North Shore Loop
Are you looking to ride where no one you know has ridden before? Looking to lay fresh tracks on a perfectly groomed ribbon of bliss? Looking to have one up on your buddies by visiting a snowmobile destination that none of them will have even heard of yet? Algoma’s North Shore Loop is the perfect place for the weekend warrior.
Ontario Rider Staging from the
EAST
Day One
Ride clockwise heading south on the F Trail (64kms) to the D trail. Head west on the D trail to either Bruce Mines (117kms) or St Joseph Island for an additional (60km)
Total Distance (181km or 241km)
Day Two
Ride from St. Joseph Island (D107) back to the D Trail then right on the D106 to the F Trail back into Elliot Lake (237km).
Total Approximate Distance (500km)
Staging from Sudbury
If starting from Sudbury simply follow the D Trail to Elliot Lake or Blind River (BR4/BR3 trail). This will add 2 days to the trip. It’s recommended to stay in the Blind River area the first night then Elliot Lake upon the return to Sudbury.
Total Approximate Distance (1049 kms)
Day One
Using the Sault Ste. Marie City Connector, head north to the D trail and follow east to the D106 & F Trail right to Elliot Lake. (290 kms)
Day Two
On day two ride from Elliot Lake back to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on the D Trail (336 kms)
For Extra Mileage
St. Joseph Island Loop – Add approximately 140 km to the North Shore Loop by taking a spin around St. Jo. Like all islands, time stand still and you will be lucky to see another sled on this route. Lots of wildlife and 2 ice crossings keep things interesting.
The International Ice Bridge to Drummond Island is commonly referred to as the Christmas Tree Trail. This 18 km (11 mile) ride usually opens mid January and closes late March (depending on ice conditions) and spans between St. Joseph Island and the Drummond Island Yacht Haven Dock.
Old Christmas trees line the entire route, placed every 1/8th mile, with reflectivity added for safe night crossings.
Riders in both directions must check in with Canadian and US customs and carry the appropriate identification for international border crossings.
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STAY
Bruce Mines
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Inn & Restaurant | 9181 Hwy 17 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3447 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Bass Lake Resort | Bass Lake Road | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-256-0383 | Visit Website | |
| Bobbers Motel & Restaurant | 9161 Hwy 17 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3485 |
Hilton Beach
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website |
|---|
Richards Landing
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clansmen Motel | 1430 Richards Street | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-2581 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Stonefield House Bed & Breakfast | 2826 I Line | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-1616 | Visit Website |
Thessalon / Mississagi Valley
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant | 1 Lakeside Drive | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-3330 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Beadles Bed & Breakfast | 276 Water Street | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2023 | ||
| Black Creek Outfitters | 9538F Hwy 129 | Mississagi Valley ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2555 | Visit Website |
Iron Bridge
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Camp | 21272 Hwy 17 | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-842-5090 | Visit Website | |
| Village Inn Motel & Restaurant | 22337 Hwy 17 East | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-843-0967 | Visit Website |
Blind River
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lauzon Resort & Marine | 1479 B Hwy 17 | Algoma Mills ON, P0R 1A0 | 705-849-0007 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| A Taste of Home B&B | 29 Fullerton Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-7165 | Visit Website | |
| Auberge Eldo Inn | 3 White Drive | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 800-798-3536 | Visit Website | |
| Lakeview Inn | 143 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-0800 | ||
| North Shore Wayside Inn | 181 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-2249 | ||
| Old Mill Motel | Hwy 17 East & Woodward Avenue | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 800-871-0842 | Visit Website | |
| Pier Seventeen | 1 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-1717 | Visit Website | |
| Sunset on the River B&B | 241 Woodward Avenue | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-5241 | Visit Website |
Elliot Lake
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Lake Lodge | 74 Dunlop Lake Road | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J7 | 705-848-8090 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Hampton Inn | 279 Hwy 108 North | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2S9 | 705-848-4004 | Visit Website |
Spanish
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almenara En El Rio Marina & Campground | 57 Spanish Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2442 | Visit Website | |
| Le Bel Abri Bed and Breakfast | 3 Garnier Road | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2545 | ||
| Spanish River Inn | 127 Front Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705 844-2000 | Visit Website |
FUEL
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Outfitters | 9538F Hwy 129 | Mississagi Valley ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-841-2555 | Visit Website | |
| Bob’s Service Centre – Esso | 151 Front Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2332 | ||
| Broken Canoe Trading Post | 7 West Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-1927 | ||
| Canadian Tire Gas | 50 Hillside Drive South | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1M7 | 705-848-4941 | Visit Website | |
| Country Store & Esso | 15 Crawford Street | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3115 | Visit Website | |
| Esso – Elliot Lake | 225 Hwy 108 North | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2T1 | 705-848-4932 | ||
| Esso – Thessalon | 10 Lakeside Drive | Thessalon ON, P0R 1K0 | 705-842-3333 | Visit Website | |
| Esso Gas Station | 498 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-2718 | ||
| Kentvale Merchants | 712 K Line Road | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-2002 | Visit Website | |
| Little Rapids General Store | 59 Little Rapids Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-3717 | Visit Website | |
| Village General Store – Esso | 1100 Hwy 17 West | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-843-1100 | Visit Website |
EAT
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Inn & Restaurant | 9181 Hwy 17 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3447 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant | 1 Lakeside Drive | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-3330 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| Dunlop Lake Lodge | 74 Dunlop Lake Road | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2J7 | 705-848-8090 | Email Us | Visit Website |
| A Touch of Home | 10 Woodward Avenue | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-4663 | Visit Website | |
| Ambeault’s Confectionary | 1268 Richards Street | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-2614 | ||
| Black Bear at the Dock | 1140 Richards Street | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-0222 | Visit Website | |
| Black Bear Café | 2389D Line Road | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-7820 | Visit Website | |
| Bobbers Motel & Restaurant | 9161 Hwy 17 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3485 | ||
| Camille’s Island Cafe | 1202 Gore Street | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-7377 | ||
| Dry Dock Restaurant | 3112 Marks Street | Hilton Beach ON, P0R 1G0 | 705-246-0850 | ||
| Elliot Lake Blossoms | 261 Hillside Drive South | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1N7 | 705-461-1515 | Visit Website | |
| Fireside Classic Grill | 14 Oakland Boulevard | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2T1 | 705-461-3711 | Visit Website | |
| Foster’s Freshmart | 4 Robinson Drive, PO Box 98 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-785-3728 | ||
| Gem Variety & Restaurant | 80 Hergott Avenue | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 3A8 | 705-848-0394 | ||
| Jones Valu-mart | 215 Main Street | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2132 | Visit Website | |
| Lakeview Inn | 143 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-0800 | ||
| Lucky Garden | 25 Hawkins Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-7669 | ||
| Mad Mat’s Rockin’ Road Food | 17B Woodward Avenue | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-576-2181 | Visit Website | |
| Maple Restaurant | 180 Ontario Avenue | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1Y4 | 705-848-3371 | ||
| McDonald’s Restaurant | Hwy 108 | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2T1 | 705-848-8118 | Visit Website | |
| Mum’s Place | 8 George Walk | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2A4 | 705-461-3816 | Visit Website | |
| Mustangs Grill | 24 Woodward Avenue | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-0441 | ||
| North Shore Wayside Inn | 181 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-2249 | ||
| Rob’s Variety & Diner | 27-C Maple Ridge Road | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-842-2225 | ||
| Roosters Diner | 147 Front Street, Hwy 17 West | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2150 | Visit Website | |
| Rustys JFB Café | 181 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-576-2223 | Visit Website | |
| Spanish River Inn | 127 Front Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705 844-2000 | Visit Website | |
| St. Jo’s Diner | 1581 Bridge Road | Richards Landing ON, P0R 1J0 | 705-246-3703 | ||
| Subway | 275 Hillside Drive (Hillside Plaza) | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1N7 | 705-848-8030 | ||
| Swiss Chalet | 290 Hillside Drive South | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1N8 | 705-461-8888 | ||
| The Copper Bean Café | 9196 Hwy 17 | Bruce Mines ON, P0R 1C0 | 705-908-3032 | Visit Website | |
| The Pier Sports Bar | 1 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-1717 | Visit Website | |
| Tilt’n Hilton Steakhouse & Beverage Co | 3120 Marks Street | Hilton Beach ON, P0R 1G0 | 705-246-2204 | ||
| Tim Hortons | 43 Causley Street | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-1579 | Visit Website | |
| Tim Hortons | 261 Ontario 108 North | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2T1 | 705-848-5220 | Visit Website | |
| Tim Hortons | 498 Causley Street (Esso Gas Station) | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-3549 | Visit Website | |
| Tim Hortons | 10 Lakeside Drive (Esso Gas Station) | Thessalon ON, P0R 1L0 | 705-943-9989 | Visit Website | |
| Topper’s Pizza | 259 Hillside Drive South | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 1N7 | 705-310-7171 | Visit Website | |
| Village Inn Motel & Restaurant | 22337 Hwy 17 East | Iron Bridge ON, P0R 1H0 | 705-843-0967 | Visit Website |
SERVICES
| Business Name | Address | City / Town | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almenara En El Rio Marina & Campground | 57 Spanish Street | Spanish ON, P0P 2A0 | 705-844-2442 | Visit Website | |
| Elliot Equipment Rentals Sales & Service | 10 Kilborn Way | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2T1 | 705-848-3001 | Visit Website | |
| NAPA Auto Parts – Tulloch Automotive | 15 White Road, Hwy 17 East | Blind River ON, P0R 1B0 | 705-356-1466 | Visit Website | |
| NAPA Auto Parts – Tulloch Automotive | 155 Hwy 108 North | Elliot Lake ON, P5A 2S9 | 705-848-5666 | Visit Website |
MUST KNOW
Riding in Canada
- U.S. TRAVELLERS: ENTER CANADA REQUIREMENTS
- You will need a passport to enter and leave Canada.
- Your sled must be licensed and insured.
- You must have an OFSC Trail Permit on your sled to ride in Ontario.
- Get a copy of the Algoma Snowmobile Map before you ride.
LINKS
CONTACT
Algoma Country Travel Association
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
[email protected]
1-800-263-2546
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