Toronto's bike share system has 9,000+ bikes at 800+ stations across the city — accessible with a day pass from any station. The Martin Goodman Trail (30km waterfront) and the Don Valley trail system are both entirely serviced by Bike Share. The best value transportation in Toronto.
Neighbourhood: City-wide · Address: 800+ stations citywide, Toronto, ON · Hours: 24/7 (day pass $7)
Why Visit
Bike Share Toronto lets you hop on a bike at over 800 locations and explore trails city-wide, from lakefront to ravines, for just $7 a day. It’s the only way to cover huge stretches of Toronto’s best scenery on your own schedule.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike any other transit option, you can link together waterfront rides, urban parks, and downtown stops without worrying about parking or return points. No other rental gives you system-wide, hop-on-hop-off flexibility 24/7 — and their coverage hits almost all major Toronto trails. It’s genuinely built for both locals and visitors to use as real transit, not just as a tourist activity.
Bike Share Toronto is one of the best urban cycling programs in North America — a network of over 800 stations and 8,000 bikes distributed across Toronto's most walkable and cyclable neighbourhoods that has fundamentally changed how Torontonians and visitors navigate the city between the waterfront and Bloor Street. The system works on a simple membership or day-pass model: unlock a bike from any station, ride to your destination, dock it at any other station, and the bike is available for the next user.
The coverage area for Bike Share has expanded significantly since the system launched in 2011, now reaching from the Waterfront in the south to Bloor Street in the north, and from High Park in the west to Broadview Avenue in the east. Within this zone, the station density is sufficient that you're rarely more than a few minutes' walk from a dock — the critical mass of infrastructure that separates functional bike share from systems where the last-kilometre docking problem defeats the convenience.
For visitors to Toronto, Bike Share is particularly well-suited to the waterfront corridor where cars are cumbersome and the trail system rewards cycling over transit. The Martin Goodman Trail runs along the lake from the Humber River in the west past Tommy Thompson Park in the east, and doing this route on a Bike Share bike — departing from a station near Union Station, riding west to Humber Bay Park, and returning — is one of the best Toronto visitor experiences available at minimal cost.
The system includes electric-assist bikes at many stations that make longer distances and the city's more significant hills (the climb from the waterfront up to the Old City Hall area, for instance) accessible to riders who wouldn't attempt them on a standard bike. The app tracks station availability in real time, which eliminates the anxiety of arriving at a full dock or empty station.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bike Share Toronto work?
Purchase a day pass ($15) or annual membership on the Bike Share Toronto app or at stations. Unlock a bike, ride anywhere in the coverage area, and dock at any station when done. The first 30–45 minutes of each trip are included; additional time is charged per half-hour. Annual members get 45-minute trips.
Is Bike Share Toronto available for visitors?
Yes — day passes and 3-day passes are designed for visitors. The app provides real-time station maps and availability. You can also purchase directly at many station kiosks with a credit card without downloading the app.
Does Bike Share Toronto have electric bikes?
Yes — electric-assist bikes (marked with a green dot in the app) are available at many stations. They cost slightly more per trip but make hills and longer distances significantly easier. They're particularly useful for the climb from the waterfront up into the downtown core.
Where can I ride Bike Share Toronto bikes?
Bike Share bikes are intended for use in the coverage area (roughly waterfront to Bloor Street, High Park to Broadview). The system connects naturally to the Martin Goodman waterfront trail, the Don Valley Trail, and the protected bike lanes on major streets like Bloor, Wellesley, and Sherbourne.