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Northwinds Beach – Thornbury Railway Bridge loop from Meaford

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Northwinds Beach – Thornbury Railway Bridge loop from Meaford

Moderate

4.7

(3)

55

riders

Northwinds Beach – Thornbury Railway Bridge loop from Meaford

04:14

67.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

180 m

The Leeky Canoe Pub & Eatery

Highlight • Pub

Have the soup - any soup they make! Amazing and friendly staff.

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2

660 m

Meaford Harbour Trailhead — Georgian Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Meaford Harbour marks the western terminus of the Georgian Trail, sitting at the mouth of the Bighead River where it meets Georgian Bay. The harbour has been a working waterfront …

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3

6.58 km

Georgian Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Georgian Trail follows a former railway corridor for about 34 kilometres between Collingwood and Meaford, tracing the shoreline of southern Georgian Bay. It’s a mostly flat, well-maintained crushed gravel path, …

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4

32.8 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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5

34.0 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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6

37.5 km

Georgian Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Georgian Trail follows a former railway corridor for about 34 kilometres between Collingwood and Meaford, tracing the shoreline of southern Georgian Bay. It’s a mostly flat, well-maintained crushed gravel path, …

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7

42.6 km

Northwinds Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wear or bring a swim suit for a stop at beautiful public beach, Northwinds. The Surf Cate is just a 3-min ride west of the beach and right off the bike path.

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8

54.3 km

Thornbury Railway Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Thornbury Railway Bridge carries the Georgian Trail across the mouth of the Beaver River, following the route of the old Northern Railway line that connected Collingwood and Meaford from the …

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B

67.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.7 km

1.67 km

672 m

493 m

127 m

Surfaces

64.7 km

1.54 km

1.25 km

177 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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