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0 2 km - Average walking time 32 minutes 85 City of Vaughan Bartley Smith Greenway North

Prepare for a healthy hike Before heading out on a hike, it is important to check your local weather forecast for temperature, humidex, wind chill, UV index and weather warnings.

The Bartley Smith Greenway is a 15 kilometre trail system following the course of the West Don River. The Bartley Smith Greenway is broken into northern and southern trail segments. The northern segment, approximately four kilometres long, starts at Major Mackenzie Drive West North of McNaughton Road, passes through Mackenzie Glen District Park and along a series of open space area and local parks ending at Teston Road.

One of the key highlights along this northern trail segment is the Mackenzie Glen District Park, which includes a pedestrian bridge with Be active everyday scenic vantage points onto the Walk, run, wheel, ski – any adjacent pond and various water activity is great for you! streams along the way.

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 4 km Access points: Cranston Park Avenue, Isaac Murray Avenue, Drummond Drive, Sierra Court, Cunningham Drive, Fletcher Drive, Glenkindie Avenue, Mackenzie Glen District Park For more information: Access Vaughan 905-832-2281 vaughan.ca 86 City of Vaughan Bartley Smith Greenway North Teston Rd

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significant natural regeneration area in the Upper West Don sub watershed. There you will find a variety of trees including black willows, black walnuts and sugar maples. Depending on the season and time of day, it is possible to catch sight of coyotes, foxes, beavers, mink, snakes, turtles, frogs and many species of birds. The Bartley Smith Greenway is a 15 During late spring through fall, kilometre trail system following the the meadows are peppered with course of the West Don River. It is butterflies, bees, dragonflies and broken into northern and southern other insects and are full of colour trail segments. The southern from wildflowers and flowering trail segment, approximately 11 shrubs. A stop at beautiful kilometres long, begins at Steeles Keffer Marsh lookout is highly Avenue east of Dufferin Street, recommended. This destination, travels north through Marita Payne named after an early settler who Park, under the 407 highway, and farmed this part of Vaughan continues to Langstaff Road where Township in the early 1800s, the trail ends. At this point, a short contains the marsh itself and a larger walk west on Langstaff Road onto deciduous swamp, believed to be Planchet Road will connect you the largest constructed area of its back onto the trail, continuing to kind in Ontario. Rutherford Road, through Routley Park and ending at Reeves Park. Along the way you will also experience a variety of local parks A highlight along this trail is and open spaces, each with its Langstaff EcoPark, north of unique features. Rivermede Road, the most

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 11 km Access points: Steeles Avenue, Dufferin Street, Langstaff Road, Planchet Road, and Audia Court, Marita Payne Park, Langstaff Park For more information: Access Vaughan 905-832-2281 vaughan.ca 88 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 89 City of Vaughan Boyd Conservation Area

Boyd Conservation Area located in Vaughan along the picturesque Pace yourself Humber River valley, offers visitors Know your fitness level and many wonderful outdoor activities and experiences. The area has do not overexert yourself. a hiking trail that circles the Make sure you have Conservation Area and offers views plenty of water and snacks of the Humber River, a Canadian available. Heritage River.

Other facilities include an abundance of picnic tables, shelters, bocce courts and group campsites for Scouting/Guiding and youth. The conservation area is not maintained throughout the winter season and is accessible to pedestrians only.

Trail difficulty: Moderate Distance: 3 km Access points: Islington north of Langstaff Road, Stegment’s Mill Road Parking: Pay to Park For more information: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 416-667-6295 trcaparks.ca 90 City of Vaughan Boyd Conservation Area

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There is a visitor centre at the forest edge. Kortright Centre nature interpreters lead fascinating indoor presentations or guide outdoor nature walks.

The Kortright Centre for Beat the heat Conservation features 324 hectares Heat-related illnesses of forests, meadows, streams, are preventable! Avoid ponds, marsh and river habitats with prolonged exercise in hot abundant wildlife. The forested area weather, take extra breaks has several designated trails for all and stay hydrated. levels of walking enthusiasts. The Humber River, which flows through the property, was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1999.

Each year many groups enjoy a series of informative nature Healthy trees, programs, such as feeding winter healthy people birds, making maple syrup, taking a Trees clean our air, our water wildflower walk, a fall colour stroll or and our soil and help to participating in a custom-designed regulate our climate. program.

Trail difficulty: Moderate Distance: 16.5 km Access points: Pine Valley Drive, between Rutherford Road and Major Mackenzie Drive Parking: Pay to Park For more information: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 905-832-2289 trcaparks.ca kortright.org 92 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 93 City of Vaughan Maple Nature Reserve

Located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, one of the most ecologically important geological landforms in southern Ontario, this reserve is adjacent to the Maple Uplands Area of Natural and Scientific Interest. The Little Don River, part of the headwaters of the Don River, runs through the site, affording both education and enhancement opportunities. The research The Maple Nature Reserve is a 35 arboretum contains unusual exotic hectare area consisting of various tree species that have continuing habitats that are host to a variety of scientific interest. wildlife. With over three kilometres of natural trails to explore and enjoy, The plan for the area is built on it possesses unique and special the principle of protecting the attributes that are significant to ecological integrity of the natural the ecosystem of the Don River environment, while providing for watershed. nature-oriented recreational uses and enjoyment of the site’s natural This environmentally rich area of and unique resources. the Don River watershed features mature forest, valley, meadow, rolling hills, ponds and wetlands. The ecologically diverse natural Get a dose of communities provide vital habitat Vitamin N (nature!) for more than 300 species of plants Spending time in and animals, including rare species, nature improves your such as the Grove Chickweed and the Northern Red-bellied snake. mental health.

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 3.5 km Access points: Dufferin Street, Teston Road, William Bowes Boulevard, Lady Fenyrose For more information: Access Vaughan 905-832-2281 vaughan.ca 94 CLASS R egional Forest Headquarters Centennial P Parking

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 95 City of Vaughan Nashville Conservation Reserve

The Nashville Conservation Reserve it is enjoyable for users while is a diverse site containing many maximizing protection for the different habitat types, such as natural ecosystem. upland forests, meadows, former agricultural fields and wetlands, Feel younger that total more than 900 hectares. Active older adults have The property supports a variety of improved strength, flexibility, wildlife, provides significant deer balance and coordination. wintering lands and is an important migratory corridor. Because of its large size, as well as its current and future ecological value, the Conservation Reserve is an integral part of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority natural heritage system.

The Humber Valley Heritage Trail is the centre piece of the trail system at the Nashville Conservation Reserve. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority continues to develop the trail system so

Trail difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 5 km Access points: Huntington Road, Kirby Road (restricted access) Parking: On-street For more information: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 416-661-6600 trcaparks.ca 96 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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Canada Company Avenue and continues north under Major Mackenzie Drive. North of Major Mackenzie, you can end your day by visiting the Canadian McMichael Art Collection or continue up to Binder Twine Park. The trail is open and free of charge for hiking, biking and walking and includes several pedestrian bridge valley crossings. This section of the Humber River Along the trail you will experience Trail is dedicated to William several significant natural habitats, Granger, former Toronto and Region cultural and heritage resources, Conservation Authority Chair in recreational and educational recognition for his contributions facilities and the historic aboriginal to watershed management. The trade route known as the Toronto William Granger Greenway is Carrying-Place Trail. These attributes more than 5 kilometres in length contributed to Humber River’s and allows you to connect to other designation as a Canadian Heritage systems and key local destinations. River in 1999. The trail begins at Rutherford Road, linking to the Boyd Conservation area trails to the south. North of Rutherford Road, it crosses the Humber River and connects to

Trail difficulty: Moderate Distance: 8 km Access points: Binder Twine Park, Boyd Conservation Area, Rutherford Road east of Islington Avenue, McMichael Art Collection, Stegman’s Mill Road and Islington Avenue at Canada Company Way Parking: Bindertwine Park (Stegman’s Mill Road), Boyd Conservation Area - Pay to Park, Rutherford Road east of Islington Avenue, McMichael Art Collection - Pay to Park For more information: Access Vaughan 905-832-2281 vaughan.ca 98 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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