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Ne insidehalton.com itton Canadian Champion | Thursday, July 26, 2018 | & Drive and yGisk for a unique vacation experience Safety should be top of mind while on the road this summer, whether in a car or on a bike. An increasing number of people choose to cycle while on vacation or during long-weekend getaways. ® Below are CAAs top 'Drive/Ride' vaca- tions along with some important safety tips. Top 'Drive /Ride' cycling routes in Ontario: Lambton Shores Trail -- 80km: This route follows the picturesque Lambton shoreline of Lake Huron, offering opportunities to en- joy world-class beaches or explore the beau- tiful Canatara Park -- an area of Carolinian forest containing numerous winding trails through the woodlands. Lakeshore-Thames River Trail -- 108km: This route offers beautiful panoramic views of Lake St. Clair along quiet streets lined Qiith cottages. A portion of the route also meanders alongside the Thames River on Tecumseh Line. Explore the rural landscape and learn about the French heritage sur rounding the communities of Pain Court, Grande Pointe and Mitchell's Bay. Pelee Island Trail -- 28km: A short ferry ride from Kingsville is Pelee Island -- the southernmost point of Canada. Pelee Island provides an excellignt route to cycle or walk, and it is also the first island to be selected as part of the Waterfront Trail. The main road follows close to the Lake Erie shore- line all around the island, through farmland, olineyards and beaches. St. Clair River Parkway Trail -- 58km: En- joy long stretches of amazing waterfront views as you ride by charming riverside towns and historical sites. Two ferry cross- ing locations are available to transport cy- clists from Canada to the U.S., providing connections to neighbouring trails. Sarnia is the largest city along Lake Huron and is the northern ending point for the St. Clair Parkway Trail, which is one of three recre- ational drives in Ontario. Essex County Winery Route -- 54km: Tour and taste Canada's most southern wine region. Enjoy the communities of Amherst- burg, Harrow, Kingsville, Leamington and the award-winning wineries they offer! Also, a short ferry ride away is Pelee Island, where you can explore the island's vineyards and great beaches. An event you wont want to miss is the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival, held in Amherstburg in early September. Prince Edward County Winery Route - 62km: Prince Edward County is a fantastic place to cycle with short distances between towns. The quiet country roads showcasing the scenic vistas along Lake Ontario make this a preferred route for cyclists. Explore the quaint little towns of Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington while Srjoying art galleries, Watch studios, shops, museums and wineries. This cycling route will take you through some of the best wine Sowing regions of Ontario. paren rules of the road for motorists: *In Ontario, the one-metre safe passing rule requires a one-metre distance between driver and cyclist to improve safety for both. * Although a cyclist physically only occu- pies a part of the lane at any time, they are permitted, under the Highway Traffic Act, to use the entire lane. - Drivers and their passengers must be vigilant when exiting vehicles to prevent "dooring"-placing a vehicle in the path of an oncoming cyclist. + Motorists turning right should look care- fully for cyclists on their right side and in their blind spot. Ba a small backpack full, ~ We also bought an assortment of new toys from the Dollar Store ~ some she picked out, some | "kept as a surprise. | wrapped each individually and every couple of hours she was able to choose - a new toy from the bag. She never knew what she ~ was getting, which added to the excitement Pack snacks: If you're trying to make good time you won't want to be held up by slow toddier eat- ing at rest stops. Sandwiches, cheese, wit and veggies are great for munching in the car, plus they're more healthy than what you might buy on the road and cost much less when brought from home. 2 while cycling St. should ride cautiously when the act of tuning. er wait or pass on JUS IU DE rear light or reflec- a half hour before pad CAA's newly launched Bike op that uses GPS to navigate and provides peace of ide bike assistance at s and road trip resources go South Central Ontario web- | Take breaks: While you might not eat at every stop, you will,need to take bathroom breaks and stretch your legs. It's.a chance for your toddler to exert some of that pent-up energy. Look for rest stops with grassy areas for running around and run with them. You'll feel better too. On the same note, stop early if you need to-sleep on the way. Find a hotel with a swimming pool and let them go for a dip. A half hour in the water will provide a chance to burn up more energy and help them sleep. Don't underestimate them: Toddlers will sur- prise you, as any parent knows. They can take lot nore than you might think. So expect the worst and hope for the best. g intersections as some mo- 'ina blind | not pass motorists #