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Originally posted by Alex Blair
Bob will be coming on line here to give instructions to get to his ranch..
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As previously mentioned in another Thread: Where the Hell is Hammond "Bob's BBQ 1 is scheduled for the weekend of 12/13 August 2006. A detailed schedule will be posted as soon as we tie up a few loose ends.
Where the hell is Hammond? Hammond is a nice little town in Eastern Ontario close to Chateau Carriere. In fact, Bob lives between the villages of Cheney and Hammond.
The best routes to access Bob's BBQ/campsite are along highway 417. Route cards (marked BB1 with directional arrows) will be posted along the route at major intersections, starting at the major exits.
The routes to Bob's place are quite easy to follow.
From the West:
Follow 417 through Ottawa. Continue on 417 towards Montreal.
Take Exit 96 at Carlsbad Springs or Exit 88 at Vars.
From the East:
Follow 417 West towards Ottawa .
Take Exit 79 at Limoges or Exit 88 at Vars.
At the Exits, look for the BB1 Route Markers, eg:
From Exit 96 (Carlsbad Springs) proceed North to intersection of road 26. Turn right (East) on 26 and drive to the village of Cheney. As you approach Cheney, you will see a government surplus outlet on the left side of the road. Continue East at a reduced speed and look for an intersection (Drouin Road) located between a corner store/gas station and a restaurant (Chez Marie). Turn left (North) on Drouin and follow the route markers.
From Exit 88 (Vars) proceed North on 33 to intersection of road 26. Turn right (East) on 26 and drive to the village of Cheney. As you approach Cheney, you will see a government surplus outlet on the left side of the road. Continue East at a reduced speed and look for an intersection (Drouin Road) located between a corner store/gas station and a restaurant (Chez Marie). Turn left (North) on Drouin and follow the route markers
From Exit 79 (Limoges) proceed North on 37 to intersection of road 26. Turn right (East) on 26 and drive to the village of Cheney. As you approach Cheney, you will see a government surplus outlet on the left side of the road. Continue East at a reduced speed and look for an intersection (Drouin Road) located between a corner store/gas station and a restaurant (Chez Marie). Turn left (North) on Drouin and ...you get the picture.
See the following URL for a road map of the area:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/tr...heets/Map11.pdf - zoom in on Vars/Limoges etc...
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/tra...eets/Map11.pdf
The camp site will be “primitive” in nature – in other words there will be very limited electrical (mostly for lighting) and some potable water available. Portapotties will be provided.
Two shelters have been set up; one for cooking and one for gathering. They may be used for camping if inclement weather strikes.
Garbage bins will be provided.
There is plenty of parking available for campers/trucks/cars/vans/CMPS/SMP etc..."