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Georgian Bay South Coast
Cycling Adventure Tour

Tour Overview

Explore Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark South Coast in Canada
September 7 - 16, 2025

Georgian Bay is a special place…a unique North American ecosystem that reflects its diverse geology and landscapes that record the last 1.3 billion years of Earth history. Georgian Bay has an Aspiring Geopark status with the target of an application to UNESCO for full status in early 2026.
Establishing a prestigious UNESCO-designated Geopark in Georgian Bay will ensure that the Bay becomes a robust ‘territory of resilience’ providing exciting opportunities for regional geotourism, public education and ongoing fundamental research into its rocks and landscapes, and the many cultures. The Georgian Bay South Coast Cycling Adventure Tour is designed to showcase the spectacular landscapes of Georgian Bay and how these landscapes have shaped the settlement patterns around the Bay.

Tour: 8 Day Cycling Adventure Tour Plus Arrival Day and Departure Day
Destination: Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark, Ontario, Canada
Activity Level: 3 out of 7 – Easy – Moderate
Duration: 8 days + arrival & departure – 7 days of cycling
Tour Fee: $6149 CDN  (Approximately £3480 / €4180 / $4380 USD)

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Highlights

  • 8-day guided cycling adventure tour through five geological DEEPTIME zones dating as far back as 1.3 billion years
  • Cycling 410 km of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail on quiet country roads along the Niagara Escarpment, rail trails along southern Georgian Bay and on the last day, riding the barren granite rock of the Canadian Shield on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park
  • Traveling through two UNESCO Biosphere Networks, two Canadian national parks, one Canadian national marine park 
  • Supporting a “Conservation Economy” with slow travel in a small group of 10 guests
  • Experiencing locally, through sights, sounds, scents and tastes
  • Storytelling by Indigenous Anishinaabe naturalists/guides teaching the creation of the land, the people and the culture 
  • Enjoying Canadian hospitality at a cozy beach-front cottage, a boutique inn on the tip of the Saugeen Peninsula, a chalet at the base of Blue Mountain Village ski resort, a heritage home bed and breakfast and star gazing under a geodesic dome nestled in a hardwood forest
  • Building memories of golden sunsets, kayaking on clear sparkling freshwater of Georgian Bay, experiencing a craft brew, and farm fresh dinners

Georgian Bay Geopark Partners

Ontario By Bike/Transportation Options, our TICO licensed booking agent

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

The Waterfront Trail, connecting communities and individuals to their natural world.

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival Day: Welcome to Canada, Eh!!

We hope that your flights and on the ground logistics have been smooth. If you are using the van transfer from Blue Mountain Village to your cottage stay at Goble’s Grove south of Port Elgin, you will meet at the main entrance of the Grand Georgian Hotel at Blue Mountain Village. The van will depart at 1 pm sharp. Your one hour and a half drive will cross the Niagara Escarpment through rural farming countryside.

Upon your arrival you will be greeted by your hosts and guides, Robert Wong with the Canada Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark and representatives with Ontario by Bike.

You will have a chance to settle into your cottage, relax on the cottage deck, sit at the beach or do a Lake Huron beach stroll to Port Elgin. We will have your bikes ready for fitting and test out. If you have a seat or pedals to switch out, let us know.

We will host a cottage deck reception for our first Canadian welcome. Dinner that night will casual and light since many of you will be on different time zones. Relax and sleep well as we get ready to warm up those cycling legs.

Day 1:  Canadian Legs & Sweet Treats - North Shore Trail (30 km)

Meet Time: 10:00 am
Route Plan: 30 km – easy paved road, hard packed wooded path and dedicated paved North Shore trail to Southampton and then return.
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After a morning beach walk, a lake dip and a continental breakfast, we will set out on our first ride.

Today is a warm-up ride to acquaint your legs to Canada, acclimatize to early fall temperatures and earn a reward of Dizzy Bird locally roasted coffee and a Canadian butter tart treat.  This will be the first experience of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail meandering along the beach road then through a short pretty wooded trail to Port Elgin Town Beach and marina. This connects to a wonderful dedicated and paved path called the North Shore Trail linking communities of Port Elgin and Southampton. Southampton offers unique local shops, a great bakery, coffee shops and the regional county museum. At the Bruce County Museum, we will step aboard a replica of HMS Hunter, an 1812 War battleship that was discovered on the beaches nearby.  We will have lunch in town and then those who wish to return to the cottages can do so. Those who may wish to explore Southampton can use the Riding App or follow the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail signs back to Goble’s Grove.

The first evening features a welcome to Canada cottage deck barbeque featuring local farm produce from Hi Berry Farms. Imagine delicious, sweet corn picked that day, ripe off the vine tomatoes, unBEETable yellow beets and fresh strawberries, blueberries and strawberries. At the end of the evening, we can experience our first of many Great Lakes sunsets.

Day 2: The Tour begins to the Tip of the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula (92 km)

Photograph © Mark Zelinski from the book Heart of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment

Meet Time: 9 am
Route Plan: 92 km Easy to moderate because of the distance covered, same as Day 1 then through cottage area, 8 km road to Sauble Beach and on to Sauble Falls for a break and snack. The route follows the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail north along the west side of the Saugeen Peninsula and a series of quiet county roads. Terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills as we head east towards Lion’s Head.
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At ~440 million years old, we will start our tour on the youngest bedrock in the entire geopark! The Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula originated as a ridge of coral reefs around an ancient tropical sea. Over time sediment turned into flat layers of limestone and dolostone tilting away from Georgian Bay. We will ride along the west side of the escarpment ridge of the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula. The west side will be relatively flat along sandy shores with inland spruce bogs with rare plants such as lady slipper orchids and bug eating pitcher plants.

We will enjoy a rest stop and nutritious snack at Sauble Beach, a small beach community destination with sand dunes and a wide beach. We will have a bit of time to explore the main shopping area and/or walk the beach to dip your toes in the lake. After topping up your water bottles, we will continue our ride to Sauble Falls Provincial Park crossing a series of older beaches and coastal sand dunes formed 2000 years ago. We ride beside the Oliphant archipelago and on to Red Bay. This will be about halfway on our ride.

This area is very quiet with small farms dotting the landscape. The landscape will change as we cross over on rolling hills from the west side to the more dramatic east side of the Saugeen Peninsula to Lion’s Head. You will get your first view of the Niagara Escarpment. This 725 kilometer long series of cliffs marks an edge of a particularly hard layer of dolostone rock. Over the past 12,000 years, the waters of Georgian Bay have, at various points, lapped up against the toes of these cliffs to cut out dramatic overhangs, caves, and sheer faces that make this landscape iconic.

We will park and store our bikes at Lion’s Head for the night and return in two days after we play at the tip of the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula National Park. We will hop on a van shuttle for 40 minutes, stopping at Singing Sands Interpretive kiosk at Dorcas Bay before our destination at Sweetwater Bay Inn with stunning views from Dunks Bay across the clear blue waters of Georgian Bay. You will have time to relax and immerse yourself in nature. Upon our arrival we will be assigned one of the six uniquely appointed and named suites. Does Bear’s Rump Suite sound interesting?

Cocktails and dinner will be overseen by Executive Chef Saunders. Since our group will be the only guests at Sweetwater Bay, we can relax and share travel stories of past cycling tours. This evening, we hope to share a documentary about Georgian Bay and the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula by local, Inspired Planet, cinematographers.

Day 3: Rich Nature Experiences – Hiking & Kayaking

Photograph © Mark Zelinski from the book Niagara Escarpment: Land Between Waters

Meet Time: 9:30 am
Meet Area: Sweetwater Bay Terrace
Excursion length: approximately 2-3 hours/excursion
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The day will begin with a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the adventures of the day. Weather will be the determining factor for the day’s activities. Calm waters would allow us to take a guided kayaking excursion in Big Tub Harbour to view the submerged schooner, Sweepstakes, that ran aground off of Cove Island in 1885.  It is one of over 20 shipwrecks found off the Peninsula from the turn of the century.

In the afternoon we will hike the Bruce Trail which is at the doorstep of the Inn. On our 2-hour hike, our Anishinaabe naturalist from the Cape Croker Indigenous Cultural Park will share the teaching of the creation of the land, the people and the culture. This section of the Bruce Trail has the most spectacular vistas of Manitou Gichigaming, Georgian Bay.  Our location will yield some of the darkest skies of our tour and if the conditions are right, we shall view amazing stars and possibly, just possibly, the aurora borealis dancing in the sky.

Day 4: Ride Shadow of the Escarpment (70 km)

Photograph © Mark Zelinski from  the book Heart of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment

Meet Time: 9 am
Meet Area: Another beautiful terrace
Route: 70 km Moderate because of rolling hills, mostly on paved quiet rural roads on County Road 9 with rolling hills and long stretches between communities
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Cycling south along the east side of the escarpment consists of rolling hills paralleling the cedar covered limestone face of the escarpment. The landscape is sculptured by the past sea levels leaving caves and rocky cliffs perched high above the road. We will be riding inland from Georgian Bay and we will take some short side routes for scenic vistas of the escarpment or access to cobble beach coves or limestone shelving shoreline at Barrow’s Bay, Hope Bay or Cape Croker.

At Wiarton, located on Colpoy’s Bay, we will drop in elevation to the harbour and enjoy a snack at the public beach, perhaps grab an ice cream. After a leisurely lunch we will hop on our saddles to enjoy this next section through Grey Highlands with dramatic views at Colpoy’s Lookout, Big Bay and Kemble Women’s Institute Lookout.  Our accommodation that night will be Cobble Beach Golf Resort with stunning views across the Sound.

Day 5: Harvest Time in Rural Ontario (90 km)

Meet Time: 9:30 am
Route Plan: Mostly easy with a few steep hills. The 90 km route follows rural roads with some excellent waterfront roads. The Georgian Highlands trail between Owen Sound and Meaford is unpaved and includes a few steep hills. South of the Town of Meaford, we follow 30 km of the Georgian Rail Trail to Blue Mountain Village.
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Along the 90 km cycle today, we will be using our full senses of sight, scent, touch and taste as we cross the fertile farmlands of Grey County along the south coast of Georgian Bay. As the glacial ice retreated some 13,000 years ago fertile soils were left behind. 4000 years ago, First Nation communities began farming. The European explorers and settlers were attracted by the rich resources for farming, fishing and shipbuilding.

Today the micro-climate makes ideal growing conditions for all varieties of apples, grapes and hops. The late summer/early fall harvest will be transformed into apple pie, apple cider, local breweries and wine.  We will have an opportunity to visit several of the small communities along Georgian Bay for a morning snack and fall harvest lunch. At the end of Day 5 we will cycle by the many ski clubs, the largest of them, Blue Mountain Resort and Village These ski clubs take advantage of the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. After settling into your hotel, you can explore the Village, take a gondola ride to the top of the mountain and dine at your choice of a culinary or craft beverage establishment. Yes, beer or cider at the end of the day always goes well!

Day 6: Meeting Place for 10,000 years (76 km)

Meet Area: Blue Mountain Village
Route Plan: Easy to moderate with a downhill section. We are on quieter rural roads with some potentially busy sections in Wasaga Beach and Penetanguishene and Midland. On an off-road trail through Tiny Township, you will enjoy a series of wooden bridges crossing a small stream. The paved trail before Midland offers an exciting weaving downhill through the woods! Enjoy but take care.
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The Great Lakes holds one fifth of the world’s freshwater. We will ride beside the longest freshwater beach in the world, Wasaga Beach, and possibly stop for a quick dip. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail wanders through numerous beach communities of Woodland Beach, Blue Water Beach and Balm Beach…you get the picture!

The next section is a rider’s favourite with a partially paved, partially crushed gravel trail that links the North Simcoe Rail Trail to the Town of Penetanguishene’s Waterfront Trail. As the trail meanders across Copeland Creek and the Wye River you will cross 16 small historic railway bridges.  Once in the town we will visit the Rotary Champlain Wendat Park to learn more about the Wendat and Anishinaabe people and their first encounter with the French explorer Champlain in 1615.  A short side trip can take you to Discovery Harbour.  In 1817 after the war of 1812 between Britain and the United States, the British Navy built a Naval Establishment to patrol and protect the Upper Great Lakes against future attacks. There is so much to see and learn here.

We will continue with a two km paved trail that connects the Town of Penetanguishene to the Town of Midland. Enjoy a quiet ride under treed canopies, on beautiful rolling terrain.

There is a steep downhill paved section from Penetanguishene to Midland. Give yourself distance between riders, then ride slow, ride safe and just enjoy.

This area is deeply rooted with Indigenous and Francophone culture that includes the Beausoleil First Nations, Huronia Museum, Sainte Marie among the Hurons (1600 Jesuit Mission to the Huron-Wendat people) and the Martyr’s Shrine (holy space honour lives of Canadian Martyr’s of the Jesuit Ministry). There will be lots of time to immerse yourself in history in Midland before we are hosted at two lovely heritage home bed and breakfasts: Dragon Fly Dreams and Captain’s House.

Day 7: Meeting Place to Craft Beer (54 km)

Meet Time: 8:30 am
Meet Area: Midland Downtown
Route: Easy to moderate except for a short steep climb to build your thirst for Quayle’s Brewery. The Tay Shore trail is a paved dedicated multi-purpose pathway following along the southern shore of Georgian Bay to the community of Waubausehene. Heading south we pick up the Uhthoff Rail Trail to the Village of Coldwater. The trail is hard packed dirt and crushed stone. From Coldwater, we ride on rolling country roads with a final steep climb to Quayle’s Farm Brewery.
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As the glaciers melted, the scoured materials of rocks, gravel and sand were deposited. In the zone close to Georgian Bay, sandy beaches were formed then more fertile soils settled as the post-glacial lakes receded. The Oro Moraine is a large 17,000 ha area serving important ecological functions such as groundwater recharge and with 60% of the moraine forested. There are several regional downhill and cross-country ski resorts in the area and an extensive trail system through the Copeland Forest.

For the first 30 km leg, we will ride a fully paved Tay Shore Trail winding its way along the southern shore of Georgian Bay from Midland to Waubaushene with spurs to Port McNicoll and Victoria Harbour. The Uhthoff Rail Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail, will take us to the quaint Village of Coldwater. The Ojibway people lived in the territory over 150 years ago. European settlers were attracted by the fresh spring fed rivers and lumber. The Ojibway people resettled to lands on Beausoleil Island and Christian Island to the north. Coldwater became the second oldest community in Ontario. Over lunch explore some of this history in the Heritage Mill and the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum.

Then we will ride 15 km along quiet rolling country roads while will watch for our watering hole at Quayle’s Craft Farm Brewery at the top of a challenging hill. We will learn how they harvest and dry hops and craft specialty brews. Our final 11 km stretch we will weave along farmland country roads to Glen Oro Eco-Resort for two final nights.

Glen Oro Eco-Retreat focuses on sustainability, the environment and building special memories with family and friends. We will nestle in an explorer’s tent or a star-gazing dome tucked in the woods each with an ensuite bathroom and your own campfire pit. At Glen Oro Eco-Retreat you can hike trails, enjoy nature or take a sauna and a cold plunge to relax.

Day 8: Canadian Shield and Big Chute Marine Railway via Van Shuttle

Meeting Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Glen Oro Eco-Retreat
Route: Our last day will take us to Georgian Bay Islands National Park to ride or hike the 20 km of wooded trails on the Canadian Shield. We will take advantage of a shuttle to get us to Honey Harbour with a side trip to Big Chute Marine Railway then back to Glen Oro EcoRetreat.
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1.3 billion years! Now that is old. The final day you are exposed to the Canadian shield consisting of compression, folding and faulting of metamorphic and igneous rocks. Glaciation resulted in the scaping of the top mantle of softer rocks and sediments creating spectacular, colourful rock exposures making up the largest freshwater archipelago, the 30,000 islands and designated UNESCO Georgian Bay Islands Biosphere Reserve and Georgian Bay Islands National Park. This Canadian landscape was made famous by the Group of Seven artists in the period between 1920 to 1933 to start an iconic relationship of art inspired by nature.

We will travel through the edge of the Oro Moraine with rolling forested hills and mixed farming formed by glacial deposits and we will arrive at the edge of the Canadian Shield at Honey Harbour. We will hitch a 15-minute water taxi ride to Beausoleil Island and be welcomed by a Parks Canada guide. We will have a choice to ride or hike some or all of the 20 km on park trails. The park, although small, holds the title of the greatest diversity of reptiles and amphibians of all Canadian national parks. Spotted turtle and the Eastern massasauga rattle snake are among the rare endangered species.

After returning to the mainland, we will travel along rolling Oro Moraine hills and witness the innovative engineering solution of the Big Chute Marine Railway that transports individual boats in a cradle over the height difference of 18 meters from one lake to another along the Trent Severn Waterway. Built in 1917 it is the oldest operating marine railway of its kind in North America.

For our last evening together will be back at Glen Oro Eco-Retreat that focuses on sustainability, the environment and special memories with family and friends. We will nestle in an Explorers tent or a star gazing dome with ensuite bathrooms.  For our last evening together, we will be treated to a farm-to-table barbeque beneath the trees and stars and recount the many Canadian memories.

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What is Included:

What is NOT Included?

  • Expertise and services of local Tour Leaders
  • Gravel bike – optional e-bike $175 CDN
  • All 3-4 star accommodation
  • All breakfasts, lunch and dinners included
    BUT Excluded:
    • Day 3 Dinner at Cobble Beach Resort
    • Day 5 Dinner at Blue Mountain Village restaurants
  • Support van for baggage transfers
  • Additional local naturalists and adventure guides
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Ground shuttles
    • Blue Mountain Village to Port Elgin
    • Lion’s Head to Tobermory return
    • Glen Oro Eco-Retreat – Honey Harbour returnGrave
  • Air Travel to Toronto, Canada
  • Ground transportation to Blue Mountain Village
  • Ground transportation from Glen Oro Retreat to next destination
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement (available upon request)

Tour Accommodations: Experience Canada at its Best

•  Sandy beach cottages with heart-warming sunsets  •
•  A luxury Inn perched on escarpment cliffs nestled in nature  •
•  Blue Mountain Village resort  •
•  Quaint heritage homes bed and breakfasts  •
•  A one-with-nature eco-retreat glamping experience with your own campfire pit  •

Gobles Grove Cottages, Port Elgin
2 nights

Summer in Canada means cottage time. Based at three neighborhood cottages, you will have the opportunity to walk along the sandy shores of Goble’s Grove and capture a sunset across the clear freshwaters of Lake Huron. Like home, it will be an opportunity to relax and recharge after traveling. The cottages are 2-bedroom and two 3-bedroom family cottages with double size beds only but with bonus optional outside showers.

Sweetwater Bay Inn, Tobermory
2 nights

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Sweetwater Bay Inn is an oasis in nature. Elegance and sophistication have been created in this beautifully designed inn, using local elements to create a natural space that is both warm and comforting. Nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay close to Tobermory, with a distant view of the Flowerpots on Flowerpot Island, Sweetwater Bay Inn is an oasis in nature. Each suite will have queen or king size beds.

Cobble Beach Golf Resort, Kemble
1 night
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Cobble Beach offers an array of amenities tailored to embrace the dynamic beauty of Georgian Bay throughout the year. Whether you seek outdoor adventures amidst the changing seasons or simply crave the tranquility of cottage country, Cobble Beach resort promises the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. We will be in three bedroom cottages with Queen size beds.

Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Village
1 night
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Blue Mountain Resort has a wide variety of lodging options that will exceed your expectations. The selection includes luxurious suites located in the heart of the Village, as well as Resort chalets inspired by the beautiful Canadian cottage country. It will offer all the amenities you need and more to make your stay at Blue Mountain comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable. The Rivergrass 2-bedroom units will have Queen size beds.

Dragon Fly Dreams Heritage Bed and Breakfast, Midland
1 night
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This bed and breakfast is in a beautifully decorated Victorian century home in the heart of this quaint cottage town. It offers all the serenity and ambiance required for a relaxing stay, close to all that the Town of Midland has to offer.

The Captain’s House Heritage Bed and Breakfast, Midland
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The Captain’s House is an award-winning historic house with a garden of rare blooms situated in Midland within historic Huronia on the shores of Georgian Bay. The Captain House is a popular overnight stop for cyclist on the Simcoe County Loop Trail.

Glen Oro Eco-Retreat
2 nights
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Leave the noise from the world behind and tune-in to the natural world. The Eco-Retreat focuses on several key elements – sustainability, the importance of our natural environment, connecting with friends and family, and simply experiencing the world around us which often is muted by the rush of our daily lives. Slow things down… enjoy the simple pleasures of life in the country and tap into your deeper self. All of our accommodations feature a King-sized bed and are designed for 1-2 people. Having a fire is something quintessential to camping in Canada, so outside of each accommodation is a private campfire pit for your careful use and enjoyment. Inside your unit you will find them heated by either an environmentally friendly wood-pellet stove or more traditional wood stove.

Booking Information

Price: Prices are per person based on double occupancy (two people per room) and quoted in CDN dollars. Prices are valid at time of publishing and are subject to change. Please see online tour pages specific prices or email for enquires. Tour prices include accommodations, most meals, bikes, baggage transfers, all ground transportation during your tour.

TOTAL TOUR PRICE is $6,149 + applicable taxes (HST) of 13%

Airfare and other forms of travel to/from the tour start/end are your responsibility. Optional single occupancy incur a supplemental fee. Please see the online tour pages for more specifics on all items included in the Tour price. 

Booking after the Final Payment Due Date: 

Tour booking deadline is April 30, 2025.

Please wait for confirmation before booking any air flights.

Upon confirmation of your booking with Ontario by Bike, your credit card will be charged a deposit of $3000 + HST CDN. If you cancel your booking up until April 30, 2025, you will be refunded your deposit minus booking fee charges of $360.

We will automatically bill the credit card on files for the final balance of $3149 + HST on June 30, 2025. There will be no refunds after July 1, 2025. The Georgian Bay Geopark reserves the right to cancel your reservation.

Traveling Solo: Tour prices are based on double occupancy. If you’re traveling solo and prefer to share a room, we’ll do our best to find you a roommate of the same gender. If we’re not able to pair you with a roommate, you will be responsible for the single occupancy charge. The earlier you book, the more likely we can find you a roommate.

Guest Transfer & Cancellation Policy:Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to: weather, pandemics, personal, family or medical emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a tour early.

How to Book

  1. Check availability: Check availability for the 10 rider quota by emailing or by phone.
  2. Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this tour, usually for between three and seven days.
  3. Complete your booking and payment

When you’re ready to book, go to our website for online bookings, book over the phone or you can complete a booking form (available online or on request by calling us). We accept VISA and Mastercard and debit cards.

After booking

You will receive your booking confirmation letter and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements.

Full joining instructions, including local emergency numbers and details of how to reach the start point, will be sent to you approximately two to three weeks prior to departure. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our office.

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Bikes Rentals Options & Prices

Gravel Bike: Checkpoint ALR 3
(This bike is part of the Tour price)

Checkpoint ALR 3 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. Kitted out with a 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, Checkpoint ALR 3 is just as responsive on chunky gravel roads as it is smooth on the tarmac. Tubeless-ready wheels help fight punctures in the rough while a 2×9-speed Shimano groupset and mechanical disc brakes balance budget with reliability.

We reserve the option to change the final Tour bike because of availability.

E-bike: Dual Sport+ 2 Stagger
(Additional cost for e-bike is $175 for the Tour)

Dual Sport+ 2 Stagger is a lightweight and capable hybrid electric bike that’s designed for adventure on pavement and light trails. It has an intuitive and natural feeling pedal assist system that makes exploring your surroundings more fun and cruising up hills a breeze. Plus, stiff wheels and wide tires give you confidence on varied terrain.

Find out more about the Georgian Bay Aspiring GeoPark

ASPIRING GEORGIAN BAY GEOPARK

A grass roots initiative to establish Georgian Bay
 as one of the world’s greatest UNESCO Global Geoparks

Aspiring Georgian Bay Geopark

A Georgian Bay Geopark will showcase the Bay’s extraordinary Geo-heritage to Canada and the world
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UNESCO GEOPARKS

There are 177 UNESCO GeoParks in 46 countries around the world, 5 in Canada

UNESCO Geoparks

"Single, unified geographical areas of international geological significance managed with a holistic concept"
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WHY GEORGIAN BAY?

Georgian Bay’s geology, long history and culture position the Bay to be one of the World’s great Geoparks

Why Georgian Bay?

Historically, the study of Georgian Bay rocks paved the way for modern global understanding of how continents form and migrate
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ASPIRING GEORGIAN BAY GEOPARK VISION

Four essential building blocks will build one of the world’s greatest Geoparks

Georgian Bay Geopark Vision

100+ Geopark Sites Geopark On line Education and Research Community Leadership
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WHO BENEFITS?

A UNESCO designated Georgian Bay Geopark can engage and benefit all of Georgian Bay

Who benefits?

Municipalities, First Nations and Metis, Conservation Groups,Tourism and Businesses, Permanent and Seasonal Residents, Educators
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RESEARCH, EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS

Work has begun on Educational Material, Virtual Field Trips and new Research

Research, Education, Field Trips

New initiatives are providing key scientific information to support conservation efforts around the Bay
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ABOUT US

The creation of a UNESCO Global Geopark is a grassroots initiative led by The Georgian Bay Geopark Network – GBGN

About us

The Aspiring Georgian Bay Geopark initiative is guided by a set of inclusive principles
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GET INVOLVED

The GBGN is looking to form partnerships and collaborations with communities and organizations throughout the Bay

Get involved

The GBGN also invites individuals to join the Network; to get involved with ideas, stories and support.
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The GBGN thanks these organizations for their support