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Take in some of the best Lake Ontario cycling from Cobourg to Grafton - then wind your way north for back-road cycling in beautiful Shelter Valley. (50 km)   

  • Start this cycling adventure in Cobourg. At the beginning or end of the day you can stroll along the marina's boardwalk, walk far out into Lake Ontario on the pier, sink your toes in the sand, and enjoy a great meal.
  • Once on your bike, you'll feel the waterfront breezes off Lake Ontario.swans in pond and covered bridge
  • On Lake Ontario is Nawautin Nature Sanctuary and Wetland and north of it is Grafton. You can do a bit of shopping at the 1812 Heritage shops.
  • West from Shelter Valley Road is Pipeline Road for some of Ontario cycling's best fall views alive with vibrant, autumn colours.
  • At Massey Rd. you'll see Ste. Anne's Spa - one of Canada's most noteworthy retreats. Stop into Ste. Anne's amazing bakery on Academy Hill Rd. (a hill with a 7 percent grade!).

Want to take the train? If you don't want to drive, you can try VIA Rail's Bike Train. You can roll your bike off the baggage car, cycle down George Street and be on Cobourg's King Street in mere minutes. Once there, you can have lunch at Buttermilk Cafe. From the VIA bicycle being handed to train attendant at VIA Rail baggage carstation, it's easy to get on the Shelter Valley route, which follows the Waterfront Trail eastbound out of Cobourg on County Rd 2.

Looking for a relaxed tourism cycling stay? Make MacKechnie House Bed and Breakfast. Part way though your back road cycling adventure, you can treat yourself to a day spa or overnight stay Ste. Anne's Spa.

 View the Shelter Valley quick-print map, the Google Map or the Elevation Profile map.

Want an "on-the-trail" perspective? Check out Petra Hartwig's blog post here. Petra Hartwig tours through a nature sanctuary, enjoys local cafés and gets up close and personal with cows and horses along the way.

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