Georgina Island is the largest island on Lake Simcoe. The island is inhabited by Ojibwa (or Chippewas) people. The island is accessed by a ferry in summer and an airboat in winter. The island also had a marina for individual boaters. In the coldest day of winter Lake Simcoe is cold en ... [More]
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Georgina Island
Georgina Island is the largest island on Lake Simcoe. The island is inhabited by Ojibwa (or Chippewas) people. The island is accessed by a ferry in summer and an airboat in winter. The island also had a marina for individual boaters. In the coldest day of winter Lake Simcoe is cold en ... [More]
The Mill Pond Park
Mill Pond was named in recognition of the sawmill operation that used this pond for power. The sawmill is an important component of Richmond Hill's culture heritage because it was part of what made the heart of Richmond Hill an attractive place to settle in the late 1800s.
Mill Pon ... [More]
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Nokiida Trail
"Nokiidaa" is an Ojibwa term meaning "walking Together".
The Nokiidaa Trail is a 20-km (12.4-mile) multi-use trail that follows the East Holland River from Aurora to Holland Landing. The trail runs through three municipalities – Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury – and cont ... [More]
King Trail – Seneca College
KING - One of the best kept hiking secrets in Ontario is King Campus. Our trails invite the hiker to experience old growth forests, rolling hills, meadows, wetlands and the historic pathways of Eaton Hall. We are proud to host part of the Oak Ridges Trail, an initiative to create a r ... [More]
Eaton Hall
Eaton Hall is an elegant chateau nestled in the temperate forests of King Township. Eaton Hall is located on present-day grounds of Seneca College King Campus, amid lush forest and wandering paths that are perfect for a promenade.
The chateau was modeled after the Norman French arc ... [More]
King Bird Walk
The Dufferin Marsh is a remnant feature of the Schomberg River and was isolated when the river was channeled in the 1800’s. Through natural processes and man made disturbances the old river bed developed into a marsh. The land was historically used for farming, and was bisected by ... [More]
York Region Trails Map
Click here to download a PDF version of the map below,
which includes links to detailed trail maps. [More]
The King City Trail
The King City Trail is located in the valleyland area west of Keele Street, between McClure Drive on the north, Norman Drive on the south, and east from Keele Street following the route of the Humber River.
The King City Trail is ideal for walking, hiking, jogging or cros ... [More]
