Good link. It's interesting you posted that particular link - it's what got me interested in touring. Some time ago I thought of doing a ride from Toronto to Montreal. A quick google and that was the first link I found. Months later the trip changed to a trip around Lake Ontario after reading this gents site;

https://media6.magma.ca/www.torontob...1999/page1.htm

They made it look so easy

What can I say..now I'm hooked !!

I'm with you on the beer tax. Perhaps thats why I liked riding on the US side...beer available at the gas stations at considerably less cost. Note: I bought a 12 pack of can and kept them in one of my MEC panniers. It's a a seriously hot day although fortunate for me it kept the beer cool for much of the day. Cordura must be a good insulator? Was pleasantly suprised. :>P