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Discover beautiful trails and parks in the City.

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Mobile device using the Q.R. code wayfinding options in the park. Discovery opportunity

Use a smartphone camera to scan the Quick Response (Q.R.) codes found on signage along our trails to learn about the various parks, features and amenities. The Q.R. codes can also help with wayfinding by linking you to other points of interest along the trail.

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Recreational trail users code

  • No motorized vehicles
  • Stay on the designated recreational trail
  • No hunting
  • Obey signs
  • Keep right to allow others to pass
  • Do not block the trail
  • Keep the trails clean. Use the garbage cans where provided or take your litter home
  • Keep pets on a leash (not longer than two metres)
  • Respect and protect nature, leave flowers, plants and trees for all to enjoy
  • Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings and others
  • Remember: Trail conditions can change due to seasonal flooding and freezing

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Natural areas

In addition to our many parks and green spaces, the City is home to several valuable natural areas. While visiting the parks, respect wildlife and vegetation. Stay on designated recreational trails.

As a natural environment, to the City balances a variety of recreational experiences while protecting wildlife habitats, rare plants and tree species. Naturalized areas are not maintained by the City. The best way to avoid contact with invasive species, wild parsnip, poison ivy is to become familiar with the plants look -and ensure that you, your children and your pets avoid the plants.

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E-bike and e-scooter use

E-bike and e-scooter users, like cyclists, must follow the rules set out in the Parks and Facilities By-Law  when using our multi-use trails:

  • travel at safe speeds based on the condition of the trail (no faster than 20 km/hr)
  • obey signage
  • yield to pedestrians
  • keep right unless passing
  • use a bell, horn or verbal indication when passing
  • use caution around pedestrians
  • dismount when crossing streets
  • operate in a safe and prudent manner

Get details about operating e-bikes and e-scooters

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