Hmm - perhaps there's something different about your case, however Canada is one of the ‘Designated countries or territories’ which the UK recognises and so you should have been able to exchange your Ontario licence. Now this is for people moving to the UK as residents. If you are/were not a UK resident then you can't exchange your licence, as I understand the rules. However you can ride/drive on your Canadian licence with no problems.
It's been a while however my recollection is that I was able to exchange my UK licence for a Canadian licence with no problems (Alberta residency).
Am I missing something?
re your American trip - it will be a great trip! We've travelled bits of North America at various times (Canada, USA, Mexico), have travelled in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panamá, and have driven from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego and back (southbound in Western SA and northbound in Eastern SA), as well as a fair amount of time on separate travels in Colombia, Venezuela, Perú, Argentina, and Brazil, so would be pleased to offer suggestion and advice if you'd like.
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