The team reach the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay to cross to the mainland on day 1.
l-r: Sue Sohnle, Patrick Houston, Terry Fannon and Bill Werthmann
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Days 0, 1 & 2: Victoria to Aldergrove to Hop – Click here

We had a terrific sendoff in Victoria. The concert was fantastic, the breakfast with alll the family and friends was great and the weather was perfect. And we made the early ferry!

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Days 3&4 – Hope to Princeton to Oliver (Kelowna) – Click here

The Hope to Princeton leg had 2 big climbs, and then a windy road (no opportunity for pictures). The next day was a rush to get to Osoyoos, then up to Oliver to stay, and on to Kelowna. The event was great and perfect for the theme of the ride. Too bad there was no TV crew to reach a wider audience.

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Days 5&6 – Osoyoos to Midway to Castlegar – Click here

A big climb out of Osoyoos, way to go Bill. Spot directed new friends Neil and Cathy to our campground in Midway, with an invitation to dinner the next evening in Castlegar.

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Day 7 – Castlegar to Creston – Click here

We heeded warnings about the Salmo Creston (Kootenay) Skyway, and opted for an extra 20km through Nelson. It was not an easy day, what with rushing to the catch the only one ferry running, and all those darn hills. But extremely beautiful.

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Day 8 – Creston to Cranbrook – Click here

First order of the day was to ride the 22 km back into Creston. I knew it was beautiful, and Patrick got some great shots so that I could enjoy it too. While driving the RV I only got glimpses of the sights.

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Day 9 was a well deserved rest day in Cranbrook.

The day was cloudy so I missed some great shots I should have taken when we arrived.

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Day 10 – Cranbrook to Fernie – Click here

We are in the beautiful mountains here. Fernie is nestled in with snow capped mountains on all sides.

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I have dreams of creating a few summary posts to pick various highlights from our 67 day adventure, so stay tuned.

The team arrives at Cape Spear
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Day 62 – Halifax concert – click here

A terrific concert that ended too quickly.

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Day 63 – Halifax to Whycocomagh (Cape Breton) – click here

We shuttled from Halifax, so I had to drive 2 1/2 hr today. Then they cycled 62 Km to Cape Beton, where we were treated to a free lunch.

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Day 64 – Whycocomagh to North Sydney – click here

Our last day in the RV. Thanks Michael so much for driving it back to Halifax, and returning it all cleaned up.

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This night we sailed from North Sydney NS to Argentia NL, 17 hours. We slept in a state room with two bunk beds, the four of us together for the last night.

Day 65 – Argentia NL to St. John’s – click here

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Day 66 – St. John’s (rest & concert) – click here

After doing a big day yesterday, we got to wander around the beautiful city of St. John’s. That evening we enjoyed a fantastic concert featuring some great talented local musicians.

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Day 67 – Cape Spear (the end) – click here

Day 67, the end of a fantastic journey across our wonderful Canada. Thank you to everyone who is a part of Hillary’s Ride for Mental Health: family, old friends, new friends who we met and talked with along the way, supporters, and the board who worked so hard to make this dream a reality.

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WOW, we did it – across Canada from tip to tip – Mile 0 in Victoria to Cape Spear near St.Johns’s. Over 6,700 km in 67 days. I consider myself to be so lucky, and so proud to be part of Hillary’s Ride for Mental Health. Being with Bill, Sue and Terry every day I know how hard a job it was to cycle across the country. In the past few years I had a thought in my head that I might want to try it, but no way now. I am happy I was able to be able to share our trip in pictures with those of you who followed us along the way. Thanks for your comments.

The Deputy Mayor of Fredericton welcomes the team
More images of this leg are available from the links below

Day 56 Perth-Andover to Fredericton pictures – click here

Bill returns to Fredericton where he grew up. We received a special presentation from the deputy mayor.

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Day 57 – Fredericton pictures – click here

A true day off to enjoy the city, then the concert.

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Day 58 – Fredericton to Sussex pictures – click here

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Day 59 – Sussex to Dieppe (Moncton) pictures – click here

The fastest way from Sussex to Dieppe was the Trans Canada Hwy (TCH), and the goal was to get into the next swimming pool quickly.

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Day 60 – Dieppe to Charlottetown pictures – click here

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Day 61 – Charlottetown to Halifax pictures – click here

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Day 51 – Joliette to past Trois-Rivieres (Becancour) – click here

Day 52 – Becancour to past Levi – click here

“not every day is pleasant. the morning [of day 52] was bad, and just got worse.”

Day 53 – Levis to La Pocatiere (Riviere-Ouelle)- click here

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Day 54 – lovely Riviere-Ouelle – click here

“A new day and luckily we headed back to meet the highway at the bridge. Riviere-Ouelle is such a beautiful place with flowers growing all along the river. And looking down low, you’ll find the most interersting things. Later in the day a butterfly caught my eye, and then I looked up too.”

Day 54 – Riviere-Ouelle to Notre_Dame-du-Lac – click here

“Stunning vistas. I’d love to return to hike & bike.”

Day 55 – Notre-Dame-du-Lac to Perth-Andover NB – click here

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Sorry for the delay in posting pictures. I could blame it on poor internet, but it was really the fault of all the terrific people who took such good care of us the last few weeks. Thanks so much to all of you.

From the Pacific to the Atlantic – the cyclists complete their journey
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Day 67, the end of a fantastic journey across our wonderful Canada. Thank you to everyone who is a part of Hillary’s Ride for Mental Health, family, old friends, new friends who we met and talked with along the way, supporters, and the board who worked so hard to make this dream a reality.

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Thanks to Nix for these pictures.

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Bienvenue Quebec
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Residential Riding in Ottawa
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While I flew back east, the other 3 did a restful 100 km in and around Ottawa. After landing and the rain cleared up I had a chance to stroll around Parliamont Hill.

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David Francey at the Mera School House in Mcdonald’s Corners
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The intimate John McNeill’s Place
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