I can't say enough about how much I love this trail. We are so lucky to be able to cycle 25 km from downtown Toronto to Port Credit mostly on bike trails and occasionally on quiet, interesting residential streets.
This is an accessible trail: mostly flat and wide, paved or packed dirt, ramps at roadways.
There are so many parks, beaches, and other attractions all along the route. And it is gorgeous! There are plenty of places to see the Toronto skyline, as well as tucked-away nature spots. Some of the parks have washroom facilities and water fountains, and the trail runs near restaurants and cafes.
I started out from Union Station very early in the morning and rode to Port Credit GO Station. I stopped a lot along the way, riding into several large parks, walking along beaches, and exploring little out-of-the-way picturesque spots. My trip was about 30 km.
I highly recommend this beautiful bike ride. If Port Credit is a little too far, there are two other GO train stations (Mimico and Longbranch) along the way to shorten the trip.
Time Codes
00:00 Introduction
00:07 To Trillium Park
00:36 To Humber Bay Park
01:11 To Colonel Samuel Smith Park
02:09 To Port Credit
02:50 Map and Summary
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Toronto to Port Credit
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