The best MTB trails around Lake Ontario

The Flats, also known as Beaver Flats, is a multi-use trail that follows along the banks of the Don River through the Don Valley. You can take this trail as an out and back or combine it with the Ridge trail for a nice loop.

This multi-use trail can be used to make a nice loop around Sunnybrook Park or taken as an out and back to Wilket Creek. Alternatively, you can connect to other city trails and take your adventure further afield.

This trail runs along the shore of Lake Ontario, linking numerous city parks and beaches. Along the way you'll be treated to great views of the lake and Toronto's skyline.

This bridge over the Don River, parallel to Pottery Road, is separate from traffic and open only to bikers and walkers. There is a large "Look Both Ways" sign across the street, made of metal and very modern-looking.

The Bayview Cycle Path is a great new addition to Toronto's public trails. The path stretches through forests, wetlands, and neighborhoods along the Don River. In summer, it can get buggy, and in spring, wildflowers line the trail. Be careful in winter, as the path can get icy and slippery.

Running along the valley floor between Pottery Road and Corktown, the Lower Don River Trail is one of Toronto’s signature north–south cycling and walking routes. The paved path follows the Don River through restored wetlands, under rail bridges, and beside long stretches of forested slope, offering a surprisingly natural feel right beside the city’s core. Multiple access points connect it to Riverdale Park, the Don Valley Brick Works, the Martin Goodman Trail, and the wider ravine network.

Running through the centre of Toronto, Don River Valley Park is one of the city’s most significant green corridors. The Don Valley Rail Trail follows the western side of the valley, threading through forests, wetlands, and restored natural areas that offer a real break from the urban grid above. It’s also a key north–south link in Toronto’s trail network, used daily by commuters, cyclists, and runners moving between neighbourhoods. With its mix of nature, heritage, and connectivity, this park plays a major role in how the city experiences outdoor space.

Sunnybrook Park is one of Toronto’s largest urban green spaces, with over 60 hectares of forest, meadows, and multi-use trails in the heart of the city. Once the site of the Kilgour family’s Sunnybrook Farm, the land was donated to the town in 1928 and now features sports fields, picnic areas, off-leash dog areas, and Sunnybrook Stables. It connects to the Don Valley trail network and nearby Edwards Gardens, and is a favourite spot for walkers, cyclists, and families to enjoy Toronto’s natural corridors.