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The event details surrounding each day of the second annual Great Waterfront
Trail Adventure (July 4-11, 2009) are being finalized. Some events and
overnights may change - check back soon for updates!! In the meantime,
a look through last year's itineraries (below) will give you an idea of
the wide range of fun and inspiring experiences you can expect as you
visit the vibrant and diverse communities along the Waterfront Trail.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
to Hamilton - 74 km
The official start
of the Waterfront Trail is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and it is here
where we will launch the First Annual GWTA!
After the kick-off
celebration we will roll out through the historic and beautiful
town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the first of 41 incredible communities
to come. During the ride from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Hamilton, you
will cycle country roads and paved paths accented by vineyards,
orchards and lake views. Discover historic military forts, village
shops, restaurants and wineries. For riders looking for an
extra 16 kilometres , consider the “Optional ride” a bit north to
the town of Jordan to visit Balls Falls, the only waterfall on the
Waterfront Trail.
(The first day
of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is a relatively flat day
on off-road paths through parks, on residential streets, and the
shoulder of busier roads or service roads.)
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See
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CYCLIST
SITES AND DETAILS
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Breakfast
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
Friends of Fort George will be hosting a hot pancake, sausage, coffee
and juice breakfastfor $6. Riders are asked to arrive between
7 and 7:30 am to check-in, load their luggage into the luggage truck,
and meet their group leader. More details will be sent via e-mail
the week of June 16th.
Website
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Rest
Stop - Happy
Rolph’s Bird Sanctuary
The rest stop is a chance to re-fill your water bottle and grab
a snack. For $1-$2 you can choose from power bars, fruit, vegetables,
power aid and gatorade.
Website
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Lunch
- Lincoln
Charles Daley Park will be the first lunch stop of the tour. Twenty
Valley Tourism and the Rotary Club are organizing a BBQ for participants
to keep strength and spirits high.
Map
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Rest
Stop - Pumphouse
Historical Plaque
The town of Grimsby will be cheering on the riders and offereing
tours of their community as Adventurers stop to re-fill water bottles;
and there is rumoured to be ice cream available for a snack.
Map
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Dinner
and Camping - Confederation
Park
Those camping will be staying in Confederation Park. Just a short
walk away is Beaches Grill and Patio where riders and their crew
can chose from a $7 set dinner menu of:
Personal pizza and Potatoe Wedges
Chicken fingers and fries
Philly cheesesteak and fries
Hamburger and fries
Hot dog and fries.
Website
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Night
on the Town in Hamilton
Toursim Hamilton has organized shuttles to take riders from the
campground to Canada Marine Discovery Centre, Art Gallery of Hamilton,
, which is family friendly, or Honest Lawyers and Hess Village,
a section of the city lined with lively pubs. The shuttle will leave
at 7:30 and 8:00 pm and return at 9:30 and 10:00 pm.
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a list of alternate accommodations click
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YOUNG
RIDER AND WALKING ROUTES
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Fort
George National Historic Park
There are 4 km of paved off road trails around Fort George and Paradise
Grove Park for the younger cyclists to safely ride. Parking
is available at Fort George on Byron St as can be seen on map 1-1.
Website
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Malcolmson
Eco Park
The 4.6 km ride from the Eco Park to Belmount Park is mainly off
road and suitable for younger cyclists with parking at Lock One
and washrooms at the Municipal Beach.
Check out map 1-3 for more information.
Website
/ Map
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Check
out more family friendly Tastes of the Trail in St. Catharine’s
at: http://www.waterfronttrail.org/wtsk/stcatharines_trip.htm |
ATTRACTIONS
/ PERSONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE
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Shaw
Fest
One of Niagara’s most popular attractions, the Shaw Festival specializes
in plays written by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries.
Website
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Lock
One
If the timing’s right you may enjoy the treat of seeing one of the
large ships that use the Welland Canal.
Website
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Port
Dalhousie
Beautiful, vibrant, historic harbour offering many restaurants and
patios, quaint shops, theatre, gardens and boat tours.
Website
/ Map
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Jordan
Village
Located 5 km north of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Route,
Jordan Village is an oasis among the vineyards and fields of Niagara’s
Wine Country. The historic village has wineries, culinary
delights, galleries, a museum, fabulous shopping, cool history,
antiquing, and walking trails.
Map
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UNREGISTERED
FUN
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McFarland
House from 8:00 to 9:30
Cheer on riders as they set-off from McFarland Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
on their 680 km journey of the Canadian Shores of Lake Ontario and
the Ontario shores of the St. Lawrence River. Come early and take
in a warm breakfast in support of the Friends of Fort George. At
9:20 the cannon will fire a shot announcing the commencement of
the Adventure. Riders will parade through the lovely town of Niagara-On-the-Lake
and continue to Charles Daley Park, Jordan for lunch.
Website
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Port
Dalhousie Walk and Quiz
A self-guided walk will take you on a 'loop' along the Lake Ontario
shoreline, harbour and downtown area of Old Port Dalhousie and you
will discover the history of this charming town. The public parking
area for the "Old Town" is in Lakeside Park and this is
where you'll start your tour. Lakeside Park between 1902 and 1950's
was a popular tourist attraction and summertime would even bring
tourists from Toronto by boat into the harbour.
Download
Quiz here / Map
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For more community
information click on the following links:
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