Ontario Lake | Toronto to Kingston
From Toronto to Kingston
From Toronto to Kingston, You will ride the beautiful waterfront trail bordering Lake Ontario, a great source of water for the St. Lawrence River. This route offers breathtaking scenery, charming towns shaped by a rich history, sandy beaches, vineyards with first class wines and friendly people who are eager to tell you about their regions. The perfect cocktail for an unforgettable experience.
Summary
Date: You can choose from mid-May to mid-October
Formula: Self guided or fully autonomous
Trip length: 5 days
Distance: 310 km
Surfaces: 94% paved and 6% unpaved
Level of difficulty: 1
Day 1: Toronto to Oshawa | 70 km
Day 2: Oshawa to Cobourg | 65 km
Day 3: Cobourg to Brighton | 55 km
Day 4: Brighton to Picton | 55 km
Day 5: Picton to Kingston | 65 km
Cost of our services (taxes included)
«Self guided» formula – price for 2 persons
$576.75: luggage transfer from one accommodation to the next for 5 days
$1276.75: luggage transfer + shuttle service*
*Does not include: the cost of accommodations (make your own reservations), meals, and transportation to the starting point.
If you are more than two people or if you want to customize or modify the duration of this bicycle trip, it is possible. Contact us for a custom quote.
« Fully autonomous » formula – price for 5 days of bike rental + 23L pannier + cost of bike delivery in Toronto and bike pick up in Kingston
$486: Hybrid Bike
$630: e-Bike
Detailed overview
🛏️ Overnight stay in Toronto
Day 1: Toronto to Oshawa (70 km)
🚴 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.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Oshawa
Day 2: Oshawa to Cobourg (65 km)
🚴 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.
🛏️ Overnight stay in Cobourg
Day 3: Cobourg to Brighton (55 km)
🚴 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)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Brighton
Day 4: Brighton to Picton (55 km)
🚴 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
🛏️ Overnight stay in Picton
Day 5: Picton to Kingston (65 km)
🚴 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
🛏️ Overnight stay in Kingston
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Kingston
Services
Luggage transportation
Want to travel light? Leave it to our team to transport your luggage safely!
Shuttle
Moving service for people, luggage and bicycles. This service allows you to reach or return to your starting point.
Conveying
We offer a vehicle moving service. Thanks to this service, you will find your vehicle at the final destination.
Itinerary
Let yourself be advised in the choice and planning of your future bike ride in Quebec and Ontario. You will receive your tailor-made route according to your desired mileage and your activity interests.
Bike rental
Do you need a bike for a few days? For a week? We deliver our bikes to your place of departure and collect the bikes from your place of arrival.