{"id":13744,"date":"2021-06-22T07:07:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T11:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=13744"},"modified":"2021-07-04T23:16:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T03:16:08","slug":"the-top-canadian-dream-cycle-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=13744","title":{"rendered":"The Top Canadian Cycle Dream Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are lists of the most spectacular rides in Canada as selected by avid Canuck cyclists\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13746 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_BC-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_BC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_BC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_BC-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_BC.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>6 Dream Rides in Canada ~ Bucket-list roads and trails in Canada you need to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Mount Fromme, the North Shore in North Vancouver, B.C. &#8212; 1.85 km with 300 m descent<\/p>\n<p>The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, N.S. &#8212; 300 km with 3,400 m climbing<\/p>\n<p>The Lakes and Rivers Route in Mont-Tremblant, Que. &#8212; 87 km with 768 m climbing<\/p>\n<p>Kettle Valley Rail Trail in Penticton, B.C. &#8212; 342.2-km multi-day loop or a out-and-back options of either 92 km or 160 km <em>(photo above)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Edith Cavell Road in Jasper, Alta. &#8212; 19.2 km with 722 m gain<\/p>\n<p>Montana Mountain in Carcross, Yukon &#8212; 28 km with 1,400 m climb<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE: <a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingmagazine.ca\/sections\/ridesevents\/5-dream-rides-in-canada\/\">https:\/\/cyclingmagazine.ca\/sections\/ridesevents\/5-dream-rides-in-canada\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13747 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_NS-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_NS-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_NS-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_NS-624x384.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_NS.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Go cycling in Canada on these 8 epic Canadian bike trails<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.routeverte.com\/e\/\">Route Verte in Quebec<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that you could cross La Belle Province all by bike? Quebec\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.routeverte.com\/e\/\">Route Verte<\/a> is a 4,000-kilometre bike path network that goes from one end of the province to the other, making it one of the longest bike trails in Canada<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waterfronttrail.org\/the-trail\/\">Southeastern Waterfront Trail in Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the ultimate bike trips in Ontario has to be the Southeastern Waterfront Trail. Get some incomparable views of the province\u2019s Great Lake region at this 780-kilometre bike route, which follows the shores of Lake Ontario and starts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/wonderful-wines-great-food-all-across-niagara-canada\">Niagara-on-the-Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/ns\/cbreton\">Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can take an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/five-best-road-trips-in-canada\">epic road trip to the Cabot Trail<\/a>, but you can also take your bike. The 298-kilometre paved loop goes around part of Cape Breton Island.<em> (Photo above.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismpei.com\/pei-confederation-trail\">Confederation Trail on Prince Edward Island<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a relatively flat biking route, then the Confederation Trail on PEI might be the perfect cycling adventure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vikingtrail.org\">Viking Trail in Newfoundland and Labrador<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re up for a challenge, this 489-kilometre route takes you along the rugged coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. It starts at Deer Lake, passes through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/underrated-natural-wonders-of-canada\">Gros Morne National Park<\/a>, and continues to the northern tip of Newfoundland to L\u2019Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouverisland.com\/things-to-do-and-see\/recreation\/vancouver-island-bc-islands\/cycling-biking\/\">The Gulf Islands in British Columbia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Gulf Islands are a group of islands that are located between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/things-to-do-in-victoria-and-vancouver-island\">Vancouver Island and the mainland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrailtrails.com\/\">Kettle Valley Railway Trail in British Columbia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Kettle Valley Railway Trail extends from Hope to Castlegar in British Columbia\u2019s beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/best-summer-vacation-spots-in-canada\">Okanagan Valley<\/a>, passing through Penticton and going close to Kelowna.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tc.gov.yk.ca\/pdf\/RRHT-eng_web.pdf\">Ridge Road Heritage Trail in Yukon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the shortest bike trail on this list, measuring in at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tc.gov.yk.ca\/pdf\/RRHT-eng_web.pdf\">33-kilometres<\/a>. Enjoy some unforgettable cycling along the oldest road in the Yukon, which was built just after the gold rush.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/best-canadian-bike-trails\">https:\/\/www.skyscanner.ca\/tips-and-inspiration\/best-canadian-bike-trails<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13748 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_QB-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_QB-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_QB-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_QB-624x411.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dream_ride_QB.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Bike Trips in Canada \u2013 10 of the Best<\/h4>\n<p>Gulf Islands,\u00a0BC biking \u2013 a fun way to explore the islands<\/p>\n<p>Cycling the Gulf Islands is a treat. You have a number of islands to choose from, all with their own personalities. You need a week if you want to\u00a0properly cycle all of them, even more if you want some side trips. (Download a full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/a-guide-to-cycling-the-gulf-islands-in-british-columbia\/\">cycling the Gulf Islands here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Kettle Valley Railway, BC \u2013 one of the best bike trips in Canada<\/p>\n<p>The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) is an abandoned railroad track that winds across the Okanagan and Similkameen region in southern BC. It\u00a0offers over 800 km (497 mi) of mountain biking trails (as opposed to road biking). The 80 km section from <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/myra-canyon\/\">Myra Canyon <\/a>near Kelowna through to Penticton is one of the most popular.<\/p>\n<p>Biking from Banff to Jasper \u2013 a standout bike trip in Canada<\/p>\n<p>The 290 km bike ride between Banff and Jasper is one of the most impressive bike rides in the world. The route runs parallel to the Continental Divide so mountains are always in sight. For the experienced and fit cyclist, it offers challenging hills and epic downhill rides.<\/p>\n<p>Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie bike ride<\/p>\n<p>Niagara Falls, quiet riverside paths, museums, world-class wineries and an abundance of orchards guarantee that the cycling along the Niagara River Recreation Trail is\u00a0anything but average.\u00a0 Its 25 km one way to Niagara Falls and another 29 km to reach Fort Erie. You can actually cycle a 195 km loop and return to Niagara-on-the-Lake via Port Colborne, Thorold and Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>Eastern Townships, Quebec \u2013 a top bike trip in Canada especially in fall<\/p>\n<p>Within spitting distance of Montreal, Quebec\u2019s Green Route travels through the Eastern Townships on a total of 225 km of signed trail and road. If you head out with just a couple of panniers, you have the flexibility to stay in some of the small towns before returning to your starting point. (<em>Photo above<\/em>.)<\/p>\n<p>Le Petit Train du Nord in Quebec<\/p>\n<p>For a superb three to four day bike ride choose the 200 km Le Petit Train du Nord in Quebec\u2019s Laurentian region. For more information read: <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/petit-train-du-nord-bike-trip\/\">Biking Le Petit Train du Nord<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biking the Fundy Isles in New Brunswick<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great fun exploring\u00a0the Fundy Isles by bike. There are three worth visiting-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/visit-grand-manan-island-brunswick\/\">Grand Manan Island<\/a>, the largest;\u00a0Deer Island \u2013 the smallest and Campobello Island, where you\u2019ll find the sprawling summer home of former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.<\/p>\n<p>The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia \u2013 a difficult but one of the top bike trips in Canada<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/cycling-the-cabot-trail-on-cape-breton-island\/\">Cabot Trail<\/a> is a 300 km loop around the northern part of Cape Breton Island including Cape Breton Highlands National Park.<\/p>\n<p>Biking the length of Prince Edward Island<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in shape you could in theory<a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/how-to-spend-5-days-cycling-pei\/\"> cycle the length of Prince Edward Island <\/a>in a day \u2013 but who\u2019d want to do that?\u00a0 You\u2019d miss all the things that make the island so special \u2013 beautiful beaches, quiet backroads, stops for scallop burgers and lobster rolls, friendly people and a laid-back vibe.<\/p>\n<p>A bike ride on the Viking Trail in Newfoundland<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/viking-trail\/\">600 km cycling trip <\/a>up Newfoundland\u2019s Great Northern Peninsula is a fantastic bike ride but it\u2019s a tough one. Allow 7 \u2013 10 days on a route that primarily follows the rugged\u00a0coast through a series of sparsely populated but picturesque fishing villages with names like Sally\u2019s Cove, Cow Head and Brig Bay.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/10-of-the-best-bike-trips-in-canada\/\">https:\/\/hikebiketravel.com\/10-of-the-best-bike-trips-in-canada\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To see more on cycling, pedal through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/?p=13885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the By George Journal menu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/cgacommunications.com\/m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CG&amp;A COMMUNICATIONS<\/a>. <em>And yes, Chris also <\/em><em>would rather be cycling\u2026 <strong>#bikealmonte<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are lists of the most spectacular rides in Canada as selected by avid Canuck cyclists\u2026 6 Dream Rides in Canada ~ Bucket-list roads and trails in Canada you need to do Mount Fromme, the North Shore in North Vancouver, B.C. &#8212; 1.85 km with 300 m descent The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, N.S&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[21],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13744"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13744"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13899,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13744\/revisions\/13899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bygeorgejournal.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}