Presqu'ile to Picton

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If you look at a map of Ontario you will see a large island (well, almost an island!) south of the Trenton / Belleville area. This is Prince Edward County,
a cyclist's delight. It is relatively flat, and is littered with quiet paved roads. This is unquestionably the preferred way to cycle from Brighton to Kingston.

Maps Distances Route Description
     
W-T Brighton2 0 km Leave Presqu'ile Provincial Park by riding east on Presqu'ile Parkway.
  1 km Turn right on Ontario Street, and almost immediately turn left on Harbour Street. You should now find yourself riding east alongside Lake Ontario.
  2 km Turn right on Baldwin St. for Harbourview Motel and Café. This is an excellent place to stop for a meal, and is definitely worth the short, one kilometre, detour. On a sunny day, lunch on the waterfront patio is an absolute delight. The owners, Jenni and Bill, so be sure to let them know that you called in on the recommendation of Brian Hedney!
W-T Murray Canal 3 km Harbour Street ends at County Road 64 (Prince Edward Street) where you turn right to continue your easterly trek. C.R.64 has an excellent paved shoulder for the next 6 km.
Prince Edward
County Map
9 km Village of Murray Canal. The Murray Canal is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway system. Do not follow the Waterfront Trail signs on the north side of the canal as the trail follows a gravel road that is in terrible shape! Once you cross the bridge, you will notice that the "other Waterfront Trail" continues to follow C.R.64.  However, this busy county road has no paved shoulder from here on. Although you could continue to follow it, my route suggests that you turn right on Barcovan Beach Rd. immediately after crossing the bridge. Following Barcovan Beach Rd. adds 3 km to the distance compared with remaining on C.R.64. However, it is a safer, and far more interesting, alternative that affords nice views of Lake Ontario.
  13 km Barcovan Beach Rd. becomes Carter Rd.
  15 km At the T-junction, turn right on C.R.64. Ride with caution for the next 3 km as this is a busy road that lacks a paved shoulder.
W-T Carrying Place 18 km You will reach a stop sign where there is a Waterfront Trail signs directing you left to Carrying Place and County Road #33. Do not turn left but, instead, go straight ahead on Gardenville Road (signed to Gardenville). This is a safer, pleasanter, alternative to the busy county road that adds nothing to the distance.
  20 km At the T-junction, turn left on Smokes Pt. Road.
  21 km At the T-junction, turn right on County Road #33, the historic Loyalist Parkway. You have now re-joined the Waterfront Trail, 3 km south of Carrying Place.
W-T Consecon 25 km Turn right on C.R.29, Mill St. These directions take you through the village of Consecon. Alternatively, you may wish to continue riding south on C.R.33. It is the same distance either way.
  26 km Downtown Consecon, where there is a restaurant and a general store. If you are ready to camp for the night, there is an excellent private site (Bayview Park), 1 km south of Consecon on Prince Edward County Road #39. If you camp there, be sure to tell the owners that I recommended their campground to you!
  27 km At the stop sign, turn right on C.R.33, the Loyalist Parkway.
  34 km Hamlet of Hillier. You are now in Prince Edward County wine country. There are numerous wineries to visit if you feel so inclined!
  35 km 1 km south of Hillier be sure to turn left on Danforth Road. Here this route deviates once again from the "official" Waterfront Trail. Rather than following busy C.R.33, this route uses quiet paved roads and it is actually a little shorter to Bloomfield than the Waterfront Trail. Follow these directions and you will not be disappointed!
  40 km Turn left on Swamp College Road.
  43 km Turn right at the stop sign on C.R.2.
  44 km Turn left at Gilead Road. (The Town of Wellington is 2 km straight ahead).
  51 km Just before the stop sign (Highway 62), turn right on Pierce Rd.
  52 km Rather than following busy Highway 62, bear right at the junction and ride south on Matthie Rd. (unsigned in 2010).
  53 km At the stop sign, turn left on C.R.33 (The Loyalist Parkway). You have now rejoined the Waterfront Trail!
W-T Bloomfield 55 km The attractive village of Bloomfield.
  56 km Here you will find one of the best bicycle shops, the Bloomfield Bicycle Company, on the entire route. The owners, kt and Rick, love bicycle tourists. Whether you need anything or not, be sure to drop by and tell them that you are following Brian Hedney's tour route!
W-T Picton 62 km Town of Picton.
Distances From Brighton
 
Accommodations

3 km: Harbourview Motel  (613-475-6260)
14 km: Cedar Cove Motel (613-475-1620)
55 km: Angeline's Bloomfield Inn & Spa (877-391-3301)
55 km: Renlea House B+B.
55 km: Ayla's Place B+B
54 km: Hillsdale House B+B.
55 km:
Sun Rise B+B (613-393-1244)
55 km:
The Old Hyatt House Guest Suite (613-393-2748)
56 km:
Blue Willow B+B
56 km:
Nap-n-Nosh B+B
56 km:
The Patterson House B+B
56 km: Century House B+B.
58 km: The Waring House Inn.
59 km: Ravenscroft B+B.
61 km: The Morning Star B+B
61 km: One Main Street B+B.
62 km:
Picton Harbour Inn (613-476-2186)
62 km: Tip of the Bay Hotel (613-476-2156)
Campsites
14 km: Camp Barcovan
13 km: Wellers Bay Campground & Marina
13 km: Cedar Cove Campground (613-475-1620)
26 km: Bayview Park (613-392-9753)
55 km: Sandbanks Provincial Park (involves a 10 km detour)
   
Other Cycling Routes
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km: Brighton Cycling Routes
Bike Shops
55 km:
Bloomfield Bicycle Company
61 km: Ideal Bike, Picton

page updated on 18 Jun 2010

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