By far, Cambridge's best kept secret is its trails. These trails provide Cambridge residents and visitors with the opportunity to hike, bike or canoe through Cambridge with the added bonus of providing breathtaking views of the Grand and Speed Rivers.

There are presently six "official" trails along the majestic Grand and Speed Rivers which flow through our beautiful city. These rivers are the major contributors to Cambridge's diverse heritage and the source of many Cambridge activities and festivals. In 1994, the Grand became the first urban waterway to be named a Canadian Heritage River.

The Grand's natural assets include rare ferns, Carolinean forest species, limestone bluff outcroppings and sensitive wetlands. The valley boasts plentiful wildlife and is a natural resting ground for numerous birds and butterflies on seasonal migration.

The tours and trails section of this City of Cambridge web site is dedicated to "unveiling" Cambridge's greatest secret to its own residents as well as the rest of the world. If your heart desires a leisurely walk through one of Canada's great natural resources, a full day hike, a high energy bike ride or if you are just looking for a day in the sun, walk, hike, bike or canoe the Cambridge trails. If you would like to join one of the organized events, please check out the activities & festivals page or the event's calendar.

If you would like more information, please phone the city at:

(519) 740-4681 Ext. 4229

or send e-mail to The Trail Guy.