Milne Dam spans the Rouge River near the southern edge of Markham, originally built in the 1800s to power a gristmill operated by the Milne family. The current concrete-and-steel arc dam, one of the first of its kind in Canada, was constructed by Archie Milne and now serves as a flood control structure managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A fishway added in 2005 allows salmon and trout to bypass the dam and reach upstream spawning grounds, restoring access to over 45 kilometres of river habitat.

Winston Zhao

September 21, 2020

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The nice bridges and the long gravel trails are relaxing and fun to ride!

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

21.7km

01:40

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Milne Dam Lake – Milne Dam loop from Unionville

28.0km

01:57

140m

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Richmond Green Secondary School

38.9km

02:45

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Milne Dam

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

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Milne Dam Lake – Milne Dam loop from Unionville

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Richmond Green Secondary School

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