Welcome to Hooked on Canada Holidays Holiday’s and our cycling holidays in Canada. This particular biking vacation in Canada is in the region of Ontario. This cycle tour is available as a level 2 self guided bike tour. Arriving into Toronto where you spend your first night you will have the opportunity to explore this great city. You then transfer to Cobourg where you shall commence your cycle tour. This itinerary covers six distinct communities and four regions within Northumberland, Prince Edward County, Kingston and the 1000 Islands, plus an opportunity to cycle the neighbourhoods of multicultural Toronto.

Available Saturdays or Sundays June to September
Level 2 self guided tour
8 Nights/9 Days

Day 1 Toronto
Arrival in Toronto and if you have time explore this great city, maybe take a ride to the top of the CN Tower.

Day 2 Toronto to Cobourg by VIA Rail, to Brighton by bicycle (approx. 30 miles 50 km)
Pick up your bicycle in Toronto. Transportation and storage for your bicycle to Cobourg is on VIA Rail from Union Station. After a relaxing 1.5 hour rail journey arrive at Cobourg station and let the cycling adventure begin. From the town of Cobourg you follow the meandering Waterfront Trail tracing the shores of Lake Ontario. Head east through quiet green landscapes, arriving in Brighton, a perfect step-off point to explore the natural wonders and beaches of Presqu’ile Provincial Park.

Day 3 Brighton to Wellington in Prince Edward County (approx. 25 miles 40 km)
Today you cycle the Waterfront Trail through quiet stretches of lakefront farmlands before crossing the historic Murray Canal into Prince Edward County. Climb the sand dunes or cool down at the beach in North Shore Provincial Park. Explore hamlets and wineries on the way to Wellington for the night.

Day 4 Wellington, Western Prince Edward County Exploration by Bike (approx. 30 miles 50 km, several route options supplied).
Using Wellington as a base, pick from a number of cycling and sightseeing touring routes to explore the County. Cycle the wine route and choose to stop in any of the dozen or more western wineries. Sample culinary treats or visit artists’ studios via quiet country back roads. Take a trip to the long white sandy shores of Sandbanks Provincial Park to enjoy a day on the beach.

Day 5 Wellington to Picton in Prince Edward County (approx. 13 miles 20 km) Eastern Prince Edward County Exploration by Bike (approximately 30 miles 50 km, several route options supplied)
Let the County cycling adventures continue from the vibrant town and centre, Picton. Explore the east County areas, quiet orchards and farmlands, with spectacular lake vistas. Stop at scenic County Cider Estate, vineyards and cheese boutiques en route. Enjoy the pubs, cafes or fine dining options and quaint shops of Picton.

Day 6 Picton to Kingston (approx. 44 miles 70 km)
Today to depart Picton on your bike following the southern shore of the fjord-like Picton Bay to explore the mystery and legends of Lake on the Mountain. Take in the water view on the Glenora Ferry crossing, before continuing east on the Loyalist Parkway, past rural green pastures, rolling hills and the Bay of Quinte to Kingston.

Day 7 Kingston to Gananoque (round trip approx. 38 miles 60 km)
Enjoy your last day out on the Waterfront Trail with a lunch stop in Gananoque. Consider a detour on Howe Island, with ferry service from two points. Why not take in the 1000 Islands with a sunset dinner cruise along the St Lawrence Seaway.

Day 8: Kingston, Exploration by Bike (Wolfe Island route options supplied)
Explore the bustling old town and city of Kingston, with shops, cafes, pubs and attractions including old Fort Henry. Connect to cycling routes on Wolfe Island just a short ferry ride from downtown to take in the tranquil island life, natural beaches and wind turbines.

Day 9: Kingston to Toronto by VIA Rail
Take the morning VIA train from Kingston back to Toronto. Drop your bicycle at the rental depot.
End of your cycling adventure

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How to get there
By Plane to Toronto

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