MARKHAM TOWN and TRAIL 1 Km N 16Th Ave 14 H
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MARKHAM TOWN AND TRAIL 1 km N 16th Ave 14 H Markham Rd G Carlton Rd Raymerville Dr 13 D Markham GO Station Bullock Dr Village Pkwy Victoria Ave 5 Centennial GO Station 11 Warden Ave 12 6 F Highway 7 McCowan Rd Main St Birchmount Rd A 3 Willowgate Dr Enterprise Blvd C 9 10 4 Old Wellington St 15 B 1 Rouge River Riverview Ave 2 Kennedy Rd 7 E 8 Hwy 407 START Unionville GO Station Turn At | Length START - Unionville GO Station - Terrain: Road 1. Turn LEFT onto YMCA Blvd 0.1 km | 0.2 km 9. Turn RIGHT onto Drakefi eld Rd - Legend 2. Turn LEFT onto Rivis Rd 0.3 km | 0.2 km Terrain: Road 6.5 km | 1.7 km 3. Turn RIGHT onto Enterprise Blvd 0.5 km | 0.4 km a. Turn RIGHT onto Willowgate Dr Markham Town and Trail 4. Turn LEFT onto Main St Unionville 0.9 km | 1.1 km b. Turn LEFT onto Riverview Ave which becomes Ovida Blvd York Region Cycling Tour Route 5. Turn RIGHT onto Victoria Ave 2.0 km | 1.5 km c. Turn RIGHT onto Riverview Rd High traffi c roads - take extra precautions a. Continue STRAIGHT onto the trail d. Turn LEFT onto Milne Ln Bike shop b. Turn RIGHT at the fork - Terrain: Trail e. Turn RIGHT onto McPhillips Ave c. Continue STRAIGHT under the tracks f. Turn RIGHT onto Wignall Cres which 1 Cue sheet markers d. Turn RIGHT at the fork before the river becomes Old Wellington St Off -road trail e. Turn LEFT at the fork after the river 10. Turn LEFT* onto Markham Rd 8.1 km | 1.0 km Point of interest f. Continue STRAIGHT at the forks near Weldon Pond *NO LEFT TURN, walk bike to Hwy 7 intersection 6. Turn RIGHT to go under Hwy 7 3.5 km | 1.7 km 11. Turn LEFT onto Bullock Dr 9.1 km | 0.1 km GO Station a. Cross the river and turn LEFT at the fork 12. Turn RIGHT onto Snider Dr 9.2 km | 0.4 km Parking b. Turn RIGHT at the fork 13. Turn LEFT onto Raymerville Dr 9.6 km | 5.7 km c. Turn LEFT at the fork behind the houses a. Continue STRAIGHT onto Carlton Rd d. CROSS McCowan Rd at signal 14. Turn LEFT onto Village Pkwy 15.3 km | 2.5 km 7. Turn LEFT off the path onto the road 5.2 km | 0.9 km a. Continue STRAIGHT at the roundabout a. Turn LEFT onto the path b. Continue STRAIGHT onto Birchmount Rd b. Turn RIGHT at the fork 15. Turn LEFT onto Enterprise Blvd 17.8 km | 1.2 km 8. Turn LEFT at the fork 6.1 km | 0.4 km york.ca/cycling MARKHAM TOWN AND TRAIL 19 km, City of Markham Ride Rating: Recreational cyclist – mix of trails and quiet streets with mixed traffic on a Suggested Itinerary: few busier streets Family/leisure option – ride the Rouge A. Start at the Pride of Canada Carousel at 8080 Birchmount Rd, the newly constructed centerpiece of Downtown Valley Trail from Main Street Unionville Markham. Created by Canadian artists Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent, this collection of sustainable public art to Milne Dam Conservation Area and pieces proudly celebrates Canadian wonders and icons. back B. Next, enjoy a sweet beverage or dessert from one of the many food hotspots of Downtown Markham before heading Surface: Unpaved trail (limestone screenings), road off on your ride. We suggestSweet House Dessert, Cherry Berry Yogurt Bar, Go for Tea, and Lucullus. C. Head east to the Markham Pan Am Centre to rest at the internationally renowned community centre with world- Possible Starting Points: class facilities and view a variety of sporting events. We suggest starting at these free day parking locations: D. At Main Street Unionville (unionvilleinfo.com), the Old Firehall Confectionery is an iconic historical » Unionville GO Station – optimal for building which offers a wide variety of award-winning, handcrafted, old-fashioned sweets. This is a must-see suggested itinerary destination for Markham dwellers and visitors. The Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh, local » Markham Pan Am Centre – access to foods, hand-crafted jewelry, and free entertainment (June 25-October 8, every Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). water and washrooms E. The Milne Dam Conservation Park is an excellent picnic and birdwatching spot, with direct access to the Rouge » Main Street Unionville – parking lot River. The Park is Markham’s largest park with many sights to see and activities to try. behind shops on east side » Markham GO Station F. Explore the many restaurants, art studios, services, activities, and pubs in one of Ontario’s oldest communities at Main Street Markham (mainstreetmarkham.com). Stop by the Farmers’ Market (May-October, every Check out yrt.ca for transit routes Saturday, 8 a.m. -1p.m.) for fresh, delicious food or Love Gelato, Rawlicious and It’s The Cat’s Meow Café for to your starting point. Your bike some light refreshments. rides free. G. Visit the Varley Art Gallery of Markham, named after Frederick Horsman Varley, an original member of the Group of Seven. Admission is free for all and exhibitions are constantly changing. Support local artists and be inspired by their stories. Mon: Closed, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thurs: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. H. Toogood Pond is another popular picnic spot with beautiful scenic trails all year round. Enjoy the fresh air, peaceful york.ca/cycling landscape, and the variety of species in the area before heading back to your starting point in Downtown Markham..