The Waterfront Trail has been an instrumental part of Lake Ontario’s regeneration. Along it you will find a 740 km celebration of nature and culture – where peaceful countryside, small towns and big cities are linked in bringing Lake Ontario to this province's residents and visitors, alike.
Bike it for a day. Or make it a summer-long adventure. The Waterfront Trail will let you discover the Lake Ontario waterfront...and what it can mean to you.
Route
Travelling east from South Dundas, the Trail runs through forested areas leading to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers a variety of trails and viewing stations for nature-lovers. It’s not uncommon to see deer on the Trail in this area. East of the sanctuary, the Waterfront Trail passes south of Ingleside on a designated multi-use path along the waterfront. This route offers stunning views of the river and plenty of natural beauty. Continuing east of Ingleside, the Waterfront Trail follows the Long Sault Parkway, a lovely scenic ride that takes you over a series of small islands linked by bridges. The LostVillagesMuseum, about 4 km east of Long Sault tells the story of the ten villages that were permanently submerged when the area was flooded to create the St Lawrence Seaway in 1958.
• Long Sault Parkway follows a paved road, shared with cars, with no shoulder; caution should be exercised, especially on narrow bridges
• From Long Sault to Cornwall, the Waterfront Trail is all off-road on a designated multi-use path.
Main Access Points (with parking)
Long Sault – Moulinette Road at SDG County Road 2 (entrance to Long Sault Parkway)
FarranPark – 14704 SDG County Road 2
Lost Villages Museum/Lakeview Park – 16300 SDG County Road 2
Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary – 13740 SDG County Road 2
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