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Profiles:
Route
Clarington's diverse waterfront features some 37 kilometres of
wetlands, meadows, forests, bluffs and beaches. Highlights include
Darlington Provincial Park, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
and the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Thanks to its recognized wildlife
habitat programs, Darlington NGS provides a home for 870 species. One of the few spots along the Trail where you can camp at an Ontario Park--Darlington Provincial Park. - Route Note--Detour east of Bond Head (Map 3-9)
CN will be working on the Stephenson Road Bridge for the next 3 months (December 2011 to March 2012), which will close a short stretch of trail east of Bond Head. Use the detours below(see map 3-9):
Travelling westbound: From Lakeshore Rd turn north onto Stephenson Rd, west on Concession Rd/Metcalf St. and south on Riley Rd to Lakeshore (you are back on the Trail at this point)
Travelling eastbound: From Lakeshore Rd turn north on Riley Rd, east on Concession Rd/Metcalf St., south on Stephenson. Pick up the Trail at Lakeshore.
- Temporary Trail Closure in Darlington NGS. (Map 3-6)
Trail closed to accommodate excavation work. Reopens December 23, 2011.
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Top: Darlington Provincial Park (top)

Beech Street Spinners, member of a fantastic local cycling club, help out during the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure.
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Other Route Notes for Clarington:
- Much of the Trail is aligned along either the South Service Rd or
Lakeshore Rd.
- Parts of Lakeshore Rd do not have shoulders and the speed limit is
80kph so care should be exercised.
- Trail through Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and Samuel Wilmot
Nature Area is screened limestone.
- Note for cyclists: off-road trail through Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station has narrow gates at road crossings - may require
cyclists to remove bags from bikes at several points
- Stock up on drinks and refreshments because there are very few amenities
enroute.
- Restaurants and amenities available at Port Darlington and Port of
Newcastle--Check out Bobby C's on Mill Street. Lovely patio and good food.
- Terrain gets hilly east of Mill Street.
Main Access Points (with parking)
- Darlington Provincial Park - 1600 Darlington Park Rd.
- Darlington Nuclear Information Centre - Park Rd.
- Samuel Wilmot Nature Area - foot of Cobbledick Rd.
- Samuel Wilmot Nature Area - foot of Toronto St
- Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area - West Beach Rd., off Darlington
Rd.
- Bond Head Parkette - 5 Boulton St., at the foot of Mill St.
Local Maps
Clarington appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:
Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa
1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps
are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com
Explore Biodiversity on Darlington's Waterfront Trail-excellent map
and guide for children to Darlington NGS's 7.5 km of trail Available at:
Information Centre
Phone: 1-800-461-0034.
Website: www.opg.com
Email: darlingtonnuclear@opg.com
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| Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions) |
- Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
143 Simpson Avenue
Phone: 905-623-5831
Admission Charge: no
Website: www.vac.ca
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| Annual Festivals on the Waterfront |
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- Marsh Awareness Weekend at Darlington Provincial Park - Phone:
905-436-2036
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| Trail Connections |
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- Darlington Provincial Park Trails, Darlington Nuclear Generating
Station and Samuel Wilmot Creek Nature Area have trail systems
with scenic lookouts.
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- Port Darlington Marina/Hotel Ltd.
70 Port Darlington Road - Bowmanville
Phone: 905-623-4925
Website: www.bobbycs.com
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- Bowmanville Sports Shop
58 King Street West - Bowmanville
Phone: 905-623-0322
Website: N/A
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- Port Darlington Marina & Hotel
70 Port Darlington Rd. - Bowmanville
Phone: 905-623-4925
Transient Docks: Yes
Website: www.bobbycs.com
- Port of Newcastle Marina
377 Baldwin St.
Phone: 905-987-5251
Transient Docks: Yes
Website: N/A
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Community Waterfront Volunteer Opportunities |
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