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Edwardsburgh Cardinal

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With a historic windmill, old canal system, shipwrecks, a major port, riverfront camping, Edwardsburgh Cardinal’s waterfront is as fascinating as it is scenic. As you leave Prescott, make sure to turn south onto Windmill Road to visit The Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site. It is only .3 km off the Trail and a wonderful place to take some Canadian history, enjoy a picnic, take in the views and use the stairs and path that lead down to the riverfront. Initially built as a windmill in 1832, the red-roofed stone tower was converted to a lighthouse and became operational by 1874, remaining in service for over a century.

Heading along the HWY 2, check out two additions to Ontario’s craft alcohol industry– King’s Lock Craft Distillery and Windmill Brewery.  On the south side of the HWY 2, you’ll see one of the St. Lawrence River’s premier port facilities. The Port of Johnson hosts an annual Port Day when the public can tour the fascinating facility.

Immediately east side of the port, stop for a bite to eat at the Bridgeview Dockside Restaurant and Patio.

Traveling along County Road 2, you’ll come to the Village of Johnstown, the site of the Canadian terminus of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, which runs south to Ogdensburg, NY. Unfortunately, neither cyclists nor pedestrians are permitted to cross this bridge. There is talk about running a pedestrian/cyclist ferry between the two cities.

East of Johnstown is Cardinal, a quaint village dating back to the 1790s. Its heritage is still visible in its old buildings and the remains of the historic Galop Canal, which runs along Cardinal’s waterfront.  Cardinal is also the final resting place of the Conestoga, a historic sunken vessel- one of many in the area- making Cardinal a popular spot for divers. A short detour south in Cardinal brings you to Cardinal Legion Waterfront Park, where you can pick up something at the snack concession,  and ride the scenic cycling trail (unpaved but hard-packed surface) right by the St. Lawrence River.

Future plans- In 2020-work began on Phase 1 of the Cardinal Riverfront Park re-development project.

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Edwardsburgh Cardinal

Trail Attributes

  • Asphalt, on-road, County Road 2
  • Sections of County Rd. 2 between Prescott and Cardinal run on narrow to no shoulders with moderate levels of traffic (including trucks); caution should be exercised due to speed limit of 80 km/h
  • Section through Cardinal has wide paved shoulders. Section east of Cardinal runs on loose gravel shoulders. Care should be taken since the speed limit for vehicles is 80 km/h. Moderate levels of traffic (including trucks)
Local Maps and ConnectionsStaging AreasAmenities and TransitHelpful Links

Connections

Cardinal and Crystal Rock Route intersects with the Waterfront Trail at Marine Station Rd. in Cardinal

Maps of the town centers can be found on the Edwardsburgh Cardinal website:
www.edwardsburghcardinal.ca/index.php/maps

Staging Areas

  • The Battle of the Windmill Historic Site–Windmill Rd, Prescott, ON K0E 1T1
  • Cardinal Legion Waterfront Park – 105 Legion Way, Cardinal, ON K0E 1E0

Amenities

  • Accommodations, Campground

    Grenville Park Campground- https://www.gocampgrenvillepark.com/

  • Accommodations, Roofed
  • Beaches
  • Groceries
  • Hospital

    Nearest hospitals:
    Brockville General Hospital-(about 25 km from west of Johnstown) 75 Charles St, Brockville, ON K6V 1S8. 1-613-345-5649
    Kemptville District Hospital- (about 35 km north of Johnstown) 2675 Concession Rd, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0. 1-613-258-6133

  • LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
  • Marinas
  • Museums
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  • Tourist Information
  • Washrooms
  • WIFI
  • Winter Maintenance

Transit

Helpful Links

Edwardsburgh Travel Guide

Regional Tourism Organization

Leeds Grenville Tourism

Ontario Travel Information Centre (Seasonal)

South Grenville Tourism

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Business Association

Ontario By Bike – Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas

Edwardsburgh Cardinal

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