Switchbacks & Shorelines
Who’s in for a nice Eastern Ontario cruise the July long weekend? This will be a good one – great roads with twists, turns, hills & gullies – Switchbacks & Shorelines!
The plan is to meet up in Richmond (Ottawa) on Saturday June the 28th at your leisure. A relaxing evening of refreshments and dinner at a location TBD and an overnight stay in the hotel/motel of your choice. Recommendations can be made, if you wish. On Sunday the cruise formally begins with breakfast at everyone’s favourite coffee and breakfast sandwich spot in Richmond – Baker’s Bean http://www.bakersbean.com
From there we’ll head up through the Bonnechere and Madawaska River Valleys on what is known as The Switchback and Shorelines tour http://www.ottawavalley.travel/Valley_Explore/Drive/Driving_Tour_Guide/Switchbacks_and_Shorelines.html If we pushed a little we could easily do this run in a day, but hey – why push things? After all, it’s a long weekend. So let’s break it in half with a nice stay at The Golden Sands Motel. But this is much more than a motel – it has great rooms, a beach, terrific restaurant, and for anyone in need of a little pampering, full spa facilities. Check it out - http://www.sandsongoldenlake.com/index.php
A leisurely start to the day on Monday (more spa treatments first to soothe those aching heads?) will bring us back to the second half of the Switchback and Shorelines tour. The evening is ours, and leaves Tuesday for those needing to travel. Or, stay on an extra day or two and enjoy Canada’s birthday in the Capital. If you haven’t experienced Canada Day in the capital, it will be something to remember. There’s nothing like it!
Who’s in? Let me know, and make your reservations at the Golden Sands and mention the Crossfire Club. Keep in mind this is a long weekend – things will undoubtedly fill up fast. Spa treatments and facilities must also be booked in advance.
Looking forward to meeting up –
John
Who's in?
John & Sue - Booked at Golden Sands
Tony - Booked at Golden Sands & Holiday Inn Kanata
Lorne & Elaine - Booked at Golden Sands & Comfort Inn
Mario - Booked at Golden Sands
Paul & Gayle Diguer - Sunday only
Hal & CFO Johnson - Booked at Rideau Heights Motel
Norm Allaire - Booked at Golden Sands
Glenn & Sandra McCormack - Booked at Golden Sands - meeting Sunday night
John Greer aka "Pit Marshall"? - Booked at Golden Sands
Last edited by Ottawa John; 06-26-2014 at 04:26 PM.
Reason: Update