The 53rd edition of the Ottawa Bicycle Club’s Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) is scheduled for June 6-7, 2026. With up to 1000 cyclists, this two-day event is one of the largest such events in Canada. Cyclists start in either Ottawa or Perth and ride to Kingston on Saturday, then return on Sunday.

There are four road routes and two gravel routes with one-way lengths of 118km to 209km. All routes go through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and historic towns.

See the website for more details about scheduling and accommodations.