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<p><span class="published-date__since">Published Jun 13, 2025</span> • <span class="updated-date__since">Last updated 1 hour ago</span> • <span class="published-date__word-count">3 minute read</span></p>
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<span class="caption">Tom Johnson and Kathy McLean from Edmonton, AB are members of the Old Strathcona Harley Davidson Owners Group, who stopped in Brantford on their way to Port Dover for the Friday the 13th gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts. They dined at Sociable, celebrated the Oilers' victory over Florida in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final, and spent the night at the Comfort Inn.</span>
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<p>An Edmonton motorcycle club opted to spend their money in Brantford and Port Dover this year instead of heading to Sturgis, South Dakota.</p>
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<p>Members of the Old Strathcona HOG (Harley Davidson Owners Group) decided to travel east instead of south for the Friday The 13th event in Port Dover.</p>
<p>“Initially, we planned to ride Route 66 to Sturgis, but due to the political climate, we preferred not to travel to the United States this year, thus this became our Plan B,” Kathy McLean, a club member, stated in Brantford on Thursday. “Our destination is Port Dover for Friday the 13th.</p>
<p>“We are prioritizing our spending in Canada.”</p>
<p>About 10 members journeyed from Edmonton through Northern Ontario before reaching Brantford on Thursday (June 12). They enjoyed dinner at Sociable that evening, celebrating their Edmonton Oilers' victory in game four of the Stanley Cup finals.</p>
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<p>Club members rested overnight at the Comfort Inn before setting off for Port Dover on Friday.</p>
<p>“I’m not exactly sure when I first learned about Port Dover, but I’ve known about it for some time and it's seen as one of Canada’s premier motorcycle events,” Tom Johnson, another club member remarked. “I only knew it was located somewhere in Ontario.</p>
<p>“We are eagerly anticipating our visit to Port Dover; it should be quite interesting.”</p>
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<p>“As Harley Davidson riders, we generally see similar bikes in Sturgis,” Johnson added. “This will be a refreshing change.</p>
<p>“There's a strong sense of camaraderie among riders, making it interesting to engage with other motorcyclists as well.”</p>
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<p>Other members of the Old Strathcona HOG involved in the ride included Joan Hutchings, Wolf Horvath, Keith McLean, Laurie Pederson, Doug Wood, and Tom and Ev Johnson.</p>
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<span class="caption">Members of the Old Strathcona Harley Davidson Owners Group, based in Edmonton, AB, stopped in Brantford en route to the Friday the 13th gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts. From left: Joan Hutchings, Wolf Horvath, Laurie Pederson, Doug Wood, Kathy McLean, Keith McLean, Rod Hutchings, Tom and Ev Johnson.</span>
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<p>Thousands of bikers are anticipated to arrive in Port Dover throughout the day on Friday. With the forecast of sunny weather and temperatures near 20°C, the event could be one of the largest in its history.</p>
<p>The Port Dover event began in 1981 as a simple meetup of 25 motorcycle fans. It has since evolved into one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in Canada.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will celebrate its 85th anniversary this August, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders.</p>
<p>Johnson and several other club members have attended Sturgis at least once.</p>
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<p>“Sturgis has been a significant event for decades, and we have someone with us who has attended many times,” Johnson shared. “It’s the quintessential gathering for Harley Davidson riders; an epic event.”</p>
<p>According to Johnson, 300,000 to 700,000 bikers might attend that week. The event spans a week, and some arrive during setup, a week earlier, when the crowds are more manageable.</p>
<p>“I’m 66, a fan of AC/DC, and I remember the first day we visited Sturgis, we went to the Full Throttle Saloon, which is enormous,” Johnson recounted. “There were three different bands playing in various areas of the venue.</p>
<p>“I entered and saw an AC/DC tribute band performing, surrounded by many people my age and older having a great time; it was fantastic.”</p>
<p>McLean described Sturgis as an extraordinary experience, highlighting that she had never seen so many motorcycles in her life.</p>
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<p>After Friday the 13th, most club members plan to return to Edmonton, but one couple will continue further east to Newfoundland.</p>
<p>“Riding a motorcycle is truly an experience like no other,” Johnson remarked. “All your senses – smell, sound, sight – become heightened, and you become acutely aware of your surroundings.</p>
<p>“It's a feeling of being fully alive, and it’s exhilarating.”</p>
<p>In addition, the club’s stay in Brantford is expected to offer a modest boost to the local economy.</p>
<p>Brantford recently introduced a municipal accommodation tax (MAT) of 4 percent. For instance, if 10 individuals each book a room at $100 per night, the city would collect $4 per room, totaling $40 in revenue for that one-night stay, according to Joe Muto, Brantford’s director of economic development, tourism, and cultural initiatives.</p>
<p><span/><span>Utilizing the guidelines from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the overall economic impact of the motorcycle club’s visit to Brantford is estimated to be around $1,100.</span></p>
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