revrnd Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 The ad says Highway 11 south, I guess they redid the Fast Stop truck stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Beats the No Adventure Inn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 8 hours ago, revrnd said: The ad says Highway 11 south, I guess they redid the Fast Stop truck stop. Yup> BTW if you haven 't been to the polar bear habitat....this is likely the last year it will remain open. Lack of funding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/25/2019 at 4:56 AM, slomo said: Yup> BTW if you haven 't been to the polar bear habitat....this is likely the last year it will remain open. Lack of funding. Sorry to hear that. I visited it a few years ago and enjoyed it. Government is cutting everything it seems. Such a shame since it is a major attraction in Cochrane no doubt. One of reasons people stop there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 had a teen burger and fry and a root beer on the 27th there sit and eat joint. not to sure about the little caesars express looked like a oven warmer on back wall in the convenience store, did not look to close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: Sorry to hear that. I visited it a few years ago and enjoyed it. Government is cutting everything it seems. Such a shame since it is a major attraction in Cochrane no doubt. One of reasons people stop there. Actually supported by local government - losing $300K to $400K a year. Many attractions that far north have or are closing - Shania Twaine museum (she took her dresses back) Hockey Museum in the area.... Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/cochrane-polar-bear-habitat-future-1.5351147 I think it is a darn shame that Timmins doesn't honour that other famous citizen from there - comedian Derek Edwards. I will never forget his routine upon discovering that many people in Nova Scotia move their homes to other locations rather than move to another house... "you just can't find that wall paper like we have in the parlour anywhere else these days". When buying a house prospective owners check " how well the house does on the corners..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/24/2019 at 10:14 PM, SlowTouringGuy said: Beats the No Adventure Inn. Cannot believe the doors are still open ,our last visit 3 or 4 years ago was very interesting to say the least 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, cookster said: had a teen burger and fry and a root beer on the 27th there sit and eat joint. not to sure about the little caesars express looked like a oven warmer on back wall in the convenience store, did not look to close My sister and better half stopped in there a few days ago, on their way home from her better halfs family farm in Cochrane, and she told me they were not overly impressed... We may or may not check it out next time up there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Muskoka Man said: Cannot believe the doors are still open ,our last visit 3 or 4 years ago was very interesting to say the least No kidding.... its not even on our radar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, TURBO DOO said: My sister and better half stopped in there a few days ago, on their way home from her better halfs family farm in Cochrane, and she told me they were not overly impressed... We may or may not check it out next time up there.. yep it is just A&W fills the gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, cookster said: yep it is just A&W fills the gap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Talking to my North Bay trucker friend (does a daily dedicated run to Timmins & Cochrane) yesterday. He said the project had a bit of a set back during the site prep. While digging out the tanks part of the building slid into the hole. As a result they started from scratch for the building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Is there a vintage sled display attached to the Polar Bear Exhibit?? Edited December 30, 2019 by PISTON LAKE CRUISER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 53 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Is there a vintage sled display attached to the Polar Bear Exhibit?? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, revrnd said: Talking to my North Bay trucker friend (does a daily dedicated run to Timmins & Cochrane) yesterday. He said the project had a bit of a set back during the site prep. While digging out the tanks part of the building slid into the hole. As a result they started from scratch for the building. Rumor in town, and ive been told by a reliable source, that there was a million bucks put into the hole there... Edited December 31, 2019 by TURBO DOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 They ran out of premium fuel there when we were up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Motorhead said: They ran out of premium fuel there when we were up. I heard over 1000 sleds thru SRF Smoothys last Friday to Sunday .. Nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 4:35 PM, TURBO DOO said: I heard over 1000 sleds thru SRF Smoothys last Friday to Sunday .. Nuts... That is nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Seen these on google maps.. Edited January 6, 2020 by TURBO DOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 6:22 PM, TURBO DOO said: Seen these on google maps.. I take it we don't have to worry about the 'bell hose'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, revrnd said: I take it we don't have to worry about the 'bell hose'? I hope not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, TURBO DOO said: I hope not.. I've seen that sign but can't remember where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Just now, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: I've seen that sign but can't remember where. This is at the Esso in Cochrane. Also the old bag that ran the long gone Shell in Barrys Bay used complain about sledders running over the hose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 With all the riders in Cochrane figured someone would post an update on the North Adventure Inn . Just curious one and done for me . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, coldfinger said: With all the riders in Cochrane figured someone would post an update on the North Adventure Inn . Just curious one and done for me . 6 days up there and I only saw 2-3 trucks and trailers in the parking lot all week. Can't say I am surprised, We also gassed up at the new Esso Station one day. The Travelodge next door to the new Esso had some friends stay there and they spoke very highly of it and it also has a heated garage out back, I think we may try it on our next trip to Cochrane, heard the rooms were very big compared to most of the other hotels in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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