Cycle, Walk Oakville
With over 193 kilometres of on- and off-road cycling paths, over 200 kilometres of trails, 1,420 hectares of parkland, 31 waterfront parks, and more than 200 parks with playgrounds and sports fields, Oakville has recreational opportunities for everyone!
The Cycle, Walk Oakville map will help you plan your cycling or walking route through the town. Pick up printed maps at Town Hall or one of the town’s community centres, arenas or libraries or visit the Trails and Cycleways online map.
Bike Month 2018
Bike Month kicked off with Bike to Work day on May 28 and runs until June 30, 2018. Visit the Oakville Bike Month page for more information. How did you celebrate Bike Month? Show you biked to one of our new cycling facilities, listed below, and receive free cycling accessories and prizes! Tag us in your photos on Facebook or Twitter to win!
New cycling facilities
Bike corrals
A continuing pilot project, bike corrals are in place on Bronte Road near Marine Drive, on Kerr Street near Herald Avenue, and on Lakeshore Road near Forsythe Street throughout the summer. The corrals accommodate 10 to 12 bikes in about the same amount of space as a parked car.
Secure bicycle parking at the downtown parking garage
There are fifteen secure bike parking spots at the 300 Church Street parking garage, monitored by security cameras and in sight of the parking attendant 24 hours a day. The area includes a multi-tool repair and tune-up station with standard screwdrivers, wrenches, a built-in pump with pressure gauge, and more. This program is supported by the Metrolinx Bikelinx program.
Bike to bus along Third Line
You can now bike to any of the twelve bus stops along Third Line from Abbeywood Drive/Kings College Drive to Pine Glen Road, lock your bike at one of the newly installed bike racks and board Oakville Transit to complete your trip. This new program is supported by the Public Transit and Infrastructure Fund.
Crosstown Trail
A four-metre wide asphalt multi-use trail has been added at the Crosstown Trail from Neyagawa Boulevard to east of Trafalgar Road. The paved trail is designed to be safe and balanced for all users; provides rest areas; and connects with community centres, public transit, parks, schools, and other key destinations. The area also has a bike repair station at the Sixth Line intersection. This project was made possible with support through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program/Avec l’appui du Programme d’infrastructure communautaire de Canada 150.
Active transportation trends map
Check out the Active Transportation trends map that shows the number of active transportation trips recorded by Strava users registered in Oakville.
Multi-use trail (within boulevard)
A two-way path physically separated from the travelled portion of a roadway by barrier curb and/or open space. Multi-use trails are shared by more than one type of user (cyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters, etc.). All motorized vehicles (autos, scooters, e-bikes) are prohibited.
Major trails (within parks/valleys)
A two-way path shared by mainly cyclists and pedestrians. These are typically located within parks, open spaces valleys, and along hydro corridors. These trails may not be accessible to all users. All motorized vehicles (autos, scooters, e-bikes) are prohibited.
Cycle lanes
Roads with on-road cycle lanes designate a portion of the existing roadway for use by cyclists only. Cycle lanes may be marked by a painted white line, buffered space, or a physical barrier. Cycle lanes have bicycle symbols on the pavement and are identified by dedicated signs along the roadway.
Sharrows
Roads with sharrows are shared roadways with a specific bicycle symbol. This symbol indicates where cyclists should generally position themselves while sharing the roadway with motorized vehicles.
Signed cycle routes
Roads with bicycle route signs help direct cyclists to the primary network. These roads typically have lower traffic volumes, are used by both motor vehicles and cyclists, and they may also contain sharrows.
Paved shoulders
Roads with paved shoulders are shared by more than one type of user (cyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters and vehicles for emergency use). Paved shoulders are typically located on rural roads.
Recreational Trails Information
Learn more about all of Oakville's recreational trails that meander across all communities and connect all sections of the town.
Temporary trail closures
You may notice that trees have been removed from some trails. This is part of the town's ongoing efforts to remove dead and dying ash trees destroyed by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) for public safety and to help the forest regrow. Some trails may be temporarily closed while tree removals take place. Visit the Woodlands Hazard Abatement page to learn more.
Cycling safety
Visit the cycling safety page for tips and videos on cycling safety, town bike by-laws and rules of the road.
Cycling Handbook
Check out the town’s Cycling Handbook (pdf, 15.9 MB) to learn more about cycling preparedness, bikes and public transit, and much more.
You can also pick one up at one of our community centres, libraries or at Town Hall. English, Arabic, Spanish, and simplified Chinese versions are available. To learn more visit the Make Your Move page.
CAN-BIKE Programs
Make Your Move Oakville, with support from Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, is excited to offer a variety of CAN-BIKE programs for a reduced fee this spring and summer. Visit the Recreation and Culture program registration page and search for “CAN Bike”
Oakville Cycle Camps
The town is in its second year of offering four weeks of summer bike camp programs for children ages 8 to 12. Visit the Recreation and Culture program registration page and search for “Oakville Cycle Camp”
Cycling Events
Oakville is home to a number of cycling events throughout the summer. If you have a community cycling event, post it on our events calendar.
Make your Move
The town encourages residents to Make Your Move, to be more active and lead a healthier lifestyle. You can do this is by exploring the town's extensive network of trails and cycling routes. For more information, visit the Make Your Move page.
Active Transportation Master Plan
For more information about Oakville’s plan to expand the town’s on- and off- road paths and promote cycling and walking throughout the town visit our Active Transportation Master Plan page.