Driving Westbound pass London, Ontario on Highway 401 was a mind-numbing snore-fest as the vision becomes repetitive. I'm saying that not as a passenger but a Driver. The one that had to listen to my passenger's wish although I offered my advice to stop along the side of the Highway and respond to the call-of-nature by simply going in the Nature itself. It's a bit chilly in February but it's only a temporary stop.
Noticing one of the more visually appealing Service Centre/Rest Stop signs along the way, I decided that this West Lorne ONroute is worth risking my Friend's exploding bladder. 30 minutes passed and we arrived to this relatively stunning structure that surpasses quite a few others of it's kind. This is Ontario's tax money at work and it does give it's visitors a welcome feeling to our province.
Inside is your A&W, Tim Hortons(24hrs), Market(Convenience), Taco Bell and KFC. There was plenty of seating and the beauty of this structure is allowing Natural Lighting indoors. As with any good Rest-Stop should, they have Free Wi-Fi for the techno-savvy.
Free Wi-Fi is obviously not the most important element. It's not about consumption at these places, it's all about the EXPULSION. Absolutely clean and modern restroom, at least inside the Men's. This should be the standard to which other Rest Stop washrooms should compare. If they had showers, I wouldn't even need to book a Hotel.
Canadian Tire Gas Station is their choice partner for Fuel. Check out their website for an ONroute coming near you.
Features: Picnic Area, Outdoor Seating, Pet Area, Free Wifi, Transport Parking, LEED Certified Silver Building, Water Efficient Landscaping, Waterless Urinals, Energy Efficient Equipment, RV Dumping Station read more