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BICYCLE WATERFRONT TRAIL - LAKE ONTARIO

niagara on the lake, hamilton, toronto, cobourg, kingston, brockville, cornwall

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Bike paths, beaches, historic, theatre, ferry, waterfront Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River, moderate - flat to rolling [AREA MAP]

This wonderful area is close to the largest urban areas in Ontario and still very scenic and near the shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. You can bicycle all the way from Niagara to the border of the Province of Quebec east of Cornwall.

Starting from picturesgue and historic Niagara on the Lake, follow the waterfront paths through Hamilton and Burlington to Toronto's Harbourfront and attractive beachfront, residential neighbourhoods. Bicycle on quiet lakefront roads, through farmland and small historic towns including charming Port Hope and Cobourg; Bloomfield, Picton and the Glenora Ferry crossing. Enjoy the bike paths of the Loyalist Parkway and Thousand Islands Parkway, Kingston "the Limestone City", Fort Henry and historic Brockville and Prescott. This is wonderful ride with all of the tourist services that you could desire. Easy, flat to slightly rolling.

The "Waterfront Trail & Greenway Mapbook" is also available for purchase. It provides a detailed mapped route from Niagara on the Lake through Toronto to the Quebec border, which is particulalrly useful in the area from Hamilton to Newcastle. We include a route for the missing sections in the Waterfront Trail Mapbook at no additional charge.

The Waterfront Trail is a great starting point for multiday bike ride loops going west or east on the Waterfront Trail and then north to Rice Lake, Campbellford, Perth and all the way to Ottawa.

A package route guide is available for a 5 day “Lake Ontario and Trent Canal" ride with a 50 or 100 kilometer average distance per day including turn by turn directions, accommodation suggestions, restaurants, and attractions. Starting at Picton, you bike through Cobourg or Port Hope north to Rice Lake and the Trent Canal. The 50 kilometer per day ride crosses the Bay of Quinte at Belleville. The 100 kilometer per day ride includes Kingston and the Glenora Ferry. Check our our "Lake Ontario and Trent Canal" Package Route for his ride.

A package route guide is available for a 5 day “St. Lawrence and Rideau Canal Ride” with a 60 kilometer average distance per day including turn-by-turn directions, accommodation suggestions, restaurants and attractions. Starting at Gananoque, you bike east along the Thousand Islands Parkway and then north to the Rideau Canal visiting several canal lock towns. Luggage transfer and accommodation reservations are available. Check out our "St. Lawrence and Rideau Canal" Package Route for his ride.

Accommodation Partners:
Our Select List Of Accommodation - Chosen For Location (Close To Routes), Uniqueness, Value and High Standard Of Service. They Are Ready To Welcome You.

BRIGHTON:
Brighton Inn B&B - 40 Young Street, PO Box 332 Brighton
Cider House B&B - 74 Prince Edward Street, PO Box 1138 Brighton
Presqu'ile Beach Motel 243 Main Street, Brighton

GANANOQUE:
Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast - 95 King Street West, Gananoque

PICTON:
The Edwardian House Bed & Breakfast- 352 Main Street, Picton

PORT HOPE:
Hill and Dale Manor Bed & Breakfast - 47 Pine Street South, Port Hope