Discover Ontario cycling at its best - Port Hope, the Ganaraska River and beyond, ending with the Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario. (30 km)
- Begin your Northumberland cycling journey in charming Port Hope. Grab a fresh juice and fuel up, then start your ride by heading north to take in Ganaraska River views.
- Visit the Ganaraska Fish Ladder. It's a fun part of Ontario cycling. In the spring, you can get off your bike to see thousands of spawning rainbow trout.
- If you want to take a little cycling detour, on County Road 74 and a little bit south on County Road 28, you can park your bike at the huge warehouse which is Primitive Designs and discover crafty finds from all over the world. Make sure you take your picture beside the gigantic animals made of recycled parts.
- Arriving at the Ganaraska River, stop at Sylvan Glen Conservation area for a picnic and a short hike westbound along the bank of the river.
- In Canton, see one of the oldest churches in the area built in 1876.
- Round out the rest of your trip taking this cycling trail through farm fields, past heritage buildings and rambling country estates.
- Some of the most stunning road cycling views of Lake Ontario are along Bests Road, as well as the Waterfront Trail (a leg of the Glorious Ganaraska loop) that runs along Lake Ontario.
Looking for a relaxed tourism cycling stay? Try Woodland Garden's BB north on Highway 10, Moonlight and Pines B&B on the edge of the Ganaraska Forest, or book into Peace Country Retreat which is en route.
View the Glorious Ganaraska brochure map, a quick-print map, the Google Map or an Elevation Profile map.
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