The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee of the Township of Rideau Lakes has put together several cycling tours of the township, to allow you to get out, enjoy a bike ride, and view some of the wonderful heritage we have to offer.
All these tours start from the Old Stone Mill in Delta. Parking for your car and/or camping is available in Delta at Lower Beverley Lake Park - see: www.beverleylakepark.com
These self-guiding tours are provided below as PDF files. All are on 2 pages, so that they can be printed double sided on one piece of paper. Print them out and take them along on your journey of discovery:
Cycle Tour 1 Delta - Stone House Tour (50 km, 50% gravel)
Cycle Tour 2 Delta - Charleston - Athens - Plum Hollow Tour (55 km, paved)
Cycle Tour 3 Delta - Mallorytown - Athens - Plum Hollow Tour (90 km, paved)
Cycle Tour 4 Delta - Jones Falls - Lyndhurst Tour (46 km, paved)
Cycle Tour 5 Delta - Lake Eloida - Oak Leaf Tour (52 km, paved)
Cycle Tour 6 Delta - Rideau Ferry Tour (77 km, mixed paved & gravel)
Cycle Tour 7 Delta - Eight Lakes Tour (97 km, mostly paved)
Cycle Tour 8 Delta - Upper Beverley Lake Tour (23 or 30 km, mostly gravel)
Cycle Tour 9 Delta - Forgotten Ontario Tour (76 km, 10% gravel)
Climate:
When is the best time to cycle? Well, anytime from the beginning of May to the end of October. Spring brings an explosion of vegetation and wildlife, summer brings warm sunny days and autumn brings the fall colours. Local cyclists often prefer fall cycling, enjoying the cooler days and the beautiful colours of the leaves.
Month
Daytime High
Hours of Bright Sunshine
Rainfall
May
19.0°C (66°F)
240
75 mm (3.0 in.)
June
23.3°C (74°F)
260
77 mm (3.0 in.)
July
26.3°C (80°F)
290
80 mm (3.1 in.)
August
24.7°C (76°F)
258
94 mm (3.7 in.)
September
19.9°C (68°F)
185
98 mm (3.8 in.)
October
13.1°C (56°F)
150
81 mm (3.2 in.)
Disclaimer:
Please note that the Heritage Advisory Committee of the Township of Rideau Lakes has made every effort to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and is to be used as an information source only. We welcome new information as it becomes available and will consider refining details in future publications. We cannot be liable for any injuries, inconvenience or financial loss that may occur to persons participating in this tour. Please be advised that our walking, driving and bicycling routes are not maintained exclusively by the Township of Rideau Lakes. Accordingly, the Township of Rideau Lakes does not take responsibility for the condition of said route or paths. Please enjoy your travels along our county highways and byways. Please use courtesy and common sense when traveling our Heritage Routes. Please help us preserve our World Heritage and Biodiversity privilege and responsibility.
Township of Rideau Lakes, 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON, K0E 1G0
email: info@twprideaulakes.on.ca
For general inquiries, administration, planning, public works, parks & rec: Tel: 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 - Fax: 613-928-3097
For the tax office: Tel: 613-928-2896 or 1-866-677-4577
