2021 Algoma Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 36
By Bike
By Snowmobile
With a prolific amount of paths, trails, low traffic paved and
gravel country roads, a cycling tour might be the best Algoma
adventure. For a day outing, explore Sault Ste. Marie’s Hub Trail
or the Hiawatha Highlands mountain bike trails. To discover
Algoma by bike, pack your bags and explore. The Northern
expansion of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail follows Lake
Huron’s North Channel east, connecting 26 communities along a
signed route from Sudbury to Prince Township (Gros Cap).
When the seasons turn to snow, it doesn’t mean Algoma’s
touring opportunities are any less promising. Thanks to the
efforts of many, the rugged landscape is groomed into a 3,200
km (2,000 mi) ribbon of snowmobiling good times. If you are after
the winter version of the see it all Algoma tour, then the All The
Way There Tour is for you. It showcases the best of the area’s
snowmobile trails and communities that will welcome you with
open arms; from the famous backcountry oasis that is Halfway
Haven to places like Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Dubreuilville,
and Chapleau that live and breathe snowmobiling. Of course,
you can’t claim getting All The Way There until you push your
adventure deep into the Algoma trail system and the far reach
communities of White River, Hornepayne and Hearst, where
sleds often out number cars during the winter.
Discover hidden sand beaches at the Boom Trails in Blind River,
climb the lookout tower at the Spanish Municipal Marina for a
grand view of the North Channel or take in the site that inspired
painter Tom Thomson in Bruce Mines.
St. Joseph Island, with its open country roads and beautiful
scenic views of Lake Huron, is already a popular cycling
destination. With the island as the destination, you start your tour
in the city and head out for a perfect weekend adventure.
As the popularity of gravel and all roads cycling rises, Algoma,
with its thousands of kilometres of gravel roads and trails, has all
the makings of an unforgettable experience for the adventurous
cyclist. Pick up a map and go it alone or let local guides show
you the way.
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For the weekend adventurer, the North Shore Loop, offers views
of the Lake Huron North Channel, provides a chance to explore
St. Joseph Island and accessibility to the International Ice Bridge
to Drummond, USA, allow for a perfect mix of easy access and
thrilling experience.
It doesn’t matter how you choose to tour Algoma, but make sure
you do. Even if your best touring efforts leave you looking for
more, no need to worry; there is always next time.