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GREAT ESCAPES
NELSON & KOOTENAY LAKE REGION, BC
Imagine a light breeze, scenic lakeside views and the open road, and you’ll be in the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region. With several cycling routes, and low traffic, find your groove as you explore the most gorgeous scenery you’ll ever experience. Choose from well maintained roads, or remote steep gravel grinders, with our half day rides or multi day loops. Along the way find ample cafes, rest stops and accommodations, to make a truly memorable cycling experience.
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www.nelsonkootenaylake.com
CONFEDERATION TRAIL, PEI
PEI’s renowned Confederation Trail winds 273 kilometres from Tignish to Elmira, and connects with 170 additional kilometres of side trails, that are mostly flat. Heritage villages and unique landmarks are everywhere such as the Canadian Potato Museum in O’Leary. Many of PEI’s 45 lobster fishing communities are accessible from the trail and its offshoots, and you can enjoy the red-shelled delicacy along with a pint or growler from the Island’s many exceptional craft breweries and cideries.
www.tourismpei.com
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BLUE ROUTE, NS
Launched in 2015, Nova Scotia’s fabulous Blue Route is a 3,000km cycling network designed to connect communities via designated cycling routes on secondary highways with paved shoulders, low-traffic volume roads, hard surfaced trails, and city streets. About 500km of the Blue Route have been completed, and the trails are open to e-bikes. A Bicycle Route Wayfinding Guide has been integrated to ensure a safe and seamless experience for cyclists of all levels.
www.blueroute.ca
OKANAGAN RAIL TRAIL, BC
The third annual Okanagan Rail Trail ride runs Sept. 10 this year and features a fabulous journey along beautiful Kalamalka Lake between Coldstream and Lake Country. Enjoy a fully supported cycling adventure on an amazing 52km route with a post-ride barbeque including drinks and live music for a perfect summer day. There will be three refreshment stations and bring your camera as there are many cultural and recreational stops en route, for stunning views and memories of a lifetime.
www.okanaganrailride.com
