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.
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.
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 3
A hilly ride from Dorset to Dwight, Group of Seven outdoor gallery, Dwight Beach, Dorset Scenic Lookout tower
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 2
Cold morning ride in the Algonquin Highlands from Dorset to Baysville. Lots of hills, fox sighting and cute village.
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 1
GO Train to Barrie, ride the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail, cottage visit
Circumnavigate Lake Simcoe – Day 1
Inspired by our BikeBrampton friends who completed a one day circumnativation of Lake Simcoe on the solstice, but without their endurance, we planned a three day circumnavigation. The four of us who live in Brampton piled into one vehicle and met Wayne who lives in Simcoe County, at the Innisfil Beach Road and Highway 400Continue reading “Circumnavigate Lake Simcoe – Day 1”