Outdoor Touring
Ride, be free and explore what Chatham-Kent has to offer Below you will find several touring maps made especially in mind for those of you that love to ride. These routes are not only scenic, but in many cases, they will take you to some of Chatham-Kent's most unique landmarks.
Motorcycle Touring Route - All routes of Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent is a great touring destination with a blend of 23 communities, each with their own unique traits, set among rural farming areas and surrounded by Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair with the Thames River flowing through downtown Chatham. Close proximity to water and 100 miles of shoreline provides a playground for those who love to ride!
Explore Chatham-Kent Map
To get an idea of how large Chatham-Kent is, we have designed a tour that will take you in a complete circle surrounding our community.
Underground Railroad
For those interested in the Underground Railroad, Chatham-Kent has some of the most stimulating stops. Considered the destination for freedom seekers, this region was home to some of the most successful black settlements and the greatest populace of former slaves in Canada. Original structures, artifacts and memoirs preserve this heritage and invite the visitor to explore the national treasures that best reveal this period.
French History
The rural landscapes surrounding Mitchell's Bay, Pain Court and Tilbury showcases agricultural prosperity. All three communities have maintained their French heritage. In front of the church in Pain Court an Ontario Heritage Foundation Plaque commemorates the arrival of French settlers from Quebec in the early 1800's.
Provincial Parks
In the thick of Carolinian forest riders can choose the natural settings of two provincial parks. Both Rondeau and Wheatley provincial parks are situated along Lake Erie. Rondeau is home to the largest Carolinian forest left in Canada. Rare habitats accustomed to southern climates include the endangered Prothonotary Warbler, Sassafras and Virginia Opossum. Oak Savannah, Hickory, Sumac and Tulip trees can also be found in both parks.
South Shore
Enjoy the scenic ride on the Talbot Trail from Blenheim to Wheatley.
Sydenham River
Explore our Sydenham district. This tour will take you through the communities of Wallaceburg, Dresden, Thamesville and Bothwell.
Thames – Talbot
Explore the Thames River and Talbot Trail by taking this tour. This tour will take you through the communities of Thamesville, Ridgetown, Morpeth, Blenheim, Wheatley, Tilbury and Chatham. There is plenty to see and do along this route!