Boardwalk Trail – Optimist Harbourview Park loop from Collingwood

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Boardwalk Trail – Optimist Harbourview Park loop from Collingwood

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Boardwalk Trail – Optimist Harbourview Park loop from Collingwood

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16.9km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 295 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.67 km

View of the Osler Bluff Ski Club

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the end point of the Black Ash Trail, there are views across the meadow of the Osler Bluff Ski Club, a family-friendly ski and snowboarding resort. The view of …

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6.49 km

Black Ash Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Black Ash Trail follows the course of Black Ash Creek, offering a scenic route for walking, jogging, cycling, and cross-country skiing come winter. The trail is well-maintained, flat and …

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8.87 km

Black Ash Creek

Highlight • River

Black Ash Creek flows through wetlands and woods, providing a habitat for local wildlife and scenic views for those exploring the trails along the creek. Hikers and bikers can explore …

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9.39 km

Boardwalk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This path takes you past the wetlands on the fringe of Collingwood Harbour. It's part of an almost 4km loop you can walk around Optimist Harbourview Park.

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10.3 km

Optimist Harbourview Park

Highlight • Natural

This park is a beautiful mix of urban wetlands and woodlands, boardwalk, natural-surface tracks, and a touch of industrial harbour scenery.

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12.5 km

Beautiful Park on the Waterfront in Collingwood. Swim, have a picnic get an ice cream. Great vistas of Georgian Bay and the iconic grain terminals that Collingwood is known for. As the name says, perfect for sunset watching.

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13.9 km

Pilkington Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pilkington Trail is a multi-use trail located in Collingwood and is part of the town’s local trail network. The route runs about 1.2 kilometers in length and connects the …

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14.2 km

Pretty River

Highlight • River

The Pretty River flows through forested valleys and farmland south of Collingwood to Nottawasaga Bay and is the second-largest river in the Blue Mountain watershed. Its cold waters provide important …

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

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