Most of the Trail through South Stormont follows off-road designated paths. You’ll find plenty of natural beauty as you travel through wooded areas and along the St. Lawrence River. Highlights of this trip include the Upper Migratory Bird Sanctuary and the Long Sault Parkway, a lovely scenic ride that takes you over a series of small islands linked by bridges. Be sure to check out the Lost Villages Museum, about 4 km east of Long Sault, which tells the story of the ten villages that were permanently submerged when the area was flooded to create the St Lawrence Seaway in 1958.
If you are ready for meal or want to sample some local craft beer, be sure to visit Humble Beginnings Brewing Co. in the Dickinson Mall on Thornton. The mall is just 550 m from the Trail.
- Ingleside-Humble Beginnings Brew Co. and restaurants
- There are a number of beaches to enjoy: Milles Roches, Woodland, and Crysler—all managed by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
- Long Sault amenities — Tim Hortons, O’Neil Pub and Nautica Grill and Wine at the Marina, Lion Motel, Long Sault Motel
Trail Attributes
24 km in total
Paved paths through meadows, woodlands and wetlands
- 10 km on quiet road—the very scenic Long Sault Parkway. Long Sault Parkway is a paved road, with a narrow shoulder; caution should be exercised, especially on narrow bridges
- From Long Sault to Cornwall, the Waterfront Trail is all off-road on a designated multi-use path
Communities: Ingleside and Long Sault both close to the Trail.
Featured Itinerary
Cornwall and SDG’s 19 Suggested Rides
Approximately a 5hr drive east of Toronto, Cornwall and SDG have created 19 cycle routes (loop and out and back) to showcase the region’s culinary specialties, craft alcohol, heritage and landscape.
Links to Local Maps
South Stormont Adventure Map and Guide (PDF)
Cornwall and the Counties Tourism Waterfront Recreational Trail Maps (Links to PDFs)
Stormont Dundas Glengarry [SDG] Itineraries (Maps and Information) — A collection of itineraries guiding you through tourism opportunities and experiences in the Glengarry and Dundas areas. Includes the Beach Hop, Wineries and Breweries, Orchards and Berry Farms, and more.
SDG Illustrated Tourism Map (PDF and Links) — SDG have produced a wonderful illustrative map of Fun Finding attractions. Download the map, and visit their page to get more information on each of the attractions.
Guide to 19 Suggested Looped Rides (PDF) — Approximately a 5hr drive east of Toronto, Cornwall and SDG have created 19 cycle routes (loop and out and back) to showcase the region’s culinary specialties, craft alcohol, heritage and landscape. Ranging from 10 to 72 km, Routes 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17 use the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Download the GPS data for these routes from Ride with GPS. Visit their cycling page for more information.
Staging Areas
- Dickinson Mall, 25 Thorold Ln, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0. Just 550 m from the Waterfront Trail. There a path leading to HWY 2 and Dickinson Dr. Take Dickinson to Thorold. Be sure to visit Humble Beginnings Brewery and/or enjoy a meal at restaurants in the local mall.
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Farran Park Campground & Day-Use — 14704 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Road 2, Ingleside, ON.
- Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary Visitor Centre — 5853 Morrisons Rd, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0
- Lost Villages Museum — 16361 Fran Laflamme Dr, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0
Amenities
Transit
• VIA Rail (Cornwall Station)
Helpful Links
Ontario By Bike — Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas.
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
