Village Roundabout
Daytrip
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Total Distance: 58km
The Ride: Just a thirty-minute drive northwest of Toronto, this ride starts in the quaint farming community of Schomberg, home to one of Canada’s longest-running agricultural fairs. The area boasts a unique ecological heritage evident at the Cold Creek Conservation Area where rare black spruce trees can be found. The village of Kleinburg marks the halfway point in the ride and its main street is perfect for exploring local shops and restaurants. Be sure to stop at the renowned Pathways to Perennials and enjoy their beautiful outdoor Blossom Café.
Experience Level: Experienced road cycling: mostly mixed traffic on quieter roads
View digital route of tour - RideWithGPS.com
Day 1: - Schomberg to Schomberg 59km
Area services along this section of the route: Accommodations, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, conservation areas, farms
Start your ride at Mainstreet Schomberg heading west out of Town into the quiet countryside until Concession Rd 11. Head South and follow the road for about 14 kilometres passing through rolling hills, scenic farmlands and the Cold Creek Conservation Area. Turn right onto Kingstreet and head South on Albion Vaughan Road. You will follow the Nashville Conservation Reserve that houses the beautiful Humber Valley Heritage Trail, which follows the Humber River. Stop by for a stroll in the scenic areas by the water. Continue your journey southwards on Cold Creek Road then head East on Nashville Rd into Kleinburg. Stop by Kleinburg Main St on Islington Ave. Bike down the pedestrian-friendly street and view the variety of beautiful heritage and modern buildings. Head West out of Kleinburg before turning left to ride back north on Kipling Rd towards Schomburg. Turn right onto King Vaughan Rd and follow the road before turning left onto Weston Rd. A left onto Lloydtown-Aurora Rd will bring you back to Schomburg where a variety of delicious local restaurants and cafes await you for an after ride treat.
Additional Information
Getting To/From Start: There are multiple starting points that allow for overnight parking as well. Tristan Centre (Schomberg); Bindertwine Park (Kleinburg); King City GO station. Cyclists who would like to travel without a car can take the GO train to King City. Visit GOtransit to learn more about schedules and fares.
Visitor Information: Use below to find out more about ride areas and plan an extra day or two to see more.
- Ontario By Bike - York Region - www.ontariobybike.ca/yorkregion
- Visit Prince Edward County - www.experienceyorkregion
- Central Counties- www.centralcounties.ca
As part of Canada's 150th celebrations in 2017, Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike connected fifteen communities across Ontario through cycling. Ride itineraries, events and cycling education in Bike Friendly Communities and Ontario By Bike ride destinations were developed and hosted to take advantage of the iconic Greenbelt Route and Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to strengthen communities and create cycling itineraries as a permanent legacy of Ontario 150. This initiative was a collaborative partnership between the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, Ontario By Bike, and Share the Road Cycilng Coalition, building on two decades of investment in cycling infrastructure in Ontario. Check out the 15 legacy ride itineraries, and make plans to get out there to explore more of Ontario By Bike.
