Cycle, Walk Oakville

Celebrate Bike Month with us this June

Discover the joy of biking during #BikeMonth which runs from May 31 until June 30 in communities across the GTHA and Guelph! Check out the Bike Month website for virtual events and webinars you can participate in. Plus, log your bike rides on the kilometre counter and join us as we attempt to collectively ride 7,200 kilometres, the distance from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia!

With over 240 kilometres of on-road bike lanes and off-road cycling paths, and a vast array of cycling facilities, Oakville has recreational cycling 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.

Cycling facilities in Oakville

New protected bike lanes on Speers Road (Third Line to Fourth Line)

The town is rolling out new cycling infrastructure on Speers Road making it easier, safer and more enjoyable to bike along this major connector road. Construction of Phase One of the Speers Road protected bike lanes (Third Line to Fourth Line) is almost complete and will be opening at the end of June 2021. The protected bike lanes are separated from traffic by concrete curbs and painted buffers. They feature a unique shared transit stop that doesn’t require buses to pull into the bike lane when picking up or offloading bus passengers. To learn more, please visit our Shared Protected Bike Lane/Transit Stop page.

Bike corrals

A continuing pilot project, bike corrals are in place on Bronte Road near Marine Drive and on Kerr Street near Herald Avenue throughout the summer and into the fall. 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 bike racks and board Oakville Transit to complete your trip. This 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.

Off-road

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.

On-road

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.

Cycling safety

Visit the cycling safety page for tips and videos on cycling safety, town bike by-laws and rules of the road.

Check out our cycling education videos:

Cycling Handbook

Check out the town’s Cycling Handbook (pdf) 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. The following translated versions of these guides are also available at any community centre, library or at Town Hall:

Cycling Handbook – Arabic (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – French (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – Korean (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – Polish (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – Simplified Chinese (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – Spanish (pdf)
Cycling Handbook – Urdu (pdf)

Cycling Activity Booklet

Download your copy of the Cycling Activity Booklet (pdf) for fun puzzles that teach riders about bike safety, how to correctly fit your helmet, and 10 reasons for riding your bike to school!

CAN-BIKE Programs

This program is currently not being offered due to COVID-19. Thank you for understanding.

Thanks to a previous Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund (OSRCF) grant to Make Your Move, the Recreation and Culture department introduced CAN-BIKE programs to Oakville so that people of all ages could learn how to ride a bike safely. Due to their popularity, we are pleased to continue offering CAN-BIKE programs in Oakville.

Visit the Recreation and Culture program registration page and search for “CAN Bike”

Oakville Cycle Camps

This program is currently not being offered due to COVID-19. Thank you for understanding.

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.

Get active your way, every day

Regular, moderate physical activity is good for your heart. Health Canada has tips for children, youth, adults and older adults about how to make physical activity part of your day, every day.

Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly:

Leave the car at home and walk to the store
Meet a friend for a walk rather than a drink or a meal
Get out in the garden
Get off the bus early and walk one or two stops –– visit the Oakville Transit website for bus routes
Take the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator
Walk at lunchtime with a friend or after dinner with the family
Put on your favourite music and dance in the living room
Join your local community centre, gym or sports team
Take the family trail walking, bike riding or swimming
Take up an active hobby like salsa dancing
Form a walking group at work or in your neighbourhood
Sign up for a Parks, Recreation and Culture program

If you have been inactive and want to begin an exercise program, it's a good idea to see your doctor first. Visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario site to view their list of risk factors.

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.

COVID-19 Information