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Breakfast
- Fort
York in Toronto
Friends of Fort York will be organizing a hot oatmeal breakfast
before the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure continues to ride through
Canada’s largest city.
Website / Map
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Rest
Stop -
Guildwood Inn- TBD
This unique park has remnants of old buildings and stunning gardens.
Map
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Rest
Stop –West
Shores Community Centre in Pickering - TBD
This is the perfect opportunity for riders to re-fill their water
bottles and use the washroom facilities.
Map
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Cheering Station -Millennium
Square
in Pickering -TBD
Details to come...
Map
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Rest Stop -
Alex Robertson Park in
Pickering - TBD
Details to come...
Map
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Lunch - Rotary
Park in Ajax
Details to come...
Map
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Rest Stop - Rowe
House Museum
in Whitby
Enjoy various historical and other exhibits in this beautifully
restored home that belonged to the first mayor of Whitby Captain
James Rowe. Washrooms, water and snacks will also be available.
Map
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Rest Stop/Lunch- Lakeview
Park in Oshawa -TBD
Details to come...
Website
/ Map
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Rest Stop
- Port of Newcastle- TBD
More details to come shortly...
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Accommodations/Dinner
- Port Hope
We will be finishing the day's ride in the beautiful heritage downtown
of Port Hope. Here we will set up camp at the Town Recreation Centre
a mere minutes walk from the town centre. This is one of the new overnights
added to this year’s event, and is sure to be great place to spend
night 3. Details to come! |
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Camping
is provided; alternative options may be accessed & booked through
our Accommodations page. |
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Fort York
This historic site houses Canada's largest collection of original
War of 1812 buildings. Fort York offers seasonal guided tours as well
as musket, drill, and music demonstrations. Explore the fort's eight
historic structures, its defensive works, and its exhibits. Website
/ Map
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Harbourfront
There is something for everyone at Harbourfront with shops, art,
and live theatre.
Website
/ Map
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The
Beaches
The Beaches is one of Toronto’s gems; a place to play beach volleyball,
swim, and suntan, there are also bakeries, antique shops, clothing
stores, and spas a few streets north on Queen Street.
Map
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Home
Place
Artists Dorsey James and Shane Clodd recruited the help of Dunbarton
High School Students to create this fascinating outdoor art gallery
featuring a variety of totem poles.
Website
/ Map
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Whitby
Station Gallery
This non-profit public art gallery and vibrant cultural centre offers
a variety of art exhibitions, child, youth, adult and family art
programs, classes and workshops, performances and special events.
Check out their website to find out about exhibitions/events.
Website
/ Map
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Rowe House Museum
This museum is a ribute to the tenacity of local heritage enthusiasts.
Enjoy various historical and other exhibits in this beautifully restored
home that belonged to the first mayor of Whitby Captain James Rowe. Map
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Thickson Woods
The entrance to Thickson Woods is a narrow pathway off the Waterfront
Trail leading to a cool, shady respite from the warm summer sun. The
towering white pines were once used form masts of sailing ships of
the British Royal Navy. This is a favourite spot for many Waterfront
Trail users. Website
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Camp X
"Camp-X" was a Canadian top-secret training facility built
on the beautiful shores of 'Lake Ontario' during the early years of
the Second World War. Visitors to Camp X will learn of historical
events such as top-secret meetings, adventures, and the positioning
and secret use of each of the camp buildings. Website
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Second Marsh - Colonel Sam Drive
Largest remaining urban wetland in the GTA, Second Marsh
is another testament to people stepping up to protect our natural
heritage. The Marsh has a network of trails, boardwalks and lookouts
with excellent interpretation panels to help explain the significance
of the marsh.
Website
/ Map
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Darlington Provincial Park
Located right on the Lake, this park offers a variety of
activities, including swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing from
the bluffs. A tiny cemetary and log cabin mark the legacy of American
settlers.
Website
/ Map
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Port
of Newcastle Marina
The Port of Newcastle Marina offers canoe and pedal boat rentals,
providing the opportunity to get out on Lake Ontario to see the
Waterfront Trail from a different view point
Website
/ Map
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