Trails

There is much to see and do in East Gwillimbury's (EG) rural and natural areas. Enjoy daily nature hikes, get a taste of farm life, or take a bike ride along one of our many trails. EG has over 30 km of trails for you to explore. For more information on our current and future proposed trail system, please visit out Active Transportation and Trails Master Plan page.

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Community Trail Tours

Walk or bike with the Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee to learn more about EG's trails.

Vivian Creek Trail Wetland and Drainage Improvements Walk
Location: Vivian Creek Park, 19253 Centre Street - Parking Lot
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Time: 5pm to 6pm

Designing Urban Trails Bike Ride
Location: Sharon Village Trail, Civic Centre Parking Lot (19000 Leslie Street)
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024Time: 5pm to 6pm

History of Rogers Reservoir Trail Walk
Location: Nokiidaa Trail, Parking Lot at 1000 Green Lane EastDate: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 5pm to 6pm

Fungi Identification Trail Walk
Location: Beechwood Park, 49 Brightwork Way
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 10am to 11am

Find a trail

Flip through our Trail Guide to learn more about trails near you. Stay tuned for an updated version of our Trails brochure, coming this year! You can find a trail near you using out Parks and Trails Map!

Trail etiquette

The trails are for everyone's enjoyment, so please be safe and courteous around others. It is standard practice when passing on a bike, rollerblades, or skateboard to make others aware of your presence. Use a bell on your bicycle or call "on your left" to announce that you are giving another trail user.

Fast-moving persons

Cyclists and similar fast-moving persons must:

Yield to pedestrians
Please keep to the right, pass on the left when it is safe to do so
Let pedestrians know you are approaching with a friendly greeting or by ringing your bell

Pets

When enjoying our parks and trails, do not forget to clean up after your pet. Please Stoop and Scoop and remember to keep your pet on a leash at all times. Please refer to the Animal Control By-law for more information.

Regional trails

The York Region forest tract is a system of trails suitable for walking throughout the region. If you would like more information on the trails located outside of East Gwillimbury please call 416-667-6299 or refer to the York Region website.

Before you hit the trails, York Region also offers cycling maps and forest information.

Respect the environment

EG's parks and trails are a great place to enjoy the outdoors. It is important to have as little impact on the natural environment as possible. Please stay on the trail and avoid walking or biking through natural areas. When disposing of any items, please use the waste and recycling bins provided.