Waterfront Regeneration Trust

08/20/2026

Decisions, decisions 🍇⛴️🌿 Today’s riders scattered across three amazing options: a ferry ride to Pelee Island, a Wine Trail Loop through Canada’s southernmost vineyards, or a day soaking up Point Pelee National Park with an Indigenous heritage experience and an evening stroll to Canada’s southernmost point.



GWTA 2026 | Waterfront Trail | Cycling Ontario | Ontario South West | Point Pelee | Leamington

08/19/2026

Day 3…Big miles today! 💪 97km through Lakeshore and Comber brought us to Leamington, capped off with a well-earned group dinner.

Tonight it’s stars over Point Pelee National Park (hello, Otentiks!) or a cozy stay in Leamington.



GWTA 2026 | Waterfront Trail | Windsor | Cycling Ontario | Onatario South West | Essex Ontario l Leamington

08/19/2026

Looking for a September weekend immersed in local? Why not Farm Fresh Tours!

Join us for the Great Lakes to Greenbelt Farm Fresh Cycle and Six Nations Paddle Tours – September 26 and 27.

Sat 26th - cycle the Rural on the Ridge route, including lunch at Ridge Road Estate Winery

Sun 27th - paddle the Grand River with Six Nations Tourism

Choose one or both days! Register at the link below.

https://waterfronttrail.org/trip-ideas/farm-fresh-tours/

08/18/2026

Day 2 - Choose-your-own-adventure day!
Riders split between the scenic Hon. Herb Gray Parkway Trail (81km) and a border-crossing Sandwich Town Loop with an optional pedal into Detroit and Belle Isle (55km).
Trail art, history, and international views — not a bad Tuesday.



GWTA 2026 | Waterfront Trail | Windsor | Cycling Ontario | Onatario South West | Essex Ontario | Gordie Howe International Bridge

08/17/2026

GWTA 2026 Day 1
Wheels down in Windsor! 🚲 Kicking off the 2026 GWTA with a choice of the Windsor Loop (54km) or an easy-does-it Sandwich Town Loop (13.5km). Registration, a meet-and-greet reception, and new friends are already in the making. Let the adventure begin!

GWTA 2026 | Waterfront Trail

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

What a day! Together with our partners and 100 cycle tourists we launched CANADA’S NEWEST BINATIONAL CYCLING DESTINATION IN WINDSOR–DETROIT!

The destination was officially launched this morning with a ribbon-cutting in Windsor hosted the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and attended by; MP Windsor West Harb Gil, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie; Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens; Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald; Gordon Orr, CEO Tourism Windsor Essex & Invest WindsorEssex, Meghan Reddick of Trans Canada Trail; Heather Grondin of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority; and other Canadian and American partners and community leaders. More than 100 GWTA cyclists joined the celebration before setting out to experience the new international connection.

The Bridge is a stunning landmark—and the hospitality of the communities on both sides of the river is heartwarming. GWTA riders are seeing that Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island and Detroit, Michigan have wholeheartedly embraced cycle tourism!

07/31/2026

Planning to ride or walk across the Gordie Howe International Bridge? Here’s what you need to know before you go!

Beginning August 5, 2026, cyclists and pedestrians can cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge as part of the first signed international crossing of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail—an exciting new milestone for cross-border active transportation.

To help make your experience safe and enjoyable, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) asks visitors to keep these tips in mind:

✅ Expect high demand. Access to the Multi-Use Path will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis, with capacity managed throughout the day. If you're travelling with a cycling group, consider planning your visit later in the summer or into the fall.

🛂 Bring your passport or other required travel documents. You'll need them to enter and re-enter both Canada and the United States.

🕗 Know the hours.
• April 1–October 31: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• November 1–March 31: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please note that access to the port of entry is not permitted before opening, and queuing on the roadway is not allowed.

🚲 Plan ahead.
• No on-site parking is available.
• Windsor parking: Malden Park Trailhead
• Detroit parking: Clark Park Trailhead

⏱️ Allow plenty of time.
The crossing takes approximately 20 minutes by bike or 45 minutes on foot, plus time for border processing.

💧 Ride safely.
The path is 3 km (1.8 miles) long with sections of approximately a 5% grade. Stay hydrated, wear your helmet, travel at a safe speed (maximum 20 km/h), and remember—this is a shared path, not a race. During the first few weeks of operation, e-bikes are not permitted to help manage high visitor volumes safely.

Before your visit, be sure to review the Multi-Use Path rules and guidelines on the Gordie Howe International Bridge website at https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/toll/multi-use-path/

We can't wait to see riders and walkers experience this remarkable new connection between Canada and the United States!

For cyclists and walkers, the multi-use path connects to local cycling and walking routes on both sides of the border.