By bicycle from Toronto to Willowdale

This ride takes you from the heart of Toronto northward to Willowdale, covering just over 15 km—a solid city-to-suburb spin that’s mostly on smooth asphalt and comfortable quiet roads. You’ll leave Toronto’s downtown buzz behind and cruise through some calm neighborhoods, with a few gentle ups and downs along the way (about 123 meters ascent). Expect an easygoing route, as most of your ride stays away from busy traffic, sticking to residential streets and a sprinkle of dedicated cycleways.

Willowdale greets you as a lively North York community with tree-lined streets, family-friendly parks, and plenty of cozy coffee stops. Fun fact: Willowdale’s Yonge Street corridor is a vibrant cultural slice, packed with dining and shopping, standing out as a mini-downtown in its own right. Whether you’re commuting, craving a change of scenery, or just looking for a pleasant ride, this Toronto-to-Willowdale route serves up city views, greenery, and a slice of suburbia—all in about an hour or so.