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.

(updated Jan 12, 2026) 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.

** Click on the + to see any available additional information.

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

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: 250-344-7112, 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 or boating. If you are fishing you need a license under 65, over 65 is free. 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, Ph: 306-665-812, RTW26 rate $137.20 including tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast

Ride: 442 km

June 17 Winnipeg. MA

Accommodations: Super 8 East, Ph: 304-818-3087 RTW26 rate $173.40 +tax, cancel 24 hrs., Breakfast or book online

Ride: 783 km

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

Accommodations: Ambassador Inn, Ph 705-759-6199 or online, $183.27 including tax, cancel 24 hrs.

Ride: 726 km

Jun 20 IS A rest day if you choose, plus breakfast Meet n'Greet with CSM members from area and sight see.

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

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

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.