The following are a number of suggested self guided touring itineraries and routes developed by the Ontario By Bike Network. These routes take cyclists to a variety of neighbourhoods, attractions and peaceful parklands around the city.
The routes are published on-line with Ride With GPS, a useful site that provides maps for downloading and printing, turn by turn directions, elevation information and more for free. Site charges a fee for GPS direction downloads.
Cyclists may wish to cross reference routes with the Toronto Cycling Map or enhance their cycling experience with Toronto Bicycle Tours and their professional guides.
Toronto Downtown Explorer
www.ridewithgps.com/routes/2323692
Also featured on the 2013 Toronto Cycling Map. View map at: www.toronto.ca/cycling/map
Distance & Timing: 17km, 3 hour+ recommended and depends on number of stops
Experience Rating: Moderate / experienced cyclists
Enjoy this route and tour about downtown Toronto, taking in many of the city’s landmarks and neighbourhoods.
This suggested route uses a mix of city bike lanes, segregated bike paths and on road riding and is best suited to cyclists with experience riding on shared roads with traffic.
Dowload PDF with turn by turn directions and more information HERE.
A few of the sights enroute: Fort York ~ Chinatown ~ Cabbagetown
Cherry Beach and Tommy Thompson Park Waterfront East
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2329266
Distance & Timing: 25km, 3 hour+ recommended and depends on number of stops
Experience Rating: Easy / moderate cyclists
Cycling east from downtown set your own pace and make leisurely stops at beaches and parkland enroute.
This suggested route uses a mix of paved off roads trails and park roads paths.
A few of the sights enroute: Cherry Beach ~ Martin Goodman/Waterfront ~ Tommy Thompson Park
Sunnyside Park and High Park – Waterfront West
www.ridewithgps.com/routes/2329355
Distance & Timing: 17km, 3 hour+ recommended and depends on number of stops
Experience Rating: Easy / moderate cyclists
Cycling west from downtown, enjoy parkland and waterfront views of the harbour and Lake Ontario.
This suggested route uses a mix of paved off roads trails and park roads paths.
A few of the sights enroute: High Park cherry blossoms ~ Martin Goodman/Waterfront ~ Sunnyside Pavillion
Additional routes coming soon.
* These suggested route use a mix of off road trails, city bike lanes, segregated bike paths and on road riding where experience riding on shared roads with traffic is recommended. Transportation Options / Ontario By Bike Network does not assume any liability whatsoever for the personal safety of cyclists who use this information and route.