Milne Dam Lake – Milne Dam loop from Unionville

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Markham

Milne Dam Lake – Milne Dam loop from Unionville

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Milne Dam Lake – Milne Dam loop from Unionville

01:56

27.5km

120m

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: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.9 km for 117 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.74 km

Milne Dam Lake

Highlight • Lake

Milne Dam is beautiful, yet accessible to bikers. It's in the middle of the city, so a short ride will bring you here! Most of the paths are Gravel.

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4.90 km

Milne Dam Conservation Park

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Milne Dam Conservation Park spans 123 hectares along the Rouge River in southern Markham, with forested trails, open meadows, and quiet river views just minutes from the city. There is …

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5.42 km

Milne Dam

Highlight • River

The Milne Dam creates the Milne Reservoir and helps protect communities downstream of the Rogue River from flooding. Originally associated with the Milne family mills established in the 1820s, this …

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6.09 km

Milne Dam

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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7.10 km

The Rouge River flows through eastern Toronto and the surrounding region, winding past forests, wetlands, farms, and suburban neighbourhoods before reaching Lake Ontario. Much of the river is protected within …

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8.03 km

Rouge Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rouge Valley Trail in Markham is a 12-km multi-use route that winds along the river with boardwalks, bridges, and gravel paths. You’ll pass lakes, ponds, dams, and a mix …

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24.0 km

Boardwalk Through Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This boardwalk allows you to walk through the marsh surrounding the Rouge River south of Highway 7. From here you can connect to several trails, including the trails in Mine Dam Park to the east.

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25.1 km

South Unionville Stormwater Pond

Highlight • Lake

A peaceful suburban storm-water management pond in the South Unionville neighbourhood of Markham, this spot features a paved pathway loop ideal for a 1.5-2 km stroll or easy ride. Surrounded …

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