Toronto

The dynamic and exciting city of Toronto is a major urban gateway on Lake Ontario. It is home to tourist attractions such as the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and major theatre productions. Still there are many quiet, natural places to enjoy along the waterfront. Toronto’s Waterfront Trail can be divided into three sections: Etobicoke (west), Toronto (central) and Scarborough (east) based on municipal boundaries prior to the City’s amalgamation.

So what’s new at Chesterton Shores by the Rouge Hill GO Station?

Toronto Region Conservation in partnership with Waterfront Toronto has built a new off-road stretch of trail that will continue from Chesterton Shores to mouth of the Rouge River. It is a fantastic new stretch of path that we encourage you to enjoy!

E-Bike Bylaws

For multi-use paths in Parks, the bylaws are straight forward. Motor-assisted bicycles are not allowed on any parks trail (including the Waterfront, Don, Humber etc.) and may be ticked $30 if they are caught by a bylaw enforcement officer. (Municipal Code Chapter 608). Bicycles using bike lanes must be propelled by muscular power. With this in mind, e-bikes may use bike lanes, provided they are using muscular power alone (Municipal Code Chapter 886).

Download Printable Map

Trail Attributes

Etobicoke

Trail surface is largely asphalt, routed along quiet residential streets.
One stretch of Trail (2km from Royal York to Park Lawn) follows Lake Shore Blvd—a busy road with parking on both sides. Cyclists should use caution.

Toronto

Asphalt mostly off-road trail, but with many street crossings in central area.
In Sunnyside Park area, the asphalt path is for cyclists, and in-line skaters and boardwalk for pedestrians.
Between Woodbine Beach and Balmy Beach, asphalt path for cyclists and in-line skaters and boardwalk for pedestrians.
The downtown section of Waterfront Trail along Queen’s Quay is beautiful; newly constructed with wide dedicated bike lanes.

Scarborough

Waterfront Trail is a mix of off-road paths and on-road sections through quiet residential streets.
The Trail alignment will keep you off of the busy Kingston Rd in all but one area just in front of the Hunt Club. Take care travelling this section.
Note as well that the trail that runs behind St. Augustine Seminary is not paved and in the Spring months or wet weather pose challenges for cyclists.
The Scarborough Bluffs make this section of waterfront very hilly.

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

Links to Local Maps

Toronto Cycling Map (PDF) — May require downloading to view.

Toronto Trail Map (Interactive)

Detailed Hiking Trail Map (PDFs)

Martin Goodman Trail Map (Image)

High Park Map (Image)

Tommy Thompson Park Map (PDF)

Connections

Martin Goodman Trail — Waterfront Trail runs along this trail in Downtown Toronto.

Rouge Park Trails — Connects to the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Don Valley Trail — Intersects with Waterfront Trail at the mouth of the Don River.

Etobicoke River Trail — Intersects with the Waterfront Trail at Marie Curtis Park and connects to the Greenbelt Route in Caledon.

Tommy Thompson Trail — Intersects with the Waterfront Trail in South Humber Park.

Trans-Canada Trail — The Trans Canada Trail network stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world.

Caledon-Lakeside Ride — Following the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Greenbelt Route Etobicoke Creek Trail and Caledon Trailway, this 173km multi-day Lake Ontario Watershed signature loop connects Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Georgetown, Caledon and Brampton offering some great off-road and back road riding to experience the GTA in a brand new way.

The Caledon-Lakeside ride is one of several signed loops connecting the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to the Greenbelt Route.

Community Links

Toronto

Staging Areas

Marie Curtis Park – Lakeshore Rd. East, east of Dixie Rd.
Col. Samuel Smith Park – Lake Shore Blvd. West, at Kipling Ave.
Humber Bay Park – Waterfront Dr., off Lake Shore Blvd. West
Sir Casimir Gzowski Park at the Humber Bridge – Lake Shore Blvd. West at Windermere Ave.
Sunnyside Park – Lake Shore Blvd. West at Colborne Lodge Dr.
High Park – Colborne Lodge Dr.
Ontario Place – Lake Shore Blvd. West, west of Strachan Ave.
Coronation Park – Lake Shore Blvd. West, east of Strachan Ave.
Harbourfront — Queen’s Quay West and York St.
Cherry Beach, base of Tommy Thompson Park – foot of Cherry St.
Ashbridge’s Bay Park – Lake Shore Blvd. East, west of Coxwell Ave.
Eastern Beaches area (e.g., Kew Beach, Balmy Beach) – Lake Shore Blvd. East, east of Woodbine Ave.

Amenities

Accommodations, Campground
Accommodations, Roofed
Beaches
Groceries
Hospital
LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
Marinas
Museums
Outfitters
Restaurants
Shopping Areas
Tourist Information
Washrooms
WIFI
Winter Maintenance

Transit

• GO Transit — Train & Bus Station.

• VIA Rail — National Passenger Rail service. Bike racks are available on all trains equipped with baggage cars.

• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

• Bike Share Toronto (Bike Rentals)

• Toronto Cycling and Transit

• Toronto Pearson International Airport — Pearson airport is Canada’s busiest airport, providing direct flights to countries around the world.‎

• Billy Bishop City Center Airport — Billy Bishop airport is a small commuter airport in the heart of Toronto. It carries flights to several destinations in Ontario, Quebec, and the surround US States.

Helpful Links

Regional Tourism Organization

Ontario Tourism Information

Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Ontario By Bike — Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas.