点评:We just returned from the Lake Superior Circle tour. Starting in Michigan’s upper peninsula (Soo Sault Marie) we headed north across the international bridge into Canada.
1/2 way on our journey we found a true gem, May’s Gifts. Located on the Trans Canadian Highway in Marathon Ontario, what first caught our attention was the road sign advertising RV parking. Since we were towing 35 feet of RV, parking is always a strong consideration before we stop anywhere. We pulled in and there was plenty of space as well an easy pull-through turn around.
Once inside we were amazed. Although it has souvenirs (as any gift shop might on the main east/west highway in Canada) it’s far more that a tourist-trap souvenir shop! They have paintings from local artists, amethyst jewelry from nearby amethyst mines, a year round Christmas section, collectibles, giftware, unique household items, kitchen gadgets, and much much more.
And they have something truly unique-glass solar lamps, sun catchers and yard ornaments created by artisan and store co-owner, Yvon. Each of these are individually designed and crafted. We bought two!
Rollie (Yvon’s wife and co-owner) gave us a quick tour of the shop. Come to find out it was originally a Canadian Ontario Providential Police Department outpost. In fact, Rollie pointed out the jail cell used to hold prisoners.
In all, it was a great stop. We planned on pulling in for a quick bathroom break and to starch our legs but ended up there go over an hour. By the way we could have spent the night. Rollie & Yvon offer free overnight camping for RVers.
So if you’re on the Trans Canadian Highway anywhere around Marathon (1/2 way between Thunder Bay and Soo Sault Marie) look for the signs. Make sure you stop. You won’t be disappointed.
翻译:我们刚刚从苏必利尔湖环游回来。我们从密歇根州的上半岛(苏苏玛丽)出发,向北穿过国际大桥进入加拿大。
在我们旅程的 1/2 路上,我们发现了一颗真正的宝石,五月的礼物。位于安大略省马拉松市的横贯加拿大高速公路上,首先引起我们注意的是广告房车停车场的路标。由于我们拖曳 35 英尺的房车,因此在我们停车之前,停车始终是一个重要的考虑因素。我们停下来,那里有足够的空间,而且可以轻松地掉头。
一进去我们就很惊讶。虽然它有纪念品(就像加拿大东西向主要高速公路上的任何礼品店一样),但它不仅仅是一个游客陷阱纪念品商店!他们有当地艺术家的画作、来自附近紫水晶矿的紫水晶珠宝、全年圣诞节专区、收藏品、礼品、独特的家居用品、厨房用具等等。
他们还有一些真正独特的东西——玻璃太阳能灯、太阳捕集器和庭院装饰品,由工匠兼商店合伙人伊冯 (Yvon) 制作。每一个都是单独设计和制作的。我们买了两个!
罗莉(伊冯的妻子兼合伙人)带我们快速参观了商店。来发现它原来是加拿大安大略省普罗维登斯警察局的一个前哨基地。事实上,罗利指出了用来关押囚犯的牢房。
总而言之,这是一个很棒的停留。我们本来打算在浴室里短暂休息一下,给腿上浆,但最终在那里呆了一个多小时。顺便说一句,我们本来可以过夜。 Rollie & Yvon 为房车爱好者提供免费过夜露营。
因此,如果您在马拉松周围的加拿大横贯高速公路上(Thunder Bay 和 Soo Sault Marie 之间的 1/2 路),请留意标志。确保你停下来。你不会失望的。