I did a manatoulin route this past summer, back over sudbury and parry sound. If you haven't done it before:
- the costal road, HW #1 north of owen sound is a nice detour
- book the ferry and do not be late. It fills up, you need to be on time for it. Depending on your timeline, the 8pm is nice for sunset. The ferry is licensed if you want a refreshment.
- They only have crappy ropes, I recommend a canyon dancer and straps. The angle to the mounting points is fairly sharp, nothing stops the back/forth movement of the bike. If you are using a kickstand, use the tie down in the next row behind the bike to make sure it doesn't rock. Its a bit awkward, but better safe than have a kickstand slip
- The vehicle area is locked during the voyage
- if you go at night, get gas in tobermory, manatoulin isn't large, but is sparce.
- if you have time the singing sands near tobermory is a nice stop.
- the short piece betwee espanola/whitefish falls are really nice
- some of the B roads that go through the reserves are really C or D grade roads, the surface quality can be very hit and miss