Today's WagJags in History in Motion Bike Tours:

• $39 for a Waterfront West or Toronto East tour (a $55 value)
• $99 for a private tour for two (a $140 value)

Waterfront West

This trip along the Waterfront Trail makes it the safest route in the city. You will see spectacular views of Harbourfront and the Western beaches and you will gain insight into the development of Toronto from the early 18th century until today. No other tours make stops at these places, so it will be a unique experience, whether for Torontonians or for tourists. Here are some of the sites you’ll learn about on our westward journey: Ireland Park; Coronation Park; Ontario Place; Sunnyside Pool; High Park; the Humber River. You will also get to know Toronto’s rich history, from the War of 1812 to its waterfront development today.

Toronto East

The first stop will be at the Distillery district, where you’ll learn how this abandoned industrial area became one of the trendiest destinations in the city. Then, heading east along Harbourfront we’ll make stops at some of the city’s best beaches: HTO Beach, Sugar Beach, Cherry Beach, and Leslie Beach. We will visit some highlights of the industrial area called the Portlands. See where tankers come through and unload their cargo; find out who Ned Hanlan was; look at an abandoned power generating station.

Private Tour

This premium tour is especially designed for small groups, so it can be as personalized as possible. Most bicycle tours provide only basic information about the places they stop at and pass by. Sean leads unique bicycle tours to the more interesting and lesser known historical sites in the city and incorporates national and local history in his stories. He goes to places even locals don't know about. This unique tour offers the best of his Waterfront West and Toronto East tours: it’s the most scenic and historically rich areas of the downtown and Waterfront areas. You will visit the Distillery District, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto Music Garden, Ireland Park, Billy Bishop Airport, among other locations. At each stop you will learn about the history of the location and the city.

Sean is an award-winning retired History and Languages teacher [French, Spanish and German] who spent over 25 years in high school classrooms.