Driving Directions
The logging road
to Biscotasing is well maintained. You don't need a four wheel drive to get here!
Eddy Road / Sultan Industrial Rd is an active logging road. It is a private road with public access. It is well maintained and is passable by car or 4x4. Weather conditions can make the road 'wash board' and may produce potholes. Take your time - you will get there! ( Trip from #144 or #129 takes about 1½)
Arriving via Sudbury...
- Start in town of Chelmsford, which is north of Sudbury following Elm St. north or taking the Sudbury by-pass.
- Take Hwy. 144 north of Chelmsford for approximately 1½ hours. ( 134 kms/83 miles ).
- Turn left on to the Sultan Industrial Rd.* at the Watershed restaurant.
- Go west on logging road for 30.4 kms/18.9 miles.
- Turn left here and continue for 9.4 kms/5.8 miles.
- Turn left here and continue for 29.5 kms/18.3 miles to village of Biscotasing.
Arriving via Sault Ste. Marie...
- Take Hwy. 17 east to the town of Thessalon approximately 86 kms/53 miles.
- Turn left on Hwy. 129 and travel north for 188 kms/117 miles.
- Turn right on Hwy 667 towards the village of Sultan for 35.5 kms/22 miles. Turn right onto Eddy Road* which is 0.5 kms before the village of Sultan.
- Take this road for 49.7 kms/30.9 miles.
- Turn right and continue on this road for 9.4 kms/5.8 miles.
- Turn left here and continue on this road for 29.5 kms/18.3 miles to the village of Biscotasing.
Take The Train...
Many of our guests take the last leg of their journey to Bisco by rail. The train trip to Bisco leaves Sudbury to White River Ontario every other day. The train leaves on Saturday morning from the Sudbury station and winds its way through the Canadian wilderness for a 2½ hr. trip to Biscotasing.
Its a great way to add some adventure to your trip to End of Trail. You will get to relax and enjoy the last part of your trip taking in the sights of the surrounding lakes and forest. The train itself is part of the experience. A self contained two car affair, the "Budd Car" asit is know, is a fun way to travel to Bisco.
The following list summarizes the important points concerning arriving by train. If you decide to come by train you can book and pay for your tickets directly online through the VIA Rail Canada website. Note, prices and time schedules are current as of spring 2005. You should always check the Via website for up-to-date information before traveling. Prices and schedule may change unexpectedly.
- The train departs Sudbury at 9:30am Saturday and arrives in Bisco at 11:30am (Note: the train can be later arriving in Bisco on weekends in summer due to more stops en route)
- The train leaves from from Sudbury station located at 233 Elm St.
- Fares for a return trip to Bisco for an adult (18-59 yrs.) Cheaper fares available for children, students, seniors, and when booking at least seven days in advance. Check Via Rail for actual pricing.
- Return trip from Bisco to Sudbury is Fridays at 3:15pm arriving back in Sudbury at 6:30pm.
- Check out at End of Trail is 9am. For those taking the train we allow you to stay with us at the camp but we will have to have access to your cabin to service it for the next days arrivals.
- If you wish, contact Brian, to book your travel arrangements.
NOTE: It is important to call VIA RAIL ahead of time to confirm departure times, ticket sales, and reservations.
This page was last updated: December 1, 2011
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