Learn about accommodation options here.

Hotels/Motels/cottages and other non-camping accommodations are not included in the price of the GWTA.

Camping is available in the overnight communities of Blyth, Grand Bend, Port Stanley and Port Dover – there is NO CAMPING in Hamilton, Guelph or London but reasonably priced University residence rooms are available for you to book in these cities. CAA travel will be handling all bookings for University residence rooms.

Hotels – Book directly for the best price and cancellation policy

A list of supported hotels is listed below – please note that there is extremely limited availability in the towns of Port Stanley and Port Dover – we have provided alternative options in nearby towns.

Residence Rooms – Booked directly through CAA Travel

Our partners at CAA Travel are handling the booking of reasonably priced University residence rooms in Hamilton, Guelph and London. The process involves 3 steps:

  1. Complete the online form
  2. Wait up to 3 business days for CAA’s confirmation form with your order.
  3. Pay. CAA will call everyone to collect your payment information between late February and the of March.

See below for more details about the process.

Please note that in 2025 CAA is unable to assist with booking any accommodations in Goderich, Grand Bend, Port Stanley or Port Dover. You must book these hotels independently using the list of GWTA-supported accommodations below.

Book Hotel accommodations independently

GWTA supported independently booked hotels/motels and Air B&Bs  

Hamilton –  Friday 8 August

Mohawk College

Economically priced Mohawk College residence rooms bookable through CAA – note this is where our ride will be starting from and where long term parking is located.

Staybridge Suites

20 Carolin Street South Hamilton, ON, L8P OB1

Special rates have been secured for Great Waterfront Trail Adventure participants

Queen Studio Suite (queen bed, living area, full kitchen)
Rate includes Complimentary buffet breakfast   – $159 plus HST & 4% MAT

Parking – additional fee of $15.00 plus taxes per night.

To obtain this preferred rate, reservations should be made  direct to the hotel or via Guest Services email,
guestservices@staybridgehamilton.com – Quote: Great Lakes Waterfront Trail


Guelph – Saturday 9 August

Economically priced University of Guelph residence rooms bookable through CAA

or

Delta Inn, 50 Stone Rd W, Guelph ON

tel:519 780 -3700


Goderich or Blyth – Sunday,10 August 

Goderich

Comfort Inn & Suites -135 Gibbons St, Goderich, ON N7A 3J5

tel:(519) 440-0215

We have reserved a block of 10 King rooms for GWTA participants at a rate of $200 + tax per room.

Please call the Comfort Inn and quote the group  “Great Water front Trail Adventure” or the Group no. JJ0N0 – alternatively you may book online at this link

Bedford Hotel -92 Courthouse Square, Goderich

tel:(519) 524-7337

We have reserved a block of  2 x queen bed rooms  for GWTA participants at $169 + tax per room. Please call the hotel and quote the group Great Waterfront Trail Adventure” Please note that this hotel does not have an elevator and you will need to carry your bike up to your room.

Blyth – We will support all small guest houses, boutique hotels and airB&Bs located in the town of Blyth. Please note that rooms are limited and typically more expensive than the equivalent in the Town of Goderich.

Hotel Lux 197 Dinsley Street, Blyth

Tel: 519 450 8589

Blyth Inn, 422 Queen St, Blyth – 7 rooms

Tel: 519 523 9381

Blyth Trailway Cabins – 3 cabins – for one night  only stay we recommend booking through AirB&B

Tel: 519 525 3486

Carriage House Suites – check availability on Air B&B

Corner Farm Cottage – www.cornerfarmcottage.com – suitable for 3 couples – note: this cottage is 5Km outside of Blyth


Grand Bend – Monday 11 August

Pine Dale Motor Inn -107 Ontario Street South, Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada N0M 1T0

Tel: 519-238-2231  – mention GWTA Cycle Tour when booking

$205 per night +tax for a room with one Queen bed

$245 per night + tax for a room with two Queen beds

Blue Water Motel – 121 Ontario St South, Grand Bend, Ontario,N0M 1T0 – 15 rooms available

Tel:1-519-238-2014

$190 per night plus tax for a room with one Queen bed

$205 per night plus tax for a room with two double beds

$235 per night plus tax for a room with two Queen beds,


London – Tuesday 12 August 

Economically priced University of Western Ontario residence rooms bookable through CAA

We would ideally like the whole group to stay together in the Western Residences


Port Stanley or St. Thomas – Wednesday 13 August

Port Stanley

Port Stanley Beach Hotel,128 William St, Port Stanley, ON N5L 1E2 SOLD OUT

Tel: (226) 658-4024

We will also support all small guest houses, boutique hotels and airB&Bs located in Downtown Port Stanley

St Thomas

Please note that the historic community of St. Thomas is 15km North of Port Stanley and Lake Erie – it offers new and more economical accommodations. There will be a shuttle running between St Thomas and Port Stanley.

Holiday Inn, 274 Highview Drive, St. Thomas ON N5R 5Y5

Tel:519 207 2003

A group booking has been made please mention Great Waterfront Trail Adventure when booking by phone or book online

Room with 2 x queen beds $144 plus tax

Room with one king bed $154 plus tax


Port Dover  or Simcoe- Thursday 14 August

Port Dover

Erie Beach Hotel ,19 Walker St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0  SOLD OUT

Tel:(519) 583-1391

We will also support all small guest houses, boutique hotels and airB&Bs located in Downtown Port Dover.

Simcoe

Please note that the community of Simcoe is 13km North West of Port Dover  and Lake Erie- it offers economical accommodations and gives you a head start on the final day of the tour as it is located on the Rail Trail. There will a shuttle between Simcoe and Port Dover.

Comfort Inn – Simcoe; 85 Queensway E., Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4M5, CA

Tel:(519) 426-2611 mention the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure to access blocked rooms.

Book Online

$149.00 plus HST

Bikes stored in rooms. Breakfast included.

2 floors no elevator.

Book University residence accommodations through CAA

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University residence rooms are available  to book in Hamilton, Guelph and London ( no camping available in these cities) – they offer great value for money accommodations with linens and towels included. Please see the document below and click on the embedded link to access your booking form.

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Camping

Camping is available at no charge in Blyth, Grand Bend, Port Stanley and Port Dover. Showers, washrooms and electric charging stations will be available to campers. Please note that there is no camping available in Hamilton, Guelph or London  – on those nights we will be staying in budget friendly  University residences all bookings will be handled by CAA.