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Jun 16, 2007 - and they're off!
At the crack of 10:00 am, the Clampettmobile hits the road, and then makes its first pit stop at the Truman residence for a second lesson on the entertainment system. Standard drive to Thunder Bay, arriving at 6:30 pm. ... Montana's for supper, then a quick swim for the kids before bed.At the crack of 10:00 am, the Clampettmobile hits the road, and then makes its first pit stop at the Truman residence for a second lesson on the entertainment system. Standard drive to Thunder Bay, arriving at 6:30 pm. ... Montana's for supper, then a quick swim for the kids before bed....
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Jun 9, 2007 - Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay is located at the head of the Great Lakes and is considered the Crossroads of the Continent as all roads going across Canada go through Thunder Bay. ... Until recently Thunder Bay was a booming grain handling port but now less quantities of grain go through here as it is now taken to the Canadian Pacific ports. ... Thunder Bay as it is known today was created in 1970 when the two towns of Fort William and Port Arthur where brought together. ... Just outside Thunder Bay a reconstructed fur trading post of Old Fort William has been developed at the Fort William Historical Park. ... In September at mile 3,339 just outside Thunder Bay lung cancer forced Terry to abandon his run. ...
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Jul 27, 2006 - Day 34 Thunder Bay - Rest day
Day 34 Thunder Bay - Rest Day We are staying in the residence at Lakehead University - nice campus. ... Thunder Bay interesting town - actually lots to do here for visitors - performing arts is strong - art galleries - outdoor sculptures, festivals events every week form May till Nov - lots of museums - famous Fort William Historical Park (a recreation of North West Company's inland headquarters (NWC was HBC's competition)), lots of campsites, parks and walking/biking trails. ...
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Jul 26, 2006 - Day 33 Quetico to Thunder Bay
Day 33 Quetico park to Thunder Bay DISTANCE TRAVELLED 174 km RUNNING TIME 6 hrs 37 mins AVERAGE SPEED 26. ... 6 km/hr DISTANCE PLANNED 174 KMS TOTAL TIME 8 hrs 30 mins Another great morning - 18 degrees and forecasted high of 30 - Lots of excitement in camp this morning - a very long ride today 174kms through some rough hills BUT rest day in Thunder Bay tomorrow!!! & in real beds. ... an unusual rock formation the resembles the shape of a giant lying on its back and is located on a peninsula across from Thunder Bay harbour. ... There were some very steep hills coming into Thunder Bay ( 10s) these were offset by a very long descent of about 2 kms . ...
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Jul 21, 2006 - Thunder Bay
Onward to Ontario. Spent an evening near Thunder Bay and stopped to see the Terry Fox Memorial on our way through. ... This was where his journey ended and they have erected a very impressive statue at a lookout over Lake Superior.Onward to Ontario. Spent an evening near Thunder Bay and stopped to see the Terry Fox Memorial on our way through. ... This was where his journey ended and they have erected a very impressive statue at a lookout over Lake Superior....
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Jun 25, 2006 - Thunder Bay, Ontario
We lost an hour since we're in the Eastern Time Zone now. We found a Presbyterian Church in the downtown area of Thunder Bay. ... It was a very old stone church with beautiful stained glass windows.We lost an hour since we're in the Eastern Time Zone now. We found a Presbyterian Church in the downtown area of Thunder Bay. ... It was a very old stone church with beautiful stained glass windows....
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Aug 23, 2005 - Kira from Ontario
Hi it's Kira now in Ontario, We are in the most beautiful campground called Rushing River Provincial Park! It has so many fun activities for kids like: swimming, rock jumping, playgrounds.Hi it's Kira now in Ontario, We are in the most beautiful campground called Rushing River Provincial Park! It has so many fun activities for kids like: swimming, rock jumping, playgrounds....
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Jul 27, 2005 - Quetico Park to Thunder Bay - 175km
Today was to be a doozie, and a crummy night's sleep didn't help. The route into Thunder Bay was a recently paved road that wound through a gorgeous rural (read: flat!) area. ... Things got ugly again near the end.Today was to be a doozie, and a crummy night's sleep didn't help. The route into Thunder Bay was a recently paved road that wound through a gorgeous rural (read: flat!) area. ... Things got ugly again near the end....
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Jul 5, 2005 - Thunder Bay
Day 2 -- the Soo to Thunder Bay We stopped at Lake Superior Provincial Park for Lunch --- couldn't pass up Katherine Cove Picnic Area! and. ...
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Jun 16, 2005 - Lake of the Woods area
We made it to Ontario! We listened to some good advice (thanks Gail) and took Hwy 71 along the east side of Lake of the Woods.We made it to Ontario! We listened to some good advice (thanks Gail) and took Hwy 71 along the east side of Lake of the Woods....
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Jul 29, 2002 - Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - eh!
Our next destination is Isle Royale NP. The most recommended way to get there is through Canada - over to Thunder Bay. ... Thunder Bay is a Seaport City on Lake Superior and quite industrial. ... Spent the night, and headed back across the border to the little town of Grand Portage.Our next destination is Isle Royale NP. The most recommended way to get there is through Canada - over to Thunder Bay. ... Thunder Bay is a Seaport City on Lake Superior and quite industrial. ... Spent the night, and headed back across the border to the little town of Grand Portage....
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