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Destination Hyder!
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Destination Hyder Flower Sniff'n Schedule
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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. 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.
May 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 continue to check the Canadian COVID site. At this time, all COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended!
Passport?
According to https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/canada-travel-requirements.html:
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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Routes in Garmin GPX Format5-23GreatFalls-Cochrane.gpx (530 miles, 11 hours, 12 minutes) 5-24Cochrane-Jasper.gpx (243 miles, 6 hours, 7 minutes) 5-25Jasper-Smithers.gpx (485 miles, 10 hours, 36 minutes) 5-26Smithers-Hyder.gpx (207 miles, 4 hours, 35 minutes)
All 4 GPX Route Files in one ZIP folder Right Click name above and "Save Target As" |
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| Unfortunately, we were unable to contact the Sealaska Inn
in Hyder Alaska, either by phone or email. And their website
has been taken down. So we have chosen the King Edward Hotel
as our host hotel in nearby Stewart, British Columbia,
Canada. Note: Lodging is limited in the Hyder, AK area. Tripadvisor  lists other lodging in
the general Hyder/Stewart area here. |
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| May 22, 2023
Great Falls, MT |
Travelodge by Wyndham
Great Falls Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/great-falls-montana/travelodge-great-falls/overview Telephone: 406-761-3410 |
| May 23. 2023
Cochrane, AB |
It appears that the
Ramada by Wyndham Cochran, in Cochran AB, is closed
indefinitely! Their message provides no further information.
FYI, Bob Fisher and Jim McPherson have made reservations at: Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino 888 Nakoda Way, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0, Canada +14038812830 There are several other nearby hotels/motels you can select from: Super8 by Wyndham Cochran
11 Westside Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 1M1, Canada +18448380484 Bow River Inn 3 Westside Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 1M1, Canada +14039327900 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cochran 5 Westside Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 1M1, Canada +14039325588 |
| May 24, 2023
Jasper, AB |
It appears that
Whistler's Inn is full up. There are several other options
in Jasper in the event you can’t get into Whistler’s Inn: Astoria Hotel
404 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada +18006617343 The Crimson 200 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada +18884143559 |
| May 25, 2023
Smithers, BC |
Aspen Inn
Website: http://www.aspeninnsmithers.com Telephone: 250-847-4551 |
| May 26-27, 2023
Hyder, AK / Stewart, BC |
King Edward Hotel
Website: http://www.kingedwardhotel.com/ Telephone: 1-800-663-3126 or 250-636-2244 |
The Motorcycle Tourer's Forum reserves the right to accept or reject a rider's request to participate in this event & ride.
