De renommée mondiale pour ses eaux limpides, ses forêts luxuriantes et l’abondance de ses réseaux de pistes et sentiers tout usage, la région de la baie Georgienne est un terrain de jeu quatre saisons offrant la baignade et le ski, le cyclisme routier et tout terrain, la navigation de plaisance et la motoneige.

À seulement de 90 minutes au nord de Toronto, une péninsule crée un littoral unique composé de plages sablonneuses et de baies protégées où des sociétés ont pu s’épanouir pendant des siècles. Cette région s’appelle le Cœur de la baie Georgienne.
C’est là où vous trouverez des attractions historiques, comme le grand frère du Titanic, le SS Keewatin, des artéfacts remontant à un millier d’années, la reconstitution du plus ancien établissement européen en Ontario et une base navale et militaire de la guerre de 1812.

Il y a la remarquable architecture du sanctuaire des Jésuites martyrisés, des démonstrations de riches et variés écosystèmes, de la musique et du théâtre, et des tours de bateau du détroit de la Severn.
Pour une randonnée pittoresque, faites la tournée du parc provincial Awenda ou prenez le traversier à destination du parc national des Îles de la baie Georgienne et de la Première Nation de Beausoleil (île Christian).

Vous y trouverez aussi un vaste réseau de sentiers à usages multiples ouverts aux cyclistes, ainsi que des boutiques élégantes, des artisans locaux, des marchés agricoles et une panoplie de restaurants et d’hébergement convenant à tous les budgets. Et tout cela à seulement quelques minutes de nos trajets de cyclisme.

Pour de l’information touristique, veuillez visiter www.GOgbay.ca. Si vous préférez commander une carte imprimée de nos routes de cyclisme, remplissez le formulaire de contact en indiquant votre adresse postale et nous vous la ferons parvenir directement.

Penetanguishene Loop

Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 50 km
Start: Midland Harbour or Awenda Park

With only about 300m climbing, this classic North Simcoe loop winds through the beautiful Awenda Park and offers several opportunities to gaze upon Georgian Bay. Stop in at the Awenda Park store approximately half way through the ride for a quick rest or swim, before heading back into the town of Midland.

Please Note: Champlain road can see high volume traffic during peak season weekends.

Tiny Beaches Loop

Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 30 km
Start: Midland Waterfront

For a taste of the true “Heart of Georgian Bay” experience, try the Midland to Tiny Beaches route. A relatively flat route with only approximately 200 metres of climbing, riders cruise along the famous Tiny Beaches Road. Halfway through your ride stop at Balm Beach for some relaxing waterfront time or take advantage of one of the many stores and restaurants.

Please Note: Tiny Beaches road can see high volume traffic during peak season weekends.

Heart of Georgian Bay Loop

Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 95 km
Start: Midland Waterfront

A great tour through Tiny Beaches cottage areas and rural Tay Township, this relatively flat route takes you from Georgian Bay waterfront, to quiet farm roads and ends on the famous Tay Shore Trail – recognized for being part of the Trans Canada Trail. Several convenience stores are located along this route if you need to refill the bottles or take a much earned rest.

Please Note: Tiny Beaches Road and Concession 5 can see high volume traffic during peak season weekends.

Thunder Beach Loop

Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 75km
Start: Main St., Penetanguishine

Following a similar route as the Awenda Loop, the Thunder Beach Loop winds along the beautiful Georgian Bay, through Awenda Provincial Park and then extends to Thunder Beach and carries on along the Bay on Tiny Beaches Road. The Thunder Beach Loop is relatively flat, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the waterfront view, so be sure to pack your camera and swim suit!

Please Note: Tiny Beaches road can see high volume traffic during peak season weekends.

Tay Shore Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 18 km
Start: Wye Marsh, Trestle Park (just off Hwy 12), Albert St Park (Victoria Harbour), Coldwater Rd Trail Head (Waubaushene), Bridgeview Park (Waubaushene)

A fully paved rail trail winding its way along the southern shore of Georgian Bay from Midland to Waubaushene with a spur to Port McNicoll. Some great vistas and a ride through history with interpretive nature signs along the route. This multi-use trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and perfect for the whole family.

Tiny Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 23 km
Start: Wyevale, Perkinsfield, Penetanguishene Waterfront Rotary Park

A railway park in a natural setting. A partially paved, partially crushed gravel multi-use trail that links the North Simcoe Rail Trail to the Town of Penetanguishene’s waterfront Trail. Meanders across Colepand Creek and the Wye River requiring some of the 16 historic railway bridges. The Tiny Trail offers many points of interest along the way, including views of wildlife and a historic burial ground.

Midland Waterfront Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 8 km
Start: Town Dock or Ste. Marie Park

The Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail connects the Tay Shore Trail from Ste. Marie Among the Hurons in the South through Ste. Marie Park and along the residential waterfront to the Midland Town Dock and downtown core and on through recreational lands and private marinas to the Mid Pen link in the north. In this corridor there are seven public parks featuring waterfront lookouts, resting amenities, photo opportunities, flower gardens, and a man made waterfall.

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