Ontario’s Ideal Road Touring Destination

With a dazzling array of on-road cycling routes that can take cyclists from vibrant waterfront communities to more rural and natural settings, lakes and cottage country, there is a cycling route for whatever you’re looking for. Stop to explore small towns and villages on your route and enjoy a full range of services catering to visitors all year-round. Take a look at the QR codes below to learn more about the stunning routes local cycling groups have developed.

Rail Trails

While Kawarthas Northumberland has an abundance of scenic road cycling routes to cruise, there are also some of Ontario’s best rail trails in the area. Grab your helmet and head out on the Victoria Rail Trail, an 85-kilometer rail trail that ranges from Kinmount to Bethany to Lindsay. This public trail is open all year round and has options along the way to stop for lunch, take in the sights, and a good chance of seeing some wildlife too!

Another excellent option is to cycle your way along the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, a hard-packed limestone trail that is relatively flat and level and passes by scenic rivers, wetlands and rolling landscapes, connecting with routes that can lead you through Lindsay, Peterborough, and Lakefield. The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is consistently one of the most popular options for cycling tours with Ontario By Bike.