Greater Napanee has an abundance of scenic and beautiful waterfront to offer visitors. Its downtown core is situated on the beautiful Napanee River. Further south it hugs the shores of the Bay of Quinte and Hay Bay renowned for Wall-eye fishing. This is Loyalist country and the prosperity of the past can be seen in the many heritage buildings that have been so carefully preserved. Be sure to visit the UEL Heritage Centre. The initial landing point for Empire Loyalist in 1784, the park includes the first Loyalist cemetery, a museum and the oldest monument to Loyalists. It is also a wonderful campground with a lovely beach.
The Town of Greater Napanee has several beautiful parks that provide walkers, cyclists and anglers with a stunning setting to relax. The Town hosts major outdoor concerts and multicultural festivals in the parks and the downtown core has wonderful range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
There are two routes for the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Napanee:
Deseronto to Napanee Route-Trail connects to Deseronto, goes through the Town of Greater Napanee and follows County Rd 8 south to the Loyalist Parkway (HWY 33). A scenic secondary route loops around Hay Bay’s rugged shoreline-on County Rd 9 and South Shore Rd.
Loyalist Parkway Route- Trail connects to Prince Edward County via the Glenora ferry, which you board at Adolphstown and continues along the Loyalist Parkway into Loyalist (Bath). This route is signed.
Some suggested stops:
Trail Attributes
- County Rd 2 is Dundas St. in Napanee, a 2-lane wide road with some on-street parking and sidewalks on both sides of the street.
- Centre Street (County Rd. 8) is a 2-lane wide paved road with some on-street parking and sidewalks on both sides of the street and a 2-lane bridge crossing the Napanee River.
- Hay Bay Loops on County Rd 9 and on South Shore Rd are on-road with gravel shoulders. The speed limit is 80 kph, so caution is required.
- Loyalist Parkway (HWY 33) through Napanee is signed.
- HWY 33 has paved shoulders. The speed limit is 80 kph, so caution is required.
Featured Itineraries
- County of Lennox Addington has developed 12 signed, scenic cycling routes, many connected to and use sections of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. 600 km of great riding! Waterfront Trail routes: Napanee River Route, Shoreline Route, Hay Bay Route, Odessa Route, Amherstview Route.
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Discover L&A Ride — Every September the County hosts the very popular Discover L&A Ride cycle tour. Loads of heritage, food and beverages along the shoreline and throughout the countryside.
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
