MAIN to the MORAINE Terrain: Road Ninth Line 20.7 Km | 8.0 Km Turn Onto Carlton Rd 0.0 Km | 1.3 Km Turn Onto 18 1
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Turn At | Length Turn At | Length START - Unionville Library 14. Turn RIGHT onto MAIN TO THE MORAINE Terrain: Road Ninth Line 20.7 km | 8.0 km Turn onto Carlton Rd 0.0 km | 1.3 km Turn onto 18 1. LEFT 15. LEFT 2. Turn LEFT onto Aurora Rd 28.7 km | 4.1 km 17 Manhattan Dr 1.3 km | 1.0 km 16. Turn RIGHT onto N 3. Turn LEFT onto Shorthill Dr 2.3 km | 0.2 km McCowan Rd 32.8 km | 2.0 km Aurora Rd 2 km a. CONTINUE onto The Birdle Walk 17. Turn LEFT onto 16 4. Turn LEFT onto St John’s Sd Rd 34.8 km | 4.1 km Warden Ave 15 Major Mackenzie Dr E 2.5 km | 2.9 km 18. Turn LEFT onto H York/Durham Line 5. Turn RIGHT onto Warden Ave 38.9 km | 18.6 km 5.4 km | 4.0 km Aurora Rd Kennedy Rd a. CROSS Warden Ave at Major Highway 404 6. Turn RIGHT onto 19th Ave 9.4 km | 4.4 km Mackenzie Woodbine Ave 7. Turn LEFT onto b. CONTINUE on shared sidewalk on Kennedy Rd Dickson Hill Rd 13.8 km | 2.0 km left side of Warden Ave Bloomington Rd a. Turn RIGHT back onto 19th Ave c. Turn LEFT onto the path Ninth Line Linconville Bus Facility 8. Turn LEFT onto Ninth Line 15.8 km | 1.3 km 19. Turn RIGHT onto 2 GO Transit G 9. Turn RIGHT onto Country Estates Dr 57.5 km | 1.3 km G1 F Hoover Park Dr 17.1 km | 1.0 km a. Continue onto Village Pkwy G3 10. Turn LEFT onto Park Dr 18.1 km | 0.7 km 20. Turn LEFT onto I Stouville Rd J 13 11. Turn LEFT onto Carlton Rd 58.8 km | 1.5 km 14 E D C Burkholder 18.8 km | 0.3 km 21. Turn LEFT onto B 12 11 12. Turn RIGHT onto Main St Unionville 60.3 km | 0.2 km 9 Tenth Line Market St 19.1 km | 0.9 km a. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot 6 19th Ave 10 13. Turn LEFT onto b. CONTINUE onto the trail towards 7 8 Millard St 20.0 km | 0.7 km Unionville Library Warden Ave Hwy 48 Ninth Line Legend Kennedy Rd K The Main To The Moraine Ride McCowan Rd 1 Cue sheet markers 5 4 York Region Cycling Tour Route Off -road trail 19 Major Mackenzie Dr East Greenbelt Route 16th Ave GO Station 3 Markham Rd 20 START Markham GO Station Bike shop 21 Centennial GO Station BloominRaymerville Dr Parking 1 A Carlton Rd2 Point of interest Highway 7 Old Wellington St york.ca/cycling MAIN TO THE MORAINE 60km, City of Markham, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Suggested Itinerary: Ride Rating: Experienced Road Cyclist – paved A. At Main Street Unionville (unionvilleinfo.com), the Old Firehall Confectionery is an iconic historical building which offers a wide variety shoulders along rural roads and some of award-winning, handcrafted, old-fashioned sweets. This is a must-see destination for Markham dwellers and visitors. The Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh, local foods, hand-crafted jewelry, and free entertainment (June 25-October 8, every Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). riding in mixed traffic on quieter roads B. Visit Lionel’s Farm to pet the friendly animals and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides from May to November. Pony rides may be pre-booked in the Surface: Road winter. Entrance to the Petting Farm is free. Please see lionelsfarm.com/petting-zoo/ for a list of food items you may bring for the animals. Possible Starting Points: C. A wide variety of events is always happening at the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – Nineteeth on the Park, including We suggest starting at these free comedy shows, concerts, exhibits, theatre, films, dances, and much more. Stop by to see both professional and local performances at this multi- day parking locations: purpose event centre. » Main Street Unionville – optimal D. Get a proper taste of Main Street Whitchurch-Stouffville (townofws.ca) by trying some delicious food and drink at the local restaurants. We recommend Red Bulb Expresso Bar, The Smokery Kitchen, Pastaggio Italian Eatery, Earl of Whitchurch, Main Street for suggested itinerary Bakehouse, Playce Café & Deli, Fickle Pickle Dining Lounge, and much more! » North Tract York Regional Forest » Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure E. Have a taste for art? Visit the Latcham Gallery, which exhibits artists from across Ontario. The jury has selected 27 pieces from 279 to display at this Centre – access to washrooms year’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition, although there are 5 other exhibitions this year if you miss this one. Open Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat: 10am-4pm. and water F. Take the kids to Timber Creek Golf & Family Fun Centre for a variety of fun activities, including miniature golf, gemstone mining, batting » Hotel options in Markham and cages, and more. Visit the Club House for ice cream and light snacks. Stouffville or camping at Cedar G. For the adults, trips to Willow Springs Winery1, Gallucci Winery2, and Applewood Farm Winery3 are a must. These family-owned Beach Park (includes beach access) wineries are hidden treasures in York Region, offering inexpensive white, red, and ice wines on scenic plots of land. Make sure to call ahead to check for tour availability: 905-642-9463, 905-640-0909, and 905-642-4720 H. Enjoy a delicious meal overlooking Musselman’s Lake at Fishbone by the Lake in the summer. This seasonal restaurant attracts visitors from Check out yrt.ca for transit routes all over, with its high-quality foods, beautiful view, and excellent service. We recommend visiting at off-times to avoid long wait times. to your starting point. Your bike I. Treetop Trekking in Bruce’s Mill Conservstion Area is perfect for your inner spider-monkey. Try climbing the ropes, zip-lining, and the night trek rides free. in the trees! Explore the tree houses and obstacle course of the Treewalk Village with the kids! J. Head over to Farintosh Farms, where you can Pick-Your-Own fresh produce from the fields or visit the market. Meet the Farintosh family and learn about farm life and their more sustainable farming methods – admission is free! Call ahead to find out which crops are available. 905-775-5727 K. Freshen up at Angus Glen Community Centre as you head back to Main Street Unionville. Rest at the outdoor picnic benches, use the air conditioned facilities, grab a snack, and refill your water bottle. Prepare for the final stretch of your ride! york.ca/cycling.