Motorcycle touring

Twisting highways and scenic back roads connect bustling cities and charming small towns and communities to awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

Check out Ontario’s rider-test touring routes and explore this beautiful province by motorcycle.

Quick guide to motorcycle touring in Ontario

How to get a motorcycle licence

In Ontario, you are required to have a valid motorcycle licence in order to ride on public roads. Riders must also be at least 16 years old, have insurance and wear a helmet.

Ontario motorcycle rentals

You don’t need to own a motorcycle in order to experience that epic ride. Find out where you can rent a motorcycle in Ontario.

Get inspired

Planning your motorcycling trip in Ontario? Get inspired by our related articles.

8 scenic motorcycle routes to Ouimet Canyon

Ride these scenic motorcycle routes to Ouimet Canyon and experience the rugged beauty of Northwestern Ontario.

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Ride Niagara’s cherry blossom motorcycle route

Welcome the spring season with an invigorating motorcycle ride through the picturesque Niagara area farmland during blossom season.

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Motorcycle touring on Manitoulin Island

Take your time to enjoy a motorcycle tour on Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world.

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Top 30 motorcycle roads in Ontario

After years of searching and riding, we've compiled what we think are 30 of the best roads for motorcycle touring.

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Ontario bucket list motorcycle tour routes

If you're riding into Northern Ontario, the essential riding routes on this list cannot be missed.

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Five Ontario motorcycling routes to explore this fall

Explore five great motorcycling routes this fall, with accommodations, restaurants and attractions along the way.

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5 excellent motorcycle routes in Southern Ontario

Here are five loops to explore from the Greater Toronto Area—although riders can join the loops from anywhere.

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Fall colour motorcycle tours

Discover the best motorcycling touring destinations and routes to see the fall colour on your bike this season.

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Specific spots

Ready to dive into a specific spot known for motorcycling? Here are some related things to do.

SMART Yamaha Motorcross at Horseshoe Valley Resort

This season, take a fully guided tour on your snowmobile, ATV or dirt bike.

Trail Tours

Join us for off-road ATVs and dirt bike adventures! Training, outfitting and guiding provided. Photo credit: The New Business

New Liskeard Waterfront Inn

Start your sled or motorcycle or snowmobile trip at our full service hotel near Lake Temiskaming.

Ride Lake Superior

Tour the routes around Lake Superior that showcase some of Ontario’s most stunning scenery.

Haldimand County Motorcycle Routes

Rural roads, backcountry lanes and lakeside drives in Haldimand County are the perfect routes for a motorcycle tour.

Grand Algoma Motorcycle Tour

Take an epic multi-day motorcycle tour along the scenic twists, turns and picturesque shores of Lake Superior.

Deer Trail Driving Tour

Tour the 120 km loop around Elliot Lake, Blind River, Little White River and Iron Bridge and take in Algoma’s captivating scenery.

Know before you go

Travel tips and trip ideas

From suggested itineraries to health and safety and getting around in Ontario, here’s all the information you need to plan your next trip.

More motorcycle touring resources

Get more information on motorcycle touring in Ontario including the best routes, events and trip ideas across the province.

Last updated: August 17, 2023

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