Driving Directions to Sioux Lookout

From Thunder Bay
Go west along Highway 11-17. The highway will split into 11 and 17 at the town of Shabaqua. Stay on Highway 17 and continue west past the towns of Upsala, English River, Ignace and Borups Corners. At Dinorwic, turn right onto Highway 72. Continue on Highway 72 for 65km to Sioux Lookout. Aprox. total distance to Dinorwic turnoff 300km. Aprox total distance 365km.

From Winnipeg
Go east along Highway 1 towards the Ontario border. Continue west on Highway 1 (turns to 17 at Ontario) through Kenora, Vermilion Bay, Dryden and Wabigoon. At Dinorwic, turn left onto Highway 72. Continue on Highway 72 for 65km to Sioux Lookout. Aprox. total distance to Dinorwic turnoff 360km. Aprox total distance 425km.

From Fort Frances / International Falls
Take Highway 11 east for aprox. 30km; turn left onto Highway 502. Continue north on 502 to Dryden. At Dryden, go east along highway 17 through Wabigoon to Dinorwic. At Dinorwic, turn left onto Highway 72. Continue on Highway 72 for 65km to Sioux Lookout. Aprox. distance from Hwy 11/502 to Dryden 160km. Aprox distance from Dryden to Dinorwic 30km. Aprox total distance 290km.

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Some travel tips for visiting Ontario

Driving Documents
A valid driver's licence from any country is good in Canada for three months, but you may want to get an International Driver's Licence before your trip, for extra identification. If you're driving to Canada from the United States, bring the vehicle registration forms and a free Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Card from your insurance agent, or the policy itself. The minimum combined liability insurance in Ontario is $200,000. If you're driving a borrowed car, bring a letter of permission signed by the owner. If you're driving a rented car, bring a copy of the rental contract.

School Buses
Traffic travelling in both directions, except divided roads or highways, must stop for a yellow school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Ontario are in kilometres per hour (km/h). Freeways have a speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph); the Trans-Canada routes 90 km/h. (56 mph). Most other rural highways and country roads have a speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). The speed limit is 50km/h (31 mph) on any road without a posted speed limit. The use of automobile radar detectors is prohibited in Ontario.

Seatbelts
Ontario law requires all adults and children weighing over 18 kg (40 lb.) to be properly restrained using the full seatbelt assembly; which comprises the lap belt and the shoulder belt portions. Children weighing less than 18 kg (40 lb.) must be properly restrained with a child safety seat appropriate to the child's weight. Infants from birth to 9 kg (20 lb.) must travel in a rear-facing infant seat. Toddlers weighing from 9 kg (20 lb.) to 18 kg (40 lb.) must travel in a forward-facing child safety seat. It is recommended that all children under the age of 12 sit in the back seat of a vehicle with a front-seat airbag. Never place a rear-facing infant safety seat in a seating position equipped with an airbag.

Arrive Alive!

It is illegal to drive in Ontario while under the influence of alcohol or other substance. The consequences are not worth the risk; Arrive Alive - don't drink and drive! Want to risk it?... Think again!

Consequences under the Highway Traffic Act for impaired driving. (Automatic penalities)

1st offence - 1 year licence suspension, remedial measures requirement and minimum one year ignition interlock required upon reinstatement
2nd offence - 3 year licence suspension, remedial measures requirement and minimum three years ignition interlock required upon reinstatement
3rd offence - Lifetime licence suspension (Reduced to 10 yrs. if some conditions are met) and lifetime ignition interlock required
4th offence - Lifetime licence suspension (No chance of reinstatement)

Consequences under the Criminal Code (in addition to above) for impaired driving: (Automatic penalties)

1st offence - 1 year suspension, $600 fine
2nd offence - 2 year suspension, 14-day jail sentence
3rd offence - 3 year suspension, 90-day jail sentence
4th offence - Same as third

Travel tips from the Government of Ontario.