St. Lawrence Seway Land & Ruins
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
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43°8'57.3"N 79°11'2.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ontario |
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
The St. Lawrence Recreational Trail (SLRT) runs 37km along the 1000 Islands Parkway corridor, concurrent with the Waterfront Trail, from Gananoque to Butternut Bay near the Parkway & Hwy 401 interchange. From Butternut Bay, Brockmere Cliff Rd and Cty Rd 2 continue the Waterfront Trail route to Brockville.
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Head southwest on Gate St toward Gage St (26 m)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Gage St (0.3 km)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Mississagua St (1.0 km)
- Continue onto Niagara Stone Rd/Regional Rd 55 (12.4 km)
- Continue onto Queenston St/Taylor Rd/Regional Rd 70 (1.0 km)
- Turn right onto Homer Rd/Regional Rd 58 (1.3 km)
- Turn right onto Glendale Ave/Regional Rd 89 (0.5 km)
- Turn right onto Seaway Haulage RoadRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(0.1 km)
From Butternut Bay, Brockmere Cliff Rd and Cty Rd 2 continue the Waterfront Trail route to Brockville.
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