Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail

The Lake to Lake Route is a 121-kilometre recreational and commuter trail that will connect Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. It is a transformative project that will form a key spine of York Region and the City of Toronto’s active transportation network, connecting to trails like the Greenbelt Route, PanAm Path and Waterfront Trail, destinations like transit hubs, and other attractions like beaches, community centres, and parks.

State of the Trail

Lake to Lake Connects Communities

The Lake to Lake Route connects communities in York Region, forming a north-south spine that links the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Ontario. The route connects to other trails within York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. It provides new opportunities for both commuter and recreational pedestrians and cyclists to explore the Region and to travel on dedicated and comfortable cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.

Lake To Lake Connected Communities Infographic

Why Lake to Lake?

The Lake to Lake Route was part of the Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan, endorsed by Council in 2008. The trail was envisioned as a key amenity for residents and a destination for visitors.

"The Lake to Lake route will support council's plan to stimulate economic and tourism development" - York Region Transportation Services Committee

Lake to Lake Connections

Lake to Lake Snapshot

Read additional information about what has been completed and is planned for the Lake to Lake Route in your community:

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Feasibility and Design Study

The concept of the Lake to Lake Route originated as part of the York Region Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan in 2008. The Plan recommended the creation of an on-road and off-road cycling route and walking trail from Lake Simcoe at the northern edge of York Region through the City of Toronto to Lake Ontario in the south. York Region has since completed a comprehensive feasibility and design study that has resulted in the selection of a preferred route as well as a preliminary design, cost estimates, and details about how the Lake to Lake Route could be implemented within the Region.

The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail comprehensive design and feasibility study (2013) consists of the following documents: