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Find Your Way: A Gravel Getaway in Frontenac
At some point after your first climb, the road takes over you stop checking the distance and forget about the drive home. That feeling comes easily in Frontenac County. With rail trails, old roads, rolling gravel and rougher forest tracks that branch in every direction head to Sharbot Lake, an ideal base for a gravel getaway.
Late Summer & Fall Cycling in Lennox & Addington: Discover Ontario’s Best Scenic Bike Rides
There’s something special about cycling through Lennox & Addington as summer begins to fade into fall. The pace feels a little slower, the air a little crisper and every ride is framed by colourful forests, quiet country roads and welcoming small communities. From self-guided routes to signature cycling events, Naturally L&A invites you to discover why cyclists return here year after year.
Urban Cycling Adventures in Waterloo Region Beckon
Urban bicycling in Waterloo Region with its extensive bicycle trail network is a delightful revelation that merits exploring. The region with city centres that include Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge has developed an amazing network of on-road cycling infrastructure that will take you to all the top spots to visit and is as extensive as what can be found in some European cities.
Savour the Ride: A Foodie Cycling Trip Through Lanark County
A good cycling trip is measured in kilometres, but also in coffee stops, picnic breaks, and where you land for dinner. Explore Lanark County on this 3-day foodie itinerary featuring rail trails, charming communities, local flavours, and scenic cycling routes.
The 5 C’s of Cycling – Coffee, Culture & Cycling in Central Counties
Forget the ABC’s and skip right to the five C’s for a ride experience and combination of activities that will set your wheels spinning. Find a number of ride suggestions that can be fuelled by coffee, stops at local cafes and visits to unique heritage sites along the way.
Why Cyclists Are Discovering Windsor, Essex, Pelee Island This Summer
With the planned 2026 opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor Essex is gearing up to become one of Canada’s most exciting cycling destinations. But you don’t have to wait until the bridge opens to start exploring on two wheels. From scenic waterfront trails and EPIC Wine Country routes to heritage sites, craft breweries, small towns, and historic landmarks, Windsor Essex already offers unforgettable cycling experiences today.
Toronto’s Soccer Summer – A Fan’s Guide to Cycling in the City
As Toronto welcomes soccer fans from around the world, across Canada and Ontario, we welcome you to explore the city by bike. Cycling is one of the best ways to see more of Toronto during the busy summer of soccer matches, celebrations, and community events. Find where to rent a bicycle and all the best city bike routes to enjoy.
A Ride for Everyone in Kawartha Lakes
When looking for your next great ride, a recommendation from a cycling friend can go a long way. Since we do not all travel in the same circles, we are here to share what we’ve heard from cyclists riding in the Kawartha Lakes, discovering trails and road routes and in the Kawartha Lakes Classic - the jury is in… with rave reviews.
Come for the Food, Go for a Ride: Your 2026 Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred Weekend
Your guide to a Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred weekend: classic 100 mile and 100 kilometre routes, plus an 80km gravel version, plus where to stay in Bancroft, where to eat, and how to plan your perfect fall cycling trip.
Cycle & Savour Niagara’s South Coast
While there is much written about the attractions in the north and eastern sections of the Greater Niagara Circle Route, the southern portion of the loop between Fort Erie and Port Colborne is a hidden gem that provides some of the best opportunities to slow down, extend your stay, enjoy some magnificent Lake Erie beaches, and really savour what makes this area so special.
Lennox & Addington: A Cycling Paradise in South Eastern Ontario
Lennox & Addington, Ontario is a standout cycling destination in South Eastern Ontario, offering an impressive mix of road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking, and scenic rail trail opportunities. Whether you’re a casual rider, a weekend explorer, or a seasoned cyclist looking for your next challenge, this region delivers unforgettable rides across rolling hills, quiet country roads, forested trails, and picturesque waterfronts.
Cycling Through Prince Edward County, Ontario’s Rideable Wine Region
Prince Edward County has quietly become one of Ontario’s most rewarding cycling destinations because of its scale. Riders rarely travel more than 10 to 15 kilometres without encountering food, water, beaches, or another natural stopping points.
Great Places to Cycle
Kawartha Lakes
Explore Kawartha Lakes by bike on an extensive network of road cycling routes. With charming villages linking lightly-trafficked, farm to market back roads, the many on-road cycling routes provide a variety of cycling options for all riders. Along the way, take a break and visit a friendly country inn, intimate bed and breakfast, or a clean lakeside campground to have a complete cycling adventure.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is a cyclists' playground with an enticing collection of on-road cycling routes taking cyclists from the vibrant and historic urban core of Peterborough to the rolling hills, scenic farmland and cottage country lakes of the Kawarthas. Peterborough is nestled along the banks of the Otonabee River, part of the Trent Severn Waterway, with smooth off-road trails leading away from downtown in three directions, making for easy adventures out the city. Cycle on the Trans Canada Trail east and west from the city on a multi-day rail trail adventure, explore excellent mountain biking at Harold Town Conservation Area, or ride the many scenic and signed cycling routes around the region.
Guelph & Wellington County
Throughout Guelph & Wellington County, cyclists will find extensive well-maintained trails passing through historic and culturally-rich communities. Connections can easily be made to longer cross-regional trail systems including the Guelph to Goderich Trail (G2G) and the Trans Canada Trail (TCT). Find a variety of options for family trail rides along beautiful rivers and farmland, while more experienced road cyclists looking for a challenge will find their fill with the Guelph Cycling Club’s extensive road route library.
South Eastern Ontario
South Eastern Ontario has a wide range of bicycle routes that take cyclists across the region through vibrant communities, alongside scenic waterways and to quiet rural and naturalized settings. Explore from Quinte West, Belleville and Prince Edward County, continue eastward via Kingston and Gananoque, the 1000 Islands and the Waterfront Trail, Brockville, the St. Lawrence Seaway to Cornwall and the Quebec border, and north through Prescott Russell.
Northwest Ontario
 Cyclists in Northwest Ontario will find themselves immersed in a rugged and untouched environment, with many great trails and road routes to discover. Tear down the hills and mountainsides of the Canadian Shield, perfectly suited for mountain biking in the summer and fat biking in the wintertime. Head out on your road bike for long stretches of country roads through beautiful landscapes and small communities. A perfect destination for an off the beaten track cycling adventure.
Northeast Ontario
From the paved pathways through the city of North Bay and along its waterfront, to the quieter rural roads and trails that wind through dense forests, wetlands and the Canadian Shield; the region offers cyclists an array of experiences that are suitable for all styles and skill levels. The region features two designated Canadian Heritage Rivers; the Mattawa and French rivers, as well as the Ottawa River and Lake Nipissing.
Algoma Country – North Central
Cycling in North Central Ontario presents fantastic day trips and training options for road cyclists travelling through welcoming communities, beautiful forested areas and past sparkling waterways. Recreational cyclists will be thrilled with the shorter distance and urban cycling opportunities along established trails and quieter roads with plenty to do and see along the way. Long distance cyclists will find an epic overnight touring route stretching across the region, perfect for a bucket-list cycling experience.
Manitoulin Island & LaCloche Foothills
Manitoulin Island & the LaCloche Foothills are attractive destinations for both recreational and touring cyclists. On the island, quiet roadways take cyclists past scenic vistas, 108 inland lakes and lush forested areas allowing cyclists to experience unique attractions enroute and connect with the area's rich cultural heritage and First Nations communities.
Muskoka and Algonquin
Cyclists visiting Muskoka and Algonquin Provincial Park will enjoy a destination with a remarkably diverse range of cycling experiences. From trails to mountain biking to the fantastic road riding across the region, cycling in Muskoka and Algonquin connect the spectacularly scenic landscapes of dense mixed forests rich with wildlife, picturesque lakes and meandering rivers and rocky Canadian Shield outcrops.
Parry Sound & Almaguin Highlands
From excellent trails and mountain biking to fantastic road riding, cyclists in the Parry Sound District will enjoy the spectacularly scenic landscapes through lush boreal forests with frequent glimpses of picturesque lakes, meandering rivers, the rocky Canadian Shield and the UNESCO designated Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve. Road riding in the Parry Sound District offers quieter roads criss-crossing through the rural landscape with opportunities to stop at quaint general stores, interesting cultural heritage sites, and welcoming communities along the way.
Ottawa Valley
The Ottawa Valley has a number of rivers and valleys interconnected throughout Ontario's Highlands. Criss-crossing the Ottawa River, Bonnechere and Madawaska Rivers, and skirting many lakes, the area has a number of mapped road riding routes. These routes include many options for stops at interesting heritage sites, artists' studios, swimming areas and communities while cycling quiet country roads and enjoying spectacularly scenic forested and often hilly landscape.
Lanark County
Cycling in Lanark County is a popular cycling spot. An increasing number of cyclists are finding their way to the County for longer road rides, short touring loops, trail riding, special cycling events and tours. A number of mapped bicycle routes provide cyclists with the option of following quiet country roads, off-road trails, or the Rideau Canal heritage waterway.
