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Espanola welcomes cross-country vintage vehicle tour

A love of travel, vintage vehicles and country are what motivates an Ontario man to take on an annual cross-country tour of Canada.

Barry Ramsay of Little Britain Ontario says he and his wife, Karen, have taken part in the Canadian Coasters Cross-Country Tour four times so far.

He says he started out in Newfoundland at the end of July and expects to arrive in Victoria, British Columbia September 5th.

Ramsay says the event started in 1967 with over 400 antique vehicles taking part and admits the pandemic and cost of fuel have had an effect this year with the average trip costing some $10,000 in gas alone.

However, he says along the way, they have been able to take in the beauty of Canada, take part in events and meet so many wonderful people who have made them welcome.

 

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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