Polarbear Express, plenty of sunshine, a waterfall, and beautiful lakes

Hello everyone, we are still on the road. First, a brief summary of our vehicle problem in Kenora:

No workshop could help us with the issue. In general, it is the case in Canada that European vehicles are often not accepted for repairs. The manager of the campsite in Kenora, David, had a diagnostic tool to read our error ('engine symbol'). After that, something was wrong in the fuel pump circuit. David, who was an aircraft mechanic for 35 years, removed the fuel filter and installed the spare filter we had with us. However, it didn't help. During the test drive, the error returned. This fault inevitably leads to the vehicle going into limp mode eventually. (first 70 km/h, then 30 km/h, then off)

In a Walmart parking lot, we met the Austrians Herbert and Monika after the test drive. They also had a diagnostic tool with them and could read the error ('low fuel pump circuit') and reset it. A start was then possible. With each subsequent start, we encountered the problem again. The next day, we decided to purchase a diagnostic tool as well. David advised us and accompanied us when buying at Canadian Tire. The diagnostic tool allows us to start the vehicle at least once without errors and then drive. Our tactic now is to drive long distances without stopping and then stay at the destination longer. Otherwise, we would arrive too early in Halifax. So far, our 'system' is working.

Thank you, David, for changing the fuel filter and going with us to Canadian Tire. Your help was great!!!

Thank you, Herbert and Monika, for your help in Kenora!!! We will see each other at the airport in Halifax.

The radio/Navi/rearview camera unit is irreparably defective and cannot be repaired here. However, we were prepared for such a case and are using our remaining mobile phone with Google Maps and the offline version of Navigator as a navigation device. We use Navigator for long-distance travels, Google Maps for better accuracy in cities. This way, we save data; with our Canadian SIM card in the mobile router, we can consume 35 GB of data monthly.

After everything was clarified, we did not let our love for travel and adventure deter us. In Quetico Provincial Park, we first went kayaking on French Lake with 2 kayaks and discovered that we enjoy kayaking more than canoeing. In Kakabeka Falls, we visited Ontario's second-highest waterfalls. In Thunder Bay, we then decided to take the less traveled Highway 11 as an alternative route east, as we had never driven it before. During the 900 km stretch, we worried because of our problem, but the risk paid off.

Thus, we arrived in Cochrane. From there, the Polarbear Express travels for 5 hours to Moosonee in the far north of Ontario. The name Polarbear Express is a bit misleading; you don't see polar bears there. Moosonee is located on James Bay, which in turn is part of the famous Hudson Bay. Hudson Bay is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. Moosonee can only be reached by plane and train; there is no road leading there. Through the total 10-hour train journey (+ 3 hours stop in Moosonee), we felt once again like we were in the remote north. However, it is no comparison to Tuktoyaktuk, Whitehorse, and Yellowknife.

We are curious about how it will go with the camper; we still have about 2000 km to Halifax and 4 to 5 weeks' time.