Ontario is it time yet?

REBEL · 12-30-2007, 11:37 AM

Ontario is it time yet?

I had a small one day run a few years ago here in Essex County. We had some Ohio and Michigan fanatics show up to tour a couple car museums and a tropical garden/animal/amusement place. We cruised down to the Point Pelee Park.

Is it time to have another meet north of the boarder?

EDIT ... PLEASE SEE THIS THREAD ... Niagara Falls SSR Run - July 25-27/08

Jane Crockford · 12-30-2007, 11:40 AM

I would be interested in going to London

Mark C · 12-30-2007, 12:15 PM

Count me in. I don't care where we go. If you need a hand with anything just let me know.

cancam · 12-30-2007, 07:23 PM

Rebel
How about June
Plan A - Southern Trip - 2 days
Day 1 - all travel in to RM in Chatham
overnight in Leamington
Day 2 - heritage village & colasanti's tropical garden
Western NY and PA could meet here in NOTL on the friday (day 0)

How about july
Plan B - Niagara trip - 2 days
Day 1 - meet in Windsor and tour RM in chatham
travel to niagara on the lake throught the wine country
Bar B Q here in NOTL and overnight
Day 2 - Niagara Corvette Show (lots of other cars beside vettes)- this is the middle to end of july

REBEL · 12-31-2007, 08:55 AM

Good input Cam ...
Plan B … Ohio could do a lap around Lake Eire on way home.
Michigan could do a lap around Lake St. Clair.

Lets hear some more ideas over the next week or two.
We can get some more suggestions and then select the most popular agenda.

Hello ... step right up put your 2 cents in everyone.

WindsuppreSSR · 12-31-2007, 09:51 AM

Rebel, Sounds like a great idea depending on the date I would be in for it!
Plan "B" would be my preferance but either one sounds good.

SSR-Club.com · 12-31-2007, 10:10 AM

Rebel, Got your Guestbook entry. I can't be there but let me know what I can do to help you get this event going....

Steve

HotRodGirl · 12-31-2007, 10:26 AM

I was approached this year by several members to do a New England Run and or Niagara Falls.....trying to pull in some from the surrounding areas too.

I am uncertain that I can participate due to some changes in our personal life. But I will get the word out for MI members when all is set in stone!

HotRodGirl · 12-31-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by REBEL

thank HRG

The plan "B" suggested by CANCAM is up to Niagra on the lake (NOTL)wine country and we could run along the falls.

I like Plan B too

parothed97 · 12-31-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cancam

Rebel
How about June
Plan A - Southern Trip - 2 days
Day 1 - all travel in to RM in Chatham
overnight in Leamington
Day 2 - heritage village & colasanti's tropical garden
Western NY and PA could meet here in NOTL on the friday (day 0)

How about july
Plan B - Niagara trip - 2 days
Day 1 - meet in Windsor and tour RM in chatham
travel to niagara on the lake throught the wine country
Bar B Q here in NOTL and overnight
Day 2 - Niagara Corvette Show (lots of other cars beside vettes)- this is the middle to end of july

Sorry for the tardy reply, Key West for Christmas and New Year's has altered my daily schedule. Plan B looks good to me as long as it's in the middle of the month as I'm on the planning committee for a major car event in Toronto during the first 2 weeks of the month.

REBEL · 12-31-2007, 10:16 PM

Cam is this the event your thinking of ... I hope so I just sent a e-mail asking for more info and this years date.

http://www.niagaracorvetteclub.com/N...2007%20pg1.pdf

Map of 15608 Niagara Parkway Niagara-on-the-lake, ON CA by MapQuest

Zoom in on the aerial map looks like grass and trees for shade.

downshifter · 12-31-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

I was approached this year by several members to do a New England Run and or Niagara Falls.....trying to pull in some from the surrounding areas too.

I am uncertain that I can participate due to some changes in our personal life. But I will get the word out for MI members when all is set in stone!

Yes Ed,
Marv and I would really like to do this and plan B is our favorite one!! Please let us know when the plans are finalized and we will clear our calendar for YOU.
Judy

cancam · 01-01-2008, 07:32 AM

That's the one Ed
I was there last year and was a great show with lots of vettes but also
other vehicles (30% other)

One other Idea is we start on friday here and setup to tour the LS2 engine plant in St Catherines (10km's away) just an idea

Eithier way we can plan to have a bar b q here at our place in NOTL
I can help setup the rooms here - I have a couple of Ideas

NOTE: the guy in Buffalo you are thinking of with the silver garage queen is about 15 minutes away from us

cancam · 01-01-2008, 11:55 AM

2 other Hotel ideas

Both of these will be safe and local to all the ammenities

1) Hilton Garden View - NOTL (like the courtyard by marriott we stayed at WDC) - other car events have used this one
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada - Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Hotels

2) Best Western- Niagara on the Lake - can't get the link

Address:
278 Mary Street Box 642, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, CA
Phone: 9054683251 Fax: 9054685844
Toll Free Reservations: 866-556-8882

Welcome to Best Western Colonel Butler Inn!
This full-service hotel is set in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake with close access to Highway 405 (I-190 in the US) and in the heart of "The Prettiest Town in Canada".

The Best Western Colonel Butler Inn is the perfect location for travelers visiting Niagara Falls. Hotel guests will find internationally renowned tourist attractions, the finest wine region in Canada and world-class golf courses - all within a twenty-minute car drive from the Best Western Colonel Butler Inn. Guests will also enjoy fine dining and shopping within walking distance of the hotel. Lake Ontario and the Niagara River provide a gorgeous backdrop for a walk or bike ride along the beachfront. The Best Western Colonel Butler Inn is the only branded hotel property in old town Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Visitors to the Best Western Colonel Butler Inn will enjoy the hotel's free parking, complimentary breakfast, an unbeatable sense of comfort and affordable rates. Large rooms accommodate families large and small, while king and queen suites, which include fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, are a wonderful setting for a special getaway. The guest services staff is eager to assist in planning any of the many possible excursions the Niagara Region has to offer to ensure that every guest leaves with memories of a delightful and rewarding vacation in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

REBEL · 01-01-2008, 12:49 PM

Reply from show n shine corvette president...

Ed

We would be pleased to have your SSR group attend our show this year. Our date is set at July 27 at the Reif Estate Winery on the Niagara Parkway just north of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Let us know what your agenda is for that weekend and perhaps we can do something jointly. In the past few years we have had an informal social the night before the show with Corvette owners who come from out of town, namely Sudbury and Ottawa.

As you may know, our show is open to all cars ( and trucks) and the total proceeds are donated to the Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre.

Look forward to meeting with your group.

George Dalbergs - President, Niagara Corvette Club.

REBEL · 01-01-2008, 12:57 PM

Any conflicting events on July 27th

WOODWARD DREAM CRUSE AUG.16TH

HOTROD POWER TOUR JUNE 7-14TH

MAGGIE VALLEY MAY 1,2,3

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Cam

I know parking along the falls is nearly impossible.

But it would be very nice if a scout in his spare time could find a spot for a photo opportunity with the falls in the back ground.

We might need to have a camera man set up across the road and snap Trucks as they momentary pause in front of the falls, in that no parking zone.

cancam · 01-01-2008, 06:59 PM

Been called a lot of things but long time since i was called a scout !

One small issue with the falls is you never know to till the day of where the mist is?! I quit going there as my rotten luck always has it on the road and getting my fresh wash job dirty. Mist is a 24/7 program as they never shut the falls off - only the lights !

I will scout out photo locations and post some in the next couple of weeks. we maybe can get a shot above the escarpment.

cam

Jane Crockford · 01-03-2008, 06:31 PM

Another Suggestion would be to meet in Sarnia at Hot August Nights Concert Cruise....Event date is August 14.....Pre Cruise for everyone to attend the Woodward Dream Cruise.....Sarnia is only 1 hour from London and only 1 hour nort of Detroit....

BIG JIM · 01-03-2008, 07:38 PM

Boy I'm lucky I just stumbled across this thread by accident! I like Plan "B" Best but A will work. Patrice and I will attend. I can bring my Kodak too!
Hope my Passport is good?

I like the LS2 plant tour idea too.

BIG JIM · 01-03-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cancam

Been called a lot of things but long time since i was called a scout !

One small issue with the falls is you never know to till the day of where the mist is?! I quit going there as my rotten luck always has it on the road and getting my fresh wash job dirty. Mist is a 24/7 program as they never shut the falls off - only the lights !

I will scout out photo locations and post some in the next couple of weeks. we maybe can get a shot above the escarpment.

cam

Cam,

A possible photo vantage is From the tower I got some good views from there. I will search for them and post one or two.

Jim

cancam · 01-03-2008, 07:52 PM

[quote=BIG JIM;370439]Hope my Passport is good?

Big Jim thanks for the reminder on the passport as I had thought to mention this the oother day
For our American friends thinking of sliding across the border for the day or the weekend - NO PASSPORT is required to enter Canada or to return to the USA. This is only needed if you are coming in by plane into Canada.