Welcome to Cottage Country! Escape to an incredible cycling destination with hundreds of little lakes, scenic views and rugged forest in Eastern Ontario's Greater Madawaska area. Ride a piece of history as we follow the rail bed of the old K&P that once connected trains from Kingston to Pembroke. Enjoy hidden backroads, and peak into local art galleries. Finish each day with a dip in the warm lake and then relax at Calabogie Peaks' stunning hillside resort.
Location: Calabogie, Ontario Duration: 3 Days
Difficulty: 2/5
Terrain: Paved, Gravel & Dirt Roads (Hybrid Bike Recommended)
Cost: Guided: $599/person +HST
Self-Guided (min. 2 people): $349/person +HST
(based on double occupancy)
Dates: Flexible
Total Distance: ~180km
All Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars
A $100 per person deposit is required for all trips at the time of booking.
Deposits are fully refundable up to 35 days prior to departure, minus a $20/person admin fee. There are no refunds 0-35 days prior to the tour departure.
Please book your tour at least 35 days prior to trip departure as accommodation reservations are released after that date.
Balances are due 35 days prior to tour departure (unless otherwise specified).
A minimum of 2 participants are required for the guided option.
Cancellation insurance can be purchased at time of booking. Please ask us for details.
All tours are transferable. In the event that you can not attend a trip and someone will be taking your place, please advise us of the name change in advance.
Tours must be paid in full 35 days prior start date to secure accommodation*
Day 1 | Sunday
Arrival Day, Calabogie ON. Welcome to Calabogie, if you have chosen the guided option, your guides will greet you at 9:00am for orientation before we set-off by bike to explore Calabogie Lake. We will travel along the old K&P rail bed, down country roads, past some of the many beautiful local lakes and then back to relax at our lovely waterfront accommodation. (~60km)
Meals: (L, D)
Day 2 | Monday
Mt. St. Patrick, ON. Today we will explore the historic Mt. St. Patrick area, where Irish immigrated as far back as the 1830s. We will stop at the old Holy Wishing Well, known for its "healing abilities", and see Constant Creek, which was once used as the main transportation artery for the area. Today's journey includes spectacular views of Calabogie Lake and the Ottawa Valley! (~70km)
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 3 | Tuesday
Departure Day. Today we take a scenic backroad loop into the quaint village of Burnstown. Stop for a bite at one of the lovely cafes and take a peek inside the beautiful art galleries filled with locally made pottery and art. We will conclude our journey with a lovely ride through Burnstown's backroads before saying farewell back in Calabogie. (~30km)