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27<br />

THE WELLAND<br />

CANALS<br />

PARKWAY TRAIL<br />

This trail follows <strong>the</strong> canal<br />

along its west bank from<br />

St. Cathar<strong>in</strong>es through<br />

Thorold, Welland, and<br />

<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Colborne</strong>. In Thorold,<br />

<strong>the</strong> path cross to <strong>the</strong><br />

“Thorold Island” created<br />

between <strong>the</strong> old third<br />

canal and <strong>the</strong> current<br />

fourth canal. In Welland,<br />

it follows <strong>the</strong> old fourth<br />

canal through <strong>the</strong> city and<br />

is paved on both sides<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> canal. The trail<br />

zig-zags across <strong>the</strong> canal<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Colborne</strong> until<br />

it meets <strong>the</strong> Friendship<br />

Trail at Seaway Park.<br />

For more <strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ion,<br />

maps, and routes, visit<br />

www.niagararegion.ca/<br />

explor<strong>in</strong>g<br />

CYCLING<br />

GORDON HARRY<br />

CONSERVATION<br />

TRAIL<br />

This section <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Trans Canada Trail runs<br />

13 kilometres from <strong>the</strong><br />

western boundary <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Colborne</strong>, across <strong>the</strong><br />

south <strong>of</strong> Wa<strong>in</strong>fleet to Haldimand<br />

County, parallel to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Lake Erie shore. This<br />

unpaved trail connects<br />

several conservation areas<br />

<strong>in</strong> Wa<strong>in</strong>fleet, and is an<br />

excellent location for bird<br />

watch<strong>in</strong>g and spott<strong>in</strong>g<br />

wildlife. Ideal for bik<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

hik<strong>in</strong>g, and horseback<br />

rid<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> Gordon Harry<br />

trail appeals to nature<br />

lovers <strong>of</strong> all ages. For<br />

more <strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ion, maps,<br />

and routes, visit www.<br />

npca.ca/conservationareas/gord-harry<br />

TRAIL ETIQUETTE<br />

• Obey all trail signs<br />

• Stay on <strong>the</strong><br />

trail, leave only<br />

footpr<strong>in</strong>ts… and<br />

as few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se as<br />

possible<br />

• The universal rule <strong>of</strong><br />

trail courtesy is for<br />

all trail users to pass<br />

to <strong>the</strong> left<br />

• Take noth<strong>in</strong>g but photographs<br />

• Carry out everyth<strong>in</strong>g that you carry <strong>in</strong>, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g wrappers,<br />

tissues, soda cans, water bottles, cigarette butts, etc.<br />

NEED MORE INFO<br />

For more <strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ion or to<br />

obta<strong>in</strong> a detailed cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

map visit <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Colborne</strong> Visitor<br />

In<strong>format</strong>ion Centre<br />

<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Colborne</strong> - Niagara’s South Coast Page 27

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