There’s tons to see and do in Georgian Bay Township. Here you’ll find roads that wind pleasantly with the flow of the land, showcasing the stunning Canadian Shield, take a ferry from Honey Harbour out to Georgian Bay Islands National park with its stunning Christian Beach and famous Fairy Lake, and visit the Trent-Severn lock in Big Chute where you’ll find the only marine railway of its kind in North America. In Port Severn you’ll find scenic lakeside parks and resorts and the terminus of the Trent-Severn Waterway, where the trail spans a series of bridges and dams amidst a chorus of rushing waters. Northward, you’ll find the haven of MacTier, with its beach on Stewart Lake, and its loop connecting it to nearby Lake Joseph.
Visit unique restaurants and resorts, kayak intimate lakes or the more challenging waters of Georgian Bay, explore and catch a glimpse of the heritage and heart of these communities within this stunning land of lakes. They’re unforgettable.
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Trail Attributes
Distance: 37km
The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Georgian Bay is split into two distinct sections.
- The southerly section of the Trail is part of the Big Chute Loop, a stunning 66km rural ride connecting Port Severn, Honey Harbour, Six Mile Lake, Big Chute, Coldwater and Waubaushene. This follows mostly quiet rural roads with some hilly sections.
- The northerly section of the Trail centres on MacTier, with its connection into the heart of Muskoka and further north to Seguin and Parry Sound. This follows the main residential road through MacTier, and the paved shoulders of Lake Joseph Road nearby.
- The short section of Lake Joseph Road between MR 169 and High Street leading to MacTier narrow shoulders. Please use caution.
Trail Tips:
- Don’t miss stopping in MacTier on your way north or south. The additional trip distance is minimal and amenities become periodic at times.
- Sections of the route in northern Simcoe County, through the Muskoka and Parry Sound areas, while peaceful and serenely scenic do have some remote stretches. Make sure you are adequately prepared with food and drink and simply take advantage of the amenities as they come.
- Extend your trip along the Big Chute Loop with a stay in Honey Harbour, on Georgian Bay Islands National Park, or at Six Mile Lake!
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
