Laurel Trail – Laurel Creek loop from Waterloo

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Laurel Trail – Laurel Creek loop from Waterloo

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Laurel Trail – Laurel Creek loop from Waterloo

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13.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.68 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Laurel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Laurel Trail runs for about eight kilometres alongside Laurel Creek, connecting Uptown Waterloo with the University of Waterloo and down to Columbia Lake. It’s a multi-use route with a mix …

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2.37 km

Laurel Creek

Highlight • River

Laurel Creek runs quietly alongside much of the trail. In most sections, it’s wide like a small river, with reeds, grasses, and low vegetation lining the banks. The water level …

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3.06 km

Columbia Lake

Highlight • Lake

Columbia Lake is a shallow, man-made lake designed as part of a stormwater and wetland system on the University of Waterloo campus. The water is generally still, with large sections …

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5.88 km

Waterloo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Often called the “jewel of the city,” Waterloo Park blends natural trails, open lawns and multi-use pathways with an impressive mix of facilities for all ages and interests.

The park …

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6.41 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Tucked within the heart of Waterloo Park, Silver Lake invites you to slow down and linger by the water’s edge. With its wide boardwalk circling the shore, display fountains, and …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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