Scenic Day Tours in
Beautiful Simcoe County

Spend the day exploring historic sights, waterfronts,
quaint towns and villages and the many Simcoe County trails.

Pack a picnic or visit any number of great eats along your route. The scenery is breathtaking, it's great exercise, and you'll feel amazing at the end of the day!

Reservations Required for All Day rentals
To serve you better, reserve your bike(s) at least 24 hours ahead.

Rental times are from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily. (arrive 15 min. earlier to get fitted for your bike and helmet)
Helmet and lock included with bike rental.

What to Bring on Your Scenic Day Tour

Plenty of fluids to drink and some healthy snacks. (available to purchase from Born to Ride Bicycle)

A lightweight knapsack to carry extras.

Dress in comfortable layers of clothing you can add or remove depending on weather.

You might also want to wear light driving or cycling gloves and sunglasses.

First Aid Kit (can be purchased from B2RB), bug repellent, sunscreen

A cellphone, funds and ID

Address, telephone number of your resort or home (if local)

Born to Ride Bicycle's telephone number if you need assistance on your route

For peace of mind, rent or buy our GPS Retriever

All our cycling routes are designed to take you through the most scenic and cyclist friendly roads and trails!

Barrie and Lake Simcoe Areas Scenic Day Tours

Beautiful Lake Simcoe

This trip takes 2-3 hours one way, with plenty of time to explore....

This scenic day tour will take you through quaint historic towns along the western shores on the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail and loop back along more scenic winding roads.

Enjoy a picnic at one of many spots along the way, swimming at Bayview Park, ice cream at a local hot spot and time to really relax and take in the sights.

Reserve your Hybrid road bike Depart from our mobile rental location at the parking lot of Tourism Barrie Southshores at 9:30 am (come 15 minutes earlier to get fitted for your bicycle and helmet)

Horseshoe Valley and Southern Georgian Bay
Scenic Day Tours

If you love cycling, you just must take, at least a day, to explore these Simcoe County trails and quiet, country roads!

You won't be disappointed with these scenic day tours....

Horseshoe Valley Location - Sainte-Maire among the Hurons

The trip takes 2-3 hours one way, with plenty of time to explore....

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons a recreated, 17th century French Jesuit mission headquarters and experience the interaction of the French and native Wendat Huron nation. This Ontario tourism destination in the Georgian Bay region features a unique time in Canadian history when French missionaries and their workers lived and worked among the Wendat.

Onsite restaurant offers daily specials, sandwiches, soup, juices etc., all made fresh every day.

Bicycle parking available. Make sure you lock up your bike and keep your helmet with you!

Save $2.00 off admission to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (when you rent our bicycles) Reserve your Hybrid road bike Depart from our Horseshoe Valley location at 9:30 am (come 15 minutes earlier to get fitted for your bicycle and helmet)

Horseshoe Valley Location - Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

This trip takes 2-3 hours one way, with plenty of time to explore....

Wye Marsh is home to an amazing diversity of bird species. Wye Marsh provides nesting habitat to some uncommon species such as Least Bittern, Black Tern and the Trumpeter Swan. Moreover Wye Marsh is also one of the best places to observe the habits of a number of mammals such as beaver, porcupine, mink and river otter. Turtles, frogs and snakes abound and are often seen basking on warm summer days. There are also a number of live, native amphibians and reptiles in their display hall.

Come to Wye Marsh and enjoy the fresh air as you canoe (rental available) through the marsh or just take a leisurely walk in the woods. There are many interesting short trails for the novice “stroller” or longer trails for the more hardy “hikers”. If you prefer, you can take a guided walk with an Outdoor Educators, who can discuss many points of interest.

Bicycle parking available. Make sure you lock up your bike and keep your helmet with you!

Reserve your Hybrid road bike Depart from our Horseshoe Valley location at 9:30 am (come 15 minutes earlier to get fitted for your bicycle and helmet)

Horseshoe Valley Location - Bass Lake Provincial Park

Allow about 2 hours one way

This scenic day tour has you cycling under
a canopy of trees and gentle hills and valley to


Bass Lake Park , a farm for more than 100 years, was transformed to a recreational area for day use and camping.

Spend a day at the beach! Shallow, clear water makes Bass Lake perfect for family swimming. There is also boat and personal floatation devices for rent. Then enjoy a picnic and relaxation before heading back. Reserve your Hybrid road bike Depart from our Horseshoe Valley location at 9:30 am (come 15 minutes earlier to get fitted for your bicycle and helmet)

Horseshoe Valley Location - Wasaga Beach

This tour takes 2-3 hours one way.

Wasaga Beach boasts the longest freshwater beach in the world.

Take a dip in the beautiful, clear waters of Georgian Bay and cycle along the waterfront trail. Stop for lunch for whatever your heart desires. There's eats for every palet!

Bicycle parking available along many stops. Make sure you lock up your bike and keep your helmet with you! Reserve your Hybrid road bike Depart from our Horseshoe Valley location at 9:30 am (come 15 minutes earlier to get fitted for your bicycle and helmet)

Or....just spend the day mountain biking the numerous trails through Copeland Forest in Horseshoe Valley. We have a selection of mountain bikes for rent to suit your cycling needs.

Mountain Bike rental $60-$100/person plus taxes, depending on style of bike (includes helmet and lock)

As you can see, there are many scenic day tours to choose from.....maybe you can take a few more days, more often to de-stress and discover.

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