DAY SEVEN - Friday, July 9th
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Johnstown to Cornwall - 85 km Traveling along the rolling countryside, cyclists will visit the rural villages that dot the St. Lawrence River and experience Canadian history as it comes alive at Upper Canada Village. Built with re-claimed buildings, the village staff are dressed in the fashion of the 1860s as they perform the village duties of blacksmiths, farmers, and guides. The Lost Villages Museum will offer a glimpse into the life of Canadians a century later as it tells the story of the ten villages that were permanently submerged when the area was flooded to create the St Lawrence Seaway in 1958. |
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Breakfast - Johnstown Enjoy the hospitality in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and start the day off with a country breakfast prepared by a local recreation association. A send-off committee will be there to send us on our journey, including a town crier! **Meal Plan |
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Rest stop - Iroquois The GWTA riders will have the opportunity to take in some snacks and refreshments at the Iroquois Civic centre rest stop. The towns of Iroquois and Morrisburg were partially flooded with the creation of th St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958, it is a history and a story worth looking into and hearing about while at this Rest Stop. *Only 9km East along the route there is an informal RS where you can purchase ice cream at the Dockside in the neighbouring community of Morrisburg. 8:30 – 9:30 |
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Lunch - Upper Canada Village Escape to another time and place while enjoying lunch amidst the sights and sounds of the 1860s at Upper Canada Village. Continue past the main gates around to the rear entrance for the lunch location. ** Non Meal Plan - Lunch OYO (On Your Own) - Options within Upper Canada Village include Harvest Bar and Restaurant (cafeteria) and Cook's Tavern and Livery (restaurant) Wetland en route: about 5 km past Upper Canada Village, you'll find yourself riding through the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, a beautiful natural space with lots of wildlife. There are some great photo opportunities on this path, and it's not uncommon to see deer in the area! |
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Rest stop - Lost Villages Museum The Lost Villages Museum tells the story of the ten villages that were permanently submerged when the area was flooded to create the St Lawrence Seaway in 1958, and is the last rest stop of the day with washrooms, water, and snacks. After the "Lost Villages" riders will need to stay on the bike path all the way through Cornwall to Marlborough St - at the baseball diamond will be the first sign pointing GWTA riders north on Marlborough with other signs every couple of blocks until 4th St, the Armory. |
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Overnight - Cornwall Armoury This year we will be staying in the heart of the town at the Cornwall Armouries, home to the Glengarry Fencibles and the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders.It will be a similar accommodation to the St. Lawrence College of years past and only a few kilometres from the Cornwall Civic Centre where we will enjoy both dinner and breakfast on the following morning. For alternative accommodations, check out the accommodations page on our website. *Long term parking in Cornwall. 2:30 – 5:00 |
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Dinner - Cornwall After settling in, participants will walk over to the Salon in the Civic Complex for cocktails and wrap up dinner before heading out to enjoy the Lift Off Festival. This year they are expecting over 25 hot air balloons as well as an impressive list of musical groups to hit the stage. **Dinner included in registration Dinner: 6:30 |
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