Every year, we do a thorough review of the state of motorcycling in Ontario, and—wow—there have been some killer developments over the last year.
ADVing continues to surge in popularity, and some dormant routes have been brought back with some serious improvements.
So let’s check them out—and ride them all! Here's our top ten motorcycle routes in Ontario for 2025.
Average Ride Length: 3 days, 4 nights
You Gotta See: The Screaming Heads
Riding through Muskoka, Parry Sound, Almaguin Highlands and Algonquin Park you’d never guess that Canada’s hottest cottage market was right behind the trees—but the roads feel like rider heaven. This area is hopping busy during the summer months so try to schedule your trip mid-week, or avoid the cities as much as possible.
Average Ride Length: 2 days, 3 nights
You Gotta See: Devil’s Rock
This might be the perfect weekend ride from Toronto—or anywhere down south. Burn up to North Bay on a Friday after work. Then ride up to Temiskaming Shores through some gorgeous lake-dotted twisties and then back through Quebec to home. We do it twice a year, and try to get it aligned with the local events.
Average Ride Length: 2 days, 3 nights
You Gotta See: Old Woman Bay
One of the longest-running routes in Ontario, this route has two of the best roads in the province—Highway 11 going between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie and Highway 129, aka The Canadian Tail of the Dragon (it’s not as twisty as the original, but its still cool). We love it for the views of Lake Superior (eat lunch at the Agawa Bay campground if you can) and the swooping curves along the Mississagi River. Check out these 12 must-stop spots on the Grand Algoma Tour.
Average Ride Length: 4 days, 3 nights
You Gotta See: Ouimet Canyon
Smack in the middle of Ontario is one of the newest entries on the list—Superior Country. Now, there isn’t a specific route (yet), but the ride and the incredible vistas are quickly coming to fame with riders. You’ll find some amazing waterfalls (Aguasabon comes to mind immediately) and some truly gorgeous little towns (Rosspost, Silver Islet and Nipigon)—but the massive Lake Superior is never a disappointment, no matter where on the lake you are.
Average Ride Length: 3 days, 2 nights
You Gotta See: The Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
The OG ride in central Ontario, the GBCR skips along the rocky shores of Georgian Bay as it snakes towards Sudbury and Manitoulin Island. And the ride on Manitoulin will keep you thinking ‘Maybe I should just move here’. But the not-to-be-missed Chi-Cheemaun brings you to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and the legendary Grotto AND the mesmerizing town of Lion’s Head—complete with turquoise waters and massive cliffs). What’s not to love?
Average Ride Length: 2 days, 3 nights
You Gotta See: Temagami Fire Tower
A personal favourite around the office, The Dirty Seven was the attempt to turn the Temiskaming Loop into a medium-duty ADV route. It took two tries to find the perfect combo of backcountry and sweeping lake country roads, but they did and a new classic is born.
If you’re looking for the most deeply technical ride, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for a little shake with your bake, this is the ride for you. Easily done in a long weekend, expect one or two…unexpected twists on the route!
Average Ride Length: 3 days, 2 nights
You Gotta See: Woody’s Cycles
While the Pick-Axe route is a local favourite, we’re travellers, so we need something a little longer to make it worthwhile. That’s part of the reason we like the Gravel Crusher. The other part is that it is just an awesome scrambly ride. As their site says “street tires not recommended’—enjoy!
Average Ride Length: 3 days, 2 nights
You Gotta See: Point Pelee National Park
BACK FROM THE DEAD! Originally Cruise the Coast was a series of smaller loops in the southernmost part of Ontario between Niagara Falls and Windsor, but the powers that be decided that it needed to be fully revamped to get a full weekend ride in. And we can say confidently “It was worth it!”
This new route is one of the best ways to get a taste of everything that is Southwestern Ontario. And it's delicious!
Average Ride Length: Loooonnnnnngggggggggg
You Gotta See: Sleeping Giant
Ontario’s bucket list ride—2300 km or 1300 miles—is the ride you plan for your whole life. Riding through Ontario is truly epic, but the American side of the lake has its own mind-blowing scenery AND attractions. We love the ore docks in Thunder Bay and in Marquette, and the dunes along the south shore. There’s far too much to mention, but I guarantee you you’ll be talking about the Laurium Manor for the next 20 years if you’re lucky enough to stay there.
Average Ride Length: 4 days, 5 nights
You Gotta See: Kakabeka Falls
God bless the challengers. After just shy of a decade as the longest route, Ride Lake Superior finally has a contender. Riders can start in Thunder Bay or Winnipeg, but this Figure Eight tour exposes amazing Northern Canadian cities along with some jaw-dropping backcountry. The road south from Kenora to Sioux Narrows—Nestor Falls is the best day of your life on a motorcycle. Make sure your cell phone is charged and your fuel tank is full—this beautiful two-lane blacktop is one of the most remote paved riding roads. But that’s part of the ride. You’ll see more wildlife than people.
