Thinking of taking this trip this summer......feedback?

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The UnDoug wrote: …driving up to Ste. Saulte Marie, Ontario, then along the Trans-Canada Highway to Toronto, Ontario, and then to Niagara Falls, Ontario

…Drive to Ste. Saulte Marie, Ontario

…Tour Ste. Saulte Marie area. Visit Agawa Canyon. Visit Saulte locks.

…Drive to Toronto along Trans-Canada Highway (~ 7.25 hour drive)

SSM is okay but it's the natural sites near there and on the route to Toronto that are worthy of your time. Hug the shore of the North Channel and Georgian Bay and be open to getting out of the car to take in some of the great things on the way.

Can one view the July 4th fireworks over Niagara Falls from Toronto?

Nope, not a chance. It's 43 miles away as the crow flies.

Is one full day in Niagara Falls enough?

Yes, unless you like casinos. Take the time to visit NF's parks near the Falls. And drive the Niagara Parkway and visit the lovely town of Niagara-On-The-Lake.

Is two full days (and 3 nights) in Ste. Saulte Marie too much?

IMHO, yes.

Is two full days (and 3 nights) in Toronto too much/not enough?

It's definitely enough to give you a good flavor of the place.

Anything amazing on the stretch of the Trans-Canada highway between the two?

If you get a chance to do some kind of boat tour in the 30,000 Islands area of Georgian Bay, do it.

For example: http://islandqueencruise.com

If you want to see what multi-million dollar cottages look like, noodle around Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Muskoka in Muskoka.

[sekker]

PS I love visiting downtown Toronto.

[Lizabeth]

I second downtown Toronto We had fun over Thanksgiving there.

But it seems like a lot of driving vs. visiting/sightseeing.

[GuyGene]

Oh, and I hope you have a truck! Best way to travel!

[Don C]

Ombligo suggested the Wisconsin Dells. The boat ride on the Wisconsin River is nice and the Duck rides are fun. IF you go that way, consider the Circus World Museum in next door Baraboo which is on the grounds of the Ringling Brothers Circus. It is easy to spend a whole day there.

[Rick-o]

> ...Traverse City, you'll be passing through right around the Cherry Festival...

TC's cherry festival is awesome!!

I also like the idea of going through MI's U.P. via Wisconsin and to see the sights of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Marquette is a jewel, Munising with Pictured Rocks is a must see, Isle Royal isn't that far, but a very rugged paradise. (Watch out for wolves!) And, Tahquamenon Falls is fantastic, although not as big as the falls in Niagra.