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3600km. 170 First Nations and communities. 4 Great Lakes. 16 Heritage Rivers.
470km of off-road trail.
Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and Manitoulin Island
1400km of signed cycling routes connecting the Great Lakes and Ontario Greenbelt
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The 2025 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Marks 30 Years of Connecting Communities to the Great Lakes with a New Cycling Route
/in Article /by Marlaine KoehlerThe 2025 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Marks 30 Years of Connecting Communities to the Great Lakes with a New Cycling Route
30 Years, 3 Great Lakes, 1 Epic Ride: A Legacy Trail Marks a Milestone
Hamilton, August 8, 2025 – In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust—the charity leading the Trail’s development—and its partners are proud to unveil a new signature route for its flagship cycling event: the 2025 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA).
From August 8–15, 160 cyclists from across Canada, the U.S. and even the United Kingdom, ranging in age from 19 to 86, will embark on a fully supported, 640-km loop connecting Lakes Ontario, Huron, and Erie—a feat made possible by three decades of collaboration, vision, and investment in one of Canada’s most ambitious legacy initiatives.
“For 30 years, the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail has been a living legacy of what’s possible when communities, governments, and supporters come together with a shared vision—to protect, connect, and celebrate our Great Lakes,” says Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. “This new tri-lake route is a testament to that spirit of collaboration. It showcases how far we’ve come—and Trail’s potential to catalyze regeneration and establish Ontario as an exceptional cycle tourism experience.”
High interest in the new tri-lake route led to registration selling out in February, and serves as a strong indication that it will become a popular, self-guided experience appealing to experienced recreational riders seeking a challenge, beautiful scenery, and welcoming communities.
While you may have missed this year’s GWTA, stayed tuned for our Farm Fresh Tour scheduled for Saturday, September 27. This is a one-day 45 km with a 20 km shorter option. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive registration information.
Rouge National Urban Park Celebrates 10 years
/in Article, News /by Marlaine KoehlerIt was terrific to start the week by celebrating one of citizen advocacy’s finest accomplishments! The Rouge National Urban Park marked its 10th anniversary this morning. About 50 people gathered to reminisce and reflect on the 50 years it took to build political support for protecting a pristine urban river valley.
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
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