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Three distinct destinations begin at Brant’s Crossing Kitchener/Waterloo 47.0 kms Hamilton, Kitchener/ Waterloo Port completes the approximate and regions are route on which General Isaac Brock travelled Blair Moyer’s Landing Blair Rd. Access Point Riverside Park now linked to Brantford by during the . COUNTY OF OXFORD Speed 10’ x 15” space To include: No matter your choice of direction, you’ll BRANT’S CROSSING WATERLOO COUNTY a major trail system. WATERLOO COUNTY City of Hamilton logo Together these 138.7 kms of enjoy days of exploration between these Dumfries Riverblu s Park Conservation Access Point

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i R Access Point e Churchill i Park Three exciting trail excursions begin in Brantford m v Whether you're biking, jogging or walking, of the city is the Walter Bean e r Myers Rd. Glen Morris, Eric Thomlinson a Access Point with more than 125 kilometres of Trail - a little piece of paradise where lush n Make Brantford your “home base” for 5-10 days of wonderful trail experiences to include three major Nature & River Life trees tower overhead and the Grand River s Rd. P community trails in Kitchener, there is a

C trail near you to enjoy. flows nearby. Running through Waterloo, entirely o -road branches of the Trans Canada Trail! All come together at Brant’s Crossing on the East River Glen Morris r Penman’s Dam Kitchener, Cambridge, Woolwich and North e e Access Point 28.7 kms The Iron Horse Trail, a part of the Trans Grand River in central Brantford, behind the Civic Centre and the Casino. k Glen Morris Rd. E. Dumfries, the trail connects to more than 25 P Canada Trail, runs 5.5 kms between German School Rd. per cent of the Grand River's 290 kms Bean Park McPherson School Rd. Before setting out or when you return from Port Dover, Kitchener/Waterloo or Hamilton, Access Point Paris Street in Kitchener and Erb Street County of Brant watershed. 17.0 kms West in Waterloo, providing a scenic and For more Dundas St.E. take two days to explore Brantford’s impressive network of almost 70 kms of recreational trails, historic route that links both cities. information, visit In early August, 1812, General Isaac Paris Rd. www.kitchener.ca Formerly a railway corridor, the trail is the including 26 kms of Trans Canada Trail. Many of these trails follow both sides of the Grand River, 24 and search “trails.” Brock marched overland from the Apps Mill Park P result of a partnership which saw both a National Heritage River! cities jointly purchase the abandoned rail Head of the Lake [present-day Hamilton] In addition, many of Brantford’s historic sites are located on the city trails or easilyCOUNTY OF accessed BRANT from Powerline Rd. line to preserve the corridor and for use as to Dover on . He and COUNTY OF NORFOLK a recreation and transportation trail link. them. These include: , the Bell Homestead, (both National Historic Sites), Woodland Colborne St.W. his men set sail for Amherstberg and 24 Fairchild Creek As well, not far from the hustle and bustle

Cultural Centre, the Canadian Military Heritage Museum, Glenhyrst Art Gallery, the Brantford 4 Brant Park took Fort . The route The city of Brantford has 68 kms of unique Grand River Ave. 0 Access Point Brant 3

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Queen St. T 8 Willow Lake DALHOUSIE ST. A by the current rail-trail network from V facilities, beautiful oral parks, shopping plazas and stately old homes. They also Ellis Ave. Simply visit www.brantford.ca, use your smart phone to scan this Ballantyne Drive Waterworks Park E Shellard Ln.Access Point . COLBORNE ST. E 403 Lorne Park Pleasant Ridge Rd. Water St. bisect two publicly owned 200 acre natural parks adjacent to the Grand River. P Wharf St. Hamilton to Port Dover. P P Brantford I code or pick up Brantford’s Trail Guide at any kiosk to learn more. Fairchilds Cemetery COM Elliot Rd. M DR You are Casino . Fo In addition the Trans Canada Trail arms joining Brantford to Hamilton and Scotland West St. rd HERE! v 5 i Brantford & Come explore Hamilton's trails! e If you prefer to venture out of this city why not make w 17.1 kms Gilkison’s Flats District COUNTY OF BRANT

C Mt. Burtch Rd. Access Point Oak St. Brant’s COLBORNE ST. W t Civic Centre Mount Pleasant . Port Dover are also part of what is now known as “Brock’s Route”. Farmlands PleasantWetmores Rd. Rd. Steve Brown Crossing CITY OF HAMILTON Hamilton offers exceptional outdoor With miles of multi-use trails and a network of Brants Crossing your home base to start your biking/ Sports C Gilkinson St. Oakland 9.3 kms P o getaways for nature lovers. Bordered by MARKET ST. urban cycling lanes, Hamilton is easy to lb Complex o This present trail is for the most part aligned with the route that r Earl Haig Oakland Rd. ne Family Fun Park the , a UNESCO World navigate. Explore the Hamilton Waterfront

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t You’ll enjoy days of exploration on your between . Park and in linking waterfront communities around Lake ( Brock’s Route underscored P Stirton Ave. through Brantford in the War of 1812 – 1814. the east, it takes only minutes to . Spectacular views can be seen from Cockshutt Rd. Cockshutt Rd. Hamilton, Kitchener/Waterloo and Port Dover, and all of Access Point Old Highway 24 Cainsville transition from a uniquely urban excursion Hamilton Harbour, Bayfront Park, Pier 4 Park in yellow on this map.) Happy trail experiences to all users! ENJOY! P Mohawk Chapel the delightful towns and hamlets along the way. NHS 9.7 kms into an unforgettable outdoor adventure. and Princess Point at Cootes Paradise. Visit us at:

Hamilton is home to over 125 waterfalls For more information on Hamilton’s trail 

www.discoverbrantford.com County Rd. 19 E. Norfollk  system and links to the and Consession 7 that can be easily accessed from hiking  1812 Trans Canada Trail, visit us online at Colborne St. E Governors Rd. G trails that offer great photos all year www.Hamilton.ca/trails. Your journey starts in Brantford BRANT COUNTY ThompsonWaterford Rd. W r Powerline Rd. W. round. Webster's Falls/Spencer Gorge Conservation a P The City of Brantford has 68 kilometres of unique inter- SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER n Conservation Area has something for all When you are ready to venture out of this city, Area Main St. N Field Rd. d skill levels and features a short hike along Jerseyville nal trails including 26 kms of Trans Canada Trail. start your biking, hiking or roller blading Waterford R the edge of the Niagara Escarpment to Trinity Rd. N i 20.3 kms Jerseyville Rd 29.4 kms v Copetown Webster's Falls, Tew's Falls and Enjoy the great outdoors while traveling on the many P Nichol St.W e Summit trail adventure at Brant’s Crossing, the Mechanic St. r

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City of Hamilton Trail Consession 13 e SIX NATIONS NATIONS SIX 34.7 kms COUNTY BRANT C experience striking vistas and ample opportunities Consession 14 Townsend Spencer Gorge/ Hamilton Conservation Authority Trail Lions Park r P Davis St. e e Webster's Falls Simcoe k Conservation 6 for wildlife sightings in all seasons. Grand River Conservation Authority Trail Water Falls P G Area 5 40.2 kms Dundas Valley o ve Conservation rn City of Brantford Trail or Area s King St. R d. To learn more, scan the code, or visit County of Brant Trail Water Falls Victoria St. 3 Make Norfolk County your destination Norfolk St. n St.W O Borer's Falls/Rock Chapel discoverbrantford.com Ohsweken, Chiefswood Rd. Wilso Dundas Access Point s QueenswayE. l

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r FOR RIVER AND . Norfolk Sunrise Trail County at Jenkins Road we are excited to be a part of the Greater Trans Canada Trail - Main St.W. system. south along the trail which connects the beautiful communities of THE POWER TRAIL WATER ENTHUSIASTS Cootes P Main St.W. Paradise Lynn Valley Rd. Waterford, Simcoe and Port Dover which will lead you to Lake Erie’s stunning south CAPITAL Enjoy a trip on the Grand River Brock’s Route coast. Or choose to move west and visit the ever popular farming community of Explore trails and local points with experienced local outtters.

Delhi. We are proud to offer unique highlights along our trail such as the 166 metre of interest while using a GPS device For more information visit; 407   Chedoke Park Aberdeen Ave. Bayfront Black Bridge in Waterford which provides amazing panoramic views of the to search out caches ( containers with www.grandrivercountry.com or Lincoln M. Alexander Pkwy.Golf Course  Park 1812 Waterford Ponds. We look forward to your visit to Norfolk County and hope you trinkets ) stashed by others. contact Brantford’s Tourism Centre 6 Hamilton enjoy the view! Discover for yourself why this area is at 519-751-9900. 41.3 kms known as the power trail capital with Hamilton P hundreds of geocaching sites between Harbour Silver Visit us at: Brantford and Port Dover. Lake www.norfolkcounty.ca Visit www.geocaching.com. LaFortune Park Access Point

Port Dover SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 50.4 kms LAKE ERIE 6 LAKE ONTARIO Lighthouse Caledonia Access Point NORFOLK COUNTY QEW This map is for illustrative purposes only. The City of Brantford takes no responsibility for, nor guarantees, the accuracy of the information contained on this map. Any interpretations or conclusions drawn from this map are the sole responsibility of the user. HALDIMAND COUNTY

http://tctrail.ca/explore-the-trail/ Brant County’s Grand Adventures FOR RIVER One Grand Adventure after Another! AND WATER Starting in Glen Morris you can catch the the town. The Grand and Nith ENTHUSIAST Hamilton-Brantford-Cambridge Trail fol- enrich the visitor experience by provid- Experience a trip on the Grand River lowing the river where you can hike, bike ing tourists the opportunity to dine in an with trusted local outtters. or bird watch. For water lovers, launch open-air cafe; hike the in-town rail trails Blue Heron your , kayak or raft, and spend the or rent a canoe or bike for the afternoon 519-754-0145 day on the water. to get reacquainted with nature. Grand Experiences Paris, Brant County's largest urban Tour the historic village of Mt. Pleasant 1-888-258-0441 centre, attracts thousands of visitors an- while travelling on the TH & B Trail. This Grand River Rafting nually to shop at specialty shops and part of the Trans Canada Trail links to 519-442-2519 enjoy special events. Marvel at the preci- Norfolk County and the Erie Coastal Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Co. sion and detail required to build 12 Stewardship Eco Trail. 1-866-462-2663 unique cobblestone structures located in Treks In the Wild Visit us at: 1-888-292-1288 www.brant.ca

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