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The Toronto-Niagara Bike Train
The -Niagara Bike Train is a relatively new development in Niagara, as it was launched in 2007. The Bike Train is essentially a program that sees bike racks installed on certain passenger rail trains. There are several different Bike Train Routes all throughout Ontario, and one of the most popular is the .
Train travel between and Niagara is about an hour and a half (when you factor in stops). The trains goes from ’s Union Station () to the Niagara Falls Station (), with numerous stops in St. Catharines as well. The Niagara Falls Station is ideally located, as there is easy access to some really great riding trails such as the Niagara River Recreation Trail. One way on this trail leads through Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge, and the other way will take riders to historic Niagara on the Lake.
The Bike Train between and Niagara only runs on weekends from May 21st until September 26th, and each train usually has two designated coaches, which can carry up to 18 bikes each. Spaces on the Bike Train can not be reserved. Tickets can be bought at all , and cost $19 per person. Family passes are also available. The trains to Niagara run several times a day on the weekends, and the full schedule can be viewed .
Both Niagara and have some great cycling trails, so the Bike Train offers a great opportunity for residents of both cities (as well as tourists), to experience some outdoor fun in Ontario.
Some great cycling routes are available for download on the website. This website also has some great cycling available for people, and there are itineraries available for every possible schedule, from two hours to two days.
Photo Credits
Megan Pasche
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AUnion Station
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B4267 Bridge St
2 Comments
Hi This is a wonderful outdoor site and found the post interesting,this will my events specially when im working out,cycling is the cleanest sport and no wonder why it has grown in the last decade.