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.

 
DAY FOUR - Monday, July 7th
 

Darlington Provincial Park to Presqu'ile Provincial Park - 113.6 km

The start of Day 4 begins in Clarington which features a diverse waterfront of wetlands, meadows, forests, bluffs and beaches before heading into a perennial favourite of end to enders, Port Hope. This charming heritage town is the official lunch stop and offers an excellent selection of shopping, theatre and restaurants. Continuing east, riders will enter Cobourg, a town with architectural splendor dating back to the 1800's and a top rated marina that will serve as a rest stop.  A canopy of mature trees will provide shade as participants continue their journey on a quiet and remote section of the Trail.

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CYCLIST SITES AND DETAILS

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Breakfast - Darlington Provincial Park
Day 4 of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventurers will begin with Friends of Second Marsh hosting an $8 breakfast with choice of warm egg-cheese-bacon bagel or egg-cheese-ham english muffin, with fruit, juice, and choice of coffee, tea, or hot-chocolate in Darlington Provincial Park. Vegetarian options available. Snacks are also available at additional cost.
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Rest Stop – Port of Newcastle Waterfront Park
The Port of Newcastle Waterfront Park will be the first rest stop with oranges, granola and water for participants. Water is also available; remember you want to be drinking a water bottle every hour.
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Lunch - Port Hope
Historic Port Hope boasts the best preserved main street in Ontario filled with antique, boutique and specialty shops. Riders can choose to have lunch at one of the numerous restaurants, cafés and eateries located centrally in the downtown core (www.porthope.ca) or can make arrangements ahead of time for an $8 bagged lunch with your choice of chicken, roast beef, or veggie sandwiche, fruit, snack, and drink. On the day of your visit to Port Hope, staff will assist you with a copy of menus and directions and there will be security provided for your bicycles while you relax and enjoy your time in Port Hope. For more information contact Port Hope Tourism at 1-888 767 8467 or drop by the Port Hope Tourism Centre at 20 Queen Street in the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre located next to Memorial Park.
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Rest Stop - Cobourg Harbour (Hibernia St.)
The town of Cobourg and the DBIA are putting together something special for snacks and water, prepare to be surprised.
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Rest Stop  - Wicklow Beach
Wicklow beach will be an informal, but possibly anticipated rest stop. Water, a porta pottie, and a snack will be available.
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The picturesque Village of historic Colborne is the last rest stop prior to the final point of destination at Presqu’ile Point for Day 4. The rest stop will be hosted in the Village’s central Victoria Park, a beautiful and relaxing park across the street from downtown Colborne amenities and shops. The host of volunteers will be ready to welcome you with refreshments and snacks including fresh strawberries, apples, pies and other tastes of the area. Visit the Tourism Cramahe Visitor’s Centre across the street from Victoria Park in the Cramahe Municipal Building for ideas on great things to do and see in Cramahe.
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Dinner and Camping - Prequ’ile Provincial Park
As the end destination for the day, cyclists and their support teams can relax on the beach, swim, go windsurfing, diving, fishing or take in the nature programs and visit the oldest operating lighthouse on the north shore of Lake Ontario.  Dinner will be served in the Park by the Rotary Club at a cost of $15 and will include chicken and salads.
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Camping is provided; alternative options may be accessed & booked through our Accommodations page.

ATTRACTIONS / PERSONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE

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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
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Port Hope
Beautiful historic streets, interesting shops, restaurants and pubs, take some time to explore the downtown Port Hope.
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Art Gallery of Northumberland
Presenting intellectually stimulating exhibitions and programming, the Art Gallery of Northumberland encourages active dialogue between the Gallery audience and the visual arts.
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Canadian Firefighters Museum
The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum collects preserves, researches and displays fire apparatus, fire equipment, photographs and related archival materials to illustrate the historical development of the fire service in Canada.
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Cobourg Walking Tours
Cobourg offers self guided walking tours of their downtown heritage district that begin a few blocks from the rest stop.  The tour provides information on historical houses and buildings, some of which house museums, offering an indoor and outdoor experience.
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Nawautin Nature Sanctuary
Nawautin Shores Nature Sanctuary is a tribute to the late Bob Marshall's vision and commitment to creating a residential development with a restored wetland that is publicly accessible.
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