Best Cycling Great Escapes

Best Cycling Great Escapes highlights top cycling getaways for road, MTB, gravel and e-bikes across Canada, the USA, and international destinations. Coverage includes information on routes and trails for riders of all abilities, along with lodging, dining, events, amenities, attractions and superb photos. Start dreaming about great trails, remarkable landscapes, vineyards and heritage sites, along with fabulous dining, microbreweries and wineries for amazing cycling adventures. From 5-star to rustic, and whatever your passion, get ready to go exploring for cycling memories of a lifetime. We wish you a great season ahead.

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CYCLING THE LAURENTIANS • Stretching north from Montréal, this wonderland of winding rivers, pristine lakes, green valleys and natural parks is a premier cycling destination rich in culture and epicurean delights.

VÉLOROUTE DES BLEUETS • Imagine the perfect cycling holiday. What would it include?

VÉLOROUTE GOURMANDE • Recently named on the New York Times’ list of 52 places to go in 2023, the Véloroute Gourmande is a remarkable 235km cycling adventure connecting Montréal and Sherbrooke.

AUBERGE & CAMPAGNE • Auberge & Campagne is an exceptional country inn located in the heart of one of Quebec’s stellar mountain biking regions. Only five minutes from legendary Mont-Sainte-Anne, and 30 minutes from the amazing Massif de Charlevoix, fabulous cycling and amenities are at your fingertips.

ONTARIO’S BLUE COAST HAS IT ALL LAMBTON COUNTY & BLUEWATER INTERNATIONAL GRANFONDO • With its stunning natural shorelines, extensive bike trails, thriving cycling culture and Blue Flag beaches, this destination is a dream for cycling enthusiasts. Don’t miss the highly acclaimed Bluewater International Granfondo, recognized as Ontario’s top Granfondo and one of the best in North America.

SAULT STE. MARIE • Sault “Soo” Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario’s third biggest city, is fast becoming a premier fourseason mountain biking destination. Hiawatha Highlands, boasting over 60 kilometres of the best mountain bike trails, is only a short ride from downtown.

CYCLING IN THE NIAGARA REGION • Ontario’s Niagara region offers fabulous cycling opportunities. The South Landing Inn and The Kent Motel in Queenston, near renowned Niagara-on-the-Lake “Old Town” and the famous Niagara Falls, are two bike-friendly sister establishments located directly on the 140km Greater Niagara Circle Route.

HARDWOOD SKI AND BIKE • Just 1.5 hours north of Toronto lies legendary Hardwood Ski and Bike, a mountain biking nirvana that keeps on giving.

NELSON KOOTENAY LAKE ROAD TRIP BACK IN TIME & SUPERB MTB TRAILS • Touted as one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, the Nelson-Kootenay Lake region in BC offers world-class trails for road, gravel and mountain biking. With Nelson as your base, you can enjoy the town’s storybook charm and cosmopolitan sophistication.

EPIC CYCLING IN THE COWICHAN VALLEY • Renowned as a world-class mountain biking destination, the Cowichan Valley is home to amazing trails and fabulous amenities, along with mild, Mediterranean-like climate, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

FERNIE, BC: A CYCLING GEM IN THE ROCKIES • Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie is a world-class outdoor adventure destination all year round. Known for its champagne powder as part of the Powder Highway®, Fernie is also an established cycling destination for all levels of riders, with an ever-growing trail network thanks to its passionate community.

AMAZING CYCLING IN VALEMOUNT, BC • Valemount, B.C. is a hidden cycling gem nestled amidst the Rocky, Monashee, and Cariboo Mountains in the North Thompson Valley. With fabulous trails and amenities along with stunning landscapes, lush forests, and pristine rivers, the region provides...