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Nairn Centre

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With ties to the lumber and pulp and paper industries respectively, the Townships of Baldwin and Nairn and Hyman are small but welcoming communities where travellers can stop to refuel or enjoy a pleasant overnight stay. The Trail through this pair of townships approximately follows the Spanish River, offering the occasional tantalizing view of its banks. A series of creek and stream crossings, tributaries to the Spanish, contribute to a cheerful ride to the northeast of Nairn Centre. Winding through rural woodlands, be sure to travel these roads with an eye to spot wildlife.

Those stopping in Nairn will find a trio of campgrounds for overnights, a local restaurant and convenience store and a convenient rest stop and picnic area just west of the Highway 17 crossing of the Spanish River. In Baldwin you’ll find a popular trading post, as well as an alpaca and organic produce farm where you can book a tour for yourself and your family.

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Nairn and Hyman

Trail Attributes

Distance: 15km

Includes:

Rural and some residential roadways

6.3km on paved shoulders on Highway 17 (a Provincial highway posted at 90 km/h with high traffic volumes including consistent truck traffic)

0.2km on a narrow shoulder bridge crossing of the Spanish River on Highway 17. Travellers are advised to wait for a sufficient gap before proceeding across this bridge.

Local Maps and ConnectionsStaging AreasAmenities and TransitHelpful Links

Connections

Trans-Canada Trail – The Trans-Canada Trail network stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world. The Lake Huron North Channel section of the Trail is designated as Trans-Canada Trail.

Community Links

Township of Nairn and Hyman
Township of Baldwin

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

  • Nairn Centre Community Centre – 64 McIntyre St, Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0
  • Nairn Centre Ballfield – Intersection of Old Nairn Rd & Minto St

Amenities

  • Accommodations, Campground
  • Accommodations, Roofed
  • Beaches
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
  • Marinas
  • Museums
  • Outfitters
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping Areas
  • Tourist Information
  • Washrooms
  • WIFI
  • Winter Maintenance

Transit

N/A

Helpful Links

Tourism (General)
Nairn and Hyman
Ontario By Bike – Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas

Attractions
Dare2Dream Alpaca Farm

 

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