2021 Cycling In Ontario Guide

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A Ride to Remember: the Cornwall Waterfront Trail

Cornwall waterfront riding

Add Cornwall to your summer vacation list for a cycling experience unlike any other. Enjoy amazing off-road trails right along the mighty St. Lawrence River with easy access to restaurants, shops, attractions and much more..

Top Mountain Biking Trails in Kawarthas Northumberland

Kawarthas Northumberland Mountain Biking Harold Town

Quiet backroads and well-maintained bike paths are a major part of the Kawarthas Northumberland region’s charm. For some riders, though, nothing beats the woodland immersion and physical challenge of a good mountain biking trail Here are a few of our top picks for off-road enthusiasts.

Industry Workshops 2021

Interested in cycle tourism development?

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Ontario By Bike Workshop or Webinar:

York Region - Welcoming Cyclists in York Region, April 12, 2021

Ontario's Southwest - Welcoming Cyclists in Oxford/Elgin/Middlesex, April 13, 2021

Halton Region - Welcoming Cyclists in Halton Region, April 14, 2021

Explorer's Edge - Welcoming Cyclists in Muskoka and Parry Sound, April 15, 2021

Destination Nothern Ontario - Welcoming Cyclists in Northern Ontario, April 16 & 21, 2021

Northumberland Tourism - Welcoming Cyclists in Northumberland County, April 20, 2021

Kawarthas Northumberland - Welcoming Cyclists in Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough & the Kawarthas, April 21, 2021

Grey County - Welcoming Cyclists in Grey County, April 26, 2021

Tourism Hamilton - Welcoming Cyclists in Hamilton, April 27, 2021

Lanark County Tourism - Welcoming Cyclists in Lanark County, April 28, 2021

Ontario By Bike & Cycle Tourism Development in Huron County, May 10, 2020

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Ontario By Bike Photo Contest

Ontario By Bike's 2020 photo contest has now been closed. We have received many great contributions and will shortly reveal the winner of this year's contest including some honourable mentions.

Click HERE for more information and to see last year's winner.

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Certification Criteria for Food Services

Food service providers include: restaurants, cafes, food shops and stops that may be used by cycle tourists

Obligatory/Minimum Requirements

Healthy food options on menu
Inclusion of local foods and specialities, whenever possible
Secure daytime bike lock-up area in most visible location possible – preferably bicycle stands or posts for bike parking – or provisions for cyclists to bring bikes onto property (e.g., patio)
Cycling information for region, if available, including any published cycling route maps
Assistance with Ontario By Bike Network evaluation whenever possible, including informing the Network of the number of cycle tourists visiting the location, and inviting cyclists to review the location
All frontline staff informed of participation in Ontario By Bike Network, and above services and amenities
And any additional requirements as may be established through consultation

Suggested Additional Services

Take-away/bagged lunch option
All-day opening policy
Casual dress allowed
Additional cycling information, including staff able to direct cyclists to information on cycling routes in immediate area, local bike shops and hours, bicycle rental and tour operators, weather reports
Basic bicycle repair toolset (see in Participants Tool Kit, Appendix A; or online)
Use of environmentally responsible practices and products
Display of Ontario By Bike Network decal
Discounts, special packages or promo codes for cyclists
Bilingual menu and/or staff
Accessibility to and knowledge of nearest public transportation node
First aid kit readily available