Ottawa/Gatineau Rides


The Big Loop



Cycle the pathways around Ottawa's core. Ride along the Ottawa River, Rideau River, Rideau Canal, and through the Experimental Farm.

East-end Ottawa



Ride from downtown all the way to Trim Road, and take the nicest pathway in the region for cycling along the Ottawa River.

Cycle to Aylmer
and beyond


Get a close up view of the Deschênes Rapids and the ruins of an old dam structure on the Ottawa River.

The
Gatineau Park


Climb the Gatineau hills on your bike and get a spectacular view of the Ottawa Valley from the Champlain Lookout.

To Manotick
and Back


Ride to Manotick, check out the historic Watson's Mill, and enjoy a relaxing meal at a pub.

Quebec Rides


P'tit train
du Nord


Cycle the Laurentians north of Montreal. A great 200 kilometre trail that offers lots to see and do and that is tailor made for bicycle touring.

Cycling in
Montréal


Montreal rates as one of the top bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Find out why by cycling the Lachine Canal & the south shore of the St. Lawrence.

Ride the
Estriade


Two parks, two towns, some fascinating art work makes this an excellent day-ride for anyone travelling through Quebec's Eastern Townships

Ontario Rides


Cycling the
Niagara Peninsula


A premier destination for bicycle touring which offers an almost overabundance of things to see and do.

Ottawa-Kingston
via
Perth & Westport


A scenic route with a series of inviting towns makes for a great introduction to some serious bicycle touring.

Cycling around
Thunder Bay


Canada's largest city on Lake Superior offers outdoor enthusiasts a lot to see and do, including some excellent road cycling.

Kingston to Picton
via Highway 33


Cycling Highway 33 between Kingston and Picton is a worthwhile ride in its own right.

Ontario's Prince
Edward County


An ideal setting for people who like bicycle touring on quiet country roads. Enjoy the scenery, visit the wineries, and explore the local towns.

Other Rides


Florida's
Legacy Trail


The Legacy Trail is just what the doctor ordered if you're looking for a relaxing ride on Florida's west coast (especially for winter refugees).

Siesta Key to
Anna Maria Island


See downtown Sarasota, Lido Key, St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island all in one ride that crosses several islands.

Ottawa/Gatneau Rides


Ottawa
to Stittsville


Cycle on three different trail systems to get to Stittsville, including a very nice ride through a small forest on the Greenbelt Trail.


Ride to Carp



Cycle to this small village on Ottawa's west side for a popular cycling hang out, a cold war bunker, and some quiet country roads.

Cycling to
Wakefield


This picturesque village on the Gatineau River is perfect for an overnight destination or a long day ride.

Biking to
Pinhey's Point


Ride from Kanata's high tech world to a 1820s heritage site on the banks of the Ottawa River.

Ottawa to
Carleton Place


An attractive town that serves as a perfect destination for an overnight bike trip or for riding a metric century.

Quebec Rides


Bicycling in
Québec City


Enjoy some dramatic scenery along the St. Lawrence River, and ride through part of the city which resembles an old European town.

Cycling Levis to
Montmagny


Great views & small towns - a sampler of what the Route Verte has to offer along the St. Lawrence east of Quebec City.

Ontario Rides


Upper Canada
Village to Cornwall


A surprisingly interesting ride along a sometimes overlooked section of the St-Lawrence River.

Cycling along the
Thousand Islands


Cycle along the St. Lawrence Islands National Park between Brockville and Gananoque and enjoy the very scenic Thousand Islands.

Gananoque
to Kingston


A short easy-going ride between the Thousand Island Parkway and Kingston.

Explore Wolfe
Island by Bicycle


Wolfe Island lies opposite Kingston, is easy to get to, and is by far the largest of the Thousand Islands.

The Georgian
Trail


A relatively short trail that lets you cycle in between the Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay.

Other Rides


Myakka River
State Park


Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest, and it is a great destination for anyone who wants to head inland for an extended ride.

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