The first town I hit on Lake Superior was Thunder Bay, and a few kilometers outside the town is a memorial to Terry Fox. Terry Fox is a Canadian icon and a model for heroism anywhere. After losing a leg to cancer he decided to set himself a challenge. He set out to run across Canada, doing a marathon every day. Sadly, some 3500 kms after leaving St John's, cancer returned. Terry never made it but his name is engraved on Canadian hearts.

The Terry Fox memorial, Lake Superior.
 

I stopped for breakfast just after passing this sign. A truck driver offered to give me a ride to Sault St Marie. He said he would be there in 8 hours. I was looking at 5 or 6 days. What a temptation!
 

Shores of Lake Superior.
 

Made it! I read about Sault Ste Marie in school geography books.  Now I can see it for myself.


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