphin 48L https://collabs.shop/2vpsgi (new design) Handlebar Bag: https://collabs.shop/exdftd Frame Bag: https://collabs.shop/olaaus (new design) Oveja Negra Chuck Bucket https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com... Bikepackers Foundry StraddleBags https://bikepackersfoundry.com/produc... 🚲 Things I Brought on Tour Bike Mirror https://amzn.to/3UTTomP Helmet Light https://amzn.to/3WwW4rj Solar Battery Charger https://amzn.to/3hAsMsv Yield Symbol https://amzn.to/3TyD8pY Accessories Organizer https://amzn.to/3hseQkc 📸 My Filming Gear MicroSD Card https://amzn.to/3NYtdsQ 360 Camera https://amzn.to/3g0W2s0 Action Camera https://amzn.to/3US3xQN Wireless Microphone https://amzn.to/3O3n26A Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/3tqu38o Tripod https://amzn.to/3tItXcp Light https://amzn.to/3WY4QiP 🌐 Follow Me Instagram   / wheelsonabike   Blog https://wheelsonabike.com/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee If you enjoy my content and would like to get me a cup of coffee, thank you! buymeacoffee.com/wheelsonabike. 🎵 Music I download my music from Artlist. If you'd like to get 2 free months with your subscription (and give me 2 months by signing up), here's my referral link: https://artlist.io/Agnieszka-2013167. ** Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links. If you do make a purchase, I will make a small commission from the sale. Thank you for supporting the channel. **