While you can also walk, run or rollerblade through this 140 km route, the Greater Niagara Circle Route is a cyclist favourite.  The picturesque ride will take you through seven of Niagara's twelve municipalities, including a stretch along the Niagara Parkway that puts you beside Niagara Falls.  The paved waterfront trail is surrounded by Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Niagara River and the Welland Canal, leading you through the lush greenery of the Niagara Escarpment - truly embodying the area's diversity.

The Greater Niagara Circle Route also shares its path with The Great Trail - a national trail that links 15,000 communities along 24,000 km, from West Coast to East Coast.

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Bike transportation is offered through services like Niagara Airbus, GO Transit, VIA Rail and WEGO.  if you are flying with your bike, airlines typically require advance notice, specific packing instructions and a handling fee.  It is recommended you check with the airline at the time of booking. 

Go Transit

For those travelling from Toronto, GO Transit is the perfect bike friendly solution to come to Niagara with your bike.  GO Bus Service is available year round, with space for two bikes available at the front of every bus.  During the summer, seasonal GO Train Service is provided between Toronto's Union Station and the Niagara Falls Train Station.  Beginning over the May Long Weekend (May 18-21) and then reoccurring every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 22 until the Labour Day Long Weekend, visitors can ride the GO Train into Niagara Falls.  Every train is equipped with 2-3 bike cars, that each can hold up to 18 bikes!  

The Niagara Falls Train Station is ideally located just one block from the Niagara River Recreation Trail giving you an easy starting point to #ExploreNiagara on two wheels!  

WEGO

WEGO offers bike racks on the front of all of its buses, making it easy to transport your bike across Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake if your legs get tired of peddling.

Port Robinson Ferry

The Port Robinson Ferry is a free service for cyclists and pedestrians providing a convenient crossing point at the Welland Canal Trail to connect Thorold to Niagara Falls utilizing the Greater Niagara Circle Route.  The Ferry runs every day from 9 am to 8 pm during June, July and August, with reduced hours during September and October from 9 am to dusk.

Several accommodations across Niagara offer bike friendly stays, providing bike racks, maps and rentals for customers.  There is also a network of Bed & Breakfasts across the region that are a part of Cycle and Stay Niagara.  These accommodations provide a bike friendly place to rest your head after a long day on two wheels, all located along the Greater Niagara Circle Route.  Each property provides secure lockup for bikes and can arrange for luggage transfer between each accommodation, so your things are ready and waiting once you arrive at your next stop.  

There are several ways to get yourself zooming on two wheels through Niagara without having to transport your own bike.

Ebike Rentals Niagara

Book with Ebike Rental Niagara and make amazing memories exploring the beautiful scenery and locations of Niagara-on-the-Lake with Modern Technology and Classic Style. Our Ebikes are the hippest and most exhilarating rentals available in Niagara. Ride amongst the beautiful vineyards, bike paths, waterfronts, and historical sites. With our premium electric assist bikes, you don't have to get tired to enjoy a full day of riding. Choose from 5 pedal assist settings or throttle so you can pedal as much or as little as you like. We are located directly on the main artery bike path through Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Included in the rental is a Premium Ebike, keyed lock, and helmet. Every pair of e-bikes includes a carry-on basket or frame bag for your convenience.

Snap E Bike Rentals

The best way to get around Niagara is on a Snap E Bike Rental.  Their shop is two blocks from the majestic Niagara River. Free parking and part of the Niagara Falls transportation hub, but on a quiet street. Ideal for travelers using GO Transit, VIA Rail, Mega Bus, Wego or Greyhound.

Zoom Leisure Bikes

Zoom Leisure Bikes offer riders a large fleet to choose from - including tandem bikes! Bikes can be rented half of a day for $25 or a full day for $35. Multi day rates are also available. Rentals can be picked up from their flagship location in Niagara-on-the-Lake or delivered anywhere in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Every rental includes:

• Custom-made handle bar bags 
• A bell
• Water bottle cage
• Helmet
• Lock
• Area and route maps
• Emergency roadside assistance

Zoom BikeShare

Also provided by Zoom Leisure Bikes, Zoom Bikeshare uses various partners across Niagara to conveniently provide readily available bikes to visitors. Simply download the app, choose a bike and unlock it on the app and then return the bike to any Zoom Haven, locking it back up on the app. The cost is $7 per hour

Bike Tours

In addition to renting bikes for your own journey, several tour operators provide guided cycling tours in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Wine Tours International offers several different guided bike tours, along with Zoom Leisure Bikes and Niagara River Bike Tours. Electric bike rentals are also available through E-bike Rentals Niagara and Niagara Segway Tours with the later also offering guided tour options! 

Other Rentals

Some accommodations may have limited bikes available for rent on site - like Hostelling International.  It is recommended you enquire at time of booking.