The Caledon Trailway

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THE CALEDON TRAILWAY FOLLOWS THE PATH OF AN ABANDONED RAIL LINE THAT
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ONCE LINKED HAMILTON AND BARRIE. THE MULTI-USE TRAIL SPANS THE TOWN OF
CALEDON FROM TERRA COTTA IN THE SOUTH-WEST TO PALGRAVE IN THE NORTHEAST. THE TRAILWAY ALSO CONNECTS WITH THE BRUCE, OAK RIDGES AND
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HUMBER VALLEY HERITAGE TRAILS.
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Region of Peel, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon
and the City of Mississauga
1877: The Hamilton & Northern Railway built
historical information on Caledon and the Trailway
a line to move trade goods and passengers
are permanently displayed
1888/89: The line was purchased by the
1997: The Trail Link was officially designated as an
Grand Trunk Railway and became the Northern
on-road link joining the Caledon Trailway with the
and Northwestern
Elora-Cataract Trailway (both part of the Trans
1923: The line was acquired by the Canadian
National Railway
1980s: The line was decommissioned
1989: The Town of Caledon purchased
35 kilometres of rail section
TPL-0029 10/06
Inglewood to ensure safe passage for trail users
The diverse geography along the trailway includes
gravel terraces, rivers, swamps, till plains, kames,
and glacial spillways. Deer, coyotes, beaver, fox,
raccoons, vultures, hawks, and snapping turtles are
designated portion of the Trans Canada Trail
common in the area. The landscape includes
Pavilion was built in Caledon East, where
CALEDON
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2006: A bridge was built over Highway 10 near
1993: The trail became the first officially-
1996: The country’s first Trans Canada Trail
THE
Canada Trail)
farmland, manicured country properties, forests
and wetlands.
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THE CALEDON TRAILWAY
Length: 35 kilometres
Width: Approximately 2.5 metres.
Activities: Walking, jogging, cycling, horseback
riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Amenities: Picnic areas, benches, interpretive
signs. Seasonal portable toilets (May-October)
at Inglewood and Caledon East.
Unpaved Multi Use Trail, an off-road gravel path that is best suited for
pedestrians or cyclists.
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Season: Year-round
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4 | Trans Canada Trail Pavilion
Park: Caledon East boasts the
Trans Canada Trail Pavilion, a
developing arboretum, pond,
wetland and Caledon’s “Walk of
Fame,” which recognizes
outstanding Caledon residents
(past and present).
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distinctive group
of brick buildings
from a oncethriving business
that shut down
in 1958.
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Visit the village of Palgrave
and Palgrave Stationlands
Park, with a rustic barn beam
structure, a mini station and
picnic area.
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Visit the village of Caledon
East and Caledon East Park,
featuring tennis courts
baseball diamonds, soccer
fields, and a picnic areas.
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View the Niagara Escarpment
and Devils pulpit.
5 | Village of Caledon East:
historical railway junction
on the fourth line east,
north of Olde Base Line
Road, was at one time a
small settlement, but only
foundations remain now.
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2 | Village of Inglewood and
Inglewood Stationlands Park:
3 | Cardwell Junction: This
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6 | Village of Palgrave and
Palgrave Stationlands Park:
Parking: Parking for two to three vehicles
available at road crossings. Larger parking areas
can be found in the villages and at Ken Whillans
Resource Management Area on Highway 10 at
the pedestrian bridge.
Surface: Crushed limestone, some gravel, soil,
and boardwalk.
Accessibility: Stationlands Parks and Trans
Canada Trail Pavilion are fully accessible. Other
sections of the trail have gates at road crossings,
with low sections to allow wheel chairs and strollers
to be lifted over.
Rules/Etiquette: Motorized vehicles and hunting
are prohibited. All dogs must be kept on a leash.
All litter must be carried out. Use of this trail is
governed by Caledon Bylaw #91-97. There is a
maximum fine of $5,000 for violation of the rules
governing this trail.
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