Cycling Experiences

*Vive le Nord! Cycling Route*

Skill level: 3

The Vive le Nord cycling route celebrates the region’s Francophone history and culture with a smooth road ride alongside the West arm of Lake Nipissing following parts of the Voyageur Cycling Route. Riding along quiet country roads, surrounded by corn fields, horses and sunflowers, and through rugged Northern forests with the water never far from view, it is a route to find solitude and recharge.

*Red Toque Tour Bike Ride*

Skill level: 3

Following the well-worn trails of First Nation trade routes and clad in the iconic red toque, the Voyageurs embodied the freedom of the endless spaces of Northern Ontario’s rugged wilderness. Modern-day cycling adventurers will discover this storied past on quiet paved and gravel backroads that serve as bike trails in the Voyageur Cycling Route, along the shores of heritage waterways and crossing historic portages.

* Almaguin Spin Road Ride *

Skill level: 3

Almaguin Highlands is home to quaint and vibrant villages nestled amongst rolling hills and picturesque valleys, lush forest tracts, freshwater lakes and traditional farmlands. Cycling through these landscapes has never been more peaceful.

*Spirit of the Bay Bike Route*

Skill level: 1

A slow roll through the heart of North Bay presents cyclists with a mosaic of creative spaces reflecting the community’s cultural identity and uniqueness. Cycle through a secret garden, roll along Lake Nipissing, take in a performance and meet the makers at a local studio. For those who want more km, add the South Extension to your day and brunch in Callander after exploring the quiet roads along the south shore of the Lake whose beauty has attracted many cottage resorts and getaways.

*Farmstand 40 Bike Tour*

Skill level: 3

This self-guided bike tour offers a challenging and engaging ride through scenic farmland featuring rolling hills, waterways, and lush forested areas.

The Farmstand 40 bike route allows you to peruse farmgate stands offering produce, meat, baked goods, maple syrup, preserves, and artisanal crafts at your leisure – you’re sure to find something wonderful to bring home with you!

* Grind the North Mountain Biking Trails *

Skill level: 3

Roll your mountain bike over trails of rock slabs, teeter on rock skinnies, climb steep rocks, and float around natural bedrock berms, North Bay is an untapped mountain bikers dream in the heart of the Canadian Shield.

*Old Nipissing Ghost Road Gravel Ride*

Skill level: 4

Be prepared for a gravel biking adventure that echoes with the ghostly whispers of early settlers lured by free land and the prospect of a better life in the wilds of Northern Ontario. From small hamlets to remote backcountry, this rugged bikepacking route presents a mix of terrain where riders will encounter ever changing and challenging conditions.