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Bruce, Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe

Kincardine to Bruce Power

16 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Kincardine to Bruce Power

This 21.5 km (one way) trip leads through rolling farm country and while the shoreline is only a short side-trip away, Lake Huron is not visible. Inverhuron Provincial Park is along the route and affords some excellent hiking and off-road trails, while the Bruce Power Information Centre is an exciting attraction with many interactive exhibits and displays, which tell the story of nuclear power generation and the plant's history in Bruce County. The adjacent community of Tiverton has several good restaurants, variety stores and hand-dipped ice cream.

Inverhuron Provinical Park is a day park with a beach for swimming.

Return to Kincardine or carry on north to Port Elgin.

Collingwood Waterfront Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 4.3 km. Historically, the waterfront has been the focal point for the shipbuilding industry. Today, a series of interconnected waterfront trails offer a fascinating walk through the history of Collingwood through wetlands, parks and an arboretum. Enjoy the views over Georgian Bay and of the Blue Mountains on the other side. The waterfront trails are connected to a myriad of other trails and bike routes in the Town of Collingwood, and with the Georgian Trail to Meaford.

Kemble Mountain Crank

04 June 2011

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Kemble Mountain Crank - Wiarton 50km - This is a moderate to challenging cycle with the first half of the route taking in the bay and just a few hills. After the 0.5 km grind up Kemble Mountain you are rewarded by some down hill vistas.

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Kincardine to Point Clarke

15 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Kincardine to Point Clarke

This 16.5 km (one way) route takes you along the Lake Huron shoreline and cottage row leading out of Kincardine, then up on top of the former shoreline, affording an overview of Lake Huron on one side, and flat to rolling farmland on the other. Nearing Point Clark, the route travels down the former shoreline slope and meanders through some beautiful residential areas interspersed with woods and walking trails. The Point Clark Lighthouse is an interesting spot and its museum is rich with the area's marine heritage.

Grey County

02 June 2011

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Grey County

Grey County's winding and hilly roads are a perfect way to get out and explore the countryside, with plenty of routes to choose from. Many country roads and even some sideroads are paved nicely for cycling.

CYCLING INFORMATION

Getaway to Grey - Cycling

Grey County Cycling Routes Brochure (pdf)

Bruce County

02 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Bruce County

Cycling information and photos from Bruce County wanted.

Bruce County Trails Network

Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 8 km. The Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail connects the Tay Shore Trail from Ste. Marie Among the Hurons in the south through Ste. Marie Park and along the residential waterfront to the Midland Town Dock and Downtown Core and on through recreational lands and private marinas to the Mid Pen Link in the north. In this corridor there are seven public parks featuring waterfront lookouts, resting amenities, photo opportunities, flower gardens, and a man made waterfall.

North Simcoe Railtrail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 31.7 km. The North Simcoe Railtrail follows the route of the North Simcoe Railway, which was built in 1878 and primarily served the lumber business on Georgian Bay. The trail now offers stunning views over the Minesing Swamp and the Mayer’s Marsh, both excellent birding spots or check historic Fort Willow, and its Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival every September. The trail connects to the Tiny Trail in the north, and with the Ganaraska Hiking Trail and the Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail in the south.

Orillia Millennium Trail

05 June 2011

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Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 9.5 km. Visualise a four metre wide ribbon of pavement stretching from one end of the City to the other! Imagine the enjoyment of being able to in-line skate, bicycle or walk from Wilson’s Point to the Narrows! Picture the pleasure of a wheelchair user being able to travel independently and safely from the North Ward to Tudhope Park to watch a baseball game.

Oro-Medonte Rail Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 28 km. Perhaps as long as 2000 years ago the area was populated by Native people, mainly the peaceful Hurons. French explorers, missionaries and fur traders travelled the region beginning in the 1600s. European settlers began arriving in the 1820s. In 1819 a Black Settlement was established in Oro. The last CN train passed through in September 1996. The abandoned rail line was turned into a rail trail which gives users the opportunity to explore beautiful Oro-Medonte along the way.

Penetanguishene Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 5.5 km. A vital Trans Canada Trail link between Tiny Trail and the Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail. Two other trails also branch from the main trail including the Copeland Creek Trail and the Discovery Harbour Trail. Penetanguishene’s trails lead to points of interest along the waterfront and are never far from amenities. While exploring these trails, you are also experiencing the history of this area including Samuel de Champlain, Etienne Brule and the Huron Nation .

Ramara Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 5 km. The Ramara Trail starts in the south at the historic fish weirs that were built by the Mnjikaning First Nation people. “Mnjikaning” is an Ojibway word meaning “the place of the fish fence.” The trail follows the abandoned CN rail line through pastoral countryside, crossing the Rama Road/Monck Road intersection, along Monck Road to the Trail sign and extending to Mara-Rama Boundary Road. Total distance is just over 5 Km. Lake Couchiching means “outlet” or “little lake at the end of a big lake” in Ojibway.

Route Champlain

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 45 km. Since 2009, the 12 plaques of the Champlain Trail dot the landscape of Huronia’s most popular parks and trails. The plaques were selected as a snapshot of the location, facts and historical players and events from 1600 to 1650. They commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the great explorer Samuel de Champlain as well as some events involving the Jesuits, Hurons and Étienne Brûlé. Head out on an adventure to find the plaques! On foot or by bike, enjoy the area’s magnificent vistas and natural beauty.

Tay Shore Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 16 km. A fully paved railtrail winding its way along the southern shore of Georgian Bay from Midland to Waubaushene with a spur to Port McNicoll. Some great vistas and a walk through history with interpretive nature signs along the route. This trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Thornton- Cookstown TCT

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 15.6 km. The Thornton Cookstown Trans-Canada Trail is a shared use trail between the villages of Thornton and Cookstown, Ontario. This railtrail travels through green pasture land and forests, and crosses the Cookstown Creek six times. Beaver activity is prevalent at each of the bridge crossings, but most visible between the 1st and 2nd bridge south of Essa 5th SR.

Tiny Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

A 23 km multi-use trail, the Tiny Trail links the North Simcoe Rail Trail to Penetanguishene Waterfront Trail and traverses Copeland Creek with 11 new bridges replacing the old historic railway bridges, a railway park in a natural setting. Views of wildlife and a historic native burial ground.

Uhthoff Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 22 km. Your journey on the Uhthoff Trail will take you through scenic wooded areas, over wetlands, crossing many streams. Observe the many varieties of barns. Trail is open to the public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers, snowmobilers, and equestrians. The trail extends from Wilson Point Road in Orillia to Coldwater and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The surface is crushed limestone, which is quite good for most types of bicycles. There are some benches along the trail.

Wasaga Beach Waterfront Trail

05 June 2011

Cycle Ontario

Simcoe County Trails

Trail Length: 11.5 km. This waterfront trail starts from Beach Area 2 Park winding along the waterfront using some roads to link each beach. From beach 6 onwards, the trail mostly follows Shore Lane. There are many opportunities for picnicking, stopping for a swim, or watching the wildlife in the dune areas. Along Shore Lane there is a myriad of different beach cottages and expensive homes.

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