October 12, 2020 - The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail covers over 3,600km, connects 155 communities and First Nations, and touches three Great Lakes. With a mix of on-road and off-road routes, the Waterfront Trail offers a wide variety of options if you’re looking for an afternoon outing or a multi-day adventure.

To celebrate 25 years of trail- building, the Waterfront Trail launched a series of featured trips in 2020.

You can choose to cycle through the foothills of the La Cloche mountain range in Northern Ontario, along an old rail line on the coast of Georgian Bay or through the restored wetlands of Eastern Ontario. Each featured trip includes downloadable maps, information about local attractions and suggested accommodations.

Maps for a series of shorter regional loops are also available to help you plan your next adventure.

You can explore the shores of Lake Ontario along the 140km Niagara Circle Route or opt for a mix of paved and gravel trails as part of the 50km HamBur Loop. Further south, Essex County offers a series of itineraries consisting of mostly flat riding along the waterfront and through wineries.

An extra-special feature of the Waterfront Trail is that you can make your connection by transit.

As part of the Trail to GO program, the Waterfront Trail has mapped and signed routes connecting 13 GO train & bus stations to nearby trails. All GO buses have front racks for up to two bikes, and you can bring your bike on GO trains outside of the weekday rush hour, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

When using an e-bike along the trail, watch for speed-limit signage. In Ontario, local municipalities can set speed limits on trails and pathways.

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