[1] The Hamilton - Brantford trail is actually a continuous
trail that also runs north through Paris to Cambridge. I have cycled the entire route,
except for the segment from Binkley Road to Hamilton. In 2007 these segments of
the Trans Canada Trail were linked northwards into Kitchener and Waterloo via
the new ped/cycle bridge over highway 401.
[2] This page will present maps and photos for the entire route, starting
in the north at the new
highway 401 ped bridge .... km 0. For ease of presentation, the
route is divided into segments, each with a map. I have .gpx format files if requested.
401 through Cambridge about 10 km
scan of our free city trail & bikeway map. Your route is along what we call the GRAND TRUNK TRAIL .... old railway line.
total route map from 401 to Brantford TCT pavillion
route south from 401 to Water Street trailhead - 10 km
Oct. 21/07 bridge opening ceremony over highway 401
bridge opening plaque to celebrate 6 year effort
go south .8 km on Morningside Dr. to the TCT pavillion and trailhead
use TCT logo pavement markings to guide you along the trail. Be careful getting around the traffic circle to Blair Trail
.3 km Blair trail bridge over historic Blair Creek
Blair lookout over Grand River and Moyer's Landing
Grand River will be beside you for the remainder of your trip through Cambridge .... a heritage river!
visiting Kitchener cycle group along 2.3 km paved section beside Blair Road
3 km forest section of Grand Trunk trail, wonderful in all seasons
trail traffic on ramp at limstone cliffs ... filled with fossils and river view
drought in Grand River 1930
2 km on road segment via Hobson St and Grand Ave
2 km road segment and then across the Cedar St bridge .... incredible view of historic features
cross Cedar St bridge and then head south using bikelans on Water St.
Just past the GTO gas station -- look for trail parking lot and our large map. You are now ready for next segment to Paris. (19km)
Cambridge to Brantford: trailhead & parking on
Water Street with map kiosks
Cambridge to Paris to Brantford all stone dust trail - 19km
GRCA map kiosk ... 19 km stone dust trail to Paris
Glen Morris trailhead ... half way to Paris
non-motorize vehicles? Did not use horns or bells or voice when passing.
another way to reach Paris
visit downtown Paris - you have to leave the trail. Better signage might help you find the downtown from the parking lot?
overlook of Paris, but past easy access for any shopping
old railway bridge takes trail over highway 403 and into Brantford
Blue Circle informaton signage
trail splits .. I prefer taking this bridge over the Grand river to reach downtown Brantford.
you are heading for another river bridge via Ballantyne Drive
Ballantyne Dr. takes to the next river crossing
cycle from road to trail through Lorne Park to tunnel
tunnel takes trail under Colborne St. and next across the river
trail leads to old railway bridge across the river to reach TCT pavillion area ..... look for the casino, and you are close
tunnel under Colborne St will take you to this bridge. . cross it to reach TCT pavillion area and next segment of trip.
Brantford to Binkley Road:
do not yet have the gps trail maps for this part of the trip, but have some
photos from trip.
Look for red roof TCT pavillion.
heading east trail goes under highway 403
take a rest as the historic Summit Station
Summit bog interpretive sign
Binkley Road trail entrance sign
Binkley Road entrance
Have only cycled from Binkley Road west. The southern end of the Lafarge Trail
leads to the Binkley Road entrance.
More photos and maps of this segment to follow - did not have time in 2008,
so a 2009 project.
