Day 18 TCH Sault Ste Marie to Espanola
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 12-02-2021
Route Summary This is part 18 that runs from Sault Ste Marie to Espanola.
The Trans Canada Highway passes through all the southern provinces of the country. The route can be driven in different ways. There are namely in various alternative routes that also belong to the TCH. The total distance is around 8,000 km. We not only drive the TCH, but will take the rural roads as much as possible, because only highway driving is too boring and Canada has many beautiful roads through its beautiful landscape.
You drive through all provinces and through very varied and scenic landscapes, from the Rockies in the West, the Central Prairies to the Eastern Maritimes and the Northern Forest.
The riding season is generally April through October with longer seasons on the west coast and southern Ontario.
Provide good all season clothing or bring rain gear, depending on the province and the season the weather can change and you may be surprised by a rain or even a snow or hail shower, so be prepared.
In Canada the metric system is used, so speeds are indicated in Km / h. A helmet requirement (DOT approved) applies throughout Canada.
You will see many wildlife throughout Canada. your similar animals from province to province, such as deer, buffalos, moose, caribou, wolves, pumas, bears, mountain goats, sheep, lynx, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, badgers, various rodents and all kinds of birds.
Even if it is very tempting to stop for a photo, don't do it, it can be very dangerous.
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3h 41m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
255.01 km
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RouteXpert Review Then we continue this drive on Highway 638, this 2-lane provincial road that winds through a beautiful green landscape with forests and meadows.
At RP3 we stop to take a photo of the Loon Dollar Monument. The Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional is home to the Loon Dollar Monument in the village of Echo Bay. The structure was built and dedicated in 1992 in honor of Mr. Robert R. Carmichael, the artist responsible for creating the Loon Dollar design, he is a resident of the Township.
At RP5 we drive over the river Thessalon, this bridge is very narrow and has a steel road surface, so it can be slippery! On the other side we turn right to stop at RP6 where you have a nice view of that steel bridge and the dam in the river, nice opportunity to take a few pictures.
We then drive towards Bruce Mines where after we visit Bruce Mines Museum (RP8) we turn back onto the Trans Canada Highway and drive east. Located in the beautiful and historic Bruce Mines, the Bruce Mines Museum is a must for anyone traveling through the city. The building itself has a fascinating history. The building from 1894 is a Presbyterian Church, the "Church on the Rock" was used for services until 1917. The Trans Canada Highway is from here sometimes 4 and then 2 or 3 lanes, but through a beautiful area with beautiful panoramas.
In the town of Thessalon is a small Tavern “Sinton” (RP10) where we stop for a drink. Then we continue towards Iron Bridge. After this small town, the TCH winds along the Mississagi River, where you regularly have a beautiful view of the river.
At RP 14 there is a small parking lot with picnic tables where you can stop to take a break. At this picnic spot you also have a beautiful view of the Mississagi River and Woman Island.
At RP15 we stop at Mississagi Falls. A beautiful waterfall / rapids in the Mississagi River, especially because of the beautiful red colors of the rocks, this is a very beautiful one.
In the town of Blind River we visit the Timber Village Museum (RP18) a small museum near the harbor. The museum displays local art and history exhibits, as well as a gift shop and an internet café with unique artisan products, souvenirs, maple syrup, and much more! Arrangements can be made for museum staff and volunteers to conduct tours and special activities.
Lunch is also planned in Blind River (RP19), at the TCH that passes through this town are several restaurants and fast food chains, so plenty of choice.
The next photo stop is at Kennebec Falls (RP21 + 22), also a waterfall / rapids, this time in the Serpent river. Just before the bridge there is an opportunity to stop on the right, a narrow path leads down to Kennebec Falls. You can also see the waterfall when you cross the bridge at RP20.
After this stop it is about 70 kilometers to the end point in Espanola, where we spend the night at the Lake Apsey Resort.
I appreciate this route with 4 **** Stars, because of the beautiful roads, nature, waterfalls and a number of interesting museums. For the hikers, there are also several Trailheads along the route, these are indicated with clear signage but are not included in the review.
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