Lake Ontario | Toronto to Kingston

Start your adventure at HTO Park in Toronto, with a breathtaking view of the CN Tower and a beach atmosphere! Then cycle along the shores of Lake Ontario, passing by Cherry Beach and Woodbine Beach, and enjoy the magnificent panoramas. Along the way, cross through Rosetta McClain Gardens and stop at Guildwood Park in Scarborough, a true haven of peace with its sculptures and gardens. In Pickering, treat yourself to a detour through the marina to admire Millennium Square and Beachfront Park. Take a well-deserved break at the Open Studio Art Café! Continue your journey along the shores of Lake Ontario to Oshawa.

Possible attractions/stops: the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, beaches (Cherry Beach, Woodbine Beach), gardens (Rosetta McClain) and parks and marinas along your route.

Night in Oshawa

The route crosses varied landscapes and offers magnificent views of Lake Ontario. You will cross wetlands, Darlington Provincial Park, charming towns including Port Hope and its historical heritage. Take a break near the Ganaraska River, an ideal place for observing salmon and trout. You will cross fields and farmland with Lake Ontario as a backdrop until you reach Cobourg where the rich historical heritage is striking.

Possible attractions/stops: the many coastal parks, downtown Port Hope, Ganaraska Brewing Company (Port Hope), downtown Cobourg, Cobourg beach and marina.

Night in Cobourg

The route starts on a bike path in Cobourg and runs along the beach. Afterwards, you ride on the shoulder or on a quiet secondary road. The route is fairly flat and easy, with magnificent views of Lake Ontario and the countryside. You will cycle along Wicklow Beach and pass through a few villages, such as Colborne. You finish in Brighton. We recommend going to Presqu’ile Provincial Park in Brighton, where you can visit the lighthouse centre, see and hear several species of birds, enjoy the beach and nature!

Possible attractions/stops: beaches (Cobourg, Wicklow), Lola’s Cafe (Brighton), Presqu’ile Provincial Park (Brighton)

Night in Brighton

Today is the ideal day to visit the vineyards and taste the elixir at your leisure and discover the grape varieties of the county. Many wineries are spread along the route. Bloomfield! This charming little village will enchant you with its streets and elegant Loyalist-style brick houses. A few art shops will delight your eyes. If you prefer to enjoy the beach, we can suggest a route that passes through Sandbanks.

Possible attractions/stops: vineyards, the charming villages of Wellington, Bloomfield and Picton, beach (Sandbanks) and the dunes

Night in Picton

You end your journey along Lake Ontario. In Kingston, a historic and cultural city where Lake Ontario flows into the majestic St. Lawrence River, you will discover a rich heritage. Leaving Prince Edward County, you cross rural landscapes dotted with vineyards and orchards, and take the Loyalist Parkway, a route that follows in the footsteps of the first British settlers. You admire the impressive spectacle of a wind turbine field on Wolfe Island and finally arrive in Kingston, the first capital of Canada. Explore its history by visiting Fort Henry, an impressive military fortification, or the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes, which traces the naval history of the region.

Possible attractions/stops: Downtown and the Kingston Public Market, Fort Henry (Kingston), Marine Museum of the Great Lakes (Kingston), Kingston Penitentiary

Night in Kingston