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    Covid-19 Ends Snowmobile Season PLEASE READ

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    Posted · Edited by Giddy UP

    22 hours ago, revrnd said:

    I read elsewhere about 'How are people going to finish their trips?' I can't imagine there being a lot of people up north riding seeing as activities have been winding down the last few days.

    When we were up there - the parking lots were full.  There are still quite a few up there on saddlebag trips.  We started ours 10 days ago just before it started getting crazy....we just returned yesterday and our friends coming home today from a trip they started on the 8th.  Those of us that were up there when it was declared a state of emergency decided to just stay put as things were nuts back home and we believed we were safer there behind our helmets and out on the trail social distancing than coming home.  We sanitized our room ( as we always do when we travel with Lysol wipes) and always carry our hand sanitizer as we are "travellers" and have done this for years anyway - nothing really new for us.  But - what we were doing was "social distancing" when in restaurants, etc.  Always handling the gas pump handles with gloves on etc.  Those that are now heading up with all the warnings in place and risking the spread of the virus as irresponsible IMO...and if it was me I certainly would not go at this time if I hadn't already been there and risk bringing the virus to the north from the city.  The hospitals up there are not equipped to deal with this as most only have 2 ICU beds and don't have the equipment to deal with it as the bigger hospitals in the city.  Stay home!  Stay safe!

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    TIMMINS Accommodation

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    On 1/6/2020 at 6:59 PM, SlowTouringGuy said:

    Hey Giddy.  Knowing you as I do, I would heartily recommend Cedar Meadows.  Huge parking with lots of room for vehicles and trailer. Right on the trail. It’s not a strip motel or econo type place. Large property all snow covered. No asphalt to be seen.  Good rooms. With different choices. Good pricing.  No highway noise. No non resident traffic.  Completely safe leaving sleds at the front door. Or at your room if you are ground floor. The indomitable MRS. STG enjoyed the spa and post riding in the outdoor hot tub is great.  Restaurant is indoors on site. No need for a coat or boots to get to feed.  The menu is varied and extensive. Stayed there close to a week year before last and never felt the need to repeat a supper entree. Snowmobile package also available. Listed as one of the Top snowmobile accommodations in Northern Ontario. 

     

    https://www.northernontario.travel/snowmobiling/top-ontario-snowmobile-destinations

     

    Enjoy !!

     

    Awesome Mr. Mouse!!!  Thank you for this recommendation.  I was also looking at that place, but thought a bit swanky for some in our group - however, I will definitely recommend it to them!!  Especially like the "Hot Tub" option ;)  you know it!!!

    TIMMINS Accommodation

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    12 hours ago, revrnd said:

    X2 on the iffy parking @ the Super 8. In 2018 when we staged out of the Bon Air, I rode up to the Super 8 (quite visible from L24) & saw 1st hand the crowded parking.

     

    Also, 1 day when we were doing a bit of exploring, we checked out the access for the Comfort Inn. Not the greatest location if you're on a sled. L27 dumps you @ the side of Algonquin. You have do dodge 4 lanes of traffic & then spark along an access street.

     

    My GPS file should have the 'beverage' stores for Timmins.

     

     

    Great info. Thank you!

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