Cycling is great for everyone! Thousands of residents in Windsor and Essex County ride bicycles because it’s convenient, healthy, inexpensive, good for the environment and fun. Our Guide to Cycling in Windsor and Essex County will teach you about your bicycle, our traffic laws, and how to cycle safely. Whether you’re riding on the road or …
Explore five of Essex County’s wineries on this tour through the fertile countryside. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront as you cycle along Lake Erie. Follow the path once used by the early rail lines. Discover the bountiful harvests of fruits, vegetables and flowers produced in the region. Read or Download Our Bike Tour
Explore the town that was once known as ‘Canada’s Paradise’. Ride through beautiful parks, along tree lined trails and the working port that hosts the Pelee Island ferry and the Lake Erie fishery. Discover how Kingsville became a magnet for wealthy Americans and was a key to developing rail travel in the 19th century. Read …
Cruise through the well preserved historic town of Amherstburg. Learn about the War of 1812 and the families that helped develop the town. Pick up the pace as you leave Amherstburg to ride through the countryside and pass by Canada’s first Miracle League Baseball facility. Try to save time to take a closer look at …
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Take a slow roll along Windsor’s waterfront where lake St. Clair flows into the Detroit River. Cycle on the Ganatchio Trail. Learn the history of First Nations’ role and French settlements throughout the town of Tecumseh. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Little River Corridor and discover one of the few hills in the area. Read …
Begin your journey in Olde Walkerville, riding through Hiram Walker’s whisky town. Enjoy breathtaking views and dramatic sculptures along the Detroit River. Explore the fascinating history of Olde Sandwich Town, dating back to the 18th century. Return via Windsor’s colourful downtown. Read or Download Our Bike Tour
We piloted our first Cycle Smart cycling education program in three local schools in spring 2019. We ran the program at 6 more schools in 2021. Our program is based on a highly successful one developed by New Hope Community Bikes in Hamilton where it has been running for several years. The program is designed …
WHERE DO WE START? Begin your journey in Olde Walkerville, riding through Hiram Walker’s whisky town. Enjoy breathtaking views and dramatic sculptures along the Detroit River. Explore the fascinating history of Olde Sandwich Town, dating back to the 18th century. Return via Windsor’s colourful downtown.
