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Where can you ride an e-bike in London, Ontario?
In London, e-bikes can use bike lanes, cycle tracks and multi-use pathways, including the Thames Valley Parkway (20 km/h unless posted); on park pathways the by-law bars e-bikes over 120 kg or with assist at 32 km/h or more. E-bikes are banned on sidewalks and unpaved hiking trails, and in Environmentally Significant Areas unless signs allow them. LTC does not allow e-bikes on its bus racks or inside its buses.
1 transit rule 6 path & park rules 3 trails 4 sources
Map of e-bike trails in London
Trail pin key
- E-bikes: Allowed 1 trail
- E-bikes: Pedal-assist only 0 trails
- E-bikes: Not allowed 2 trails
- E-bikes: Varies 0 trails
3 trails are on the map. The full list, with sources, is under Trails.
Can you take an e-bike on transit in London?
Bikes and e-bikes on buses, trains and ferries: the rules for LTC (London Transit Commission) buses.
| Agency | Rule | Season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC (London Transit Commission) buses | E-bikes are not permitted on LTC bus bike racks or on board the buses. The racks also exclude tricycles and tandems. | Not stated | Bike and Ride, London Transit Commission (LTC), checked |
Can you ride an e-bike on paths and in parks in London?
City rules for multi-use paths, parks, the waterfront and sidewalks.
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Multi-use pathways in parks, including the Thames Valley Parkway
E-bikes are allowed, but not e-bikes that weigh more than 120 kg or give assist at 32 km/h or more (Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2). Speed limit on the Thames Valley Parkway is 20 km/h unless posted.
Sources: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked
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Bike lanes and cycle tracks
E-bikes and cargo e-bikes up to 119 kg are allowed.
Source: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked
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Sidewalks
E-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks (only children under 14 may ride regular bicycles there).
Source: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked
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Power-assisted scooters, mopeds and motorcycles
The City lists these as road-only: not allowed in bike lanes, on multi-use pathways or on sidewalks.
Source: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked
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Hiking trails in parks (marked, unpaved)
No bicycles of any kind, including e-bikes.
Source: Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked
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Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) and natural park areas
No vehicles of any kind, including bicycles and e-bikes, unless signs specifically allow them. Bicycles are only permitted on multi-use pathways in the ESAs.
Sources: Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked London's ESAs, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (manages 12 of London's ESAs under City contract), checked
E-bike trails in London
3 trails and trail systems where an official page states the e-bike rule.
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Thames Valley Parkway
E-bikes: Allowed43 km multi-use pathway along the Thames. E-bikes up to 120 kg whose assist cuts out below 32 km/h; 20 km/h limit unless posted. Power-assisted scooters, mopeds and motorcycles are not allowed.
Sources: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked
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Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA
E-bikes: Not allowedNo bicycles or e-bikes in ESAs unless signs allow them; bikes only on multi-use pathways.
Sources: Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked London's ESAs, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (manages 12 of London's ESAs under City contract), checked
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Westminster Ponds / Pond Mills ESA
E-bikes: Not allowedNo bicycles or e-bikes in ESAs unless signs allow them; bikes only on multi-use pathways.
Sources: Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked London's ESAs, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (manages 12 of London's ESAs under City contract), checked
London e-bike FAQ
Can I take my e-bike on an LTC bus?
No. LTC does not allow e-bikes on its bus bike racks or on board its buses.
Source: Bike and Ride, London Transit Commission (LTC), checked
Can I ride my e-bike on the Thames Valley Parkway?
Yes, if it weighs 120 kg or less and its assist cuts out below 32 km/h. The speed limit is 20 km/h unless posted. Scooter-style 'power-assisted scooters' and mopeds are not allowed on it.
Sources: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked
Can I ride my e-bike in London's ESAs like Medway Valley or Westminster Ponds?
Only where signs allow it. The Parks and Recreation Area By-law bans bicycles and e-bikes in ESAs and natural park areas unless signs specifically allow them, and the UTRCA, which manages these two ESAs, says bicycles are only permitted on multi-use pathways. Bikes of any kind are banned on hiking trails.
Sources: Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026), City of London, checked London's ESAs, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (manages 12 of London's ESAs under City contract), checked
Can I ride my e-bike on the sidewalk in London?
No. The City's table says e-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks.
Source: Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used), City of London, checked
What we could not confirm yet
- GO train service to London: the July 2026 Kitchener-line timetable starts at Stratford and lists no London stop, but gotransit.com still has a London VIA station page; check gotransit.com before planning a GO trip with an e-bike.
- The City's e-bike table says 'up to 119 kilograms' while By-law PR-2 bans e-bikes over 120 kg on multi-use pathways; the by-law wording is used here.
- Upper Thames River Conservation Authority conservation areas such as Fanshawe Conservation Area were not checked; see thamesriver.on.ca.
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Sources for London
We read each source on the date shown. Official sources are from the city, the transit agency, the parks authority or another public body.
- Bike and Ride London Transit Commission (LTC) Official Checked
- Cycling (incl. where e-bikes can be used) City of London Official Checked
- Parks and Recreation Area By-law PR-2 (office consolidation as of March 31, 2026) City of London Official Checked
- London's ESAs Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (manages 12 of London's ESAs under City contract) Official Checked
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