#8 Cycle Ride – Port Robinson Ferry to Thorold

Route – Starting at the Port Robinson Ferry west side we go north along the Welland Canal Trail to Thorold and back for about 20km.  At Lock 7 in Thorold there is an information centre.  Jog left from the trail on Government Rd., then right on Chapel St. past the information centre to Clairmont St.  A left here will get you over to downtown Thorold where a right on Front Street will bring you to the Front Café and Eatery just down a few buildings on your right.  To get to a larger restaurant continue north on Chapel St. and work your way to Townline Rd., by taking a left on St. David’s and a right at Carleton.  Here is the route's cue sheet.
Lunch/Break – There are several places we can stop for a break in Thorold.  The location of the Early Bird is here if our group size is large.  Address and contact information as follows:  Address: 2 Merritt St, St Catharines ON L2T 1J3, Phone: 905-680-8464, Website: earlybirdrestaurant.ca
Start Location – Port Robinson Ferry west side.  There is parking at this location.