The BiQue Ride - Toronto to Montréal

The BiQue Ride (BiQue is pronounced - Bike) is a week-long cycle trip leaving from Old City Hall in Toronto and arriving at Old City Hall in Montreal.

Cyclists ride along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. 2012 will be the eighteenth annual staging of The BiQue Ride.

Our route takes us through historic communities along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Cyclists travel along sideroads and country lanes that avoid traffic congestion. Riders experience the rich local histories, gain insight into key environmental issues of the area and participate in Canada's bicultural way of life. Six days of riding with a day off mid-trip in Kingston.

We will stay indoors at Motels, Hotel, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and university residences. The gentle pace of this ride allows ample time to enjoy local attractions, or take side trips. Evenings will be a time to socialize.

Included in your BiQue Ride Package is a trip preparation guide, including training tips, route and routine overview. Trip orientation on evening before first day of event. Seven nights pre-booked indoor double accommodation. Optional single supplement. PIzza party dinner mid-week ont he night bofore the rest day in Kingston and a reception in Montreal. A day off mid-trip in Kingston. Breakfasts on riding days where you stay or at a designated location. Daily maps and luggage service. Cycle Canada Water Bottle. Optional return bus fare to Toronto from Montreal including transportation of your bicycle.

Riders for The BiQue Ride meet at Toronto's old City Hall, in the vibrant downtown city centre on the Sunday morning. We soon reach the shores of Lake Ontario just past Oshawa, where we join the newly opened Waterfront Trail, which winds its way through historic towns and farm land as we roll past spectacular waterfront vistas. Along the way we enjoy the local hospitality of small town Ontario, rich in history and friendly local charm.

Our route takes us through towns that began as waypoints on the waterways when the continent was first settled by Europeans and later became Loyalist strongholds after the War of Independence in the U.S. and the War of 1812.

We have a rest day in Kingston, former capital of Upper Canada. Downtown Kingston is a compact community that is loaded with history and is easy to tour by foot or by bike. Riders can choose to visit the many museums or historical sites, take a cycling side trip to pastoral Wolfe Island or spend leisurely time in the local cafes. The ride along the banks of the St. Lawrence River passes the Thousand Islands and the Long Sault Parkway, which follows the first section of the Seaway that created a shipping route to the centre of the continent by flooding the river.

After crossing into Quebec and reaching downtown Montreal and have an opportunity to enjoy the city's famous summertime festivities.

• Toronto, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec
• Dates: July 22 to July 28, 2012
• Fee: $875.00
• Single Supplement: $275.00
• Optional Return Fare : $100.00
• Deposit: $200.00

Fees are per person in Canadian Funds
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is in addition to above fees.
A discount on this tax applicable to non-residents of Canada. We recommend you obtain travel, medical and personal insurance. Please read our policy statement for Cycle Canada events: Policies

You'll find information on other great cycling tours in Canada here: Cycle Canada Events.