MALS 2010

Miatas Around Lake Superior
PICS! (From MALS 2005)
SCHEDULE:
Day #0: Monday; August 2th
Out-of-towners arrive in Marquette
Brentwood Motor Inn Budget Host
2603 US 41 West
Marquette, Michigan
(800) 999-7055
(906) 228-7494

Make your one night reservation on 01-Jan-2010. Rates are expected to be ~$XX (plus taxes).
Lodging alternatives
Day #1: Tuesday, August 3th
Marquette -to- Two Harbors: Map, .gdb, .mps
Superior Shores Resort
1521 Superior Shores Drive
Two Harbors, Minnesota
(800) 242-1988
(218) 834-5671

Make your one night reservation before 29-Mar-2010. They've got a complex cancellation policy. Understand your obligations.

- Lake view: $XX (plus fees & taxes)
- Woods view: $YY (plus fees & taxes)
- Miata view (parking lot): $ZZ (plus fees & taxes)
Lodging alternatives
Day #2: Wednesday, August 4th
Two Harbors -to- Thunder Bay: Map, .gdb, .mps
Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel
2080 Highway #61
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(888) 473-2378
(807) 473-9123

Make your two night reservation before 10-Jul-2010. Ask for group rate #XXXX "Miatas Around Lake Superior." We've been quoted a rate of $XXCDN/night (plus taxes).
Lodging alternatives
Day #3: Thursday, August 7th
Sightseeing in & around metro-Thunder Bay
More sightseeing info for Thunder Bay
Pickle Lake: End of the asphalt north of Thunder Bay
Did you remember to book two nights at the Nor'Wester Resort? Are you 100% certain?

Day #4:
Friday, August 6th
Thunder Bay -to- Wawa: Map, .gdb, .mps
Sportsman Motel
45 Mission Road
Wawa, Ontario
(705) 856-2272

Make your one night reservation after 01-Jan-2010.

One bed: $XXCDN + tax
Two beds: $YYCDN + tax
Cancellation policy: One week! (ouch)

Dinner will be at the Viking Restaurant (next door).
Lodging alternatives
Day #5: Saturday, August 7th
Wawa -to- Marquette: Map, .gdb, .mps
Brentwood Motor Inn Budget Host
2603 US 41 West
Marquette, Michigan
(800) 999-7055
(906) 228-7494

Make your one night reservation on 01-Jan-2010. Rates are expected to be ~$XX (plus taxes).
Lodging alternatives
Day #6: Sunday, August 8th
Marquette -to- Home Sweet Home

REMINDERS:
- You are responsible for making your own reservations and deposits.
- You are responsible for doing your own cancellations and understanding the cancellation policies.
- Must bring proof of auto insurance coverage for Canada. The title of the official document is: Canada Non-Resident Inter-Province Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card.
- Must bring proof of citizenship - a DL is INsufficient.
- No beef products - not even pet foods w/beef essence.
- No weapons; guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, handcuffs, shackles, batons, etc.
- No radar detectors; they are illegal in Canada.
- CBs (not FRS) will be used on this trip.
- Miata-friendly CB: Cobra 75 WXST;
- Mic 4' extension cord (if you mount the guts in the trunk)
- Miata-friendly CB Antenna (matchbox)
- Miata-friendly $10 antenna mount for 1990-2007.. Contact seller.
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- Bring all the prescription meds that you will need for the week
- If you have any dietary restrictions, speak-up!
- Limit of 25 cars.
- Canada tips for Yanks
- Due to vacation traffic and varied interests, it is wise that we form 5-car pods. Pods will be assigned on the first day. You choose your own pod of like-minded MALSers for the subsequent days.

FACTOIDS:
- Border crossing regulations
- Frommer Guide article
- Free: "Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure Guide"
- Exchange rate info

MISCELLANEOUS :
- http://www.great-lakes.net/tourism/circletour/superior
- http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ref/supfact.html
- http://www.michiganhighways.org/other/lsct.html
- http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/lake superior circle tour.html
- http://www.lakesuperior.com/welcome.html

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Doug Ranz

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