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Mobile Workshop - Detailed Daily Itinerary
Check the detailed itinerary below for information on:
- Daily start, lunch and finish locations
- cycling distances
- overnight accommodations
- daily presenters at the morning workshops
Cycling distances are approximate.
- Daily start, lunch and finish locations
- cycling distances
- overnight accommodations
- daily presenters at the morning workshops
Cycling distances are approximate.
Monday May 5, 2014. Queenston, Niagara to Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Laura Secord Homestead. 29 Queenston Street, Queenston, Niagara. L0S 1L0
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 1 - Maps 1-5 - Queenston to Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 30km ride to Jordan
Lunch - Jordan - Jordan Tavern, 3751 Main Street,, Jordan, Ontario L0R 1S0
12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 43km ride to Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Overnight Accommodations - Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Best Western Premier C by Carmen's, 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Laura Secord Homestead. 29 Queenston Street, Queenston, Niagara. L0S 1L0
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
- Marlaine Koehler. Executive Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Peter Lipscombe. Program Manager - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Petrina Tulissi. Tour Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Shelley Petrie. Program Director - Greenbelt Foundation
- Jean- Francois Provonost. Vice President - Development and Public Affairs - Velo Quebec
- Mark Dykstra. General Manager - Niagara Parks Commission
- Erik Acs. Project Manager, Planning - Regional Municipality of Niagara
- Karine Whittingham. Cycle Tourism Coordinator - Venture Niagara
- John Scott. Councillor - Town of Essex
- Deborah Vahabi. Supervisor - Road Trips Dept - CAA
- David Brown. Professor - Dept of Tourism & Environment, Brock University
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 1 - Maps 1-5 - Queenston to Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 30km ride to Jordan
Lunch - Jordan - Jordan Tavern, 3751 Main Street,, Jordan, Ontario L0R 1S0
12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 43km ride to Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Overnight Accommodations - Stoney Creek, Hamilton
Best Western Premier C by Carmen's, 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Tuesday May 6, 2014. Day 2 - Stoney Creek, Hamilton to Georgetown
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Best Western Premier C by Carmen's, 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 2 - Maps 5-11 - Stoney Creek, Hamilton to Georgetown
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
** Hamilton has generously chartered a bus to transport riders and their bikes from the lunch location back to the Stoney Creek start point in order to facilitate participation in the morning ride. Participants may leave their vehicles parked at the Hotel C in Stoney Creek and return to them following lunch.**
9:30 - 11:30 am - 27km ride to Ancaster, Hamilton
Lunch - Ancaster, Hamilton. Ancaster Rotary Center, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster, ON L9G 5C3
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 70km ride to Georgetown, Halton
Overnight Accommodations - Georgetown, Halton
Best Western Inn on the Hill - Georgetown, 365 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B6
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Best Western Premier C by Carmen's, 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
- Marlaine Koehler. Executive Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Peter Lipscombe. Program Manager - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Petrina Tulissi. Tour Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Shelley Petrie. Program Director - Greenbelt Foundation
- Jean- Francois Provonost. Vice President - Development and Public Affairs - Velo Quebec
- Heather McClintock. Sustainable and Innovative Transportation Office - Ministry of Transportation Ontario
- Julia Davis. Sport Tourism and Group Sales Coordinator - City of Hamilton
- Daryl Bender. Project Manager, Alternative Transportation - City of Hamilton
- Darryl Young. Transportation Services - Regional Municipality of Halton
- Deborah Herbert. Coorindator - Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark
- Stephanie Danek. Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association
- Eleanor McMahon. CEO - Share the Road
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 2 - Maps 5-11 - Stoney Creek, Hamilton to Georgetown
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
** Hamilton has generously chartered a bus to transport riders and their bikes from the lunch location back to the Stoney Creek start point in order to facilitate participation in the morning ride. Participants may leave their vehicles parked at the Hotel C in Stoney Creek and return to them following lunch.**
9:30 - 11:30 am - 27km ride to Ancaster, Hamilton
Lunch - Ancaster, Hamilton. Ancaster Rotary Center, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster, ON L9G 5C3
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 70km ride to Georgetown, Halton
Overnight Accommodations - Georgetown, Halton
Best Western Inn on the Hill - Georgetown, 365 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B6
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Wednesday May 7, 2014. Day 3 - Georgetown to Aurora
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Ares Family Restaurant, 232 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 36 km ride to Caledon East
*** With the help of the Town of Caledon Public Works, we will be able to transport participants and their bikes back from Caledon East to the ride start point in Georgetown. Bikes will be transported in a pick-up truck and participants will be transported by passenger van.***
Lunch - Caledon East - Gourmandisimo, 16023 Airport Rd. Caledon East, Ontario L7C 1E7
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 55km ride to Aurora
Overnight Accommodations - Newmarket, York Region
BEST WESTERN Voyageur Place Hotel, 17565 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 5H6
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Ares Family Restaurant, 232 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
- Marlaine Koehler. Executive Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Peter Lipscombe. Program Manager - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Petrina Tulissi. Tour Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Shelley Petrie. Program Director - Greenbelt Foundation
- Jane Fogal. Councillor - Town of Halton Hills and Halton Region
- Jean- Francois Provonost. Vice President - Development and Public Affairs - Velo Quebec
- Daryl Young. Transportation Services - Regional Municipality of Halton
- Margie Chung. Principal Transportation Planner - Peel Region
- Louisa Mursell. Programs Director - Ontario by Bike, Transportation Options
- Bram Westfall. Sustainable and Innovative Transportation Office - Ministry of Transportation Ontario
- Peter Delanty. Retired Mayor - Town of Cobourg
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 36 km ride to Caledon East
*** With the help of the Town of Caledon Public Works, we will be able to transport participants and their bikes back from Caledon East to the ride start point in Georgetown. Bikes will be transported in a pick-up truck and participants will be transported by passenger van.***
Lunch - Caledon East - Gourmandisimo, 16023 Airport Rd. Caledon East, Ontario L7C 1E7
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 55km ride to Aurora
Overnight Accommodations - Newmarket, York Region
BEST WESTERN Voyageur Place Hotel, 17565 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 5H6
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Thursday May 8, 2014. Day 4 - Aurora to Whitby
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Jonathan's Restaurant, 14845 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON L4G 1N1
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 4 - Maps 16 - 20 - Aurora to Mrytle, Whitby
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
** York Region has generously chartered a bus to transport riders and their bikes from the lunch location back to the Aurora start point in order to facilitate participation in the morning ride. Participants may leave their vehicles parked at Jonathan's Restaurant and return to them following lunch.**
9:30 - 11:30 am - 25 km Ride to Whitchurch-Stouffville
Lunch - Whitchurch-Stouffville - Earl of Whitchurch, 6204 Main St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 4J3
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 43km ride to Mrytle, Whitby, Durham Region
Overnight Accommodations - Whitby, Durham Region
Durham UoIT , 1910 Simcoe St Oshawa, ON L1G 4Y3
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Jonathan's Restaurant, 14845 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON L4G 1N1
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
- Marlaine Koehler. Executive Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Peter Lipscombe. Program Manager - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Shelley Petrie. Program Director - Greenbelt Foundation
- Petrina Tulissi. Tour Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Mike Canzi. Sustainable and Innovative Transportation Office - Ministry of Transportation Ontario
- Rob Voigt. Chair, Community Design Working Group - Ontario Professional Planners Institute
- Shawn Smith. Senior Active Transportation Specialist - York Region
- Louisa Mursell. Programs Director - Ontario by Bike, Transportation Options
- Jessica Schmidt. Coordinator - Greenbelt Farmers' market network
- Peter Delanty. Retired Mayor - Town of Cobourg
- Dave McLaughlin. Project Manager - MMM Group
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 4 - Maps 16 - 20 - Aurora to Mrytle, Whitby
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
** York Region has generously chartered a bus to transport riders and their bikes from the lunch location back to the Aurora start point in order to facilitate participation in the morning ride. Participants may leave their vehicles parked at Jonathan's Restaurant and return to them following lunch.**
9:30 - 11:30 am - 25 km Ride to Whitchurch-Stouffville
Lunch - Whitchurch-Stouffville - Earl of Whitchurch, 6204 Main St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 4J3
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 43km ride to Mrytle, Whitby, Durham Region
Overnight Accommodations - Whitby, Durham Region
Durham UoIT , 1910 Simcoe St Oshawa, ON L1G 4Y3
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Friday May 9, 2014. Day 5 - Whitby to Cobourg
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: White Feather Country Store, 15 Raglan Road E., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7K4
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 5 - Maps 20 - 24 - Mrytle, Whitby to Cobourg
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 41 km Ride to Orono
Lunch - Orono - Firehall Bistro, 5304 Main St, Orono, ON L0B 1M0
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 53km ride to Cobourg
Overnight Accommodations - Cobourg, Northumberland
Best Western Cobourg, 930 Burnham St, Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: White Feather Country Store, 15 Raglan Road E., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7K4
7:00-7:15 am - Registration
7:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations
Presentations include:
- Marlaine Koehler. Executive Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Peter Lipscombe. Program Manager - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Petrina Tulissi. Tour Director - Waterfront Regeneration Trust
- Shelley Petrie. Program Director - Greenbelt Foundation
- Steve Parish. Mayor - Town of Ajax
- Peter Delanty. Retired Mayor - Town of Cobourg
- Melissa Pomeroy. General Manager - Trans Canada Trail Ontario
- Jessica Schmidt. Coordinator - Greenbelt Farmers' market network
- Sandra McEleney. Planning Analyst - Regional Municipality of Durham
- Zaina Alhillou. Engineer, Transportation and Waste Management Dept - County of Northumberland
- Louisa Mursell. Programs Director - Ontario by Bike, Transportation Options
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 5 - Maps 20 - 24 - Mrytle, Whitby to Cobourg
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 41 km Ride to Orono
Lunch - Orono - Firehall Bistro, 5304 Main St, Orono, ON L0B 1M0
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
The afternoon ride will be a slightly longer ride. It is fully supported, and shuttles are available to transport those who do not wish to complete the entire distance.
1:30 - 5:30 pm - 53km ride to Cobourg
Overnight Accommodations - Cobourg, Northumberland
Best Western Cobourg, 930 Burnham St, Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9
Transportation back the ride start point is the responsibility of participant.
Saturday May 10, Day 6 - Cobourg to Alderville
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Best Western Cobourg, 930 Burnham St, Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9
8:00-8:15 am - Registration
8:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Route Discussions
There will be no formal presentations at this workshop. The primary purpose of Saturday's workshop is to field test the routes and maps.
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 6 - Maps 24-25 - Cobourg to Alderville
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 36km ride to Alderville
Lunch - Alderville - Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna Ecology Center, 8467 County Road 18 Alderville, ON K0K 2X0
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
Transportation will be provided for participants from the lunch location back to the ride start point in Cobourg.
Breakfast Workshop and Presentations
Location: Best Western Cobourg, 930 Burnham St, Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9
8:00-8:15 am - Registration
8:30-9:30 am - Breakfast and Route Discussions
There will be no formal presentations at this workshop. The primary purpose of Saturday's workshop is to field test the routes and maps.
DOWNLOAD MAPS: Mobile Workshop Day 6 - Maps 24-25 - Cobourg to Alderville
Optional Cycle Ride:
Following the breakfast workshop and presentations, participants are invited to join a fully supported morning bike ride along the Greenbelt Route. The morning rides are shorter and geared towards recreational and occasional cyclists. The ride will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
9:30 - 11:30 am - 36km ride to Alderville
Lunch - Alderville - Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna Ecology Center, 8467 County Road 18 Alderville, ON K0K 2X0
12:00 - 1:30pm - Lunch and Route Discussions
Transportation will be provided for participants from the lunch location back to the ride start point in Cobourg.
Workshop Partner