Worth the ride near Brampton, ON
We list 21 places worth riding to around Brampton, ON, across views, food, and coffee.
38 more nearby in Mississauga, ON, Vaughan, ON, Toronto, ON and Markham, ON.
Views
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Viewpoint
Day-use entry is gated and needs a permit bought in advance, so sort the barcode before the ride up.
Cheltenham Badlands
Viewpoint
Red clay hills with a boardwalk viewpoint off Olde Base Line Road, reopened in 2018.
Silver Creek Conservation Area
Viewpoint
Parking is roadside only along Fallbrook Trail and fills at peak times, so an early weekday arrival works best.
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Coastal View
Rolling hills and a lake on Highway 50 north of Bolton, on the way to the Hockley and Caledon backroads.
Hockley Valley Provincial Park
Viewpoint
There are no visitor facilities at all, so arrive with a full tank and your own water.
Belfountain Conservation Area
Waterfall
Reserve ahead for vehicle entry before you ride out to the west end of Forks of the Credit Road.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Viewpoint
Limestone cliffs, caves and the ruins of an 1867 woolen mill, as the end point for a Highway 7 backroads run.
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Viewpoint
Hairpins above the Credit River valley on what is called the most ridden stretch of pavement near Brampton.
Food
Villa Caledon Inn
Food
The covered Garden Room patio is walk-in only and seats up to 25, which suits a small group arriving unannounced.
Coffee Bean Cafe & Grill
Breakfast
Opens early on Highway 10 north of Brampton, and riders use it as a Sunday morning start point.
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
Food
Wood fired pizza and lunch on a farm off Boston Mills Road, with a bakery and cidery on site.
Caledon Hills Brewing Company
Brewery
Doors open at noon Tuesday to Sunday, but Sunday last call is 4 p.m., so plan a late-morning ride there.
Terra Cotta Inn
Food
Country pub and restaurant in the hamlet of Terra Cotta, a regular stop on the Forks of the Credit loop.
Hockley General Store
Food
Sandwiches, pizza and baking in the Hockley Valley, with a handful of bikes usually parked out front.
Coffee
Bike Shop Cafe
Coffee
Plan a morning ride for Tuesday through Saturday, when the covered porch is open in Inglewood.
Higher Ground Coffee Company
Coffee
At the foot of one of southern Ontario's best known twisty stretches, and busy with riders on fair weather weekends.
Higher Ground Cafe
Coffee
Sits at the top of Forks of the Credit Road in Belfountain, a well known weekend stop for motorcyclists.
Coywolf Coffee
Coffee
Start here any day of the week, then be at the Badlands or Forks of the Credit within minutes.
More worth the ride
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Destination
Shops and galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.