'The Big Nickel' camping Adventure
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CBRtracey
972km
On Road
Scenic
Twisty
Smooth
Safe
Good surface

Toronto

Start Day #1 - Leave at 7:30am, 8am at the latest. From Toronto, go north on Kipling to Gardiner Expy west on ramp

Stay to the right and head north on Hwy 427

Take Hwy 427 to Hwy 401 west

Stay to the left, then again to the left and take Hwy 401 we...

Stay to the left, then again to the left and take Hwy 401 west to Hwy 410 north

Take the ramp to the right into Hwy 410, exit at Mayfield Rd

Turn left on Mayfield Rd E to Hwy 10 (also known as Hurontar...

Turn left on Mayfield Rd E to Hwy 10 (also known as Hurontario Sr

Turn right on Hwy 10

At this point Hwy 10 joins with Hwy 24, keep on Hwy 10/24

Stop for something small to eat in Orangeville, then get bac...

Stop for something small to eat in Orangeville, then get back on the road

Turn right on Broadway

Orangeville

Stop at Tim Hortons on Broadway

Turn left on Hwy 10 and head north to Tobermory (223 Km away...

Turn left on Hwy 10 and head north to Tobermory (223 Km away)

Turn left and head west on Hwy 10/24 that turns into Hwy 89

Shelburne

(200 KM to Tobermory)

Turn right and head north/northwest on Hwy 10

Markdale

(153 KM to Tobermory)

Chatsworth

As you reach the town of Chatsworth the road changes to Hwy 10/6, continue on Hwy 10/6

Owen Sound

Turn right and head west on Hwy 6/21 (10th st W) (115 KM to Tobermory)

Turn right and head north/northwest on Hwy 70/6

Turn right and head north on Hwy 6. Hwy 6 takes a left throu...

Turn right and head north on Hwy 6. Hwy 6 takes a left through the town of Wiarton, continue on Hwy 6 until you come to the Town of Tobermory

Wiarton

(83 km to Tobermory)

Turn right on Bruce Road 9 back to Hwy 6 (there is construct...

Turn right on Bruce Road 9 back to Hwy 6 (there is construction on Hwy 6 just north of Mar)

Turn left on Ferndale Rd (9) back to Hwy 6 in Ferndale

Ferrdale

Turn right on Hwy 6 and continue to Tobermory (47 Km's to Tobermory)

Miller Lake

(27 Km to Tobermory)

Turn right on Front St to Ferry Ramp

Tobermory Ferry Terminal – 8 Eliza Street 1:30 PM leaves Tob...

Tobermory Ferry Terminal – 8 Eliza Street
1:30 PM leaves Tobermory, be there 1 hour prior to leaving. Reservations 1-800-265-3163

Tobermory

Take the ferry across Georgian Bay to South Baymouth on Maitoulin Island

2 hours sailing time

South Baymouth

Turn right and continue on Hwy 6

South Baymouth Ferry Terminal – 41 Water Street Arrive in S...

South Baymouth Ferry Terminal – 41 Water Street
Arrive in South Baymouth at approx. 3:30PM

Hidden Water Fall

Ten Mile Point lookout

Little Current

Turn right and continue on Hwy 6 until you come to Hwy 17

Little Current Swing Bridge

Lookout Point just north of White Fish Falls

Espanola

Pick up some snacks and drinks before getting to the camp grounds

Turn right and head east on Hwy 17 to Sudbury

Tim Horton on Hwy 17

Naim

Turn left on Smith St to Mclntyre St

Road is paved at this point on

Turn left on Fairbank Lake Rd and head north to Traverse Lan...

Turn left on Fairbank Lake Rd and head north to Traverse Landing (This road is just as rough as the last one and it has long stretched on gravel)

Turn left and stay on Fairbank Lake Rd to Fairbank Park Camp...

Turn left and stay on Fairbank Lake Rd to Fairbank Park Campsite

Fairbank Park Campgrounds

Fairbank Provincial Park #(705) 866-0530
End Day #1

Day #2 Leave Fairbank Camp Ground at approx 10AM & travel ba...

Day #2 Leave Fairbank Camp Ground at approx 10AM & travel back to Hwy 17

Turn left on Fairbank Lake Rd (4) to to Hwy 17

Stay straight on Fairbank Lake Rd

Turn left on Hwy 17 and exit at Hwy 55

Take on off ramp to Hwy 55 and head into Sudbury.

Take exit road to Big Nickle Road

The Big Nickel

Take exit road from Bick Nickle Mine Rd to Hwy 55 Lorne Stre...

Take exit road from Bick Nickle Mine Rd to Hwy 55 Lorne Street

Turn right on Martindale Rd to Regent St

Turn right on Regent St to Hwy 69

Keep straight on Hwy 69

Turn right on Hwy 529 and take a little detour through hill ...

Turn right on Hwy 529 and take a little detour through hill and turns and meets back with Hwy 69 (if you desire, if not keep on Hwy 69)

Turn right and head south back on Hwy 69

Hwy 69 and Hwy 400 join together at this point

Parry Sound

Turn right on the off ramp and continue again on Hwy 69 to t...

Turn right on the off ramp and continue again on Hwy 69 to the town of Foot's Bay

Turn left and head southeast on District Rd 169 to the town ...

Turn left and head southeast on District Rd 169 to the town of Bala

Bala

Turn right on Hwy 38, just past the town of Bala and head we...

Turn right on Hwy 38, just past the town of Bala and head west to Hwy 400

Turn left on the ramp and head south on Hwy 400

Exit 141 to 23

Turn right on 23 to 27

In the town of Waverly the road changes to 27, stay on 27 un...

In the town of Waverly the road changes to 27, stay on 27 until you reach Barrie

Elmvale

Turn right onto Hwy 400 and exit 94 Essa Rd

Take the ramp right off onto Essa Rd (Hwy 27/30)

Keep left and continue south on Hwy 27

Keep right and head south on Hwy 27

At this point Hwy 27 become Hwy 427, continue on Hwy 427

Take the ramp left onto the Gardiner Expy

Stay to the right and get into Gardiner Expy collectors

Take exit for Kipling Ave and continue straight to Horner Av...

Take exit for Kipling Ave and continue straight to Horner Ave

Turn left on Kipling Ave and head south to Brimingham St

End Day #2 Almost HOME!

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