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Lake Kirsty – Queen City Bike Ferry loop from Fountain Plaza

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Lake Kirsty – Queen City Bike Ferry loop from Fountain Plaza

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3.5

(22)

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Lake Kirsty – Queen City Bike Ferry loop from Fountain Plaza

01:32

26.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.49 km for 122 m

After 11.7 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

The Ice at Canalside

Highlight • Structure

The Ice at Canalside - Cute place to go ice skating for a little while if you bring your own skates. I highly recommend NOT using their rentals. They are …

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3.53 km

Buffalo River Ohio Street Fishing Access Site

Highlight • River

you can fish and launch a small boat here

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5.85 km

Part of the Tifft Nature Preserve, this lake and the surrounding area can feel like you're stepping into the wilderness while still in the city. It's a great little escape and there's a good chance to spot some interesting wildlife.

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6.93 km

Tifft Street Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

An elegantly designed pier; the Tiff Street Pier is one of five access areas to TWMLA. The pier was added as part of the Buffalo Outer Harbor Parkway project. It …

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9.28 km

Views of Industrial Giants

Highlight • Monument

This unmaintained pavement path brings you parallel to the 5 highway and past views of the abandoned Former Slow Cooling building, Lackawanna Steel Plant, and Bethlehem Steel Plant.

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13.5 km

Gallagher Beach

Highlight • Beach

A dark sand beach, Gallagher Beach looks a little bit out of place among the old industrial giants in the area. But this beach is hidden gem, catch sun bathers and swimmers there in the summer time enjoying the warmth!

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17.9 km

Queen City Bike Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Ferry comes every 15 mins or so. Costs $1 each way.

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25.8 km

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Super nice place for a beer and a meal.

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

1.58 km

711 m

464 m

123 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

7.28 km

255 m

195 m

139 m

111 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

21°C

14°C

12 %

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Lake Kirsty – Queen City Bike Ferry loop from Fountain Plaza

The Ice at Canalside

Buffalo River Ohio Street Fishing Access Site

Lake Kirsty

Tifft Street Pier

Views of Industrial Giants

Gallagher Beach

Queen City Bike Ferry

Big Ditch Brewing Company

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