Tour will depart from Spirit Mountain Ski Area in Duluth Minnesota Sunday  July 13 at 7:45 am.

Registration starts at 7:00 am. There will be a bike blessing at 7:30 am in front of the registration building. At 7:45 there is a short riders meeting, the passports are handed out, and you are free to leave.   (Circle Tour "Passport": the card you have stamped at each of the checkpoints.  Hey, we're not giving away U.S. Passports!!)

Please support these fine folks, who have donated the free breakfasts,
fills of gas, and their time and energy to help us put on our tour!
Kaleva Cafe, Hancock, Michigan
Sydney's, Munising, Michigan
Young's General Store, Wawa, Ontario
Nipigon Husky, Nipigon, Ontario

For more information on Mileages and Routes click here

The driver's meeting/breakfast will start at 7:00am at Sydney's Restaurant on M-28 East in Munising. We should be leaving by approximately 8:00am. 

The third night of the tour we stop at Wawa, Ontario.  Be sure to join us at the campground for a free barbeque, even if you are not camping. The ride to Wawa is approximately 258 miles. A slower pace than day 1. 

BBQ will be at the Wawa RV Resort and Campground, phone number (705) 856-4368 to make camping reservations

Wawa Camping

We provide  a barbeque on this evening. We stay at a private campground and it is a good chance to relax around a bonfire and swap stories about the day's ride. Even if you choose to stay at a hotel, please join us at the campground.

Wawa Motels

4th DAY - Wawa Ontario, to Nipigon Ontario

We will draw for door prizes including free breakfasts, fills of gas, t-shirts, etc. at the morning breakfast

It is approximately 266 miles to Nipigon. Perhaps the most scenic day 
of the tour. Keep your camera handy!

Lake Shore Road, east of Rossport - Provides access to the lake. Nice beach. Boswell Point is here, one of Canada’s most photographed islands. And you can walk out to it on a sand bar!

Rossport. Quaint little town. Serendipity Garden Café & Gallery. Nice quiet stop for a dessert.

Nipigon Camping

Nipigon Motels

Beaver Motel 807 887-3132
Birchville Motel 807 887-3141
Maple Leaf Motel 807 887-2811
Nipigon Inn 807 887-2030
Nipigon River Motel & Cottages 807 887-2815
Normandie Hotel 807 887-2448
Northland Motel 807 887-2032
Pine Crest Motel 807 887-2813
Sunnyside Cabins 807 887-3032
Town & Country Motel 807 887-2382
Vacationland Motel 807 887-1750

5th DAY - Nipigon Ontario to Duluth, Minnesota 

Depart from Nipigon Husky. This is the site of today's breakfast meet. They can seat 104 people and breakfast starts at 7:00 a. m, and again we will draw for free breakfasts, fills of gas, t-shirts, etc.

It is approximately 300 miles back to Spirit Mountain. A nice scenic day so don't get wrapped up in speeding back, stop and see all the sights along the North Shore!

For a good sandwich in Thunder Bay give Rattlers a try. 

A few points of interest along the way:

Grand Marais. A nice spot to stop and view the lake. Also home of the Howlin’ Wolf Saloon.

Use a credit card if possible to get the best current exchange rate. The worst way to exchange your funds is to pay with U.S. money for a purchase and get Canadian money back for your change.  There are places to exchange money at the borders and you can get a decent rate there but we would suggest that you go to your local bank before your trip and get some Canadian money to take along. 

Helmets are required in Canada and Michigan.

You should have proof of bike ownership and insurance with you.  More than likely you will not be asked for these, but depending on the kind of day the Customs Agent is having, it may make things go a whole lot easier.  You may also want to check with your insurance agent to be sure your policy is in force in Canada.  You must have a valid driver's license and as of 2008 you must have a valid U.S. Passport or one of the new Passport cards.   Because of the requirement for a passport, if you don't already have one, you should make your applications A.S.A.P. as it takes some time to process and receive your passport.

You will definitely want to bring a camera, lots of film, sun block and mosquito repellent. Also a variety of clothes.  The people who have gone on this tour rode most of the time in tee-shirts (or less).  But it could just as well have required warm jackets, full leathers, or your riding suit. This is a tour for serious riders.  It is definitely a rain or shine ride, so come prepared!

Dense fog is also a very real possibility, so do be prepared for it and use caution and good judgment.  Get reservations ahead of time, as July is prime tourist time in the region, and motels and campgrounds fill up fast.

We also STRONGLY advise no nighttime travel, especially on the Canadian shore, due to the large number of moose, deer and bear.  It is wilderness up there (no cell phone service), and you could be a long way from help.  We do not condone anyone riding alone.  You do not have to ride in large groups but please ride with one or two companions at least.

We are sure you will enjoy this tour as much as we do and would appreciate any suggestions, criticisms, or feedback you may have.  When you do the tour, let us know about places you thought were great to eat at, or interesting places to stop. Pick us up a business card if they have them. Perhaps you found an interesting side trip?  Please let us know about it.  Help us share this information with others.

We look forward to meeting and riding with you.  Please keep safety in mind as you ride the Lake Superior Circle Tour.