Lisa Stokes
Travel with a Bicycle Tourism and Advocacy Focus
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Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 3
We began our seven-day self-supported ride on the Véloroute Gourmande, leaving Montreal’s hills for riverside paths and canal trails. Despite some confusing signage, the ride was scenic and mostly on separated cycling routes. We passed murals, bridges, and autumn colors before finishing 85 km later in Farnham—tired, happy, and grateful for Quebec’s cycling culture.
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Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 2
We layered up for a chilly 3° start and rode up Mont-Royal for stunning fall views from Kondiaronk Belvedere. After coffee in Gare Windsor, we explored Montreal’s incredible cycling network—past Bonaventure Park, Habitat 67, and Parc Jean-Drapeau. Crossing bridges and neighborhoods, we ended at Saint Joseph’s Oratory, grateful for perfect riding weather.
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Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 1
Our 12-day bike adventure begins! After driving to Montreal, we’ll spend a couple of days exploring before riding the Véloroute Gourmande to Sherbrooke and looping back along the St. Lawrence. My trusty, rebuilt bike “Theseus” is ready. First stop: the Brockville Railway Tunnel, then on to Saint Joseph’s Oratory for the night.
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Barrie and Penetanguishene – Street Art
The blog post shares a week of cycling adventures through Barrie and Penetanguishene, highlighting local street art and notable spots. Using a map with pins, each location links to photos—sometimes murals, sometimes simply meaningful places along the ride. It blends biking, art, and exploration, offering a personal view of how public spaces and creativity…
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Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 4
Cindy guest blogs the final day of our cycling trip with nearly 1,000 m of climbing, gravel detours, and relentless hills. BLTs, iced coffee, and an award-winning butter tart kept us going. After battling traffic, we finally rolled home, tired but triumphant. Strava confirmed it—954 m of climbing. We are Amazons!
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Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 3
Cycling from Midland to Barrie took us past murals, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, and the Martyrs Shrine. Steep climbs, detours, and trails tested us on the 100 km ride. We finished with a swim and dinner in Barrie—an unforgettable Ontario cycling adventure.
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Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 2
Explore a 70 km cycling adventure from Barrie to Penetanguishene along scenic rail trails and historic sites. Highlights include Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, the Tiny Trail, Copeland Creek bridges, and Midland’s waterfront murals. Perfect for cyclists seeking history, nature, and small-town charm in Ontario.
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Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 1
Discover a scenic four-day cycling tour from Brampton to Barrie, Penetanguishene, and Midland. Ride quiet trails, pass through farmland and small towns, and enjoy colourful views along the Simcoe Loop. Day 1 highlights include local stops for food and quilting supplies, and a lakeside sunset over Kempenfelt Bay.
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Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Days 4 and 5
Rain couldn’t dampen our travel day as we packed up, and in Orillia celebrated with friends. The next day, I rode my first gran fondo of the year from Barrie to Brampton, joined by Barry and Cindy. With over 500 km cycled in two weeks, I’m training hard for Quebec in October.
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Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 3
A hilly ride from Dorset to Dwight, Group of Seven outdoor gallery, Dwight Beach, Dorset Scenic Lookout tower
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