Cycling

Bike trails along the Lakeshore Thames River.

The Thames River Trail is 114 km trail link that follows the Thames River. The trail is perfect for hiking and nature trips and is best enjoyed from May to October. It has unique trees, flowers and animals found only in southwestern Ontario.

Starting Point

Windsor, ON

End Point

Wallaceburg, ON

Length

114 km. Approx. 2-day ride.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Surface Conditions

Mostly paved roads with some sections of gravel roads.

This route offers beautiful panoramic views of Lake St. Clair along quiet streets lined with cottages. A portion of the route also meanders alongside the Thames River on Tecumseh Line. Explore the rural landscape and learn about the French heritage surrounding the communities of Pain Court, Grande Pointe and Mitchell's Bay.

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Cautions.

Intermittent areas throughout the route with no shoulders. Riders should exercise extreme caution. Gravel roads between Mitchell’s Bay and Wallaceburg are best suited for hybrid bikes.

Accommodations.

Get a good night’s rest at some of our recommended hotels.

University Place Rooms and Suites
Windsor, ON
Travelodge Hotel Downtown Windsor (CAA Approved)
Windsor, ON
Days Inn Wallaceburg
Wallaceburg, ON

Travelodge Chatham (CAA Approved)
Chatham-Kent, ON
Comfort Inn (CAA Approved)
Chatham-Kent, ON

Restaurants.

Enjoy some of our favourite local food and drink spots.

Taloola Cafe
Windsor, ON
Sandy's Riverside Grill
Windsor, ON
Moyer's At The Thames
Lighthouse Cove, Lakeshore, ON
Parkside Restaurant
Mitchell's Bay, ON

James Street Eatery
Wallaceburg, ON
The Black Goose
Wallaceburg, ON
The Big Chief Drive In
Wallaceburg, ON

Additional information.

For more information about attractions, accommodations, restaurants and events in the area, refer to the Ontario TourBook® available to CAA Members at all CAA Stores.