Grand River – City Cafe Bakery loop from Cambridge

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Grand River – City Cafe Bakery loop from Cambridge

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Grand River – City Cafe Bakery loop from Cambridge

03:23

55.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.4 km for 61 m

After 30.1 km for 53 m

After 46.6 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.57 km

Riverbluffs Park

Forest

3.95 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River runs through Cambridge, creating a green corridor along its banks, with the Grand Trunk Trail running alongside it, a paved path with viewpoints and benches along the way. From here, you can access the Devil’s Creek Trail.

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4.52 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead is the perfect spot to start or end a hike on either the Grand Trunk Trail or the Grand River Trail. There are maps, …

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8.29 km

Viewing platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a few meters past where the Grand Trunk Trail meets the Walter Bean Grand River Trail is a concrete viewing platform with a metal guard. There are fantastic views …

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11.5 km

Schneider Creek

Highlight • River

Schneider Creek winds through Kitchener, flowing past neighbourhoods, parks, and natural areas before it reaches the Grand River. Paths and green spaces follow sections of the creek, with mature trees, …

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13.1 km

Homer Watson Park

Nature Reserve

15.6 km

Schneider Creek Manitou

Forest

22.6 km

City Cafe Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

They run out and are constantly baking them - have to be lucky and get them fresh and hot from the oven.

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29.6 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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34.3 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved, multi-use trail runs between Kitchener and Waterloo, connection multiple parks and neighbourhoods. It's a popular route, so be courteous to your fellow trail users while enjoying your walk.

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50.1 km

Grand Trunk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Trunk Trail follows along the Grand River from south Cambridge. The trail is very well-maintained packed gravel and open to both hiking and biking. Some short sections, like …

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55.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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