In the Niagara-on-the-Lake area, a series of long, flat, open roads pass by wineries and farmland. These roads have relatively little traffic and are a pleasure for running on open terrain. These are ‘line roads’ run that between Rt. 55 and the Niagara Parkway. Each of East and West Line Rd. Line 1, Line 2, or Line 3 roads is 4-5 km. Great spot to do some speed work or interval training! Of these roads, East and West Line Rd. has a shoulder, while the others don’t. The roads begin ~3 km south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, off the Niagara Parkway.Note: No shoulder. Exposed.
In the Niagara-on-the-Lake area, a series of long, flat, open roads pass by wineries and farmland. These roads have relatively little traffic and are a pleasure for running on open terrain. These are ‘line roads’ run that between Rt. 55 and the Niagara Parkway. Each of East and West Line Rd. Line 1, Line 2, or Line 3 roads is 4-5 km. Great spot to do some speed work or interval training! Of these roads, East and West Line Rd. has a shoulder, while the others don’t. The roads begin ~3 km south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, off the Niagara Parkway.Note: No shoulder. Exposed.
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The line roads begin ~3 km south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, off the Niagara Parkway.
A linear park type trail that runs for 8.5 km along Twelve Mile Creek, downtown St. Catharines, and then Centennial Gardens. The nicest section of this paved/gravel path is the 3.5 km in the Canal Valley, with another 1-2 km possible in Clifford’s Creek Park.
Pleasant gravel trails head south from along Twelve Creek for ~5 km. The Twelve Trail is on the east side, ending at Brock University, and the Participark Trail is on the west side. Loop option using the pedestrian bridge at the halfway point.
Some very nice running in southern St. Catharines. Explore the park-like campus of Brock University, then use the Bruce Trail for an easy trail run around Glenridge Quarry, and/or a run around Lake Moodie for up to 6 km to Decew Falls.
Piers, parks, marinas, and Lake Ontario all in one run! In the Port Dalhousie neighborhood, enjoy the Harbour Walkway Trail to Royal Henley Park and Lockhart Point, then the Waterfront Trail around the Marina and along Lake Ontario.
Our favorite area to run in St. Catharines, with several attractive waterfront paths: the Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal Trail, and the George Nicholson Memorial Trail out to MacIntyre Bay. Options to mix & match!
On the east side of the Welland Canal, the George Nicholson Memorial Trail is a scenic, wide dirt path that runs along Port Weller Harbour out to MacIntyre Bay. There are fantastic water views, especially at the tip, where the Welland Canal meets Lake Ontario.
Pretty town on Lake Ontario known for the Shaw summer theater festival, wineries, historic homes and sites. We've designed a 10.7 km 'grand tour', including a 4 km loop of Fort George, flower-filled Queen St., lakeshore, and Historic Old Town.
Paved multi-use path that runs for nearly 20 km along the Niagara River between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. Highlights include some lovely riverfront sections, Queenston Heights Park, Floral Clock, Niagara Botanical Gardens.
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Essentials
Choose your road and distance
Flat!
The line roads begin ~3 km south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, off the Niagara Parkway.
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