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Bicycle
Paths and Rail Trails in Canada
Atlantic
Canada Bike Paths and Rail Trails
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince
Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland
T'Railway -
883km, easy The trail is the former trans Newfoundland rail way that
runs from Port aux Basques (the western ferry terminus) through a
variety of terrain (with little or no grade) to St John's in the far
east. The trail passes through (or nearby) Robinsons, Stephanville,
Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Howley, Millertown Junction, Grand
Falls-Windsor, Gander, Gambo, Clarenville then out on to the Avalon
Peninsula and into St John's. Cyclists will find about 20% (at the time
of this writing) of the trail has been resurfaced to accommodate them,
with more planned in the future. Hikers and backpackers have an easier
time on the sections which haven't been upgraded. The trail is also
open to ATVs and snowmobiles in the winter so be careful. The trail is
a part of the larger Trans Canada Trail network. For more information
have a look at the Newfoundland
T'Rail website.
Confederation Trail -
273km + 108km , Easy The trail runs from one end of the province to the
other from Tignish to Elmira. A converted rail trail the bed has been
resurfaced to be bike friendly. The trail passes through a wide variety
of terrain and presents a fascinating way to see the province. There
are also a number of spurs (and unconnected pathways) which allow you
to explore even further afield.The PEI
website has detailed information on the trail
as well as maps. The trail is a part of the Trans Canada Trail,
the PEI section of which is represented by Island Trails.
Petit
Temis Inter-provincial Trail - 130km, Riviere
du Loup (Quebec) - Edmunston (New Brunswick)
The trial passes Lake Tamiscouta (and the beach at
Notre Dame du Lac) and follows the Madawaska River into New Brunswick.
The trail surface is crushed gravel. There are a number of small towns
on route and parking is available in many of them.
You can access the Rivier du Loup/St Simeon Ferry
to reach the north shore of the St Lawrence and the road cycling routes
of the Saguenay-Lac St Jean Region. Petite Temis
(French) has info and maps.
Note: Bike helmuts are
obligatory in New Brunswick.
Trans Canada Trail
Out-There's Mountain Biking
Quebec Bike Paths and Rail Trails
Quebec's Route Verte, The
Trans-Canada Trail along with the ongoing efforts to provide
Montrealers' with safe cycling routes have turned this province into
the cycling capital of Canada. Safe and accessible bike paths wrap
around much of the Island of Montreal. Outlying regions are reclaiming
abandoned rail corridors and taking advantage of the miles and miles of
Canals along the St. Lawrence and Richelieau Rivers.
To
the north of Montreal you'll find the P'tite Train du Nord, a 200km
bike corridor through the scenic Laurentians. To the south in
Monteregie and the Eastern Townships there are the Monteregiades, the
L'Estriade, La Campagnarde and to the west the Soulange Canal.
Surrounding
Quebec City there are the Piste Jacques Cartier/Portneuf, the Corridor
des Cheminots as well as the Corridor de Littoral. Further east the
Petite Timis connects the province to New Brunswick through a 130km
link from Riviere du Loup to Edmunston. The paths through Gatineau
provide the Hull/Ottawa region access to beautiful Gatineau Park while
north of this the Pontiac PPJ stretches for 72km along the shores of
the upper Ottawa River.
These
are just the beginning, have a look at the listings for many more
trails which should keep your wheels spinning for years to
come.
NOTE:
Most of these trail systems are evolving, with route changes,
extensions and new sections added every year. Even some of the names
are not consistent, with different sources using different names or in
some cases breaking down longer trails using local or regional names
(nothing wrong with that except it can get confusing). These listings
are only a rough guide to get you started. For details use our
references to gather more info. or where applicable click through to
the various web sites we've listed.
Montreal Bike
Paths
Check out Montreal's cool community bike system Bixi. Pick up a bike at
one of the stations and drop it off at another. Great idea! If your
interested in how it works have a look at the Bixi System Website.
Montreal
has over 600 kms of bike paths, bike bands and designated bike lanes
that ring the island and bisect it from north to south (Christophe
Coloumbe-Berri). The most popular of these are the paths along the
historic Lachine Canal and through the Old Port of Montreal. Other
interesting rides can be found along the Canal l'Aquaduct and the south
shore of Lasalle which passes the Lachine Rapids.
Many
of Montreal's nature parks have cycling paths including Cape St
Jacques, Ile Bizard and Bois-de-Liesse. If your reasonably fit and
don't mind a little road work you can take a ride through Mount Royal
Park or as its referred to locally "The Mountain" which will reward you
with some nice views of the city from the lookout.
You
can reach the south shore cycling paths from three separate locations
from Montreal, the Bridge from Nun's Island, the connection to Ise St
Helene or by taking the Jacques Cartier Bridge. You can also transport
your bike in the last car of the cities subways (Metro) outside of rush
hours. The Metro also provides a link to the south shore via Longeuil.
Laurentians Bike Paths and
Rail Trails - North of Montreal and Laval
Lower Laurentians
Linear Park (Basses Laurantides) - 27km (5km in the works), St
Jerome - Ste Therese (Rosemere and eventually Laval), Laurentians
This
is a new development which starts just north of Montreal/Laval. When
it's completed it will provide direct access to the P'tite Train du
Nord from the Montreal area.
Access:
St Jerome, Mirabel, Blainville and Ste Therese
Connects to the Petite Train du Nord
The
P'tit Train du Nord - 200km, St Jerome - Mont
Laurier, Laurentians
The
park travels through the beautiful hills of the Laurentians just north
of Montreal. From St Jerome the trail travels through the Park du
Riviere du Nord, Parc Doncaster and on through much of the resort areas
as well as the Village of Mont Tremblant. You can start the trail from
either end or you can pick up the trail from dozens of locations on
route. For detailed information see our featured article. There is cross country skiing along the lower
section in the winter. The trail connects to over a thousand kilometres
of XC trails.
Access:
See the featured article - The P'tit Train du Nord
Connects to Lower Laurentians Linear Park and the Aerobic Corridor
(access is still in development) as well as the local trail system
connecting Mont Tremblant Village and the ski resort.
Access Fee.
The trail surface is crushed gravel in the south and paved in the
northern section.
Route Verte.
Aerobic Corridor (Corridor Aerobique) - 60km,
Morin Heights - St Remi d'Amherst, Laurentians
The
Aerobic Corridor is one of Quebec's original multi-use trails It is
currently evolving and will soon provide a loop, in conjunction with
the P'tite Train du Nord, through the some of the most beautiful areas
in the Laurentians. The loop will take you from the P'tite Train du
Nord just south of St Sauveur to Morin Heights (Planned), to Monfort,
Lac des Seize Iles, Weir, Arundel, Saint Remi d'Amherst and in the
future on to Brebeuf, Ste Jovite and the Village of Mont Tremblant
where it will again connect to the P'tite Train. As this is written the
trail is essentailly hard pack, hybrids or mountain bikes are
suggested. The trail extension into St Sauveur and Mont Tremblant
should be completed in 2003. The Aerobic Corridor
Mont Tremblant - 12.5km, Mont Tremblant
Village - Mont Tremblant Resort, Laurentians
The trail system is a paved, off road trail with gentle grades
connecting the Village of Mont
Tremblant and the Mont Tremblant Resort.
Roller Blading
Cross Country Skiing
Connects to the P'tite Train du Nord
The Vagabond -
46km, Oka - Saint-Eustache, Lower Laurentians
The
trail is just north east of Montreal in the lower Laurentians region of
Quebec from Oka to St Eustache. It follows the north shore of the St
Lawrence from the confluence of the Ottawa and the St Lawrence at the
Lake of Two Mountains/Oka through Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac and
Pointe-Calumet and then on to St Eustache. The trail passes through Oka
Provincial Park (where you can expect some climbs) along route. Pick up
the trail at the Two Mountains Train Station in St Eustache or east of
the ferry in Oaka along the waterfront
Paved with crushed gravel sections.
Route Verte
Monteregie Bike Paths and Rail Trails -
Directly South and west of Montreal
Soulange Canal - 35km, Riviere Beaudette -
Pointe des Cascades, Monteregie
The
trail follows the historic Soulange Canal from Lake St Francois to Lake
St Louis. You can also reach the National Historic Site at Coteau du
Lac. On route is the popular beach at Saint Zotique. From Les Cedres
you can cross the river on a unique cycle ferry to the and take in the
Regional Park du St Timothee (which also has a popular beach). If you
cross over on the ferry a stint along highway 132 heading east will
take you to the Beauharnois-Salaberry Cycling Trail.
Towns:
Riviere Beaudette, Saint-Zotique, Coteau du Lac, Les Cedres, Pointe des
Cascades
Beauharnois-Salaberry
Cycling Trail - 51km, Lac St Francis-Beauharnois, Monteregie
The
trail follows the northern shore of the Beauharnois Canal below the
town of Valleyfield. The canal connects Lake St Louis and Lake St
Francois. You can reach the Soulange Canal Bike Trail if your willing
to do a little road work. Follow the 132 west from Beauharnois to the
cycle ferry in St Timothee and head over to Les Cedres. There is also a
trail section along the south shore of the Canal from Lake St Francois
to St Louis de Gonzaque. Work is underway to connect this to the tunnel
at Beauharnois.
Canal de
Beauharnois - Map PDF 272k
Campagnarde - 49km, Drummondville -
Waterloo, Eastern Townships, Monteregie, Couer du Quebec, Eastern
Townships
The
trail is surfaced with crushed gravel and travels in a north/south
direction.
Connects
to the L' Estriade and if you follow the Route 112 to the east from
Waterloo you can reach La Montagnarde. The trail skirts Yamaska
Provincial Park.
Route Verte
Towns: Waterloo, Wickham, Drummondville, Warden, Roxton Sud (passes
just to the east)
Campagnarde
Route Verte
The
following trails connect (in the listed order) from Montreal to
Sherbrooke in the Eastern Townships. There are a few breaks in the
circuit which will require road travel including the section between
the Chambly Canal Trail and the La Riveraine/Montee du Fort-Chambly in
Brossard as well as the section of secondary highway along route 112
between Waterloo and the beginning of the Montagnarde in Stukley-Sud.
In Waterloo the Campagnarde heads north and connects into Becancour and
Trois Riviere. While the Grand Forches heads north from Sherbrooke
eventually leading into Levis and Quebec City.
La
Riveraine/Montee du Fort-Chambly (Route
Verte-MRC Champlain) - 31km St Lambert- Bossard, Monteregie
Follows
the St Lawrence River along the south shore from St Catherine to
Longueil before heading south east towards Chambly. The trail provides
some excellent views of the Montreal and Ile St Helene. Further to the
east you can connect to the trail system in the Ile de Boucherville
Provincial Park. Connects to the Montreal bicycle routes by bridges or
you can ride the ferry. By way of route 112 you can connect into the
Chambly Canal Trail.
Paved,
crushed gravel and roadways.
Towns: Saint Catherine, Candiac, La Prairie, Brossard, St Lambert, Greenfield Park, Longueuil, St Hubert, Chambly
Route Verte
Chambly Canal - 20km, Chambly - St Jean sur
Richelieu (Iberville), Monteregie
The
trail follows the Richelieu River and the historic Chambly canal where
you ride the tow path. The trail passes through the Park des Rapids and
you can access the Fort Chambly National Historic Site with a few extra
pedels.
Towns:Chambly, Carignan, St Jean sur
Richelieu
Route Verte
Monteregiades (Monteregiades I, II,
Monteregie/Eastern Townships) - 48km, Granby - Iberville (St Jean sur
Richelieu), Monteregie
The
trail is fully paved, so if the day is particulary hot, you might want
to take advantage of the beach in Farnham, La Plage Ouellette. There
are plenty of picnic tables along the route. The trail connects to the
L'Estriade in the east and the Chambly Canal in the west.
Granby
to Farnham 21km, Farnham to Iberville 27km
Towns: Granby, Farnham, Iberville
Accommodations
Camping
mon Repos (between Farnham and Granby)
Ange Gardien
(450) 293-6318
Monteregiades
Route Verte
Eastern
Townships Bike Paths
and Rail Trails - Southeast of Montreal and south of Monteregie
Campagnarde - 49km, Drummondville -
Waterloo, Eastern Townships, Monteregie, Couer du Quebec, Eastern
Townships
The
trail is surfaced with crushed gravel and travels in a north/south
direction.
Connects
to the L' Estriade and if you follow the Route 112 to the east from
Waterloo you can reach La Montagnarde. The trail skirts Yamaska
Provincial Park.
Route Verte
Towns: Waterloo, Wickham, Drummondville, Warden, Roxton Sud (passes
just to the east)
Campagnarde
Route Verte
Tomifobia Nature Trail
(TNT) - 19km, multi-use rail trail (crushed stone surface) Hiking,
Cycling, XC Skiing
The
trail presents a wonderful natural corridor that follows along side the
Tomifobia River for most of it's length. The trail was originally part
of the Massawippi Valley Railroad which connected Boston and Montreal.
The southern access to the trail is located off Highway 141 in
Tomifobia just above the Quebec border. The northern access point is
located in Ayers Clifff. You can reach Ayers Cliff by following the 141
south from Magog or the 55 south from the Eastern Townships Autoroute
(112). Tomifobia Nature Trail
Monteregiades (Monteregiades I, II,
Monteregie/Eastern Townships) - 48km, Granby - Iberville (St Jean sur
Richelieu), Monteregie
The
trail is fully paved, so if the day is particulary hot, you might want
to take advantage of the beach in Farnham, La Plage Ouellette. There
are plenty of picnic tables along the route. The trail connects to the
L'Estriade in the east and the Chambly Canal in the west.
Granby
to Farnham 21km, Farnham to Iberville 27km
Towns: Granby, Farnham, Iberville
Accommodations
Camping
mon Repos (between Farnham and Granby)
Ange Gardien
(450) 293-6318
Monteregiades
Route Verte
L'Estriade - 21.1km, Waterloo - Granby,
Eastern Townships
The
trail has a number of spurs which allow you to do some additional
exploring. A short side trail, La Villegeoise, takes you into the
scenic town of Bromont (and the most excellent Mountain Biking at the
ski hill). Outside Grandby you can connect to La Granbyenne which will
take you along Lac Boivin or you can take the trail into Yamaska
Provincial Park (there is an access fee).
Connects
to La Granbyenne, Campagnarde, Yamaska Park Trail and La Monteregiade
Towns: Granby, Bromont, Waterloo
Crushed gravel.
L'Estriade
Route Verte
Montagnarde - 50km plus, Stuckley-Sud -
Magog, Eastern Townships Perhaps the townships nicest cycling route.
The trail takes you through Mont Orford Provincial Park and into the
scenic town of Magog on Lake Memphremagog. A printed map is available
from the local tourism office.
You
can connect to the Campagnarde and the L'Estriade by following route
112 from Stukely-Sud into Waterloo.
Towns: Magog, Omerville, Eastman
Route Verte
Frontenac Park -
The park has a new 8km bike path which runs along Lake St. Francis in
the Saint Daniel sector. The park has front country camping, beaches,
canoe camping and hiking trails.
Lac Megantic-Baie
des Sables - the 6.2km trail connects the core of the Lac
Megantic with the campers park.
La
Chutes de la Chaudiere - 22km, South of Levy to Saint
Agapite, Chaudiere-Appalache
Follows
the south shore of the St Lawrence east before heading south. Much of
the trail is on a seperate bike path but some of it uses roadways.
Connects
to the Lotbiniere. Route Verte
Lotbiniere - 26km, Lyster (northeast) -
Saint Agapite (Northeast), Chaudiere-Appalache, Couer du Quebec
The
full length of the trail is bikepath without any road travel.
The
trail connects in the north to the La Chutes de la Chaudiere and in the
south to the Bois Francs Linear Park
Route Verte
Bois Francs
Linear Park - 77km, Tingwick - Lyster, Coeur de Quebec
Another
abandoned rail corridor (thank you very much) that travels through
rural farming areas.
The
trail connects to the Asbestos Region Trail in the south and the
Lobiniere in the north.
Plessiville, Victoriaville
Route Verte
Asbestos Regions
Route Verte Trail - 14km, Richmond - Tingwick
The trail is off road for its entire length.
The
trial connects to the Grandes Fourches in the south and the Bois Francs
Linear Trail in the north.
Route Verte
Grandes Fourches - 115km, Magog - Sherbrooke,
Eastern Townships
The
trial follows the Massawippi, Magog and St Francis Rivers. There is a
54km loop around the North Hatley region.
Connects
to the Montagnarde at Magog. You can also connect to the Asbestos
Regions Route Verte trails by cycling a short section of roadway to
Bromptonville from the trail end above Sherbrooke. This trail connects
to several others which lead to Levi and Quebec City.
Towns: Magog, North Hatley, Sherbrooke
Couer du Quebec,
Eastern Townships - South of
Becancour/Trois Riviere
Saint Francois du
Lac to Beconcour - 80km, Saint Francois du
Lac-Becancour, Couer du Quebec
The
trail follows the south shore of Lac St Pierre which has been
designated a World Biosphere Reserve. This area is renown for its
birding and nature viewing. The region is rural or semi-urban.Nicolet,
Becancour (Trois Riviere), Saint Francois
The
trail connects to the Curcuit des Traditions in the south.
Curcuit des
Traditions - 58km, Wickham - Saint Pie de Guire (includes the
upper part of the Campagnarde)
The
trail is made up of paved and crushed gravel sections with some
sections on roadways with designated bike lanes. Much of the trial is
through urban settings with some within rural areas.
The
trail connects to the Saint Francois du Lac to Becancour trail in the
north and the Campagnarde in the south.
Towns: Drummondville - Tourism Drummondville, Wickham, Saint Pie de Guire
Route Verte
Campagnarde - 49km, Drummondville -
Waterloo, Eastern Townships, Monteregie, Couer du Quebec, Eastern
Townships
The
trail is surfaced with crushed gravel and travels in a north/south
direction.
Connects
to the L' Estriade and if you follow the Route 112 to the east from
Waterloo you can reach La Montagnarde. The trail skirts Yamaska
Provincial Park.
Route Verte
Towns: Waterloo, Wickham, Drummondville, Warden, Roxton Sud (passes
just to the east)
Campagnarde
Quebec City Region
Corridor des
Chiminots - 22km, Quebec City - Val Belair, Quebec City
Region
The
trail connects to the Piste Jacques Cartier/Portneuf in the north.
Roller
Blading, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing
Wheelchair Access
Piste Jacques
Cartier/Portneuf - 68 km, Saint Gabriel de
Valcartier - Riviere a Pierre, Quebec City Region
North
east of Quebec City. The trail winds its way around lakes and rivers
and through the beautiful hills of the region.
The
trail connects to the Corridor des Chiminots in the south and allows
access to the
mountain bike trails of the Reserve Faunique de Portneuf in the north.
Crushed
gravel. surface.
Connects to Corridor du Littoral
Corridor du
Littoral - 50km, Chute Montmorency - St Augustin de
Desmaures, Quebec City Region
East
of Quebec City along the north shore of the St Lawrence.
Will
Connect to Corridor des Chiminots once the link is completed into
Quebec City.
Cyclo Services
Vieux Quebec
Les Sentier du Moulin
Beauport
Outaouais/Ottawa
Region
Bike Paths and Rail Trails
Hull, Gatineau and
Ottawa - 300km+ Hull, Alymer and Gatineau have an
extensive bike path system which winds through the park and follows the
shores of the Ottawa River. There are connections into the extensive
network of trails across the river in Ottawa which wind along the
Ottawa's far shore and follow the Rideau further inland. The pathways
connect innumerable parks and points of interest and are one of the
best ways to explore the National Captital Region. You'll find a wealth
of facilities as well as restaurants and accommodations all along the
route.
Pontiac Cycloparc
PPJ - 72km, Wyeman - Waltham, Outaouis Region North of
Hull The park follows the St Lawrence River above Hull/Ottawa in the
Pontiac Region. The trail runs from Wyeman to Waltham (approximately
from Arnprior to Pembroke on the Ontario side of the river). The trail
is in an area which was significant when lumbering took over from the
fur trade as key the industry in our county's development.
The
trial passes by the towns of Shawville, Bryson, Campbell's Bay, Vinton
and Davidson and Fort Coulonge.
Abitibi-Temiscamingue
Bike Paths and Rail Trails
Ligne du Mocassin - 45km, Angliers - Ville
Marie, Abitibi-Temiscamingue
Traveling
through rural countryside the trail is a reclaimed rail bed.
The
trail surface is crushed gravel.
Bas St Laurent Bike
Paths and Rail Trails
Petite Temis
Inter-provincial Trail - 130km, Riviere du Loup
(Quebec) - Edmunston (New Brunswick)
The
trial passes Lake Tamiscouta (and the beach at Notre Dame du Lac) and
follows the Madawaska River into New Brunswick. The trail surface is
crushed gravel. There are a number of small towns on route and parking
is available in many of them.
You
can access the Rivier du Loup/St Simeon Ferry to reach the north shore
of the St Lawrence and the road cycling routes of the Saguenay-Lac St
Jean Region.
Note:
Bike helmuts are obligatory in New Brunswick.
PistesCyclable.ca
(French) - Bike Trails in Quebec, Great Resource
Route
Verte - Quebec's amazing 4000km+ cycling network
Trans
Canada Trail
Out-There's Mountain Biking
Ontario Bike
Paths and Rail Trails
Capital
Pathway ( Ottawa-Gatineau Bike Network) - 170km - 300km
Ottawa, Gatineau and Alymer have an extensive bike path system which
winds through the park and follows the shores of the Ottawa River.
There are connections into the extensive network of trails across the
river in Ottawa which wind along the Ottawa's far shore and follow the
Rideau further inland. The pathways connect innumerable parks and
points of interest and are one of the best ways to explore the National
Capital Region. You'll find a wealth of facilities as well as
restaurants and accommodations all along the route. National Capital
Commission City
of Ottawa
Gatineau
Park - The park has 90km of cycling trials which are best
suited to a hybrid or mountain bike. The trails are largely mix usage
so you have to provide the right of way to hikers. You can also do some
downhilling in the park at Camp
Fortune. Follow the link for more information.
Prescott
Russell Recreational Trail - 72km,
Easy, Prescott-Russell This is predominantly a cycling trail (snow
mobiles are permitted in the winter) which has been converted from an
old rail bed. The trail starts just outside Ottawa west of the Town of
Hammond and passes just north of the Larose Forest passing through
Bourget and on east just to the south of Planganet and north of the
Alfred Bog on it's way to Vankleek Hill. There are plans to continue
the trail through St Eugene (just to the south of Voyageur Provincial
Park, which has camping) to the Quebec border. Outside of the towns the
trail is largely rural passing through the farmlands of the lower
Ottawa Valley. There are pavilions on route in or just outside the
towns of Hammond, Bourget, Planganet and Vankleek Hill (with one still
to be built in the Town of St Eugene) where you can access the trail.
The Ravines (Toronto)
Toronto's ravines offer the best of off road cycling with paved paths
or crushed stones you can easily ride a hybrid or road bike in most
areas. Consult the online map for all of the different routes. Another
interesting ride is the Beltway which has connections into the ravine
trail system. With the extensive network of ravines and connecting
trails, cycling to work is a great option for many people in the city.
Water Front Trail -
This ambitious project to reclaim the Ontario waterfront from Niagara
to Quinte West (and it doesn't look like it will stop there) provides
some excellent cycling areas in Toronto and Mississauga and beyond.
Check out the link to the Waterfront Trust to get more information.
Georgian Trail - 32km,
Easy, Linear, Stone Dust, Cycling, Hiking, Backpacking, Cross Country
Skiing. The trail is a rail bed without any steep inclines so it's
suitable for cyclists of all levels. The trail runs from Meaford,
through Thornbury and on to Collingwood, following alongside the shores
of Nottawasaga Bay (Southern Georgian Bay). It passes by beaches,
through small urban centers, through forest and field and is easily
access from the towns (parking is available) mentioned or any of almost
thirty other points. Extreme care should be taken where the trail
crosses roads and highways. You'll find shops, restaurants, campgrounds
(Craigleith) and roofed accommodations in the towns. To reach the
trail, take the 26 from the 400 just north of Barrie. Meaford,
Thornbury, Craiglieth, Collingwood, Grey & Simcoe Counties
Keppel Rail Trail -
12.8km, Easy, Linear, Stone Dust (8.8km), crushed gravel (4km),
Cycling/Mountain biking, Biking, Backpacking, Cross Country Skiing,
Horseback Riding. The trail runs from Parkhead to Ben Allen, at the
base of the Bruce Peninsula west of Owen Sound.
The trail passes through wetlands, fields, shrub and forest, as well as
the town of Shallow Lake. Access is available from any of the three
towns mentioned. You can also reach the trail via the Sarawak Rail
Trail, which starts (or ends) in Owen Sound and connects to the Keppel
Trail at Ben Allen. From Owen sound follow the 21 to the 6 north for
Shallow Lake, the 21 to the 10 north for Park Head or head west from
Owen Sound a short distance to Country Road 17 and head north to Ben
Allen. The trail is open to snowmobiles in the winter. Grey County
North Simcoe Rail Trail/Tiny Trail -
30km (52km), Cycling/Mountain Biking, Hiking, Backpacking. The trail
runs from just west of Barrie in the south, to Elmvale in the north,
where the Tiny section is to begin and continue about 22km on to
Midland. The trail passes through the Minnesing Swamp providing a nice
overlook of this impressive area. As this was written, the smooth
surface runs out about 12km into the ride, but this will change over
time. The trial has some sections on road and also crosses several
roads and highways, where you should dismount and proceed with extreme
caution. Take exit 96 on the 400 at Barrie and head west on Highway 90,
where it's just short of 10km to Pinegrove Road. The trail starts just
after the railway crossing (do not park on the railway crossing the
tracks are still in use). Barrie, Simcoe County Note: Like many of
Ontario's rail trails, this is a work in progress.
Oro Medonte/Lake Country Rail Trail
- 28km, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, XC, Original Rail bed.
The trail parallels Ridge Road just above the Lake Simcoe's shoreline,
running from the northern outskirts of Barrie to the southern edge of
Orillia. The trail is accessible at the end of Penetanguishene Road at
Lake Simcoe in the south, or at Woodland Avenue and Woodland Road just
south of Orillia, in the north. From Orillia follow the 12 west to
Memorial Avenue and turn south to Woodland. From Barrie follow Georgian
Drive passed the hospital and head south on Penetanguishene. Simcoe
County
Paisley Trail - 6km,
Easy, Linear, Cycling, Hiking, Snowshoeing. The trail follows along the
top of flood dykes, through fields and forested areas on its way to
downtown Paisley and then over the Teeswater River to the Dykes of the
Saugeen. You'll find parking at Dr. Milne and Rotary Park. From Guelph
follow the 7 north to the nine then pick up the 3 from Mildmay.
Paisley, Bruce County
Sarawak Rail Trail -
3km, Easy, Linear, Stonedust, Cycling, Hiking, Backpacking, Cross
Country Skiing, Horseback Riding. Basically the trail is a continuation
of the Keppel Rail Trail which it connects to at Ben Allen. From Ben
Allen, the trail continues down the escarpment to Owen Sound ending on
Range Road in the cities west end. You can reach the connection point
of the two trails from Owen Sound by driving a short distance west to
Country Road 17 and heading north to Ben Allen. Owen Sound, Ben Allen,
Grey County
Saugeen Rail Trail -
9km, Easy, Linear, Stonedust, Cycling, Hiking, Backpacking, Cross
Country Skiing. The trail parallels the Lake Huron shoreline between
Port Elgin and Southampton. Access the trial just north of Port Elgin
at River Street or in Southampton on McNabb Street. Port Elgin can be
reached from Guelph by following the 7 to the 9 to Midmay, then the 3
to the 17. Southampton is west of Owen Sound along the 21. Port Elgin,
Southampton, Bruce County.
Saugeen River Trail -
5.5km, Easy, Linear, Stonedust, Cycling, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing.
The trail follows the Saugeen River beside the town of Walkerton just
south of Owen Sound. There are several access points on route.
Walkerton can be reached from the south by following the 7 to the 9
north. Walkerton, Bruce County
St Lawrence Recreational Path
- The trail follows along the St Lawrence river stretching from
Morrisburg to the Quebec border. The sections of the trail are in
various stages of development ranging from a paved pathway to lines on
a planners map. Leaving Morrisburg and heading east you'll be traveling
on a designated lane along a paved road shoulder. When you reach Upper
Canada Village the trail switches to a pathway with a crushed gravel
surface. At the Migratory bird sanctuary the pathways surface is paved
and takes you to the Long Sault Parkway where you have to share the
roadway. The parkway is a part of the St. Lawrence Parks system and
picnic areas abound and camping is available if you're equipped for an
overnight stay. When you exit the park the pathway continues off road
and the surface is completely paved all the way to the far side of
Cornwall. The path continues on through Glen Walter, Summerstown and
Lancaster but the surface switches back to crushed stone once you're
through Cornwall. From Lancaster to the Quebec border the path is still
in the planning stages. Once the extension is complete you'll be able
to connect into the Route Verte, Quebec's phenomenal trail network
which will take you into Montreal and beyond.
Thornton-Cookstown Trail -
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing, SM. The trial starts
just to the west of Cookstown off the 89 and follows the Cookstown
Creek passed Thornton over to the 53.
Uhthoff Trail - 25km,
Easy, Linear, Stonedust, Cycling, Hiking, Backpacking, Cross Country
Skiing, Horseback Riding. The trial runs through forest and field from
Orillia to Coldwater, with a connection to the 6km Lightfoot Trail in
Orillia. The trail is accessible in Orillia at Wilson Point Road.
Orillia is located off Highway 11 north of Barrie. There are a number
of road crossings with a high concentration in the Orillia area,
dismount and proceed with extreme caution. The trail sees snowmobile
use in the winter. Orillia, Coldwater, Simcoe County
Municipal Trails
Barrie
Waterfront Trail - Hiking, MTB, XC, Snowshoeing
Midland
Rotary Waterfront Trail - Cycling, Hiking, Snowshoeing, XC
Skiing, Paved and Crushed Stone Dust
Penetanguishene
Rotary Park Trail - Hiking, Cycling, XC, Snowshoeing,
Snowmobiles, Paved and Crushed Stone - Joins with the Tiny Trail at the
west end of town and leads into the port. On the outskirts it runs
through forest and field.
Orillia
Trails for Life - 9.5km, Hiking, Cycling, Cross Country
Skiing, Snowshoeing, Roller Blading, Paved.
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Vancouver
The city has an extensive set of bike trails, paths
and greenways (many more are in the planning stages) as well as the
excellent Sea Wall. Many of the routes are shared with cars but a
variety of tactics are used to enhanced the cyclists safety and right
of way, including traffic calming, designated lanes and traffic
signaling devices. Maps are available from bike shops, while the City
of Vancouver provides one online as well. The two key cycling trails in
the city are the Sea Wall and the Central Valley Greenway, both of
which have their own brief descriptions. Cyclist will find designated
bike racks and bike lockers (from Translink, Vancouver's transit
authority) around the city. The transit system is bike friendly, have a
look at the Translink website for details.
Vancouver - Sea Wall
The Sea Wall is a phenomenal multi-use path which
wends its way around the edge of the city. Starting at the endowment
lands beside the University of British Columbia, the path travels along
Jericho Beach and then after some street connections in Point Grey into
Kitsilano. It then loops around Vanier Park where you have the
opportunity to explore Granville Island when you travel under the
bridge. Continuing along False Creek you cycle passed the Science
Centre then along the north shore of the Creek to the west end and
English Bay beach. You can then choose to connect into the Stanley Park
section and ride around the outer periphery of the park or take the cut
off down to the shores of Burrard Inlet. Following along the edge of
the inlet you'll be cycling in the downtown core where you can access
many of Vancouver's most interesting neigbhourhoods and attractions.
This includes Gas Town, Granville Mal and China Town. This stretch also
has connections to the Sea Bus which will take you to North Vancouver
and the Sky Train which connects to New Westminster and Surrey. Both of
these transit services will accept bicycles as do most of the buses in
the city (restricted to two at any one time). Other connections include
West Vancouver, via Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge and the
Central Valley Greenway which travels below the Sky Train out to New
Westminster and Surrey.
Vancouver/Burnaby/New Westminster - Central Valley Greenway
Takes advantage of the Sky Train corridor's right
of way stretching from New Westminster, through Burnaby and then into
the core of Vancouver in the Main Street/False Creek area. At this
point you can make connections to North Vancouver, West Vancouver and
the Kitsilano/Point Grey area by way of the Sea Wall. Parts of the
trail are still in the development process. A map is available online
from Best BC http://www.best.bc.ca which includes the current status of
the Greenway.
Vancouver - Stanley Park
While technically a part of the the sea wall it
stands on it's own as an recreational facility. While it's limited as a
commuter trail (with the exception of the access to the Lions Gate)
this is the best ride in the city and is a great introduction for a
visitor to the Park and the whole region since the trail provides
stunning views of the north shore and Kitsilano/Point Grey. The trail
connects into the rest of the Sea Wall and provides access to the
downtown core and most of Vancouver's best attractions. Joggers,
walkers and inline skaters share the trail which has designate lanes
for different uses.
Richmond Trails & Greenways
Like the Netherlands, Richmond is flat and uses
dikes to hold back the sea. Richmond, like it's European counterpart is
a great place for cycling with no real hills and a series of dykes
which have a trail system open to cyclists. The Dyke trails follow Dyke
Road in the south and head west into Stevenson Village. Following the
shoreline the trails head north to River Road where it travels along
the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. The section between Steveston and
the Fraser River is know as the West Dyke Trails and is well know for
both its excellent nature viewing and fabulous views of the Coast
Mountains. You can connect into Delta using the Massey Tunnel (no
cycling allowed in the tunnel) during the summer months by taking
advantage of the shuttle service. In the north the trail brings you
close enough to either the Oak Street or Knight Street bridges to get
access to Vancouver and its trail system (a mix of on street, shared
streets, greenways and sea walls). The Richmond pathways also include
several unlinked sections in the east as well as trail which will help
you cut across island, from North to South along Shell Road.
Delta Trails
Delta like Richmond includes some trails which take
advantage of the dyke system in the region. The path above Roberts Bank
can be accessed via River Road West passed the turn off for Westham
Island. The Boundary Bay dyke trail along the eastern shore travels
through Boundary Bay Park to Mud bay providing 14km of cycling. You'll
find another 7km along the Boundary Bay Greenway in North Delta. For
travels making their way from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to
Vancouver you can follow the 64th Street Connector. An online map is
available from the Delta website.
Kettle Valley Railway - One of the world's most
beautiful rail trails, the Kettle Valley trial runs for an incredible
455km. Not all of the trail is suitable for cycling and some of the
trestles were lost in the interior fires of recent years so sections
may not be connected. Much of the trail is best suited to shorter trips
on sections which are complete. The trail travels from outside Grand
Forks in the west to Brodie in the east. On route, traveling west to
east, you'll pass through Brookmere, Tulameen, Princton, Summerland,
Penticton, Rock Creek, Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos. The scenery varies
from tall mountains, to rich valleys, sub-alpine meadows, deep forests
and areas that border on desert. While the trail climbs over 1000m, it
does so on a very gradual grade and their are no steep sections (it was
a railway after all). Have a look at the Spirit of 2010
http://www.spiritof2010trail.ca website for more information on the
Kettle Valley or check out the Kettle
Valley Trail site.
Victoria - Victoria like Vancouver has a network of
bike paths much of which are shared access on city streets. A variety
of strategies are used to ensure cyclists safety and right of way.
Vancouver Island's main cycling trails, the Galloping Goose and the
Lockside Trail have their origins in the city before stretching out to
the north and west for a total of over 88km. The E&N Victoria
to Goldstream will add another 17.5km to this total when it's completed
in time for the 2010 Olympics. Eventually the trail will connect into
the Cowichan Valley Trail and continue on into Nanaimo.
Lockside
Trail -
Saanich Penninsula, Victoria Area -29km, Easy-Moderate This multi-use
trail starts at the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay (connections to
Vancouver and the Gulf Islands) then makes it's way south along the
Saanich Pennisula, through Sidney (ferry access to Sidney Spit and
Washington State), passed Bazan and Cordova Bay, through Saanich just
north of Victoria where it intersects at the Switch Bridge with the
Galloping Goose Trail (the Goose
travels west to Sooke and beyond - follow the link for more info.).
While sections of the trail are very urban there are a number of areas
which take you through forest and field and out by ocean. You can
access Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary in Saanich as well as
several parks on route, including Elk/Beaver Lake and Island View Beach
Regional Parks, both of which allow you to cool off with a swim. The
trail can be access from the Swartz Bay ferry by following the signs.
If you're on foot turn left at the Landsend Road Overpass to the trail.
If you're on a bike pass under the Landsend Road overpass and head
right at the bike lane and right at the overpass. From Victoria
downtown cross the Johnson Street Bridge and turn right for the trail
that connects to Harbour Road. Designated parking areas are available
at in Saanich at Lochside Drive and Lochside Park, Cy Hampson Park in
Central Saanich and in Sidney in Tulista Park. You'll also find
roadside parking in many areas. Have a look at the parks section of the
Capital
Regional District website which is the official site for the
trail and the regional parks on route. The Provincial Parks can be
found on the BC
Parks website.
Galloping
Goose Trail
Victoria Area - 55km, Easy-Moderate A multi-use trail which works it's
way from Victoria, north of Esquimalt, through Langford, Colwood,
Metchosin, Sooke and finally to the now abandoned (and unfortunately
fully dismantled) mining village of Leechtown. The trail is accessible
to hikers, backpackers, cyclists, equestrians and just about anyone or
anything which is bio-powered. In-line skaters should note that the
trail is paved only in the first section (this portion is closed to
horses) from Victoria to Langford. The trail will take you passed
splendid ocean views, enchanted forests, fascinating wetlands,
colourful farmers' fields as well as sections that are decidedly urban.
You can access Thetis Lake Regional Park, Sooke Potholes Provincial
Park (a great place for a swim - access by Sooke River Road only),
Matheson Lake Regional Park and just a little further afield, Fort Rodd
Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites. Not far north of
the trails starting point in Victoria, it intersects with the Lochside
Trail, which will take you north into the Sannich Penninsula, through
the wonderful seaside town of Sidney then to it's terminus at the
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (connections to Vancouver and the Gulf
Islands). The Goose is a part of the Trans-Canada Trail which will
eventually take you north along the east coast of Vancouver Island to
Nanaimo and beyond. From
Victoria downtown, cross the Johnson Street Bridge and turn right for
the trail that connects to Harbour Road. In Sooke
the trail intersects Sooke Road/Highway 14 just north of Sooke Harbour
and east of Roche Cove Park. You'll
find parking at Sooke Potholes, at either end of Matheson Lake Regional
Park, at Glen and Thetis Lake as well as several areas closer to the
city. You'll also find roadside parking in many areas. Have a look at
the parks section of the Capital
Regional District website which is the official site for the
trail and the regional parks on route. The Provincial Parks can be
found on the BC
Parks website. Sooke
Note: The Galloping
Goose and Lochside trail are shared use with sections used by horses
which can be easily spooked. The trails have paved and unpaved
sections, as well as portions which make use of the roads. In addition,
the trails cross roads at various points, including very busy highways.
E&N Victoria to Goldstream (via the
Galloping Goose) - 17.5km, easy A work in progress the, planned
completion date is 2010. The trail will provide access to Goldstream
Provincial Park from the most populated centres of the south island.
Cowichan Valley - 47 km from Shawnigan Lake to Lake
Cowichan - Not complete The trail is a part of the Trans Canada Trail
network (which will eventually connect Victoria to Nanaimo), it travels
north from Shawnigan Lake through scenic wilderness areas but doesn't
yet directly connect to the northern section due the burned out Kinsol
Trestle which is to be rebuilt. The northern section follows the
Cowichan River (and parallels the Cowichan River Trail) through the
Provincial Park of the same name then continues on into Cowichan Lake.
Nanaimo Parkway Trail - 20km, easy, intermediate,
multi-use A paved trail which follows the Nanaimo Parkway, the riding
is easy except for the hills which can be fairly significant especially
if you haven't ridden all winter. The Parkway runs for Chase River
south of the city to Aulds Road in the north with access points along
route. The trail connects to several parks and you can reach the
downtown area via the Millstone Trail and the Waterfront Walkway.
Commuters as well as recreationists take avantage of the trail.
Information on the trial and parks in the Nanaimo area can be found on
the Parks Go
website and a map is available from the City of Nanaimo
Nanaimo E&N - 7.5km, easy. This newly
established trail adds to the 20km of paths provided by the Nanaimo
Parkway Trail. You can expect the E&N to keep expanding and
eventually the the Nanaimo trails will connect through to the Cowichan
and Galloping Goose trails providing a continuous link from Swartz Bay
through Victoria then up to Nanaimo. The Nanaimo bike paths provide an
excellent opportunity for commuters as well as recreational riders.
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- Little Ed's Bike Shop - (705) 444-5488,
Collingwood, Simcoe County
- M F M Sporting Goods - (519) 389-3791, Port Elgin,
Bruce County
- Muskoka Bicycle Pro Shop - (705) 789-8344,
Huntsville, Muskoka
- Muskoka Outfitters
- Bracebridge, Muskoka
- The Muskoka Store - 1-800-MUSKOKA, Gravenhurst,
Muskoka
- Neilson
Bicycles - (706) 645-8534, Bracebridge, Muskoka
- Northland Canoes - (705) 789-2481, Huntsville,
Muskoka
- Northern Multisport - (705) 329-4555, Orillia,
Simcoe County
- Portage Store - (705) 789-3645, Algonquin Park
- Red
Devil Sports - Blue Mountain Resort
- Rick's Bikes (519) 832-2744, Port Elgin, Bruce
County
- Sauble
Sports Rentals - Sauble Beach, Bruce County
- Skiis
& Biikes - (705) 445-9777, Collingwood, Simcoe County
- Slalom
Gate Ski - Georgian Peaks
- Squire John's Of Collingwood - (705) 445-1130,
Collingwood, Simcoe County
- Suntrail
Outfitters
- Terry's Cycle & Repair - (519) 376-0766,
Owen Sound, Grey County
- Thorncrest
Outfitters - Southampton, Bruce County
- True Blue - Blue Mountain Resort
- Vertical
Snowboards - Owen Sound, Grey County
Prince Edward County
- Annie's
Pedel & Prop - (613) 476-4649, Picton
- Bloomfield Bicylce Company - Bloomfield
Ottawa
& Eastern Ontario
- Bushtukah -
Bicycles, 203 Richmond Road, Ottawa
- Cyco's
- Bicycles, 5 Hawthorne Avenue, Ottawa
- G.M.
Bertrand - Bicycles, 167 Wellington, Gatineau (Quebec)
- Cycle
Outaouais - 1955, St-Louis street, Gatineau, Québec
- Dinardo’s
Skis & Wheels - Bicycles, 18 Northside Road, Bells
Corners, Nepean
- Fresh
Air Experience - Bicycles, 1291 Wellington Street, Ottawa
- Full
Cycle - Bicycles, 427 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa
- Greg
Christie's Ski & Cycle - Bicycles, Old Chelsea, Quebec
- Kunstadt
Sports - Bicycles, 462 Hazeldean Road, Kanata
- McCrank's
Cycles
- Mountain
Equipment Co-op - Bicycle, Paddling & Outdoor Gear,
Ottawa
- Orleans
Cycles - Bicycles, 2404 St Joseph Boulevard, Orleans
- Pecco's
- Bicycles, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
- Trailhead
- 237 Princess Street, Kingston
- Trailhead
- 1960 Scott Street, Ottawa
Toronto
- Al
Flaherty's Outdoor Store
- All
Wheels - 2700 Dufferin Street, Toronto
- Badrockbikes.com
- Bicycles, Toronto, Cycling
- Bayview
Bicycle - Bicycles, 3335 Bayview Avenue, Metro North, Toronto
- Bicycles
at St. Clair - 625 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
- Bicycles
Plus - 423 Bloor Street West, Oshawa
- Bicycle
Specialties - Bicycles, 45 Cranfield Road, Toronto, Ontario
- Bicycle
Spokesman - 10212A Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
- Bike
Depot - Bicycles, 7043 Yonge St, Metro North, Toronto
- BikeSports
(Newmarket) - Bicycles, 47 Main Street South, Newmarket
- BikeSports
(Richmond Hill) - 10133 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
- Bike
Zone - Bicycles, 501 Lakeshore Road West ,
Mississauga, Ontario
- Broadway
Cycle - Bicycles, 1222 Bloor Street West, Toronto
- Brown's
Sports & Cycle - Bicycles, 2447 Bloor Street West,
Toronto
- CanoeCountry.com
- Norval
- Chain
Reaction Bicycles - 4231 Dundas Street West, Toronto West
- Cogs
Cycle - Bicycles, 1
Howland Road, Danforth, Toronto
- Curbside
Cycle and Repair - Bicycles, 412 Bloor Street West, Toronto,
Ontario
- Cyclissimo
Sports - Bicycles, 160 Wellington Street East, Aurora
- Cyclepath
(Bloor) - Bicycles, 1204 Bloor Street West, Toronto
- Cyclepath
(Creditview) - Bicycles, 1170 Burnhamthorpe Road West,
Mississauga
- Cyclepath
(Danforth) - Bicycles, 1510
Danforth Avenue, Danforth, Toronto
- Cyclepath
(North Toronto) - 2106 Yonge Street, Toronto
- Cyclepath
(Oakville) - 500 Speers Road, Oakville
- Cyclepath
(Woodbridge) - 90 Wings Road, Woodbridge
- Cycle
Solutions - Bicycles, 615 Kingston Road, Beach, Toronto
- Cycle
Solutions - Bicycles, 444 Parliament Street, Cabbage Town,
Toronto
- Cycle
Therapy - Bicycles, 1233
Dundas Street East, Danforth, Toronto
- Duke's
Cycle - Bicycles, 625 Queen Street West, Toronto
- Epic
Cycling - Bicycles, 1767 Queen Street East
- Enduro
Sport - Bicycles, 35
Coldwater Road, Metro North, Toronto
- Europe
Bound (Front St) - Outdoor Gear, 47 Front Street East, Toronto
- Europe
Bound (King St) - Outdoor Gear, 383 King Street West, Toronto
- Evergreen
Canoes - Toronto
- Freewheeling
Cycle - Bicycles, King St W. Dundas, Ontario
- Gears
- Bicycles, 176 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga
- Hogtown
Extreme - Snowboards, 401 King West, Toronto
- Impala
Bicycles - 1818 Dundas Street East, Whitby
- King
Sol Outdoor Outfitters - Toronto
- La
Bicicletta - 1180 Castlefield
- Langford
Canoes - Mississauga
- Maca
Over Limits - 1280 Northmount Street, Oshawa
- Main
Cycle - Bicycles, Main St E., Hamilton, Ontario
- MBS
Tandems - Bicycles, 2694 Keynes Crescent, Mississauga
- McBride
Cycle - 2923 Dundas Street West, Toronto West
- Mountain
Equipment Co-op - Outdoor Gear, 400 King Street West, Toronto
- New
World Cycle - Bicycles, Plains Rd E, Hamilton
- Pavan
Cycle - 2601 Matheson Boulevard East, Toronto West
- Pedal
Performance - 8633 Weston Road, Woodbridge
- Oakville
Cycle and Sports - 120 Cross Avenue, Oakville
- Pedal
Performance - 1050 Brock Road South, Pickering
- Pieriks
Cycle - Bicycles, King St W Hamilton
- Polly's
Recycle - Bicycles, 1292 Queen Street East, Toronto
- Rack
Attack - Outdoor Gear, 127 Laird Drive, Toronto
- Remy
Sport - Bicycles, 222 Queen Street. South, Mississauga
- Skiis
& Biikes (Mississauga) - Skis, Bicycles, 1970 Dundas
Street East, Mississauga
- Skiis
and Biikes (Toronto North) - 896 Don Mills Road, Toronto North
- Silent
Sports - Bicycles, 113 Doncaster, Metro North, Toronto
- Spokes
n' Slopes - 89 Ontario Street North, Milton
- Spokes
And Sports - 1889 Avenue Road, Toronto North
- Sport
Swap - 2063 Yonge Street, Toronto North
- Sporting
Life (Toronto North) - 2665 Yonge Street, Toronto North
- Trailblazers
Cycle - Bicycles, 1282 Danforth Ave, Danforth, Toronto,
Ontario
- Triketrails
- 1621 McEwen Drive, Whitby
- Urbane
Cyclist - Bicycles, 180 John Street, Toronto
- Velotique
- Bicycles, 1596 Queen Street East , Toronto
- Wheels
of Bloor - Bicycles, 2007B
Bloor Street West
- Wheel
Excitement - Bicycles, 249 Queen's Quay West, Toronto
- ZM
Cycle & Fitness - 2055 Dufferin Street, Toronto North
Nova
Scotia
Halifax
Quebec
Outdoor Retailers
Montreal
Out-There
- www.out-there.com
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