Discover Your Routes with Cycle Canada
Cycle Canada Tours.
Between 1988 and 2023 Cycle Canada operated cycling tours in Canada. Some every year, some every other year and some on a custom basis. The list below shows all the tours we ran during that time frame. We are currently not operating any multi-day supported tours. We continue to offer the Tour du Canada Time Trial.
Tours from 2 Days to 10 Weeks
Leisurely Tours .
Niagara Vineyards — Hamiliton to Niagara Falls, Ontario
A bicycle tour that "wine"ding its way around Niagara. Gentle terrain and modest daily distances.
Learn more about Niagara Vineyards.
MonteVelo — Ottawa to Montreal
A relaxed ride along the gentle southern section of the Ottawa River that started with a day to explore the bike paths of Ottawa and ended on bike paths that lead to Montreal's Place Jacques Cartier. We went past Chateau Montebello, the biggest log cabin in the world. 4 days riding including a sightseeing day in Ottawa, distance for three days along the Ottawa River 245 km (150 mi), daily average 81 km (50 mi)..
Learn more about MonteVelo.
Thousand Islands — Gananoque and the 1000 Islands
Three days of cycling along side the St. Lawrence River. A mini-vacation in the lovely town of Gananoque. Riding the 1000 Islands dedicated path as well as country roads in the region taking us to the Rideau Canal.
Learn more about Thousand Islands.
Georgian Bay — Georgian Bay and Lake Huron
Three days of cycling discovering the beautiful Georgian Bay region of Lake Huron. A mini-vacation in the lovely village of Thornbury. Visiting Collingwood, Owen Midland and other charming villages along the way. A mixture of trail and road riding.
Learn more about Georgian Bay.
Prince Edward County — Kingston Loop
A casual ride along Lake Ontario and Prince Edward County. Starting and ending in Kingston, 5 days of riding with a total distance 280 km (175 mi), daily average 56 km (34 mi)..
Learn more about Prince Edward County.
Simcoe Circle — Loop around Lake Simcoe, Ontario
Simcoe Circle is a circumnavigation of Lake Simcoe, a three day trip that starts and ends in Bradford, Ontario just north of Toronto. Cyclists ride clockwise around Lake Simcoe, staying close to the shoreline wherever possible. Total distance by bike 290 km (180 mi.), daily average 58 km (36 mi.).
Learn more about Simcoe Circle.
Vacation Tours
The Great Spirit Ride — Manitoulin Island, Ontario
A six day tour around Manitoulin Island. It's a counter-clockwise tour around the largest freshwater lake island in the world. Total distance by bike 333km (207mi).
Learn more about The Great Spirit Ride.
The By-Cycle Ride — Toronto to Ottawa for Canada's Birthday, Ontario
Celebrating Canada's birthday. It's a rolling birthday party! Rolling into Canada's capital city on July 1st. 5 riding days, total distance 500 km (310 mi.), daily average 100 km (62 mi.). Also was available as a three day tour.
Learn more about The By-Cycle Ride.
Voyageur Route — Ottawa to Québec City via Montréal, Ontario & Quebec
A bicycle tour from Ottawa to Québec City via Montréal. Following the courses of the Ottawa, Richelieu and St. Lawrence Rivers. 5 riding days, total distance by bike 555 km (345 mi.), daily average 110 km ( 68 mi.).
Learn more about Voyageur Route.
The BiQue Ride — Toronto to Montréal, Ontario & Québec
An annual bike tour from Toronto to Montréal. First held in 1995. 6 riding days, 1 rest day, total distance by bike 660 km (410 mi.), daily average 110 km (68 mi.)
Learn more about The BiQue Ride.
P'tit Train du Nord — Ottawa Loop via Mont Tremblant, Ontario & Québec
Cycling from Canada's capital city to the heart of the Laurentian Mountains of Québec. It's a year-round recreational district with many amenities for visitors. 7 riding days, 1 rest day, total distance 605 km (375 mi), daily Average 86 km (53 mi)
Learn more about P'tit Train du Nord.
Expedition Tours
Tour Pacific — Vancouver to Calgary via the Icefields Parkway, B.C. & Alberta
Western Canada with its breathtaking views of mountains and glaciers. 13 riding days, 2 rest days. 1,350 km (835 mi.), daily average 104 km (64 mi.). Icefields Parkway is a segment option.
Learn more about Tour Pacific.
Tour Arctic — Vancouver to Tuktoyaktuk, B.C., Yukon & N.W.T.
Starting in Vancouver and traveling to Tuktoyaktuk. Total days 34, riding days 29, rest days 5, 4 ferry trips, total distance by bike 3265 km (2020 mi.), daily average 112 km (69 mi.).
Learn more about Tour Arctic.
Tour Gaspe — Quebec City to Campbellton (and then train or bus to Quebec City)
Quebec's spectacular Gaspe Penisula. Starting and ending Quebec City, riding to Perce and along both shorelines of the Penninsula. 10 riding days rest days 3, total distance by bike 1000 km (620 mi.), daily average 100 km (62 mi.).
Learn more about Tour Gaspe.
Tour Atlantic — Halifax, Nova Scotia to Baddeck
From Halifax, Nova Scotia, travelling to New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Cape Breton.
Learn more about Tour Atlantic.
Cabot Trail — Sydney Nova Scotia loop around the Cabot Trail
From Sydney Nova Scotia, clockwise around Cape Breton's famous Cabot Trail . 6 riding days, 1 rest day, total Distance 425 km (265 mi), daily Average 71 km (44 mi).
Learn more about Cabot Trail.
Cross Canada Tours
Tour Arctic — Across Canada south to north
Starting in Vancouver and traveling to Tuktoyaktuk. Total days 34, riding days 29, rest days 5, 4 ferry trips, total distance by bike 3265 km (2020 mi.), daily average 112 km (69 mi.).
Learn more about Tour Arctic.
Tour du Canada — Across Canada west to east, All Provinces
Tour du Canada is a cycling club. Members of the club participated in the cross-Canada event on a shared cost basis. It was first held in 1988. 59 riding days, total distance by bike 7,640 km (4,645 miles), daily average 129 km ( 80 mi.).
Learn more about Tour du Canada.
Rally and Race
Cycle Canada Century Ride
On CycleCanada's Century Ride cyclists chose from 100 km or 100 mile rides on each of the two day event. Century rides from Toronto to Barrie and back to Toronto.
Learn more about Cycle Canada Century Ride.
Tour du Canada Time Trial
Race against the clock on the Tour du Canada Time Trial. The Tour du Canada Time Trial is held annually in Canada. It is organized by Cycle Canada, The Veloforce Corporation.
Learn more about Tour du Canada Time Trial .
Challenge Level for Cycle Canada Tours
Distances and Terrain
- Leisurely Tours with average daily distance of 48-56km (30-35mi). Terrain is not hilly.
- Vacation Tours 84-110km (52-62mi). Mostly gentle to rolling terrain, some trips have 1 or 2 days of climbing.
- Expedition Tours with average daily distances of 106-113km (66-70mi). Terrain can be hilly and very challenging, sometimes in remote areas.
- Cross Canada Tours with average daily distances of 112-127km (69-79mi). Terrain can be hilly and very challenging, sometimes in remote areas.
Accommodation Details (Legacy)
- Indoor Accommodation. Motels, hotels, historic Inns and Bed and Breakfasts
- Camping Accommodation. Serviced campgrounds with hot water showers, flush toilets and electricity
- Camping Accommodation. A few unserviced campgrounds without hot water showers, in some cases no flush toilets and no electricity
- Some indoor Accommodation. University summer hotels, hostel dorms, motels and hotels
Meal Details (Legacy)
- Breakfast on riding days, snacks, one group dinner
- Breakfast and some lunches on riding days, snacks
Vehicle Support (Legacy)
- On all tours there is a motor vehicle that carries rider gear and group equipment.
