Cycle Path
Laurel Trail
5.9 km 1h 11m · 🏃 35 min · 18 min Boardwalk
Benches Lit Parking Picnic Playground Shelter Sports field Washrooms Water Splash pad
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0.3 kmWilliam's Coffee to Laurel Trail
family-friendlywashrooms mapped5.9 km
Start with William's Coffee, then walk Laurel Trail.
Walk about 8 min
William's Coffee -> Laurel Trail -> WLU Quad
Open walking route0.7 kmEngineering Coffee & Doughnut Shop to University Avenue West
easy footingfamily-friendlywashrooms mapped4.1 km
Start with Engineering Coffee & Doughnut Shop, then walk University Avenue West.
Walk about 9 min
Engineering Coffee & Doughnut Shop -> University Avenue West -> Path 1 East
Open walking route0.8 kmMidnight Run Cafe to King Street North
easy footingfamily-friendlywashrooms mapped4.0 km
Start with Midnight Run Cafe, then walk King Street North.
Walk about 10 min
Midnight Run Cafe -> King Street North -> Laurel Trail
Open walking route0.2 kmSweet Dreams Teashop to Laurel Trail (Trans-Canada Trail)
easy footingfamily-friendlywashrooms mapped3.3 km
Start with Sweet Dreams Teashop, then walk Laurel Trail (Trans-Canada Trail).
Walk about 8 min
Sweet Dreams Teashop -> Laurel Trail (Trans-Canada Trail) -> E5 Bridge
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Trails & Pathways
39Longest first. Tap any trail to trace it on the map below.
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University Avenue West
4.1 km 49 min · 🏃 25 min · 12 min Paved Accessible
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King Street North
4.0 km 48 min · 🏃 24 min · 12 min Paved Accessible
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Laurel Trail (Trans-Canada Trail)
3.3 km 40 min · 🏃 20 min · 10 min Paved Accessible
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Iron Horse Trail
3.1 km 38 min · 🏃 19 min · 9 min Paved Accessible
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Forwell Trail
1.7 km 20 min · 🏃 10 min · 5 min Paved Accessible
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Spurline Trail
1.5 km 18 min · 🏃 9 min · 5 min Paved Accessible
Benches Lit Parking Picnic Playground Sports field Washrooms Water Splash pad
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Waterloop
1.4 km 17 min · 🏃 9 min · 4 min Dirt
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Central Promenade Trail
1.1 km 14 min · 🏃 7 min · 3 min Paved Accessible
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Central Station Trail
793 m 10 min · 🏃 5 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Path 2 East
605 m 7 min · 🏃 4 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Henry Sturm Trail
590 m 7 min · 🏃 4 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Albert Street
567 m 7 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Path 3 East
566 m 7 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Trans Canada/Market Trail
556 m 7 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Two Row Path
555 m 7 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved
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Twin Oaks Park Trail
552 m 7 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Rolling Hills Trail
508 m 6 min · 🏃 3 min · 2 min Paved Accessible
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Path 1 East
331 m 4 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Old Albert Park Trail
311 m 4 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Ground
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Heasley Park Trail
303 m 4 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
Parking Playground Sports field Splash pad
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Path 3 West
296 m 4 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Erb Street East
275 m 3 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Poplar Street
273 m 3 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Alumni Lane
270 m 3 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Linden Street
266 m 3 min · 🏃 2 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Erb Street West
238 m 3 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Path 1 West
228 m 3 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved
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King Street South
194 m 2 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Linwood Avenue
178 m 2 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Main Path
147 m 2 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Elm Street
139 m 2 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Pine Street
138 m 2 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
Benches Parking Playground Shelter Sports field Splash pad
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State Street
124 m 1 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved Accessible
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Path 2 West
100 m 1 min · 🏃 1 min · 1 min Paved
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E5 Bridge
81 m Accessible
Benches Lit Parking Picnic Shelter Sports field Washrooms Water
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Parks & Green Space
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Waterloo Park
Major green space 52.3 ha
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Waterloo Park
Major green space 52.3 ha
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Waterloo Park
Major green space 52.3 ha
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Waterloo Park
Major green space 52.3 ha
Benches Parking Picnic Playground Sports field Washrooms Water
Nature Reserve
Moses Springer Park
Large park 8.7 ha
Benches Parking Playground Sports field Splash pad
Conservation Area
Environmental Reserve
Major green space 91.0 ha
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Moses Springer Park
Neighbourhood park 3.0 ha
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Beechwood II Homes Association Recreation Centre
Neighbourhood park 0.5 ha
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Parking
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Washrooms
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Dogs
0 dog-friendly spots. Leash bylaws apply at the rest.
Accessibility
31 paved or accessible routes for strollers and wheelchairs.
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