Elliot Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I wanted to make a stop in Parry Sound so we used the Highway 400 rather than Highway 6 (via Wiarton, Tobermory and the Chi Chi Maun Ferry). We made a quick stop in Elliot Lake. Weather was not great but we found the town quite scenic, worth a second trip some day. Click on the photo below for some photos from our hotel room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sault Ste. Marie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First major stop after Elliot Lake. We knew that we would pass through Sault Ste. Marie after dark on the way back so we stopped for some sightseeing. Click on the photo below for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sightseeing in Thunder Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We begin our tour with the Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area, click on the photo below for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excellent views of the city from Hillcrest Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marina Park Just South of Downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Terry Fox<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few readers may not know about the story of Terry Fox and his connection to Thunder Bay. Click here<\/a> for his Wikipedia article and here<\/a> for more information on his memorial park. For photos of our visit, click on the photo below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kakabeka Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was worried that we might not have the time to see Kakabeka Falls which is an easy 1\/2 drive west of Thunder Bay; luckily it worked out as I hope you will agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brief Thoughts on Thunder Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thunder Bay is actually smaller than St. Catharines but not by much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city is not particularly scenic but you will find many conservation areas, hikes and lookouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thunder Bay has a reputation for being a bit edgy, there is a lot of tension beneath the surface. I can say that we sensed and experienced some of this; I hope that over time this can be improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Terrace Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heading back Eastbound, we pass through Nipigon and pass over a very interesting bridge that essentially represents the boundary of Eastern and Western Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By the way, nothing will happen if you click on the photo below; however, if you click on any of the other photos below, you see all the photos from the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After another hour or so of driving, we arrive in the pleasant town of Terrace Bay. As you will see from the photos, we find our way from the top of the gorge and waterfall to the beach where we stopped for lunch. Time was short so we cut the hiking down drastically, too bad, it is a highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wawa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After Terrace Bay, the highway leaves the Lake Superior shore and passes through the boreal forest. About midway, is the town of White River. The CP (now CPKC) railway continues through the forest to Chapleau and Sudbury, the highway turns back towards the Lake Superior shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sand River<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are so many places to explore between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie; we chose Sand River a little less than an hour along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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