Originally Posted by JarrettH

Hello

I'm looking for a suggested route I may take. Here's a rough Google biking map from my area (Port Credit) to Thunder Bay: http://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=por...m&z=7&lci=bike

I friend suggested I take Highway 17 or 11. Highway 17 being more difficult & prettier (along Lake Superior too), Highway 11 much easier and a few hundred km longer.
Not that I trust the map above, but why does the bike route seemingly avoid Highway 17 when it hits Sudbury? Does it basically not put you on a highway for safety reasons?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Highway_17

I like that Google's bike map takes you along Lake Simcoe.

Shall I Highway 11 up to North Bay then continue going west on Highway 17? What's Highway 69 like? Definitely want something scenic, I am a Photographer too!

Also, as a new rider please tell me of your concerns regarding Highway choice and precautions D:

Thanks

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