City of Oshawa Trail Brochure

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Oshawas Trail system totals almost

27 km o paved surace that

provides citizens and visitors with

opportunities or physical activity

such as walking, running, cycling,

rollerblading or bird watching.

A sae and environmentally

riendly way o getting to and

rom work, school, shopping,

or a nearby park, the trails are

a great place to gather and

enjoy the outdoors with riends

and amily.

Waterront Trail

Harmony Creek Trail

Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path

Michael Starr Trail


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ROUTEOUTE

TRAIL CHARACTERISTICSRAIL CHARACTERISTICSAND ACCESSIBILITYND ACCESSIBILITY

LEGENDEGEND

Rossland Rd W

King St W

Adelaide Ave E

Bond St E

Philip Murray Ave

Lake Ontario

Olive AveGibb St

WilsonRdS

RitsonRdS

SimcoeStS

SimcoeStS

ParkRdS

Farewe

llSt

H

armonyRdS

Bloor St W

Highway 401

Wentworth St E

CentreStS

ParkRdS

Stevens

onRdS

HillcroftStGolfSt

Oshawa

TO:

500 m

NROUTE

The City o Oshawa constructs all

new trails to meet accessibility

standards. Older established portions

o the trails may have steep slopes,

sharp turns and unprotected edges with closeproximity to the Lake or creek and may be

considered as a potential obstacle or some users.

Some portions are prone to seasonal fooding

and reezing. On-road portions o the trail require

the user to maneuver along and across areas with

vehicular tra c.

For more inormation on accessibility please visit

the City o Oshawa web site at www.oshawa.ca.


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JOSEPH KOLODZIEOSEPH KOLODZIEOSHAWA CREEK BIKE PATHSHAWA CREEK BIKE PATH7 kmkmSurrounded by lush vegetation this paved path

meanders along the picturesque Oshawa Creek valley

with connections to Downtown Oshawa (see last

page). The creek is home to the spring and all trout

and salmon runs. Portions o the path travel in close

proximity to the creek and has steep slopes, sharp turns

and unprotected edges. Caution should be used when

accessing and maneuvering the trail.

1 Lakeview Park see Waterront Trail

2 Southmead Park

3 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority

(CLOCA) Administration Building

4 Cordova Park

5 Erie Street Park

6 Storie Park

7 Rotary Park

8 Brick by Brick Park

9 City Hall, Public Library, Art Gallery

10 Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens (OVBG), Kinsmen

Stadium and Childrens Arena Home to

breathtaking foral displays and community events.

11 Parkwood Estate Once home to R.S. McLaughlin,the ounder o G.M. Canada, this grand estate is now

a National Historic Site.

Adelaide Ave W

King St E

Bond St E

Bloor St E

Highway 401

Bloor St W

Wentworth St W

Wentworth St E

Phillip Murray Ave

ParkRdS

ParkRdS

CentreStS

SimcoeStS

RitsonRdN

GolfSt

RitsonRdS

RitsonRdS

Simco

eStS

Exit toErie St

Exit toOxford St

Exit toWhiting Ave

Exit toThomas Ave

Exit toMill St

Exit toSinclair Ave

Exit toMidtown Dr

Exit toKaiser Cr

Exit toElliot St

Exit toGibb St

Exit toDowntown

6398)

500 m

N

TO:

Michael StarrTrail

TO:Waterfront

Trail

TO:Waterfront

Trail

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Oshawa

SouthmeadPark

LakeviewPark

Erie Park

Cordova Park

Rotary Park

Brick byBrick Park

City HallPublic LibraryArt Gallery

OVBGKinsmenStadium

ChildrensArena

Storie Park

CLOCA

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DowntownOshawa

Parkwood Estate


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MICHAEL STARR TRAILICHAEL STARR TRAIL5 kmkm

This urban trail ollows a ormer CN spur line that once

connected Oshawa industries with the rest o North

America. The trail recognizes Colonel Starrs many

contributions to the City o Oshawa and Canada. This

paved trail provides quick access to Downtown Oshawa

(see last page). Relatively fat in nature, the trail has

many road crossings. Caution should be used whenapproaching and crossing intersections.

12 City of Oshawa Information Centre Stop

to gather inormation about the many natural areas,

cultural and historical attractions.

13 Cowan Park

14 Memorial Park Centrally located, this historical

park hosts arts and cultural events throughout the

year. The park is also the site o the Citys Cenotaph

honouring the men and women who served in

armed confict.

15 GM Centre Durham Regions premiere

entertainment centre and home o the Oshawa

Generals.

16 YMCA

17 Mary Street Community School Park

18 Alexandra Park

19 Connaught Park Community Centre

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Adelaide Ave E

Rossland Rd E

Bond St E

King St E

Olive Ave

SimcoeStS

CentreStS

CentreStS

SimcoeStN

RitsonRdN

RitsonRdS

Bloor St E

Highway 401

Bloor St W

Adelaide Ave W

Hillcroft St.Buckingham

DivisionSt

MarySt

Exit to

Grove Ave

Exits toHaig St

Exit toJarvis St

LvivBlvd

GolfSt

William

CowanPark

500 m

TO:Joseph Kolodzie

Oshawa CreekBike Path

N

AlexandraPark

ConnaughtPark

YMCA

General MotorsCentre

MemorialPark

Mary StCommunitySchool Park

DowntownOshawa

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City of Oshawa Information Centre


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HARMONY CREEK TRAILARMONY C REEK TRAIL4 kmkm

This paved trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and

meanders through the valley along the Harmony

Creek. The natural surroundings o the valley provides

a migration corridor or wildlie and naturalization

projects have helped improve water quality. The trail

has a number o steep slopes and edges with close

proximity to the creek. Caution is advised whenaccessing and maneuvering the trail.

20 Donevan Recreation Complex Additional

amenities include an outdoor skateboard park and

an ice pad.

21 Farewell Park Watch a ball game, shoot some

hoops or just enjoy a picnic.

22 Eastbourne Park A great location or a picnic.

Rossland Rd E

Exit toCobblehill Dr

Exit toDowning Ct

HillcroftSt

Hillcroft St

Exit toRegent Dr

RitsonRdN

HarmonyRdN

Ritson

RdS

WilsonRdN

W

ilsonRdS

Harmony

RdS

Bond St E

King St E

Olive Ave

Adelaide Ave E

Exit toCamelot Dr

Exit toHarmony RdviaHoskin Ave

EastbournePark

Farewell Park

DonevanRecreationComplex

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WentworthStW

WentworthStW

Stevenson Rd S

Park Rd S

PhillipMurrayAve

PhillipMurrayAve

W

entworthStE

Colonel

SamDr

Highway

401

HarbourRd

Farewell St

Ritson Rd SSimc

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ConneryCr

Trail

continues

through

Whitby

Trail

continues

through

Clarington

CampX

Memorial

Lakefront

WestPark

GoldPoint

Wetland

Renaissance

Park

Lakeview

Park

Second

Marsh G

eneralMotorsof

CanadaHeadquarters

500m

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StoneStPark

PumphouseMarsh

&SouthOshawa

CommunityCentre

LakeOntario

McLaughlinBay

WildlifeReserve

TO:

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olodzie

Oshaw

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BikePath

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WATERFRONT TRAILATERFRONT TRAIL11 km1 kmOshawas section o the 780 km Lake Ontario Waterront

Trail ollows the shores o Lake Ontario. The trails in

Lakeront West Park and Stone Street Park were built to

meet accessible standards. Caution should be used on

other portions o the trail that may contain steep slopes

and unprotected edges close to the Lake.

23 Camp X Established in 1941 as the rst secret

agent training school in North America.

24 Lakefront West Park Eight lighted slo-pitch

diamonds and a concession stand (open seasonally).

25 Gold Point Wetland

26 Renaissance Park

27 Stone Street Park, Pumphouse Marsh and South

Oshawa Community Centre

28 Lakewoods Park Includes an outdoor skateboard park.

29 Lakeview Park The jewel o Oshawas waterront,

Lakeview Park is the citys most popular picnicdestination.

30 Second Marsh Administered by Friends o

Second Marsh this 123 hectare coastal wetland has

exceptional historical and environmental

signicance to explore along walking trails.

31 General Motors of Canada Headquarters

32 McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Home to a

wide variety o native vegitation, birds, mammals

and sh. Also eatured is the Dogwood Trail, or use

by the visually impaired.


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TRAIL USERS CODERAIL USERS CODEPlease respect the ollowing code:

Motorized vehicles are not permitted.

Hunting is not permitted.

Abide by the signs regarding permitted trail use.

Cyclists must keep right, use a bell or verbal

indication when passing, travel at moderatespeed, use caution around pedestrians and

dismount when crossing streets.

Keep right to allow others to pass.

Keep the trails clean.use the trash

receptacles as provided (maximum ne

o $5000 or littering).

Keep pets on a leash.

Leave fowers, plants and trees or others

to enjoy.

Respect and protect our natural resources. Be advised that trails are prone to seasonal

fooding and reezing.

TRAIL ATTENDANTRAIL ATTENDANTOn weekdays year-round a City employed Trail

Attendant is available to answer questions, and help

ensure a pleasant and inormative experience while

using the trails.Keeping the trails ree o litter is the responsibility o

all users.

NATURAL FEATURESATURAL FEATURESBoth the Oshawa and Harmony Creek valleys have

vegetation that is typical o Southern Ontario valley

lands. A variety o native plant material blends to orm

an active ecosystem presenting many opportunities

to enjoy a variety o recreational activities. Many o

the trails are intentionally preserved in a natural state.

Whether travelling our trails by oot, rollerblades, or

bicycle, or enjoying bird watching and shing, Oshawas

trail system has a lot to oer.

DOWNTOWNOWNTOWNDowntown Oshawa is easily accessible rom the Joseph

Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path and the Michael Starr

Trail. Shop and dine downtown or enjoy the murals

and foral displays. Places to visit include The Robert

McLaughlin Art Gallery, Oshawa Public Library, City Hall,

the Canadian Automotive Museum and Memorial Park.

Take in a show or a hockey game at the GM Centre or

visit the downtown campus o the University o OntarioInstitute o Technology.


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