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Bicycle ONTARIO
Every year more cyclists are discovering the great opportunities for bicycle touring in Ontario, Canada.
Some of the most scenic and attractive areas for bicycling are located close to Niagara Falls,
and near the shore of Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River -
just across the border from Quebec's Route Vert and the United States. Towns and regions are
developing more facilities to respond to the increased interest in bicycling. In a short distance from
the urban areas there is a network of paved secondary roads extending throughout Southern Ontario.
Bicycle Ontario is a public service web site dedicated to encouraging
recreational bicycling in Ontario. No charge links are included for
non profit, charitable and government web sites providing bicycling
maps, organized rides, bike trails, bike clubs and related resources.
This web site is supported through paid advertising.
[Pictures: TOP- Lake Huron Sunset,Ipperwash Beach. ABOVE- Bicycling Across Ontario.]
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Waterfront Trail
Bicycle between Niagara and the Quebec border near the shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
This route is close to the largest urban areas in Ontario but still very scenic and mostly away from
motor vehicle traffic. Starting from picturesque and historic Niagara on the Lake,
follow the waterfront paths in 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, Cobourg, and Picton
crossing on the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the bike paths of the Loyalist Parkway and Thousand
Islands Parkway, Kingston "the Limestone City", Brockville and Cornwall. There is and end to
end organized ride each summer.
[Picture: Waterfront Trail Whitby}
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Niagara Region & Niagara Falls
One of the best areas for bicycling in North America. Extensive bike
paths and Ontario's oldest quality wine producing area. Bicycle from historic
Niagara-on-the-Lake on Lake Ontario through parkland beside Niagara Falls and the
Niagara River to Lake Erie. Then the Friendship Trail takes you to Port Colborne and the
Welland Canals Parkway, with ocean going ships traveling through the locks.
[Picture: Ship on Welland Canal]
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Erie Shores & Pelee National Park
Bicycle through the most southerly part of Canada close to the shore of the Detroit River,
Lake St. Clair, the Thames River and Lake Erie or on Chrysler Canada Greenway Trail
from Kingsville to Windsor. Perfect for for early or late season ride, this area is frost free
a month longer than the rest of Ontario. Visit beautiful Point Pelee National Park, Pelee Island,
and a growing number of wineries.
[Picture: Point Pelee National Park Map]
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Prince Edward County - Quinte's Isle
A peninsula in Lake Ontario with scenic rolling countryside, waterfront
views, sand beaches and Ontario's fastest growing wine producing area.
Bike quiet country roads with historic villages. Enjoy
the culinary delights of the Taste Trail and the studios and galleries on the
Arts Trail. Enjoy the view from Lake on the Mountain and cross on the free Glenora Ferry.
Enjoy bicycling for several days while staying in Picton.
[Picture: Glenora Ferry From Lake on the Mountain]
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