Ontario motorcycle routes to explore this fall

Ride the Highlands Loop

This route gives you the full tour of Ontario’s Highlands from end to end. Ride through rolling hills, twisting roads and small towns while stopping to eat and explore along the way.

Give yourself at least three days to fully enjoy all there is to see and do. The full ride is approximately 650 kilometres.

Ride the Highlands has vetted every accommodation, restaurant and attraction on this route to ensure a great experience for riders. From secluded lakeside cabins to craft breweries and scenic lookouts, the Highlands Loop delivers some of the best motorcycle riding in the province.

Visit Ride the Highlands for the full route map and rider-approved stops.

Cruise the Coast

Cruise the Coast combines the shorelines of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair through seven counties of scenic riding in Ontario’s southwest. Roll through beach towns, vineyards, golden farm fields and historic lighthouses along some of the province’s most relaxed coastal roads.

Highlights include Port Dover, a well-known motorcycle gathering spot, Point Pelee National Park, the waterfront in Port Stanley and the scenic St. Clair Parkway. Dining options range from lakeside patios to craft breweries and local wineries, including Burning Kiln Winery and Pelee Island Winery.

Ride the Edge Big Loop

Only two hours from Toronto, the Ride the Edge Big Loop takes riders on a four-day, 1,000-kilometre journey through Muskoka, the rugged shores of Georgian Bay and some of the best backroads in Ontario.

Sweeping turns, elevation changes and lakeside views define this route through the Great Canadian Wilderness. Stop at the Screaming Heads art installation near Burk’s Falls, climb the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower for panoramic views and refuel at one of the region’s craft breweries.

Motorcycle-friendly accommodations along the route include the Inn at the Falls in Bracebridge, The Bayside Inn in Parry Sound and Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville.

Grand Algoma Tour

Home to one of the most spectacular stretches of road in Ontario along the north shore of Lake Superior, the Grand Algoma Tour is a memorable 682-kilometre ride at any time of year, but especially during fall’s colourful show. Plan on at least two days for this scenic route.

Enjoy the twists and turns along Highway 129 as it winds between river and rock through the Mississagi Valley. Take in the views along Highway 101 and the shore of Lake Superior.

There are several worthy stops in Lake Superior Provincial Park, with Old Woman Bay being one of the favourites. Pick up souvenirs at Agawa Crafts and The Canadian Carver and stop at the Voyageurs’ Lodge and Cookhouse to try the famous apple fritters. Wawa, Chapleau and Sault Ste. Marie offers various accommodation options.

Heart of Canada Loop

The Heart of Canada Touring Route is a 1,500-kilometre figure-eight loop spanning Ontario and Manitoba, connecting Thunder Bay in the east with Winnipeg in the west.

Along the Ontario portion, ride Highway 71—one of the top 30 motorcycle roads in Ontario—through wetlands, lakes and boreal forest. You’ll want four to five days to fully experience this loop.

Visit the Manitou Mounds, a National Historic Site with over 5,000 years of Indigenous history, and take in the views from the Terry Fox Memorial outside Thunder Bay. Stop at Kakabeka Falls, Ontario’s second-highest waterfall, and explore Fort William Historical Park. The route passes through Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Dryden and the shores of Lake of the Woods.

Ride Lake Superior

Take the ultimate ride around the largest of the Great Lakes.

The Ride Lake Superior route follows the shoreline as closely as possible across three U.S. states and one Canadian province. On the Ontario side, ride along the dramatic north shore through Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa and Thunder Bay, with sweeping curves, cliff-side views and stops at provincial parks along the way.

The 2,300 kilometres (full loop) route offers multiple itinerary options, from a one-day ride to the full eight-day circumnavigation of the lake.

Lennox and Addington county routes

In the heart of Eastern Ontario, Lennox and Addington County offers six themed motorcycle routes stretching north from Lake Ontario through rolling farmland, historic villages and the rugged Canadian Shield.

Just two hours from Toronto or Ottawa, the county features smooth, well-maintained roads with curves and twists through charming communities like Napanee, Bath and Tamworth. Highlights include the Shoreline Drive along the Bay of Quinte, the Shield Drive through Bon Echo Provincial Park and the Transition Drive where farmland gives way to granite and evergreens, especially scenic during fall colour season.

From the rolling hills of the Highlands to the dramatic shores of Lake Superior, Ontario’s fall motorcycle routes offer something for every rider. Plan your autumn tour, check the fall colour report and hit the road to experience the province’s most vibrant season on two wheels.