Description

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Join the Niagara Freewheelers for a three-day cycling adventure to explore the picturesque countryside around Kingston. Located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence Rivers, Kingston is nicknamed the “Limestone City” because of its grand 19th-century buildings and many heritage buildings constructed using local limestone. The grand house and gardens of the Bellevue House National Historic Site commemorate Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. The Thousands Island tourist region is nearby to the east. There are many options for everyone to explore.

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To see all the details re accommodations, cycling itinerary, dining, and registration, click on Spring Excursion Ride – Kingston. (Details for May 29-30-31.)

Note: For those who are coming a day early (May 28) or staying a day later (May 31), there is no breakfast provided on Friday, May 29 or Monday, June 1. Breakfast is only available on weekends.

If you have any questions, please contact Tour Leaders, Lynda & Vince Purpura

Here’s what’s happening on Day 2 – Saturday, May 30:

  • 7:00 – 11 am – Join us for a continental breakfast in the residence.
  • 8:45 am – Meet with your bikes in the residence parking lot. Note: Today we’ll explore Wolfe Island & beyond. There are three distance options today.
  • 9:00 am – We’ll ride to the ferry to cross to Marysville, Wolfe Island. From there, we’ll ride east to the end of the island and return to Marysville for lunch. Lunch location to be determined.
  • Ride options after lunch:
    1. Return to St. Lawrence College (60 km).
    2. Ride to west end of the island and back to Marysville, and return to St. Lawrence College (71 km).
    3. Ride across Wolfe Island to Point Alexandra and cross ferry to Cape Vincent, USA. Ride west to Tibbets Point Lighthouse, retrace route back to Marysville and return to St. Lawrence College (92 km).
  • 7:00 pm – Group Dinner in downtown Kingston  (details/location to be determined).

What you need to know about this ride:

  • Ferry to Wolfe Island is free.
  • Roads are paved, low traffic, no bike lanes.
  • There are no services once we leave Marysville.
  • Cell phones will connect with USA networks from the island.
  • Ferry to Cape Vincent, USA is $3 each way and passport is required. Must pass through customs both ways.

Location

  • Residence, St. Lawrence College23 Country Club RoadKingston, ONView Larger Map