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Do More on the Shore Ezine
An Ezine Produced by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust
CIBC* COIP*The waterfront municipalities of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, conservation authorities and community groups*The Eastern Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Waterfront Working Group* MapArt* Dunmap*Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion* Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee* St. Lawrence Cement* Tilley Endurables
August 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Trail Tale – Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
- Featured Route - Picton Loop
- Featured Attraction – Historic Cornwall Jail
- Featured Activity – Kite Surfing
- Upcoming Events
TRAIL TALE – Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
The First Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure took place from July
4th to 11th and was 8 days, 706 km, from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec
Border. The week was full of fun, new friendships, discoveries, and personal
journeys as end-to-enders completed the Adventure full of pride in their
accomplishment. Highlights along the route included a tour of Grimsby
Beach, staying in the soldier barracks in Fort York, getting a massage
in Pickering, snacking on Strawberry Shortcake in Colborne, musical entertainment
and dancing in Kingston, a tour of Fort Wellington, and the Lift-Off festival
in Cornwall, to name a small few! Log on to www.waterfronttrail.org
to find out more about the event.
The Second Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure will be taking place
July 4th to 11th, 2009 and registration is scheduled to be open at the
end of August. The route will be different from 2008, but we will still
be traveling from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border. There has
been a lot of interest in the event and most of the 2008 participants
plan on returning for 2009, so register early! There are options for participants
of all ages, including young kids, as well as riders and non-riders, so
check out www.waterfronttrail.org
for more information and to find out when registration is open.
FEATURED ROUTE – Picton Loop
Some of the nicest roads along the
Waterfront Trail can be found in Prince Edward County; there are few cars,
from Picton to Kingston it’s relatively flat with a few rollers,
and if you travel east bound there is a good chance you’ll have
a great tail wind. Just before the Glenora ferry (which is free and runs
every 15 to 30 min depending on time of year), you will reach the base
of Lake on the Mountain Rd. and is worth the 1.5 km ride up the hill to
see the lake.
Bloomfield, Picton, and Wellington have cute shops and there are wineries
in the area, including Bergeron Estate Winery on the east side of the
ferry, a great rest stop on the featured route. The link below maps out
a 72 km loop beginning in Picton and we recommend that you print out the
Waterfront Trail map (map 5-4 to 5-6) as well which shows the attractions,
washrooms, parking, grocery stops, and other areas of interest.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/canada/on/picton/832755375311
http://www.waterfronttrail.org/trail.html
FEATURED ATTRACTION – Historic Cornwall Jail
Haunting sounds and sights have been experienced at the Historic Cornwall
Jail. The cell blocks, common areas, exercise yard and visitation area
have been maintained as they were when they were populated by inmates
sentenced to jail time. Step right into a cell to experience life behind
bars - at least for a few moments. There are stories of prison life from
the point of view of the guards as well as the inmates. You’ll also
learn about escapes and maybe even a ghost story or two. For more information
log on to www.cornwalljail.com.
FEATURED ACTIVITY – Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is a relatively new
sport that first gained popularity in the late 90's. It is a mixture between
windsurfing, surfing and wakeboarding where participants use a wakeboard
and kite to fly across beaches and soar through water. A sport full of
adrenaline, adventure, and fun, it is also accessible along Lake Ontario.
Beaches along the Waterfront Trail that welcome kiteboarding include Ashbridges
Bay, Cherry Beach, Frenchman’s Bay, Presqu’ile Provincial
Park, and Sandbanks Provincial Park. For more information log on to http://kiteboardontario.com/?p=11.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The events section of the Waterfront
Trail website lists several happenings along the Waterfront Trail. Some
are featured below, but also check out:
http://www.waterfronttrail.org/trail-events.html
Canada’s Largest Rib Fest
Take advantage of Spencer Smith Park
by the water, fun, sun, kid’s stuff, giveaways, great music, and
most importantly - TASTE SOME OF THE BEST RIBS IN THE WORLD!
Date: August 29th to September 1st, 2008
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Phone: 905-332-3513
Website: www.canadaslargestribfest.com
The 6th Annual Trikefest
Displays of adult-size tricycles
and recumbent bicycles are featured at this festival in Port Hope.
Date: August 16th and 17th, 2008
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Queen St, Port Hope
Phone: 905-885-8728
Website: www.trikes4all.com
If you have any questions or would like to contribute to the Shorezine,
please contact Petrina at:
pt@wrtrust.com
416-943-8080
372 Richmond Street West, Suite 308
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1X6
WARNING: The information and suggestions in this newsletter have been
developed to assist Trail users in planning both their recreational and
commuting trips along the Waterfront Trail. It mentions signed routes
of the Trail, as well as possible routes and connections in areas where
routes have not yet been designated as part of the Waterfront Trail. The
possible routes and connections have been identified in consultation with
the municipalities and Conservation Authorities of Lake Ontario and from
Trail users. Some of these possible routes and connections may not be
ideal for cycling, in-line skating, or hiking. They may be unsuitable
for some Trail users because of the close proximity to vehicular traffic
or unsuitable trail surface. Whenever possible, indicators have been placed
on the maps to warn of caution areas. However, be prepared to make your
own evaluation of traffic, trail and road conditions, and plan routes
appropriate to your riding, in line skating, and hiking skills and your
comfort level. This newsletter is not intended as a guide for children.
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