Need Travel Advice (Cross Posted From OT)

[gprsh924]

My friends and I are driving from Illinois up to Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario on tuesday. We can get directions easily on Google Maps, but I was wondering if any of you have any first hand knowledge about what might be the best route to take. Is it better to cross the border in Detroit or up at Point Huron/Sarnia? If we took the northerly route, would it be best to follow 21 up along lake huron the whole way, or cut back down to 401/6, go through Toronto, then head up north? Is 21 2 lanes or 4? Here are a couple of possible routes I thought of. Any tips on what might work best for us would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Through Detroit:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...5,9.887695&z=7

Through Port Huron and up 21:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...4,9.887695&z=7

Through Port Huron and towards Toronto:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...2,9.887695&z=7

[AM993]

One piece of advice: at this time of the year, stick to the major highways. Therefore, go through Toronto (401 to Toronto) then 400 North to Barrie, then Hwy 26 to Collingwood. It will be quicker, but more importantly much safer. Many 2-lane roads are leading to Collingwood, but lots of them are subject to snow drifting, black ice,... in winter. Ask me how I know.

[old man neri]

I would cross at Sarnia, take the 402 to the 401 to the 400 to Barrie, and then make your way to Collingwood. Sticking to the '400 series' highways in the winter is best as stated above.


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Why blue mountain?

[911Rob]

Glad to hear that you had fun,
Cheers!