Cycle and Paddle Farm Fresh Tour

We’re celebrating the Greenbelt’s 20th and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail’s 30th Anniversary with a special Farm Fresh Tour! Grab your bike or a paddle and join us solo or with friends for a supported ride and/or Grand River paddle.

Space is limited. Register Soon.

Saturday, September 27 – Rural on the Ridge cycling tour  – 20/43km

• Ride 43km or 20 km on Sunday September 29th
• Rest stops featuring seasonal fruit from local farms.
•  Featuring the newly created Rural on the Ridge loop along flat and quiet roads with apple orchards, fruit stands and magnificent views across Lake Ontario. The 20km option features the DoFasco off road Trail . Both routes start and finish at Ridge Road Estate Winery.
• Delicious samples (included) at a number of local farms and businesses.
• Glass of Ridge Road wine and a light sandwich lunch  included at the Finish at Ridge Rd Winery
• Route available on Ride with GPS as well as paper maps
• Suitable for cyclists used to riding 20 – 45km in one day. Some road riding along Ridge Road makes this ride unsuitable for young children
• Numbers limited to 50 riders.
• $45.20 includes HST plus Race Roster processing fee ($47.49) for Saturday only.

Sunday, September 28 – Six Nations led Paddling tour of the Grand River

• Join an indigenous led and interpreted 3 Hour Canoe trip along the Grand River, (includes mandatory safety training)
• Arrive at 10:30am at Chiefswood Park, Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0.
• Learn about the history of Six Nations, the cultural and spiritual importance of the River itself and how traditional teachings are still kept alive today.
• After the paddle, come ashore and indulge in the culinary creations of Chef David of DEVOUR Food Co. An indigenous chef and caterer who uses locally harvested and foraged ingredients from the Carolinian forests of Six Nations in all that he offers.
• Registration rate for Sunday only: $80 per person plus Race Roster processing fee – 36 Seats Available

Make it a Weekend!

Cycle on Friday AND paddle on Sunday for our best value experience. Enjoy both experiences for a combined registration fee of $104.55 + processing fees.

NOTE: A car will be required to travel between the two locations.