1

3

9

11

10517

A

B

D

E

101051515151

F

G

H2

J

K

START

Hw

y 40

0H

wy

400

Hwy 407Hwy 407

Hwy 7Hwy 7

Jane

St

Jane

St

Keel

e St

Keel

e St

Cred

itsto

ne R

dCr

edits

tone

Rd

Appl

ewoo

d Cr

esAp

plew

ood

Cres

Teston RdTeston Rd

Du�

erin

St

Du�

erin

St

Du�

erin

St

Du�

erin

St

Pine

Val

ley

Dr

Pine

Val

ley

Dr

Langsta� RdLangsta� Rd

Centre StCentre St

Finch AveFinch Ave

Highway 407Highway 407

Clarence StClarence St

Steeles Ave WSteeles Ave W

Islington Ave

Islington Ave

Rutherford RdRutherford Rd

Major Mackenzie Dr WMajor Mackenzie Dr W

5

eee

C6

8

12

13

14

15

16

18

H1

19

20 21

23

2425I

2627

2829

31

32

3334

35 3637

38

3940

Maple GO StationMaple GO Station

RutherfordGO StationRutherfordGO Station

York UniversityGO StationYork UniversityGO Station

41

42

4344

4546

4748

49

5051

52 53

54

30

Rutherford RdRutherford RdL

2

!Steep hills with gravelUse Caution

Beagan, Caitlin

Legend

Group of Seven TrailsYork Region Cycling Tour Route

Bike shop

Point of interest

Cue sheet markers

Off -road trail

GO Station

Parking

GROUP OF SEVEN TRAILS

1

york.ca/cycling

Suggested Itinerary:

Kleinburg to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

A. Stop by Kleinburg Main St (kleinburgvillage.ca) on Islington Ave. and view the variety of beautiful heritage buildings.

B. Visit the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the inspiration behind this tour. McMichael is home to thousands of legendary Canadian art pieces by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, aboriginal groups, and more. Enjoy the thirteen exhibitions, floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful lush forest surrounding the gallery. Explore the outdoor hiking trails and the Ivan Eyre Sculpture Garden as well.

C. Stop for a picnic or a hike around the scenic Boyd Conservation Area.

D. Grab some ice cream or chocolate-covered strawberries from the boutique-styled The Ice Cream Shop at Market Lane Shopping Centre. Try some sweet desserts from Ccs Creation.

E. Browse the local, organic produce, baked goods, jams, barbecued food, and more at the friendly, big-hearted Woodbridge Village Famers Market. Open: Mid June-Thanksgiving, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

F. Wine-enthusiasts must enjoy the delicious Ontario wines from Magnotta, a local, family-run winery. Try Rosanna Magnotta’s world-class sparkling icewine and red wines.

G. At Rutherford Rd and Creditstone Rd, there is a rich variety of group entertainment venues. We suggest Sky Zone Trampoline, Reptilia Zoo (please see the feeding schedule at reptilia.org), Area51 Laser tag | Planet Play, and Archery Games.

H. Rest at Mackenzie Glen District Park1. The wide open space includes well-maintained picnic spots, a playground, and a splash pad. Use the facilities and refuel with a fun picnic lunch. Public facilities are also available at Maple Community Centre2.

I. Nature’s Emporium is the place to go for organic food including hot entrees, a bakery, and a juice bar. Started by a passionate family in the 1990s, this grocery store provides a wide range of food options and products that will suit your every need. Additionally, try some delicious Italian gelato, French macarons, and other sweet desserts at St Phillips Bakery.

J. Engulf yourself in the lifestyles of early Canadian settlers of the 1800’s at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Learn about Canadian pioneer history from the historical buildings and costumed guided-tours. Experience a day in pioneer life by taking a Walk into History. Visit blackcreek.ca for tickets and attractions.

K. Try some glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf at Putting Edge Mini Golf or dominate arcade games and enjoy the sports bar at Dave & Buster’s. For an authentic Irish pub experience, have a drink at Dub Linn Gate Pub.

L. Take a break with a refreshing beer from Lake Wilcox Brewing Company (1033 Edgeley Blvd).

GROUP OF SEVENTRAILS76km, City of Vaughan, City of TorontoRide Rating: Recreational cyclists – mix of trails, quiet streets, and a few busier streets; make it a two-day ride with Kleinburg to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and back (36 km) on one day and the East loop (40 km) on another

Family/leisure option – ride along Bartley Smith Greenway and Finch Hydro Corridor trails from Rutherford GO Station to Black Creek Pioneer Village

Surface: Unpaved trail (limestone screenings) and road

Possible Starting Points: We suggest starting at these free day park-ing locations:

» Bindertwine Park (Kleinburg) – overnight parking

» Rutherford GO Station (Maple) – overnight parking

» Maple Community Centre (Maple) – overnight parking and access to washrooms and water

» York University – Easily accessible by transit from Toronto and across York Region

» Accommodations at hotels in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Check out yrt.ca for transit routes to your starting point. Your bike rides free.

york.ca/cycling

START - Bindertwine Park Terrain: Trail1. Turn RIGHT and head down William Granger Greenway 2. Turn LEFT to stay on the Greenway 1.0 km | 1.6 km3. Turn LEFT at the fork after Major Mackenzie Dr 2.6 km | 5.3 km

a. Keep LEFT at the forkb. CONTINUE under Rutherford Rdc. Keep RIGHT at the forks at Boyd Conservation Aread. CONTINUE at the forks

Terrain: Trail4. Keep LEFT at the fork 7.9 km | 0.3 kmTerrain: Road5. Turn LEFT onto Islington Ave 8.2 km | 1.6 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Killoran Aveb. Turn LEFT onto Wycliffe Ave

6. Turn LEFT onto Clarence Ave 9.8 km | 2.6 km7. Turn LEFT onto Woodbridge Ave 12.4 km | 0.2 km8. Turn LEFT onto Islington 12.6 km | 0.8 km9. Turn RIGHT onto Willis Rd 13.4 km | 3.4 km

a. CONTINUE onto Chancellor Drb. CONTINUE onto Carlauren Rd

10. Turn RIGHT onto Chrislea Rd 16.8 km | 0.5 km11. Turn LEFT onto Portage Pkwy 17.4 km | 0.6 km12. Turn LEFT onto Applewood Cres 17.9 km | 2.8 km

a. Turn RIGHT to stay on Applewood Cresb. CONTINUE onto Pippin Rd

13. Turn LEFT onto Creditstone Rd 20.7 km | 3.2 kma. CONTINUE onto Melville Ave

14. Turn RIGHT onto Hawker Rd 23.9 km | 1.1 km15. Turn RIGHT onto Avro Rd 25.0 km | 0.6 km

a. CONTINUE onto McNaughton Rd16. Turn LEFT toward Glenkindie Ave 25.6 km | 0.3 km after crossing Major Mackenzie Dr

a. Turn RIGHT onto Glenkindie AveTerrain: Trail17. CONTINUE onto the trail 26.0 km | 0.8 km

a. Turn LEFT at the fork behind the pondb. Turn RIGHT at the forkc. Keep LEFT at the forks toward Cunningham Dr

Terrain: Road18. Turn LEFT onto Cunningham Dr 26.7 km | 0.1 kmTerrain: Trail19. Turn RIGHT onto the trail at the pond 26.8 km | 1.9 km

a. Turn RIGHT, away from Sierra Ctb. Turn LEFT at the forksc. Turn LEFT at the forksd. CONTINUE across Melville Avee. Turn RIGHT at the forkf. Turn LEFT at the forkg. CONTINUE across Ashton Rd

Terrain: Road20. Turn LEFT onto Cranston Park Ave 28.7 km | 0.5 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Teston Rd21. Turn RIGHT onto St Joan of Arc Ave 29.2 km | 1.5 kmTerrain: Trail22. Turn LEFT onto the trail at McNaughton Rd 30.7 km | 0.8 kmTerrain: Road

a. Turn RIGHT onto Oliver Lane23. Turn RIGHT onto Killian Rd 31.5 km | 1.3 km

a. CONTINUE onto Netherford Rd24. Turn RIGHT onto Lancer Dr 32.8 km | 0.1 km25. Turn LEFT onto Mexico Rd 32.9 km | 0.8 km

a. CONTINUE onto Greenock Dr26. Turn LEFT onto Cromwell Rd 33.7 km | 0.7 km

a. CONTINUE onto Fieldgate DrTerrain: Trail27. Turn RIGHT onto the trail past Dina Rd 34.7 km | 0.6 km

a. Turn RIGHT at the forkTerrain: Road28. Turn RIGHT onto Barrhill Rd 35.1 km | 0.3 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Rutherford RdTerrain: Trail29. Turn LEFT onto the trail 35.4 km | 0.7 kmTerrain: Road30. Turn RIGHT onto Basaltic Rd 36.1 km | 0.5 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Jacob Keffer PkwyTerrain: Trail31. Turn LEFT onto the trail 36.6 km | 0.9 kmTerrain: Road32. Turn RIGHT onto Planchet Rd 37.5 km | 0.5 km33. Turn LEFT onto Langstaff Rd 37.9 km | 0.2 kmTerrain: Trail34. Turn RIGHT onto the trail 38.2 km | 4.8 km

a. Turn RIGHT at the forkb. Turn RIGHT at the fork at N Rivermede Rdc. Keep RIGHT at the fork past Hwy 407

Turn At | Length Turn At | Length

d. Turn LEFT at the fork at the parkTerrain: Road35. Turn LEFT onto Glen Shields 43.0 km | 0.7 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Dufferin StTerrain: Trail

b. Turn LEFT onto the trail shortly afterc. Turn LEFT at the fork towards Borrows St

Terrain: Road36. Turn RIGHT onto Borrows St 43.7 km | 1.6 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Conley Streetb. CONTINUE onto Hidden Trail

Terrain: Trail37. Turn RIGHT onto the trail 45.3 km | 1.1 km

a. Turn RIGHT at the forkb. Turn RIGHT at the forkc. Keep LEFT at the fork

Terrain: Trail38. Turn LEFT after the parking lot 46.4 km | 0.8 km

a. Turn RIGHT towards the treesb. Turn LEFT at the fork

Terrain: Trail39. Turn RIGHT onto Finch Hydro Corridor Recreational Trail 47.2 km | 1.9 km40. Turn RIGHT onto Tangiers Rd 49.8 km | 0.2 km

a. CONTINUE onto Murray Ross Pkwyb. Turn LEFT onto Columbia Gate

Terrain: Trail41. Turn RIGHT onto Finch Hydro Corridor Recreational Trail 49.8 km | 2.7 km

a. Turn RIGHT at the fork near Tobermory DrTerrain: Road42. Turn RIGHT onto Shoreham Dr 52.5 km | 0.8 km

a. Turn LEFT onto Murray Ross Pkwy43. Turn LEFT onto Steeles Ave W 53.3 km | 0.3 km44. Turn RIGHT onto Jane St 53.6 km | 1.6 km45. Turn RIGHT onto Peelar Rd 55.2 km | 1.2 km

a. Turn RIGHT and continue onto Exchange Ave46. Turn LEFT onto Interchange Way 56.4 km | 1.6 km

a. Turn RIGHT at the forkb. Turn LEFT back onto Interchange Wayc. CONTINUE onto Edgeley Blvd

47. Turn LEFT onto Portage Pkwy 58.0 km | 0.9 km48. Turn RIGHT onto Chrislea Rd 58.9 km | 0.6 km49. Turn LEFT onto Carlauren Rd 59.5 km | 3.6 km

a. CONTINUE onto Chancellor Drb. CONTINUE onto Willis Rd

50. Turn LEFT onto Islington Ave 62.8 km | 0.8 km51. Turn RIGHT onto Woodbridge Ave 63.6 km | 2.8 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Clarence St52. Turn RIGHT onto Wycliffe Ave 66.4 km | 1.6 km

a. Turn RIGHT onto Kiloran Aveb. Turn LEFT onto Islington

Terrain: Trail53. Turn RIGHT onto the trail 68.0 km | 1.4 km

a. Keep LEFT at the forks54. CONTINUE over the bridge 69.4 km | 6.8 km

a. Turn LEFT onto the William Granger Greenwayb. Turn RIGHT over the bridgec. CONTINUE under Rutherford Rdd. CONTINUE under Major Mackenzie Dre. Turn RIGHT at the fork near McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Turn At | Length Turn At | Length