CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: NIAGARA RIVER, WHIRLPOOL AERO CAR, WELLAND CANALS PARKWAY TRAIL.
Anchors Away
Breezing By Beaches
The north section of the Greater Niagara Circle Route makes
In Port Colborne, the Circle Route connects with the Friendship
use of the Welland Canal Parkway Trail, which stretches from
Trail, which follows the north shore of Lake Erie for 16 kilometres
Lake Ontario in St. Catharines to Lake Erie in Port Colborne.
and through the town of Fort Erie. Thanks to its first life as a rail
As cyclists make their way along this 20-kilometre section
line, the majority of the trail is quite level and smooth, making
they enjoy a front row seat to watch ships making their way
for a leisurely pedal as you soak in the beach breezes and
through the canal’s eight locks.
beautiful views. History buffs will want to plan a stop at Old Fort Erie, the first fort built in Ontario by the British in 1764.
BORROW A BIKE Niagara is home to a number of great bicycle touring companies and many offer individual bike rentals for those that prefer to explore on their own.
ZOOM LEISURE BIKES’ Niagara-on-the-Lake location has direct
access to the Circle Route and its Niagara Falls location is just one block from the Circle Route. If you’d prefer to explore a different section of the Circle Route, ask about their delivery service. www.zoomleisure.com
MAC’S BIKES in Niagara Falls makes it easy for folks
travelling by GoTrain to add a bike excursion to their itinerary. Mac’s will bring your bike to you when you arrive, and at the end of the day you can leave it in a bike rack at the GO Train station. www.macsbikesniagara.com
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niagara. a place of wonders...big and small.
Renting a bike from CANAL CITY CYCLE in downtown Thorold is a great choice for those looking to cycle the Welland Canal Parkway section of the Circle Route. www.canalcitycycle.com