Tag Archives: Public Art

Europe 2026 – Day 6 – Amsterdam

We split into three groups: some to Alkmaar’s cheese auction, others exploring Amsterdam. Alina and I cycled 44 km across canals, bridges, and new neighbourhoods, visiting markets, museums, and landmarks. Despite wind and rain, the ride revealed the city’s remarkable cycling infrastructure before we regrouped for our final dinner before our cruise.

Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 10

Lisa and Cindy cycle a relaxed loop through Montreal’s canals while their friends rest. They navigate a flat tire, enjoy scenic multi-use paths with autumn foliage, and stop for lunch at a café. Later they ride through LaSalle and Verdun’s bike-friendly streets, and climb up to the basilica — only to get locked inside unexpectedly.

Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 4

With only 41 km to ride, we enjoyed a relaxed start and sunny skies. The trails were smooth, scenic, and rich with art and fall colour. After lunch in Granby, we followed Véloroute 4 into Bromont, a charming ski town with a lively main street. We settled into our historic apartment and ended the day content.

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 intersect.

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!

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.

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.