2026 - Ride the Wind - Canadian Senior Motorcyclist

Ride The Wind 2026 Meet n' Greet Cross Canada Tour

Suggested Schedule and Route info.

Join us for an hour , a day, or the whole trip. You can hop in and out where you want ride with us or on your own. You have to book your own rooms. And pay for all your own expenses. This is not a guided tour or ride. You are just welcome to ride with us and stay where we stay. Hope to see you along the way.

Bookmark this page and stay tuned for continuing hotel info etc.

The route, although not written in stone, will still depend which way you want to go to the next stop, ride with the group or ride on your own.

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June 9 and 10 -Meet n' Greet, #1 Nanaimo, BC

The launch hotel is Days Inn - Nanaimo,
809 Island Hwy South Nanaimo, BC.
Block of 30 rooms being held for CSM RTW, release date Tues May 12. 12 single queen $169.00, 18 double Queen $189.00, 24 hr cancelation. Reservations 877 754 8171. Mention Ride the Wind 2026
Or online Use group code 060926RID

NOTE: reserved block of hotel rooms will expire on May 12. There are still some available. Unsold rooms will then go back into general rental. The Vancouver Island gets very busy after May long weekend.
Second here is the SCHEDULE for the two day meet and greet …
Tues June 9. Arrival day. 4 PM. Meet and assemble at Departure Bay beach. 4:45 ride to Smokin George's BBQ for dinner. They close at 7 so if we get there at 5 it should be good. An interesting note about this eatery is it was featured on the tv show “You Gotta Eat Here”. Season 2 Episode 5. And YES Gerry they do have Nanaimo bars.

June 10 Nanaimo, BC

9AM Assemble at Nanaimo tourist booth / rest stop. Nanaimo Parkway and Northfield Rd. Riders safety meeting then KSU at 9:45. Ride to Stanford Seniors Village in Parksville via scenic Nanoose Bay for Show and Shine. I must say they are very excited about us visiting. We can hang out there probably till noon as the residents have to go for their lunch 12:00 noon ride to Pa Pa's burgers in Parksville for lunch. After lunch if anyone is interested Port Alberni is only a half hour ride along a very scenic Hwy 4. Ice cream at Harbour Scoop on the Quay is always a favorite.

Launch dinner on Wed night time and location TBA. It will be at or near the hotel.
I will provide civic addresses for everything so you can program GPS's at a later date.

Note to Vancouver Island members. Please come and join us.
Cheers Jeff Simmons (contact)

June 11 Cache Creek, BC

Accommodations: Riverside Motel Ph: 250-457-9500. RTW26 rate$119.00 + Tax, cancel 24 hrs.

Ride: 425 km. + ferry

June 12 Golden, BC

Accommodations: Mary's Motel Ph: 250-344-7111, RTW26 rate $139+tax, cancel 48 hrs., Breakfast

Ride: 442 km

June 13 Wetaskiwin, AB

Accommodations: Travelodge Ph: 780-352-2222, RTW26 rate $110.00+tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast

Ride: 448 km

June 14 am tour of the back of Reynolds Museum

1 ½ hour tour of the back of Reynolds Museum and see all the bikes. There is a cost and will need to know who's coming to make sure we have enough interest to run the tour. There is more in storage than there is in the museum. Then ride to Cold Lake, AB

June 14 & 15 Cold Lake AB - Meet n' Greet #2

Ride: 365 km

New Imperial Inn - 5404 57 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1R6, Canada
1 780-594-1177 30 rooms blocked (only till May 15) at 80$ a night plus taxes, no breakfast.

The plan: greet when you arrive on Sunday June 14. Mingle in briefing room and go for dinner at Wilmie's You Bar and Grill across the parking lot at approx. 7 PM.
June 15 Monday is breakfast at the Ski Hill, leaving the hotel at 8:30 AM, riding together if you want. Followed by a tour at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Royal Canadian Air Force’s largest and busiest fighter base, hopefully with an aircraft display but not confirmed yet. Also, lunch at the Officers Mess to enjoy military food. (approx. $11).

Afternoon is either golf (maybe best ball tournament) or suggesting a visit to our Air Force museum.($ 6.50). The golf course is on the base and has rentals, no strict dress code. Will book tee time for those interested.

Monday night dinner at the Legion with Steak, Potatoes, Salad and Corn on a Cob for $25. (will need number of people as soon as possible).

Message Sylvio Cote for any other info.

Optional Motel is El Lobo Motel for 149$ a night plus taxes and no breakfast about 3 mins. from New Imperial Inn.

June 16 Saskatoon, SK

Accommodations: Heritage Inn,102 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon Ph: 306-665-8121 $105.00
RTW26 rate $105.00 (tax?), cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast. NOTE- Ask for the Canadian Senior Motorcyclists rate of $105

Next day is a long ride,, plan to be up early...

Ride: 442 km

June 17 Winnipeg. MA

Accommodations: Super 8 East, 1485 Niakwa Rd E, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3, Ph: 304-818-3087 RTW26 rate $173.40 + tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast. Book online at wyndhamhotels,com

Ride: 783 km

Wayne Croning will lead a scenic ride along the Red River area and stop for dinner on route at Skinner's Restaurant 608 River Rd Lockport MB.
Next Morning 18th he will escort us on a ride to the geographical center of Canada which is just a few km east of Winnipeg, on our route. We will get a group photo with our banner there and then we are off to Kakabeca Falls, Ont. for the night.

June 18 Kakabeka Falls Ontario

Accommodations: Telstar Motel 807-473-9141, RTW26 rate $153.68 +tax cancel 24 hrs.

Ride: 673k

June 19 & 20 Sault St Marie - Hotel Update

Accommodations: New hotel is the Super 8 at 184 Great Northern Rd, 705-910-2585 ask for Jason and the CSM RTW 26 rate of $147.00 per night plus tax

If you booked at the Ambassador Inn you might consider canceling and booking at the Super 8.

Ride: 726 km

June 20 is a rest day if you choose - but there will be a breakfast meet up on June 20th at the Blockhouse Restaurant located at the Canal District. 87 Huron St, Sault Ste. Marie,

at 8:30am. All surrounding area CSM Members are encouraged to come for Breakfast.

Also Note: There is a charity "Ride for Autism" after breakfast; all are very welcome to join.

For more details regarding the charity ride... when they announce the start time and gathering area etc you can message contact. Mike and JoAnne Burns.

June 21 & 22 & 23 - Meet N' Greet #3 Midland ON

Accommodations: Quality Inn 249-559-2134, for RTW26 Rate motion Ride The Wind 2026. Group code is YC93D4. $105.00 + tax per night.

Ride: 561 km

For more information on event 3 meet and greet. Contact. Larry Tattrie. 902-957-0346. Or email larrybtattrie@gmail.com. Or Lynn Riley. 250-488-8099. Or email lynnbart@telus.net

Some of us are arriving on Jun 21 and on Jun 22 we may go for a ride up the Bruce peninsula and back.
You are welcome to join (weather permitting). On Jun 23 we will be heading to CSM member place. About 1.5- 2 hr ride. Our plan is to arrive at Ron Hellman’s beautiful park like property on a lake. There we will have a barbecue and possibly a ride on pontoon boats on the lake, note the boat thing is a maybe at this point, but ride and barbecue is on. We would like to know who is attending so we can kind of get a number for food. Thanks for your cooperation. Event 3 host, Larry Tattrie.

June 24 Cornwall, Ontario

Accommodations: Comfort Inn Ph 613-937-0111 or book online, $183.27 including tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast

Ride: 565km

June 25 Montmagny, Quebec

Accommodations: Days Inn, Ph 418-241-5330, Rate $183.26 including tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast

Ride: 556 km - will be riding through Sherbrooke, QU

June 26 & 27 Florencville-Bristol, NB - Meet n" Greet #4

Accommodations: Florenceville Motor Inn (Ramada By Wyndham), 239 Burnhan Road, Florenceville-Bristol NB. Mention Ride The Wind Tour for blocked rates - Two Queen Beds $120.00+tax. Maybe King/Queen Bed+Sofa Bed:$100.00 + tax. Free Hot Breakfast (7-10). Can you also please email Brian L. Hovey at blhovey56@gmail.com and let him know you have booked for his records and so we know how many are coming, Thanks

Ride: 491 km

June 28 Amherst, NS

Accommodations: Travelodge, 902-667-3331, 1539 Southampton Rd, Amherst, NS B4H 3Y4

Note: Travelodge in Amherst is charging more if you call the hotel than if booked on-line. If you call the hotel the rate is $151 plus tax. On-line it’s $129 plus tax for one queen room or $139 plus tax for a premium room with two queen beds.

June 29 & 30 Baddeck NS - Meet n' Greet #5

Accommodations: Trailsman Motel, 902-295-2413 or email info@trailsmanlodge.ca, 10003 NS-105, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0, RTW26 rate $149.00 + tax, For more info contact Cal Ollerhead at 902-402-6622 or email sharkrider103@icloud.com - will include a ride on the famous Cabot Trail.

June 30 Ride Cabot Trail

End of RTW 2026 Cross Canada Tour….

Unless you want to wander with Cal Ollerhead around Nova Scotia
Or take off on your own to Newfoundland.

RTW 2026 Patches, Shirts, Hats etc. are available now, place your order at:

Canadian Senior Motorcyclists Member Gear!

https://canadianseniormotorcyclists.com/store/

RTW26 contact info: Lynn Riley, 250-488-8099 or email lynnbart@telus.net or Larry Tattrie, 902-957-0346 or email larrybtattrie@gmail.com

Your input is always welcome!

Disclaimer, Please Read the Fine Print

This is an informal, personal adventure outing. you hereby release and hold harmless anybody that might be riding along or at any Meet n’ Greet. There is no official organizer, leader, guide, or entity responsible for planning or supervising activities. Any suggested routes, Meet n’ Greets, or points of interest are shared solely for general awareness, and participation is completely voluntary.

By choosing to join any Meet n’ Greet or follow any suggested route, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for my own actions, decisions, safety, and well-being at all times. you are solely responsible for all associated costs, equipment, transportation, and arrangements.

All individuals sharing information are doing so informally and assume no responsibility or liability for any loss, injury, accident, or other outcome that may occur. This is not a commercial tour, guided tour, or professionally organized event of any kind. No person involved is obligated or assigned to provide guidance, supervision, or support.

By participating, you accept full personal responsibility and agree that all involvement is at your own risk.