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We made the trip last year and it was a great ride. The views are what I'd expect in a commercial promoting Canada. Keep your eye out for the mighty moose. We saw one on eating on the side of the road as we drove around.

 

We tried to stay at the cheapest places we could find along the way. On the way up we stayed in Sault Ste. Marie at this place.

 

http://www.longshipsmotel.net/

 

Not the fanciest place, but it's right by the Soo locks so you can see some big ships coming in. It's pretty cool to see at night.

 

Have a great ride!

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Never been around the top, but we've been from Thunder Bay, to Duluth to Sault St. Marie. There are loads of places in the Twin Ports of Duluth/Superior. Beyond that many may not realize these places. I would recommend these places if you have the extra time.

 

MN

Betty's Pies - eat to ride, ride to eat

http://www.bettyspies.com/

 

Gooseberry Falls - walk and play in the falls and river, great place to chill your feet

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/gooseberry_falls/index.html

 

Split Rock Lighthouse - Tourist stop and lighthouse tour

http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/srl/index.htm

 

Castle Danger, MN Food and Lodging

http://www.northshoreinfo.com/city/castledanger/index.html

 

WI

Bayfield, WI food, lodging, spend a day on a boat touring the islands and lighthouses

Apostle Islands

http://www.superiortrails.com/apostle-island.html

 

MI

Copper Peak Ski Jump - Tallest ski jump in North America. When open you can climb the hill and ski jump. IT'S REAL TALL - I've see the tops of airplanes as they fly by.

http://www.copperpeak.org/

 

White Fish Point - if you ain't been, go.

http://www.exploringthenorth.com/whitefish/whitefish.html

 

 

I'll let others talk about Thunder Bay, they have amethyst mines you can tour, or other places along the loop route. The only problem with a ride like this is having enough time to see it all.

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I just did that trip last week> My only advice is bring warm clothes and raingear. Drove in the rain or mist every day and the temps were in the low forties on the leke front. Nice scenery though and all kinds of little motels and B & B to stay at. Thanks Daryl

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Looks like an interesting trip to take. For those who have done this are gas stations nurmerous enough that you don't need to worry about getting fuel, Especially between towns on the Canadian side?

Cheetarabbit when are you planning on going? I might be doing this around the end of June or early July.

Thanks for the info from the rest of you folks reporting here too.

Larry

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Looks like an interesting trip to take. For those who have done this are gas stations nurmerous enough that you don't need to worry about getting fuel, Especially between towns on the Canadian side?

Cheetarabbit when are you planning on going? I might be doing this around the end of June or early July.

Thanks for the info from the rest of you folks reporting here too.

 

Larry

 

Just got back from circle tour and there were NO gas stations open from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa. 140 miles. So be sure to fill up at Sault Ste Marie. All the rest of the trip there was plenty of places to stop. And a must do road is M-26 from Eagle River to Copper Harbor. If you go you will Love it.

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Just got back from circle tour and there were NO gas stations open from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa. 140 miles. So be sure to fill up at Sault Ste Marie. All the rest of the trip there was plenty of places to stop. And a must do road is M-26 from Eagle River to Copper Harbor. If you go you will Love it.

 

Thanks for the tip IC. Plans have changed for the trip for now so will be getting it done at a later date.

Larry

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Just got back from circle tour and there were NO gas stations open from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa. 140 miles.

 

There is a gas station in Montreal River. Which is about half way to Wawa. If you are heading North out of the Sault it is on the right hand side, very hard to see as it is up on the hill. Heading south bound it is impossible to see as you are rounding the bend and the fuel signs are very poor.

 

Brad

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