Originally Posted by wizee

I've spent a fair amount of time looking for interesting roads to ramble through. Apart from the Escarpment, Southern Ontario is very flat, and the roads are very straight... well, at least outside the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. I suppose it's efficient for transportation, but it's not much fun for us. I assume most of us know the Forks of the Credit road, but it's short and crowded at times, so it would be nice to have some alternatives or additions. I'll share a few roads I've tried below, sorted from near to far.

Hockley Road, near Orangeville: It's somewhat winding and somewhat scenic, though it's nothing too exciting for me despite the 70 km/h speed limit. The curves aren't too tight, and it seems to be fairly popular with bikers. Still, it's a decent length and relatively close to the GTA.

Airport Road, north of Hwy 9, near Orangeville: While not too curvy, it's a scenic area with plenty of ups and downs. It's a pleasant scenic road for going places.

River Road, from Horning's Mills to Terra Nova: Great long twisty run, with low traffic, where you can have fun while staying within the speed limit. There are several similar decent roads around and connecting to it too, such as 20 Sideroad and Prince of Wales Road. Just remember to be courteous and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists on the side of the road.

County Road 9, near Creemore and Noisy River Provincial Park: I haven't visited it yet, but it's on my to go list for my next outing. It looks decent in Google Maps.

Any other suggestions for enjoyable roads within a couple hours of the GTA?

Originally Posted by kgoertz

Hi LastMezger,

That map is awesome.
Do you happen to have this picture in a higher resolution? I wouldn't mind having it printed on my wall in my office
I tried to find it on the site you listed (bestbikingroads.com) but couldn't get the same detail.

Thanks
Kevin

Originally Posted by Sir5n

Drove home last night from TMP Cayuga to TO. Departed at 9:30PM and it was very dark but the dynamic lights were cool through the turns!

Used the Porsche Navigation System and it took me on what I'm guessing is a very scenic drive up the west side of the Grand River around Caledonia then through the country entering Hamilton from the South West using the 403 to join the QE for the last dash.

Think it was Hwy 3 to 6 but maybe someone familiar with the area can clarify.

Originally Posted by BIG smoke

Leave your lowered car at home. 1 1/2 lanes wide, off camber, do it, turn around and do it again road. Hint-snowmobile trail in the winter. Kizmit- premium shell at the south end.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/44.99...dbff66!1m0!3e0

Originally Posted by JimV8

Thats a nice driving road.

Originally Posted by docdrs

Do you take this road often? It puts you about 500m from my cottage front door

Originally Posted by vern1

I have done this road many times going up north. Its a great track but it can be very rough at times and have lots of sand in the corners early in the season. I love the part up on top of the shield - great picnic spot

Originally Posted by jmh981

Front Road - Long Point to Port Ryerse - lots of up and down, sweeping curves, nice scenery and even a couple of hairpins.

Lakeshore Road - west from Long Point is nice too, although lacks the curves of Front Road.

Originally Posted by docdrs

Do you take this road often? It puts you about 500m from my cottage front door

Originally Posted by BIG smoke

I try and take it once or twice a year. I'm port carling, so foots bay makes more sense.
Don't go too early in the season. It can be a little damp. My photo from 2oo8 april...

Originally Posted by BIG smoke

Leave your lowered car at home. 1 1/2 lanes wide, off camber, do it, turn around and do it again road. Hint-snowmobile trail in the winter. Kizmit- premium shell at the south end.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/44.99...dbff66!1m0!3e0