Here are some other notes from my trip so far. I have found the information booth's to be very useful and I will use them far more next time around. They pretty much have information on everything...hotels, camping, eating, sightseeing, etc. 90%+ of the roads are very good and improving every day. Keep your eyes open for moose and don't ride at night.
The temperature swings can be pretty wide so bring an assortment of clothes, we have seen from 50 degrees to 78 degrees. Keep an eye on the weather report...every day because it may drive your schedule, I used http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warni...969cwhx-022200 and got good information. Bring rain gear or weatherproof riding gear...my electric jacket liner has been a life saver and I wouldn't come back at this time of year without it. Heated grips/electric gloves/ or warm gloves a definite bonus. Long sections of road with high winds and high speeds need tunes or earplugs .
Ensure your cell phone will work in not only Canada but Newfoundland as well...found out that my phone would not work in Newfoundland but does in mainland Canada. If you don't plan ahead for hotels or some campgrounds try to be off the road NLT 4:00 so you have a chance to get accommodations. Not all ATM's are created equal, meaning they may not accept your banking card because it is on a different system. My VISA has worked great but it is good to have cash as well for tolls and other small expenses.
Plan ahead for all ferry crossings because it may be easy to get accommodations one way but not the other. Also the next time around I will probably opt for night crossings, with a cabin, and use my days for riding. If you get motion sickness bring drugs! Ferry decks can be extremely slick, be careful!
Just some of my thoughts so far, I am sure I will have more later.
The temperature swings can be pretty wide so bring an assortment of clothes, we have seen from 50 degrees to 78 degrees. Keep an eye on the weather report...every day because it may drive your schedule, I used http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warni...969cwhx-022200 and got good information. Bring rain gear or weatherproof riding gear...my electric jacket liner has been a life saver and I wouldn't come back at this time of year without it. Heated grips/electric gloves/ or warm gloves a definite bonus. Long sections of road with high winds and high speeds need tunes or earplugs .
Ensure your cell phone will work in not only Canada but Newfoundland as well...found out that my phone would not work in Newfoundland but does in mainland Canada. If you don't plan ahead for hotels or some campgrounds try to be off the road NLT 4:00 so you have a chance to get accommodations. Not all ATM's are created equal, meaning they may not accept your banking card because it is on a different system. My VISA has worked great but it is good to have cash as well for tolls and other small expenses.
Plan ahead for all ferry crossings because it may be easy to get accommodations one way but not the other. Also the next time around I will probably opt for night crossings, with a cabin, and use my days for riding. If you get motion sickness bring drugs! Ferry decks can be extremely slick, be careful!
Just some of my thoughts so far, I am sure I will have more later.