Trails Brochure - Town of Georgina

CONTACT US
Town of Georgina
Recreation & Culture Department
26557 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, ON L4P 3G1
T | (905) 476-4301 ext. 2354
E | [email protected]
W | www.georgina.ca
EXPLORE GEORGINA
The Recreation and Culture Department is pleased to
provide the Town of Georgina’s Trails Map. Georgina
offers a range of trail experiences and places to
discover, including Provincial and Regional trails. These
trails provide opportunities to explore your local
neighbourhood and discover nearby natural areas.
Once future trails are added, they will continue to
provide linkages throughout the community and help
encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the unique
landscapes Georgina has to offer.
EXPERIENCE
THE BENEFITS
‡ Offers the opportunity to
learn about and experience
the natural environment.
‡ Provides chances to explore
Trails Map
Your Guide To Georgina’s Trails
your local neighbourhood
and discover nearby natural
features, parks and facilities. ‡ Improves mental health by
reducing stress, refreshing
‡ Using active modes of
your mind and increasing
transportation such as
energy levels.
walking and cycling in your
daily routine can
significantly reduce your
chances of heart problems,
help improve circulation,
lower blood pressure and
maintain a healthy body
weight.
The majority of the Town of Georgina’s trails are
multi-use which are suitable for walking, hiking,
jogging and cycling. Trail terrain ranges from compact
gravel surfaces to asphalt sections through local
neighbourhoods and community parks.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Town of Georgina -Trails
www.georgina.ca/dpt-leisure-georgina-trails.aspx
Georgina Trail Riders
www.georginatrailriders.ca
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
York Regional Forest
www.york.ca/portal/yorkhome/environment/yr/forests
‡ Please stay on designated trails. Follow signage that will
guide you safely along the pathway.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
www.lsrca.on.ca
‡ Be courteous to other trail users. Keep to the right.
Hike Ontario
www.hikeontario.com
‡ Keep all pets on a leash & be sure to pick up after your pet.
Ontario Trails
www.ontariotrails.on.ca
‡ Do not disturb any plants or wildlife.
‡ Hold on to litter until you can dispose of it in a garbage bin.
‡ Respect the privacy of neighbouring residents.
‡ Allows for the opportunity
to spend quality time with
your family and meet new
people with similar
interests (e.g. hiking
groups).
DISCOVER
OUR TRAILS
DISCLAIMER
CYCLING SAFETY
This map was created by the Town of Georgina’s Recreation
and Culture Department to help encourage the use of our
trails. Please be advised that the intent of this map is for
personal, non-commercial use. The information presented
here is subject to change.
‡ Cyclists should always wear a helmet.
‡ Always yield to pedestrians and alert them as
you approach from behind.
‡ Look and plan ahead; don’t become distracted.
‡ Follow rules, obey signs and signal your intentions
(see diagram below).
Bicycle Hand Signals:
Town of Georgina
Recreation & Culture Department
26557 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, ON L4P 3G1
T | (905) 476-4301 ext. 2354
E | [email protected]
W | www.georgina.ca
STOP
LEFT
RIGHT or RIGHT
EXPLORE GEORGINA TRAILS
DESTINATION POINTS
N
A
B
N
THE ROC
C
WILLOW BEACH
D
DE LA SALLE PARK
E
SUTTON
F
SIBBALD POINT
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Kilometers
N
LEGEND
Existing Paved Shoulder
Trail Start/End Point
Existing Signed Route
Existing Sidewalks
Existing Bike Lane
Roads
Existing Multi-Use Trail
Woodland/Wetland
Urban Area
Town/Village
Water course
TRAILS
KESWICK
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Kilometers
TRAIL TERRAIN
SOIL
ASPHALT
GRAVEL
Unpaved paths found
in parks or natural areas.
Found mainly in woodland
and natural areas.
Multi-purpose paved
pathways.
Trails: 25
Trails: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 11 Trails: 16, 18, 22
12,13,15,17,19,20,23,24
Difficulty: Moderate
Ideal for: Walk, Hike
Difficulty: Low
Ideal for: Walk, Hike,
Cycle, Wheel
VARIOUS
Routes that include a
mixture of trail terrain.
Trails: 1, 14, 21
Difficulty: Low
Difficulty: Low/Moderate
Ideal for: Walk, Hike,
Cycle
Ideal for: Walk, Hike,
Cycle
1 Simcoe Landing Trail - 1.1km
12 Metro Road N - 14.3km
2 The Queensway S Multi-Use - 4.6km
13 Highcastle Park Trails - 0.5km
3 Woodbine Ave Bike Lane - 4.8km
14 Off Civic Centre Rd
4 Keswick Centre Trail - 4.6km
15 Kennedy Rd Paved Shoulder - 2.2km
5 Off Riveredge Dr. - 0.5km
16 York Regional Forest Metro Rd Tract - 1.7km
6 Off Riveredge Dr. (2) - 0.4km
17 Baseline Rd Paved Shoulder - 2km
7 Morton Ave Paved Shoulder - 1.3km
18 Sutton-Zephyr Rail Trail - 9km
8 Whipper Watson Park Trails - 0.8km
19 Black River Rd Paved Shoulder - 2.1km
9 Off Church St. - 0.3km
20 Park Rd Paved Shoulder - 11.5km
10 Woodbine Ave Paved Shoulder - 5.8km
21 Sibbald Point Provincial Park Trails - 4.6km
11 Lake Drive Signed Route - 28.2km
22 York Regional Forest Cronsberry Tract - 1.5km
(The ROC Trails) - 3.3km
23 Pefferlaw Rd Paved
Shoulder - 1km
24 Pefferlaw Rd Paved
Shoulder (2) - 1.4km
25 York Regional Forest
Pefferlaw Tract - 1 to 8.3km
PEFFERLAW
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
JACKSON’S POINT
Kilometers
HOLMES POINT PARK