Day 25: Caddy Lake Campground to Kenora’s Anicinabe RV Park & Campground
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Leave Caddy Lake and cycle past West Hawk Lake. This lake is special because it was formed by a meteor slamming into the limestone. At 110 M, it gets the nod as the province’s deepest lake.
There is an excellent tourist office at the border of Manitoba and Ontario. Stop in and grab a map of Ontario and chat with the knowledgeable staff. Ontariocamping.net provides a comprehensive list of campgrounds in Ontario.
From here to just before Ottawa you will be cycling through rocks, forest, lakes and more rocks. You can expect the road to be rolling constantly. Kenora to Ottawa is the most trying leg of the entire trip. Dense traffic and bugs will be your two major frustrations. Purchase a mosquito hat to cover your head while setting up your camp for the evening.
Climbing hills is a special skill that requires concentration and intensity. When climbing a hill, it is important that you keep your momentum and speed up for as long as possible. Try to get up on your pedals and pump your bicycle until you are exhausted, then sit down and put your bike in a lower gear.
The first town that you will reach upon entering Ontario is Keewatin. Keewatin amalgamated with Kenora in 2000.
Kenora was originally named Rat Portage until town officials changed the name, a combination of Keewatin, the nearby town of Norman and Rat Portage. Kenora sits on the shore of Lake of the Woods, which is home to 14 552 islands and world-class walleye fishing. Shores of this lake connect Ontario, Manitoba and the state of Minnesota, USA. If you need bike repairs head downtown to Olympia Cycle.
Your destination for the evening is Anicinabe RV Park & Campground on the shores of Lake of the Woods. This is a city run campground with laundry facilities, internet and a small store.
