Guided bicycle tours of beautiful and historic Kingston Ontario This season I am offering daily tours from 10:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00-5:00pm.
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For quite a few years I have conducted informative and fun bicycle tours, taking visitors from all over the world cycling around Kingston during our tourist season. It is a real pleasure to be able to ride around the city on a beautiful summer day, explaining at intervals why Kingston is such a special place, one so full of history and beauty. My Downtown Kingston bicycle tour is 3 hours in durati
on and over the course of our ride you will see many things of natural and cultural interest, including campuses, parks and the lakeshore trail, harbours and prisons, British Empire landmarks and other buildings of architectural interest. No one has ever had a problem with the 14-kilometre distance, as the route is pretty flat and the pace is leisurely, and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. The cost for this tour is $35 Canadian per person for groups of 2-3 people, $30 Canadian per person for groups of 4-8 people. The cost is is $55 Canadian per person with rented bicycle for groups of 2-3 people, $50 per person with a rented bicycle for groups of 4-8 people. I am a nationally certified Can-Bike cycling skills instructor and have a lot of experience leading group tours. Cyclists wishing to take these tours are strongly advised to wear helmets and must be willing to obey the rules of the road. To make an appointment for a bicycle tour go to ahoyrentals.com (613 549 4277) and e-mail Steve at [email protected] for more information. Steve Lawrence
Testimonials:
“Your bike tour was certainly a highlight of our stay in Kingston. Your personality and commentary really brought Kingston alive!! You live in a special part of this world, and your love for the area was contagious.”
Jackie, from Cologne, New Jersey
“I did very much enjoy the sights, the history and the introduction to architectural heritage. Mostly, Steve, I enjoyed your enthusiasm for good cycling within the city, and your natural, relaxed approach. It was fun being with you and capturing your spirit.”
Lorraine, from Kettleby, Ontario
05/13/2024
Kingston by Bike is open for the 2024 season! If you are planning on a visit to Kingston, Ontario I invite you to take my guided bicycle tour of the city. The route is pretty flat and the pace leisurely and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. Go to ahoyrentals.com to book a tour.
08/15/2023
This is a widescreen version of an ad for my guided bicycle tour, Kingston by Bike.
08/09/2023
08/07/2023
Explore Kingston’s rich history and breathtaking natural beauty on this 3-hour guided bike tour. There’s no better way to experience Kingston in the summer
08/04/2023
waterfront pathway panorama Kingston Ontario
08/04/2023
If you're visiting Kingston Ontario I invite you to take my guided bicycle tour of the city. You will be amazed how much physical beauty and cultural richness I will show you.
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06/23/2023
The Kingston Climate Hub will be coordinating a pavilion at Artfest Kingston 2023 in City Park. This year's focus will be on supporting sustainable mobility options such as cycling, walking and public transit. Any local groups that promote sustainable transportation are welcome to use this event to highlight their advocacy efforts. Contact Steve at [email protected] for more information.
06/01/2023
If you are planning on a visit to Kingston, Ontario I invite your group to take my 3 hour guided bicycle tour of the city.
05/31/2023
Whether you’re an experienced explorer who wants to take the reins or someone who wants to enrich your experience by learning from a guide first-hand - Kingston has a tour for you!
05/03/2023
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04/20/2023
Kingston by Bike is open for the 2023 season! If you are planning on a visit to Kingston, Ontario I invite you to take my 3 hour guided bicycle tour of the city. You will see and learn about many things of natural and cultural interest, including campuses, parks, the lakeshore trail, harbours, prisons and other significant landmarks. The route is pretty flat and the pace leisurely and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. Go to ahoyrentals.com to book a tour. Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you would like more information.
04/11/2023
Kingston by Bike is open for the 2023 season! If you are planning on a visit to Kingston, Ontario I invite you to take my 3 hour guided bicycle tour of the city. You will see and learn about many things of natural and cultural interest, including campuses, parks, the lakeshore trail, harbours, prisons and other significant landmarks. The route is pretty flat and the pace leisurely and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. Go to ahoyrentals.com to book a tour.
01/01/2023
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08/21/2022
summer lakescape Kingston Ontario
08/21/2022
Confederation Park Kingston Ontario
08/02/2022
new bicycle traffic lights at Highway 15 and Gore Rd in Kingston
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For quite a few years I have conducted informative and fun bicycle tours, taking visitors from all over the world cycling around Kingston during our tourist season. It is a real pleasure to be able to ride around the city on a beautiful summer day, explaining at intervals why Kingston is such a special place, one so full of history and beauty.
My Downtown Kingston bicycle tour is 3 hours in duration and over the course of our ride you will see many things of natural and cultural interest, including the Queen’s and Royal Military College campuses, parks and the lakeshore trail, harbours and prisons, as well as British Empire landmarks and other buildings of architectural interest. No one has ever had a problem with the 14-kilometre distance, as the route is pretty flat and the pace is leisurely, and I can promise you an enjoyable and memorable experience. The cost for this tour is $35 Canadian per person for groups of 2-3 people, $30 Canadian per person for groups of 4-8 people.
For those who are more adventurous, I also offer a half-day Kingston Mills Picnic tour that makes its way up to these very impressive first locks on the Rideau Canal, where a tasty lunch will be served as we enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage site. On our way back into town we will stop by Barriefield Village, Fort Henry and the RMC campus. The cost for this tour and picnic is $55 Canadian per person for groups of 2-3 people, $45 Canadian per person for groups of 4-8 people.
I am a nationally certified Can-Bike cycling skills instructor and have a lot of experience leading group tours. Cyclists wishing to take these tours are strongly advised to wear helmets and must be willing to obey the rules of the road.
To make an appointment for either of my bicycle tours, please e-mail Steve at [email protected] or contact Ahoy Rentals at ahoyrentals.com or phone 613 549 4277.
If you'd like to take either of my tours but don't have your own bicycles, Ahoy Rentals would be happy to set you up with properly fitting bikes and helmets at a reasonable bike tour rate, or you can rent a bike for the whole day for not much more.
Steve Lawrence
Testimonials:
“Your bike tour was certainly a highlight of our stay in Kingston. Your personality and commentary really brought Kingston alive!! You live in a special part of this world, and your love for the area was contagious.”
Jackie, from Cologne, New Jersey
“I did very much enjoy the sights, the history and the introduction to architectural heritage. Mostly, Steve, I enjoyed your enthusiasm for good cycling within the city, and your natural, relaxed approach. It was fun being with you and capturing your spirit.”