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Burlington is a leading community for cycling in and around the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. Their drivers are somewhat courteous, and their bike lanes many - right up to transit stations. Ride to the waterfront from the Burlington GO station, along the Centennial Trail to Old Burlington from the train at Appleby, or jump the bike lane on Plains Rd. west from Aldershot station to the Royal Botanical Gardens. RBG, Old Burlington, the Beachway, Centennial Trail and the greenbelt are great for a little cycling, sightseeing, dinner and sun bathing!

Recommended for all casual riders, all experienced ages - some bike lanes are alongside traffic. Use the new Hamilton Bike Routes, Trails & Parks (pdf) map or the Burlington Cycling Map (pdf) to stay safe and get the most out of your day.

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ALDERSHOT - from the GO Train to the ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

A visit to the RBG by bike via the Aldershot train station is one of the easiest and family friendly inter-modal day trips on BikesandTransit.com. This route takes you along the Waterfront Trail, through Burlington neighbourhoods to the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Google Bike Map: Royal Botanical Gardens from the Aldershot GO Train

Bikes and Transit Maps:

Google Earth: Aldershot to RBG to Hamilton Harbour
Hamilton Bike Routes, Trails & Parks .pdf
Burlington Cycling Map pdf
Waterfront Trail maps below .pdf

Bike Route Notes:

Exit Aldershot train station to the southeast, cross the parking lot to Masonry Cr west to Waterdown Rd south
Head to Plains Rd W (bike lane) and turn right/west
Alternately, continue south to join the Waterfront Trail west at North Shore Blvd
The Trans Canada Trail along Plains Rd W will lead you to a fork in the road (Spring Garden); take Plains Rd right to the entrance to the Royal Botanical Gardens
Please note: No cycling allowed within the gardens!

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BURLINGTON - from the GO Train to the BURLINGTON BEACHWAY

Burlington's waterfront is very easily reached from the GO Train, or from Hamilton via HSR. From there, the cycling stretches past the beaches and dunes of the Burlington Beachway at the west end of Lake Ontario - across a causeway - to Hamilton's shore. The ride is very memorable, including great bike lanes and wide trails, a lift bridge, historical neighbourhood, light house and a waterworld!

Bike Route Maps:

Google Bike Maps: Burlington GO Train to/from Hamilton's Confederation Park
Burlington Cycling Map pdf
Hamilton Bike Routes, Trails & Parks
Waterfront Trail maps below

Route Notes:

From the Burlington GO station, cycle the bike lane on Fairview west, then south down Brant Street to Old Burlington and the Waterfront Trail.
The bike lane will end in the old part of town, but drivers are pretty good. Alternatively, take Fairview west to Maple south.
Hamilton cyclists: Take HSR #11 to Old Burlington and ride the Waterfront Trail south homeward!
From Old Burlington, follow the Trail southwest along to the Burlington Beachway.
Continue south along the shoreline, follow trailside maps across the lift bridge.
The Trail continues all the way, past Hamilton's Beach Strip and Waterworks to Confederation Park.
Hamiltonians: ride all the way to catch the GO Train home from Appleby GO train station!

Attractions:

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APPLEBY - from GO Train, via the Centennial Trail, to OLD BURLINGTON (to Hamilton!)

Bicycle the Centennial Trail from Appleby GO station - an old hyrdo corridor that angles southward to the lakeshore. The Trail starts and/or ends at Martha St. in Old Burlington. Look for the trail between Pine and James St. At the GO station, look just south on Appleby Line for the Centennial Trail exit/entrance.

Bike Route Maps:

Google Bike Map: Appleby GO train station to Centennial Trail to Old Burlington
Burlington Cycling Map pdf
Hamilton Bike Routes, Trails & Parks
Waterfront Trail maps below

Route Notes:

Exit to the south east of the train station, cross the parking lot south to 000 Rd. and the bikelane west to Appleby Lane
At Appleby, take a left south to the illuminated crosswalk: that is the east-west Centennial Trail
The trail heads diagonally southwest to Old Burlington, ending at Martha St.
Take a quick left, then right on Pine St to the HSR (and Greyhound) bus terminus on John St.
Head west on Pine St to John or Brant St., then south to the Waterfront Trail and Old Burlington waterfront.

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