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Ontario’s South Coast
Motorcycle Tourism Newsletter
Spring 2011 Edition
“Get your motor running, head out on the highway” to Ontario’s South Coast on the shores of Lake Erie. Finally, it’s time to hit the open roads – Come and “Cruise the Coast” from Port Maitland through Port Dover to New Glasgow and back.
Get your copy of the 2011 Cruise the Coast Map (or tell a friend) – it’s a fold-up waterproof map showcasing preferred routes in Haldimand, Norfolk and Elgin counties along Lake Erie. This has been a very popular travel tool – over 15,000 have been distributed including the recent Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto. Visit www.cruisethecoast.ca to download a copy or contact tourism@norfolkcounty.ca to have your copy sent to you.
THE BIG EVENT OF THE YEAR
PD13 – Friday the 13th in Port Dover – ONLY ONE THIS YEAR – Friday, May 13th, 2011
Like last year’s big bash, Port Dover is getting ready for the ONLY Friday the 13th event this year and expects to exceed the 100,000 attendance record once again. It will be a great way to kick off the riding season and the perfect launch into summer.
For vendor information and camping ideas, visit www.pd13.com –this site is constantly being updated with information to make your trip and stay in the area a memorable one.
Accommodations are going quickly, click here for an extensive list of area hotels, B&B’s, cottages and camping locations .
Next year in 2012, there will be THREE PD13 events…January, April and July – it’s not too early to start planning!
More than Friday the 13th – Stay an Extra Day!
Visit some wineries…
The newly formed Ontario’s South Coast Wineries and Growers Association has many wineries throughout the area growing and selling local wines. Stop in at any of the locations to sample their home-grown products -then take some home with you. Food and gift shops available at many of the spots.
http://www.ontariosouthcoastwine.com/wineries.html
Get dirty at GoPher Dunes…
On Sunday, May 15th stop by GoPher Dunes in Courtland for their CMRC Provincial Motocross Race. GoPher Dunes is often televised on TSN. Watch high-flying action with some of our countries top pro racers battling it out on “Canada’s Toughest” motocross sand track. Racing is from 9am-5pm. Overnight camping is allowed at $10 per vehicle – gate admission is $10 per person and $7 for children 12 and under. Pre-schoolers get in free.
http://www.gopherdunes.com/www.gopherdunes.com/Home/Entries/2011/3/10_Spring_Motocross_Events.html
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