Leslieville to Kensington Market
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7.6 km · 30 min
Leslieville
Leslieville to Kensington Market is 7.6 km by bike and takes about 30 min, a hilly ride with 21 m of climbing. About 89% of the SuperSafe™ route is on quiet streets and bike paths, including Dundas, Richmond Street and Denison-Bellevue. It runs along Queen Street East, Logan Avenue and Dundas Street East. The most direct route is 6.7 km and takes about 27 min, but about 33% of it is on busier roads or shared paths. SuperSafe™ adds about 3 minutes and keeps you off Gerrard Street East and College Street, staying on calmer streets instead. The ride ends in Kensington Market, and the Cyclemate app plans it live, so new bike paths, roadworks and rider reports change the route as they land.
SuperSafe™via Dundas Street East, Shuter Street and Richmond Street East
30 min
89% Quiet
Hilly
4.7 mi
Dundas
Richmond Street
Denison-Bellevue
Elevation
Ascent↗ 69 ft
Descent↘ 30 ft
TerrainHilly
Max grade14.3%
Route Stops
Leslieville
Kensington Market
Total7.6 km · 30 min
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Why this route?

Avoids College Street

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™7.6 km · 30 min
Direct6.7 km · 27 min
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • Avoids Gerrard Street East, College Street and Elizabeth Street

    Busier roads or shared paths

ELEVATION

21 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 20 m on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ 12 mDirect 14 m

The route, street by street

  1. Queen Street EastBusy road
    207 m
  2. Logan AvenueBike path
    394 m
  3. Dundas Street EastBike path · Dundas
    1.2 km
  4. River StreetBike path
    198 m
  5. Shuter StreetBike path
    1.1 km
  6. Sherbourne StreetBike path
    331 m
  7. Richmond Street EastBike path · Richmond Street
    2.5 km
  8. Augusta AvenueQuiet streets
    179 m
  9. Wolseley StreetQuiet streets
    78 m
  10. Denison AvenueBike path · Denison-Bellevue
    512 m
  11. Wales AvenueQuiet streets
    85 m
  12. Augusta AvenueQuiet streets
    226 m
  13. Nassau StreetQuiet streets
    251 m
  14. Spadina AvenueBusy road
    84 m
  15. Baldwin StreetQuiet streets
    141 m
  16. Kensington AvenueQuiet streets
    48 m
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians
How SuperSafe™ works →

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Leslieville to Kensington Market?

About 30 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 7.6 km. The most direct route is 6.7 km and takes about 27 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Leslieville to Kensington Market?

SuperSafe™ goes via Dundas Street East, Shuter Street and Richmond Street East, using Dundas, Richmond Street and Denison-Bellevue. 89% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Leslieville to Kensington Market hilly?

Yes. It climbs 21 m in total and has at least one steep stretch.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Leslieville.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Toronto map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's Toronto map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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