Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
Flower Sniffin' and
Founder's Feast
September 19-23, 2022
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Destination
Ontario! Huntsville, Ontario, Canada Flower Sniffin' and Founder's Feast September 19-23, 2022
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overflowing from nearby iconic Algonquin Provincial Park. Join in the fun of riding these great country roads along with fellowship and evening dining with good friends. And join us for our Annual Founders Feast on Thursday evening! |
Safety
In addition to requiring the use of a DOT approved helmet on all MTF rides, the MTF Flower Sniff'n Committee strongly encourages the use of Motorcycle specific protective clothing and footwear while participating in any Flower Sniff'n event. All-the-gear-All-the-time (ATGATT) reduces the severity of injuries in an accident and we want every participant in our events to be as safe as possible.Also the MTF Flower Sniff'n Committee strongly encourages each participant in our events to self assess their riding style, interests, need for breaks and riding skill level and to keep that assessment in mind when choosing a riding partner or small group (2-4 riders) to ride with at our events. Sharing the road with someone of similar interests and riding style not only makes the ride more enjoyable for you, but safer for everyone.
COVID-19 Safety
September is still several months away and no one knows
what will be happening with COVID-19 at that time. We
reserve the right to cancel this event if necessary. In the
meantime, please check the Ontario COVID-19 web page and keep up to date with
what's happening there.
Passport?
According to https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/canada-travel-requirements.html:
COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing?
Vaccination and Testing requirements continue
to change. Please be sure to check https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#at-border,
for the latest information.
From https://www.ezbordercrossing.com/travel-resources/speed-limits-u-s-and-canada/:
120 kilometers per hour is the fastest you
can go on a Canadian highway. The province of Ontario (where we will
be!) is especially strict, with maximum speed of 100 km/h. If you
are caught driving 50 kilometers per hour over the posted limit in
Ontario your car will be impounded. Below are typical speed limits you
will see on Canadian roads:
| Type of Driving | Kilometers per hour | Miles per hour |
| Multi-lane highway driving | 110 km/h | 66 mph |
| Most 2-lane highways outside cities & towns | 80 km/h | 50 mph |
| Major roads in urban and suburban areas | 60 – 70 km/h | 37 – 44 mph |
| Residential streets | 40 – 50 km/h | 25 – 30 mph |
| School zones | 30-50 km/h | 20-30 mph |
Canada has a zero-tolerance policy when it
comes to bringing a gun into the country. If you must do so, please see
this article.
Criminal Record?
Traveling to Canada with a criminal record may mean you will be denied entry into Canada. Under Canadian law if you’ve been convicted of a crime you may be considered “criminally inadmissible” depending on the severity and time since the offense. For more information see http://bordercrossing.ca/travel-to-canada-with-a-criminal-record/. You may be able to apply for a pardon. This site is one of many commercial services which could assist you. This is the official Canadian site for applying for a pardon.
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Follow
the riders on SpotWalla as
they come & go to the Huntsville: To
join the SpotWalla page go
to:
SpotWalla is on a new server and you will have to create a new account.
Since
this page is intended to be public, please be sure that
you are aware of secure zones and how to control the types
of messages that update their location on the page.
For
information about SpotWalla
location pages go to:
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100 Howland Drive |
Hotel Rates:
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Key Amenities: During your stay, feel free to take advantage of the free high-speed, wireless Internet access and complimentary breakfast. We invite you to relax by a warm fire in the hotel's great room and bird-watch on our outdoor patio. A heated, indoor pool, a Fitness Centre, a 24-hour Business Centre, a convenience store and pet-friendly rooms are also available for your convenience.
If camping is more to you liking, that wish to camp there
is a really nice Provincial Park called Arrowhead Lake PP about 5 miles north of the
Holiday Inn. Address: 451 Arrowhead Park Rd, Huntsville, ON P1H 2J4
Phone: (705) 789-5105. We have stayed at Arrowhead Lake PP and
it's a very nice park. There are other campgrounds close
to the city also. If they are going to camp at Arrowhead PP, you should
book as soon as possible since they fill up fast. If you can't get in
there, contact Jim for assistance on finding another campsite.
Boston Pizza Huntsville
7 John St. |
Details:
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Route |
Route Description |
| Times DO NOT include any stops | |
| Big Chute Ride 275 miles 7 hrs. 13 mins. |
Possible stops include:
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| Dorset Fire Tower Ride 150 miles 3 hrs. 56 mins. |
Possible stops include:
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| Eagles Nest Lookout Ride 226 miles 5 hrs. 46 mins. |
Possible stops include: |
| Large Algonquin Ride 273 miles 6 hrs. 48 mins. |
Possible stops include:
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| Parry Sound Run 133 miles 3 hrs. 30 mins. |
Possible stops include:
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| Small Loop Ride 170 miles 4 hrs. 39 mins. |
A shorter version of the Big Chute Ride, possible stops
include:
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| Wilno Lunch Run (One-Way) 104 miles 2 hrs. 31 mins. |
Possible stops include:
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| Additional POIs (Points of Interest) | When we went to Da Yoop several years ago, many of us
enjoyed the river cruise we took. Jim has found something
similar in Ontario, Island Queen Cruise. There is a group
rate of $45.20 per passenger available, $55.20 if we don't
get at least 21 people to sign up, so contact Jim and let him know if you are
interested. The cruise will take place on Tuesday from 1-4
PM, with boarding at 12:30 PM. Village of Bala, Village of Bancroft, Kawartha Ice Cream Shop, Artech Glass Blowing Studios, Bonnechere Caves, Dorset Fire Tower Lookout |
| ZIP file containing all All Routes & POIs: Routes.zip |
Right-click the filename, and SAVE LINK AS |