The OBC facilitates select out-of-town tours each year for its members. Most tours are organized by individual members with a knack for event planning and a keen interest in exploring new and exciting locations on their bike or sharing their cycling passion with others. If you have an idea for a tour and want to get something on the OBC Calendar, contact the Touring Director.
The first out-of-town OBC tour of 2025 returns once again to picturesque Westport, just a 90-minute drive south of Ottawa, from Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16. It is a great location for spring training and those preparing for the Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour. Participants will stay at the stately Cove Inn on the shores of the Upper Rideau Lake.
The route options will take you to the most impressive locks on the Rideau Canal Lock System (The Narrows, Newboro, Chaffeys, Davis and Jones Falls).
Most routes will leave from the Inn but remote starts are included from both Newboro and Forfar to allow participants to discover destinations such as Portland on the Big Rideau Lake, Athens, and a choice of Lock stations along the Rideau Canal. The tour will include road and gravel route options.
The Cove Inn is offering a deal on room costs: book two nights, get the third one free.
There are 12 rooms being held for the OBC until Monday, April 14. Book early to avoid disappointment! Room reservations can be done directly with the Cove Inn.
Breakfast – TBD depending on number of registrations
Lunch – Not included. Usually people pack a lunch to take because provisions en route can be very limited.
Dinner – Not included. Evening meals will be in local restaurants.
Transportation to and from: Not included.
Click here to register (OCB members only)
Click here to Reserve a room at the Cove Inn
For further information, please contact the OBC Office or André Gauthier
Spring Riding in Southern Ontario!
The annual OBC tour to Cobourg in the heart of Northumberland county has returned after a long absence. As in past times, we have been able to reserve a block of rooms at The Breakers on the Lake for the May long weekend.
We will check in on Friday, May 16, and finish the tour on Victoria Day morning, May 19, with a quick easy ride before heading home. Previous trips have been a great success with sunny days, cool evenings and barbecue facilities available for the Saturday and Sunday evening meals, should you wish.
Mornings are usually cool but temperatures warm up during the day and Lake Ontario is just a few feet away for those who are adventurous enough to take a dip after the day’s ride. Friday evening is set aside for a dinner out with the tour participants and discussions on the various riding options for the next few days. The touring area around Cobourg is ideal for the spring training required to prepare for upcoming longer rides including Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour, with many of the routes in the 100 km range with some hearty hills to dig into.
Room reservations should be made directly with The Breakers On The Lake here: Click here to reserve a room at The Breakers.
Cost per participant for three nights, double occupancy, ranges between $255 and $285 (tax included), depending on the room. There are eight rooms being held for OBC members until April 1. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Click here to register for the tour!
For further information, please contact Eric Burpee or the OBC Office.
The St Jean sur Richelieu tour is back after several years hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This tour offers cycling in the beautiful Montérégie area of Quebec, a region rich in culture, heritage and of course, food. There are several routes of varying distances passing through villages along the Richelieu river. For the more adventurous, two routes cross the Canada-US border into Vermont, providing the option to cycle around Lake Champlain.
Tour Dates: July 17 -20, 2025
Accommodation: The Quality Inn, 700 Gadbois Street, St Jean Sur Richelieu Quebec J3A 1V1. Tel: 450-359-4466. Email: agm@qualitystjean.com
There are a total of 10 rooms being held for the Ottawa Bicycle Club until June 19, 2025.
- 5 rooms with two Queen size beds
- 5 rooms with one King size bed
Book early to avoid disappointment! Room reservations can be done directly with the Quality Inn. Participants are to mention the OBC Cycling Tour when booking the room.
Cost per room: $179.00 CAD plus 13 % HST
Included:
Hot breakfast 6:30 AM -9:30 AM
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Interior heated pool access from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hotel cancellation deadline: June 19, 2025. If you cancel before this date there will be NO charge. If you cancel after June 19, you will be charged for each subsequent cancelled night, excluding taxes.
For further information, please contact the OBC Office or Patricia Topp
For the second year in a row, the OBC will be hosting an overnight bike tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake, from August 1 to August 5, 2025.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It’s known for its wineries and 19th-century architecture.
We will be staying at Niagara-on-the-Lake College, located at 137 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The College offers suites, which include the following:
- 2 private bedrooms with linens provided, each with 1 double bed, desk with chair and satellite TV
- 3-piece washroom (sink, toilet, shower) with shampoo & soap & towels provided
- Kitchenette with full-sized fridge, microwave, sink and small table for two (Please note: cutlery/dishes/cookware, kettle, toaster and coffee maker are NOT included, however participants can bring their own kitchenware)
- Complimentary WiFi
- Suites can accommodate 1 to 4 people
On the main floor of the residence there is a canteen where snacks and beverages are available for purchase with a credit card. Meals are not included with the price of the tour. There is also a Tim Horton’s, Starbucks and McDonald’s all within a five minute drive of the residence. There may be the opportunity to purchase lunch enroute, but it is always a good idea to have some snacks/food on hand just in case. There are also plenty of nearby eateries for dinner options.
You can preview some of the routes we plan on riding by visiting RWGPS- OBC- Collections – Niagara on the Lake.
Check-in is 4:00 p.m. – Check-out is 11:00 a.m.
Transportation to and from the College is not provided. Please have your license plate number readily available at check-in. All vehicles must be registered at check-in. The guest will be provided with a parking pass, which must be displayed at all times.
Click here to register for the tour.
Click here to book your suite at the Residence and Conference Centre.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
For further information, please contact the OBC Office or Isabelle Van Velzen.
Join us for two nights and three days of Fall cycling in Ottawa’s backyard on the weekend of September 19-21, 2025.
This year’s SECT (Season’s End Cycling Tour) will offer two nights stay at the Days Inn Hotel in beautiful Renfrew. This is a perfect end of season tour location with terrain ranging from undulating to hilly to hillier. Check in on Friday the 19th is at 3 p.m., but for those wanting to do a short ride Friday they can arrive earlier than 3 p.m. A room will be available to change into cycling gear, allowing them to ride first and check in after the ride.
Saturday will offer longer routes along the Ottawa river or on the Quebec side. For people wanting to ride on Sunday morning, they can check out first, enjoy a shorter ride and afterwards a room will be available for a quick shower before the drive home. Check out time is 11 a.m.
Accommodation is at Days Inn Renfrew
Once the registration form has been completed, call or email the Days Inn before September 5th to reserve the room, indicating that the booking is under the OBC group rate. Payment can be made on arrival.
Please note that, since it is a locally negotiated rate, participants should contact the Renfrew franchise directly at this email address (daysinnrenfrew@cogeco.net) or at 613-432-8109 to book. Please do not attempt to book by calling the 1-800 number on the website.
The following rooms are being held:
- 4 rooms with 2 queen beds
- 5 rooms with 2 double beds
- 1 room with 1 queen bed
- 1 room with 1 double bed
Book early to get your choice of room.
After the cutoff date, any rooms not reserved will be released back to general inventory. Participants may still call in to book, but availability and group discount would not be guaranteed.
Once a reservation is made, the hotel’s cancellation policy is up to 4 PM on the day of arrival.
The restaurant in the hotel is leased to a 3rd party. The room rates do not include any meals. Guests may order from the restaurant and pay them directly. Check out the menu at the link below:
For further information, please contact the OBC Office or Beverley Ifill (bifill899@gmail.com) our Touring Events Director