Bike Train - Cycle Ontario This Summer

• 140 km Niagara Circle Route
• Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail to Toronto - 160 km from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union

Two days of cycling leaves enough time to make some headway on the Niagara River Recreation Trail, with attractions to see in both the North and South directions. Below are two suggested routes. The northern route takes you through orchards, vineyards and into historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. The southern route will take you past the Falls and beyond toward Fort Erie on quiet less travelled routes.

• The Greenbelt Express: North to Niagara-on-the-Lake (50km round trip)
• South to Fort Erie (75km round trip)

The Toronto - Niagara Greenbelt Express stops at St Catharines train station, allowing cyclist on and off in both directions. Use this convenient stop to base your Niagara area explorations from, or create a loop ride with return or start from St Catharines. Rides could include

• Downtown St Catharines area and beyond

• Jordan and Twenty Valley area wineries and agritourism trails

• Mountain biking in Short Hills Provincial Park

• Welland Canal Trail

The 2010 Toronto - Niagara Greenbelt Express schedule allows for same day return, day trips. The following itineraries are for those wishing to ride from Niagara Falls train station. Whether you choose to stay overnight and drop your bags off at your accommodation, or return home at the end of the day, here are some suggestions on how to explore a sampling of the many sights and sounds of the Niagara Region, by bike.  

• South to the The Falls (15km round trip)
• North past Niagara River Gorge to Niagara-on-the-Lake Region (30km round trip)