Toronto to Port Credit Loop
A flat, forgiving run down the Lake Ontario waterfront to Mississauga's village on the lake, and back. The ride we point new cyclists toward.
Distance
51 km
Elevation
47 m
Ride time
2–3 hr
Difficulty
Easy
A flat, forgiving run down the Lake Ontario waterfront to Mississauga's village on the lake, and back. The ride we point new cyclists toward.
Distance
51 km
Elevation
47 m
Ride time
2–3 hr
Difficulty
Easy
The route
About this ride
One of the first longer rides Bailey and I did when we got into cycling, and one we still recommend to friends just starting out.
The turnaround is Port Credit, "Mississauga's village on the lake," a walkable waterfront neighbourhood built around a marina, a pier, and its iconic lighthouse, a working replica of the 1882 original. Back Road Coffee Roasters, just off the main strip, is the stop: a specialty roaster with a relaxed patio. Then comes the reward on the way home, the downtown Toronto skyline growing on the horizon the whole way back along the water.
Stops along the way
6 of 6 showing
0 km · loop start/finish
The loop starts and finishes on Toronto's central waterfront, right on the Martin Goodman / Waterfront Trail near Queens Quay. Being downtown, most riders simply ride or take transit to the start; if you're driving in, there are paid lots along the harbourfront.
Open in Maps →~25 km · Port Credit
Just off the main strip in Port Credit, a specialty coffee roaster with a laid-back, motor-culture vibe and both indoor and patio seating. Friendly staff, excellent coffee. One heads-up: they're closed Sundays (otherwise Mon–Fri 7:30–4, Sat 8–4).
Open in Maps →~25 km · turnaround
Port Credit's landmark: a working lighthouse and pier at the mouth of the Credit River, with benches to watch the sailboats come and go. A scenic spot to regroup before you point back toward the city.
Open in Maps →along the Waterfront Trail
One of the reasons this ride suits beginners: the Waterfront Trail is lined with parks, benches, washrooms, and water fountains. It's easy to break the distance into comfortable chunks and rarely far from a place to pause.
whole route
The Waterfront Trail is popular with walkers, runners, and rollerbladers, and it can get busy, especially on weekends. Keep the pace relaxed, ring your bell, and pass with care. It's a cruise, not a time trial.
return leg
The best part of the return: the downtown Toronto skyline builds on the horizon the whole way back along the water. It's a genuinely special way to roll home.
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