Goderich to Auburn Rail Trail

The 10.5 km G.A.R.T. on the abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway line, offers cyclists an accessible and safe off-road experience.  While on the trail, cyclists will enjoy wildlife, trees, wildflowers and views of the Maitland River as well as post-glacial kettle lakes.

Access to the west end of the G.A.R.T. can be made from the historic CP Railway Station or on the Tiger Dunlop Trail (access on North Harbour Road in Goderich) which crosses the spectacular Menesetung Bridge.

North Perth Community Trail

The North Perth Trails committee was formed in 1997 to connect the three wards of North Perth with a trail system.

The trail is for the most part, the former railway lines and run approximately 21 km from Gowanstown to Henfryn through Listowel and Atwood. The trail is used for walking, hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.

Iron Horse Trail

Formerly a railway corridor, the Iron Horse Trail continues as a partnership trail between Waterloo and Kitchener.  The trail links Waterloo Park to Victoria Park and is popular with rollerbladers.

Length: 5.5 kilometres (Waterloo and Kitchener combined)

Whites Junction Trail

Easy 6 km trail of primarily stone dust from Palmerston to 7th Line in Minto.  It's a further 4 km road ride into the center of Harriston.

Spring on the Trail

Cycle Ontario attended the Spring on the Trail event on May 14th, 2011 and rode a section of the Kissing Bridge Trailway.  Although it was a bit damp during the day we still plodded along to capture the essence of this annual event.

St Mary's - The Loop

The Loop trail is 13 km in length, and offers a comprehensive walking or cycling tour of St. Marys.

Some of the sites that you'll encounter are the home of the former Prime Minister Arthur Meighen, the historic Junction Station, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and the original water tower.

Port Albert & Area

A short paved road ride beginning and ending on Central Wellington St. Josephone St. at the north end of Wingham. Total length is approximately 30.5 km.

Mill Race Trail

The Mill Race Trail is a very popular 1.8 multi-use trail following the division and reunion of the Conestogo River entering St. Jacobs from the west. It dates back several generations and is known locally as "Lovers Lane".  The map below also shows a street route crossing St. Jacobs and accessing the Health Valley Trail on the east side of St. Jacobs which is a 3.3 km trail that will take you to the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market area.

Guelph was founded on St. George's Day, April 23rd, 1827 with the ceremonial felling of a large maple tree. Guelph is considered to be one of the first planned towns in Canada and was chosen as the headquarters of a British development firm known as the "Canada Company". The location was picked by the Company's Superintendent in Canada, a popular Scottish novelist named John Galt who designed the town to attract settlers to it and to the surrounding countryside. 

Galt's plan was quite imaginative, based on a series of streets radiating from a focal point at the Speed River, and resembles a European city centre, complete with squares, broad main streets and narrow side streets, resulting in a variety of block sizes and shapes. Galt chose the name "Guelph" for the new town because it was one of the family names of the British royal family, and it had apparently never been used as a place name before. Hence the current use of the term "The Royal City" for Guelph.

City of Guelph Cycling Map

Guelph Lake Trail Map

This community walkway started out as part of the historic Grand Trunk Railway. In 1858, the GTR reached the small village of St. Marys from Toronto and points further east. From here, the line went west to Sarnia and then, on the other side of the border, from Port Huron to Chicago. When the railway builders arrived in St. Marys in the mid-1850s, the major challenge for both structural engineers and contractors was the erection of two high railway bridges. One was needed to cross the Thames River. The other took a spur line to London across Trout Creek. Both required a row of massive stone pillars to support the girders and tracks. These immediately became landmarks in St. Marys and are still known as the Sarnia Bridge and the London Bridge. Today, VIA Rail continues to operate the line to London. However, it abandoned the line to Sarnia in 1989, placing the future of the wonderful Sarnia Bridge in doubt.

In 1995, the Town of St. Marys was able to purchase the Sarnia Bridge from the Canadian National Railway, as well as the right of way within Town limits along the abandoned line. A citizens' committee was formed in June, 1996, to work towards transforming this old railway line into a trail for everyone to enjoy - residents and visitors alike. The Grand Trunk Trail was opened in 1998 with 3.2 kilometers of paved, accessible trail. Without a doubt, the highlight of this walkway is the Sarnia Bridge with panoramic views south over the town and north to the beautiful countryside.

More information about visiting St. Marys

 

Goderich & Area

A short paved road ride beginning and ending on the Square in Goderich. Total length is approximately 23 km.

Elora Cataract Trailway

The Elora Cataract Trailway is a 47 km linear greenland and section of the Trans Canada Trail system which follows an historic railway line joining two major watersheds, the Credit River and the Grand River.

The trail passes through a glaciated landscape where forest and farm fields abound. In addition, the trail, passes through several towns and villages including Cataract, Erin, Hillsburgh, Orton, Belwood, Fergus and Elora.

Bayfield & Area Circuit

A scenic 24.5 km ride outside of Bayfield.

Seaforth & Area Circuit

An easy 16 km ride around Seaforth.

Brussels & Area

A short paved road ride beginning and ending on Turnberry St. in Brussels. Total length is approximately 26 km.

Blyth / Auburn Circuit

A short paved road ride beginning and ending Queen St. in Blyth. Alternately, you can start and finish in Auburn. Total length is approximately 34 km.

Exeter & Area Circuit

An easy 42.5 km ride from or around Exeter.

Wingham & Area

A short paved road ride beginning and ending on Josephine St. at the north end of Wingham. Total length is approximately 30.5 km.

Zurich / Dashwood Circuit

An easy 20.5 km loop including Zurich & Dashwood.

Goderich Triathlon Route

The Goderich Triathlon Route is about 45kms.