πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Country Guide β€’ Canada

Century Rides in Canada

The authoritative 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries and 160K Gran Fondos across Canadian provinces and territories.

9 Verified Events
4 Provinces & Territories
June through September Prime Riding Window

Cycling in Canada: Regional Terrain & Route Overview

Canada offers an extraordinary northern landscape for endurance cyclists seeking the ultimate 100-mile century or 160-kilometer Gran Fondo milestone. With an active riding window focused in the high-summer months of June through September, Canadian events showcase pristine alpine environments, majestic glacier-fed rivers, and world-class road cycling infrastructure. In Western Canada, iconic corridors like the Bow Valley Parkway connecting Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta, the breathtaking Sea-to-Sky corridor linking Vancouver to Whistler, and the sun-drenched vineyards of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley draw riders from around the globe. Further east, Quebec's celebrated Route Verte network and the undulating climbs of the Laurentians provide European-style cycling culture, complete with bilingual course signage, artisanal bakery rest stops, and passionately cheered finish lines. For the adventurous endurance purist, northern events in the Yukon celebrate the Midnight Sun with near 24-hour daylight. Riders must prepare for alpine weather shifts where warm valley sunshine can yield to brisk mountain showers within minutes. Wildlife awareness and thermal gear are standard preparation. Combining rugged wilderness majesty with cosmopolitan cycling hospitality, a century ride in Canada is an unforgettable international cycling achievement.

Terrain Characteristics: Glaciated Rocky Mountain corridors, Pacific fjord highways, rolling Quebecois river valleys, and subarctic northern wilderness.

Riding Season & Weather: June through September (High Summer Alpine Windows).

πŸ“ Canada Century Rides Map

9 Plotted Events

Canada Century Ride Schedule

Showing 9 organized cycling events

Banff to Jasper Icefields Parkway Century Route

AB • Anytime
πŸ“ Icefields Parkway (Highway 93N Corridor) • Lake Louise, AB

An iconic Canadian Rockies road cycling century corridor traversing Highway 93 North between Banff/Lake Louise and Jasper National Parks. Spans high alpine passes including Bow Pass and Sunwapta Pass, offering views of the Columbia Icefield, hanging glaciers, and turquoise glacial lakes.

⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateAnytime
Starting VenueIcefields Parkway (Highway 93N Corridor)
Street AddressHighway 93 North
LocationLake Louise, AB T0L 1E0
OrganizerParks Canada / Canadian Rockies Cycling Community (Self-Guided / Unscheduled) β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Parks Canada / Canadian Rockies Cycling Community (Self-Guided / Unscheduled)πŸ“ Highway 93 North, T0L 1E0

Biking Like a Viking

AB • πŸ“… Jul 12, 2026
πŸ“ Strathcona Olympiette Centre • Sherwood Park, AB

Join us for the Tour de L’Alberta Metric Century, a scenic 100 km ride through the diverse landscapes of the Beaver Hills Biosphere, shaped over 12,000 years.

🏷️ $100Metric Century100M
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Jul 12, 2026
Starting VenueStrathcona Olympiette Centre
LocationSherwood Park, AB
OrganizerCanadian Birkebeiner Society β†—
Entry Fee$100
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Canadian Birkebeiner Society

Calgary to Ghost Lake Road Cycling Century Route

AB • Anytime
πŸ“ Bow River / Ghost Reservoir Corridor • Cochrane, AB

A classic 100-mile out-and-back road endurance cycling route heading west from Calgary through Cochrane along Highway 1A and Bow Valley Trail to Ghost Lake Reservoir, featuring rolling foothills and Rocky Mountain panoramas.

⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateAnytime
Starting VenueBow River / Ghost Reservoir Corridor
Street AddressGhost Lake Recreation Area, AB-1A
LocationCochrane, AB T4C 1A1
OrganizerAlberta Bicycle Association / Calgary Road Cycling Community β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Alberta Bicycle Association / Calgary Road Cycling CommunityπŸ“ Ghost Lake Recreation Area, AB-1A, T4C 1A1

Tour de Bowness Stage Race & Criterium

AB • πŸ“… Aug 01 – 03, 2027
πŸ“ Bowness Community / Cochrane Corridor • Calgary, AB

Annual three-day road cycling stage race and festival held over the August long weekend, featuring an individual road race in Cochrane/Rocky View County, a hill climb, and the historic Bowness Street Criterium.

🏷️ $95 CAD
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Aug 01 – 03, 2027
End Date2027-08-03T18:00:00-06:00
Starting VenueBowness Community / Cochrane Corridor
Street Address6515 Bowness Rd NW
LocationCalgary, AB T3B 0E8
OrganizerBow Cycle / Tour de Bowness Organizing Committee β†—
Entry Fee$95 CAD
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Bow Cycle / Tour de Bowness Organizing CommitteeπŸ“ 6515 Bowness Rd NW, T3B 0E8

Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan

BC • πŸ“… Jul 11, 2027 (6:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
πŸ“ Skaha Lake Park • Penticton, BC

One of Canada's flagship cycling events, founded by Olympic medalist Axel Merckx. Held annually in Penticton, B.C., the mass-participation ride features multiple route optionsβ€”including the signature 155 km Granfondo, Velocefondo, and Cortofondoβ€”taking riders past Lake Okanagan, Skaha Lake, and rolling Okanagan Valley wine country.

🏷️ $295 CAD
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Jul 11, 2027 (6:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
End Date2027-07-11T16:00:00-07:00
Starting VenueSkaha Lake Park
Street AddressSkaha Lake Rd & Parkview St
LocationPenticton, BC V2A 6J9
OrganizerOkanagan Granfondo Penticton β†—
Entry Fee$295 CAD
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Okanagan Granfondo PentictonπŸ“ Skaha Lake Rd & Parkview St, V2A 6J9

Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride

BC • πŸ“… Jun 27, 2027 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
πŸ“ Armstrong Spallumcheen Fairgrounds • Armstrong, BC

A premier British Columbia endurance road cycling event showcasing the lakes, orchards, and scenic valleys connecting the North Okanagan and Shuswap regions. Offers a signature 100-mile full century along with metric century and half-century distance options.

🏷️ $115 CAD
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Jun 27, 2027 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
End Date2027-06-27T16:00:00-07:00
Starting VenueArmstrong Spallumcheen Fairgrounds
Street Address3315 Pleasant Valley Rd
LocationArmstrong, BC V0E 1B0
OrganizerNorth Okanagan Cycling Society β†—
Entry Fee$115 CAD
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: North Okanagan Cycling SocietyπŸ“ 3315 Pleasant Valley Rd, V0E 1B0

RBC GranFondo Whistler

BC • πŸ“… Sep 11, 2027
πŸ“ Canada Place Convention Centre, Vancouver • Whistler, BC

A ride like no other, from Sea to Sky, with multiple categories & distances, and a consumer expo and package pickup at Canada Place Convention Center / Vancouver Convention Center East.

AlpineMetric Available100M
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Sep 11, 2027
Starting VenueCanada Place Convention Centre, Vancouver
LocationWhistler, BC

Gran Fondo Mont-Tremblant

QC • May
πŸ“ Mont-Tremblant, QC

Scenic spring challenge navigating the twisting mountain roads, pristine lakes, and forests of the Laurentian Range.

AlpineGran FondoLaurentiansRolling
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateMay
LocationMont-Tremblant, QC

Golden Circle Route (Century Corridor)

YT • Anytime
πŸ“ Golden Circle Corridor (Haines Junction to Whitehorse / Haines to Skagway) • Haines Junction, YT

An iconic international road cycling route and century corridor traversing Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory. Spanning the Haines Highway, Alaska Highway (ALCAN), and Klondike Highway, it connects coastal fjords and alpine tundra through Kluane National Park and historic Klondike Gold Rush trails.

⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateAnytime
Starting VenueGolden Circle Corridor (Haines Junction to Whitehorse / Haines to Skagway)
Street AddressAlaska Highway & Haines Highway Junction
LocationHaines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0
OrganizerAlaska & Yukon Touring Community (Self-Guided / Unscheduled) β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Alaska & Yukon Touring Community (Self-Guided / Unscheduled)πŸ“ Alaska Highway & Haines Highway Junction, Y0B 1L0