

Quick ride by bicycle from St. Catharines to Thorold
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St. Catharines to Thorold
Set off from St. Catharines, a vibrant city known for its close-knit downtown and as the “Garden City” thanks to its lush parks. This mellow ride to Thorold is just over 14 km and should take around an hour, making it a great half-day cycling trip.
You’ll spend most of your time cruising on smooth, quiet roads and cycleways, with just a few short stretches on busier roads. The elevation is pretty gentle—just enough ascent to get your heart rate up without burning out your legs. As you roll south, you might catch a view or two of the famous Welland Canal, especially as you get closer to Thorold, which is well-known for its canal locks and rail heritage.
With mostly paved surfaces under your wheels, this route suits most bikes. There’s a tiny hint of gravel here and there, but nothing to worry about. Arriving in Thorold, treat yourself at a local café—Thorold’s downtown has a friendly, small-town vibe well worth exploring!
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The best bike routes from St. Catharines to Thorold
55 King St, St. Catharines to 167 Woodside Dr, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 4.4 km
- Distance
- 51 m
- Ascent
- 35 m
- Descent
28 Church St, St. Catharines to 163 Woodside Dr, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 4.6 km
- Distance
- 47 m
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
49 Roehampton Ave, St. Catharines to 2201–2331 Welland Canals Pky, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 6 km
- Distance
- 25 m
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
8 Great Western St, St. Catharines to 2201–2331 Welland Canals Pky, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 8 km
- Distance
- 28 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
379 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines to 1510 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 6.2 km
- Distance
- 35 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
Ontario Street 577, St. Catharines to McDonald Avenue 37, Thorold
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 15.3 km
- Distance
- 140 m
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines Ă Schmon Pky, Thorold
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 15.4 km
- Distance
- 118 m
- Ascent
- 35 m
- Descent
Hilda Street 1, St. Catharines to Balmoral Place 15, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 133.6 km
- Distance
- 566 m
- Ascent
- 517 m
- Descent
Ontario St, St. Catharines to Service Rd W, Thorold
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 20.6 km
- Distance
- 120 m
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
1744–1808 Pelham Rd, Lincoln to 1510 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 2.9 km
- Distance
- 52 m
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
54–98 Helliwells Ln, St. Catharines to 163 Woodside Dr, St. Catharines
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 4.4 km
- Distance
- 59 m
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
32 Church St, St. Catharines to 173 Keefer Rd, Thorold
Cycling route in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 8.8 km
- Distance
- 106 m
- Ascent
- 47 m
- Descent
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- 379 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines to 1510 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 35 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Street 577, St. Catharines to McDonald Avenue 37, Thorold
- Distance
- 15.3 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 19 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines Ă Schmon Pky, Thorold
- Distance
- 15.4 km
- Ascent
- 118 m
- Descent
- 35 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Hilda Street 1, St. Catharines to Balmoral Place 15, St. Catharines
- Distance
- 133.6 km
- Ascent
- 566 m
- Descent
- 517 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario St, St. Catharines to Service Rd W, Thorold
- Distance
- 20.6 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Descent
- 32 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 1744–1808 Pelham Rd, Lincoln to 1510 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 52 m
- Descent
- 32 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 54–98 Helliwells Ln, St. Catharines to 163 Woodside Dr, St. Catharines
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
- 38 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- 32 Church St, St. Catharines to 173 Keefer Rd, Thorold
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 47 m
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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