Whitby Waterfront – Park Trail

Whitby to Oshawa
Posted on July 29, 2022 / 4479
Whitby Waterfront – Park Trail
Listing Types : Park Trail
Total Trail Km : 19
Park Path % : 90
Road % : 10
Rate Skill Levels : Easy
Terrain : paved, bridges, flat sections, gentle hills
Faclities : parking, toilet, outhouse, drinking water, lodging, trailhead map, trails maintained, shelter
Trail Fee : Free

Length – 19 km (one way)

90% park path
10% road crossings, connections

Elevation – Small gradual elevation changes with one larger hill near Oshawa

Terrain – Wide paved path, bridges, boardwalks

Skill – Beginner

Maps – Map boards, follow the painted line 

Traffic – Typical path users, can be busy on sunny weekends

Facilities – Parking lots, toilets, snack bar, benches, picnic tables, rain shelters

Highlights – Quiet, scenic lake views, wetlands, beaches

Trail Fee – Free

Phone – 905 430 4300

Website –  Town of WhitbyGreat Lakes Waterfront Trail

Similar Trails – Ajax Waterfront, Rouge Waterfront, Hamilton Beach

Local Clubs – Durham Cycling Club, Oshawa Cycling Club

Access – Parking can be found at Lynde Shores Conservation Area (2 lots),  Gordon St., Water St., Phillip Murry Ave., or at Lakeview Park in Oshawa.



Relax and forget your worries as you cruise along the 19 km Whitby Waterfront trail on the shores of Lake Ontario. It’s the perfect new destination for a summer cycle with family and friends.

This meandering park bike path winds through open fields and parklands, up and around bays, and across bridges at wetlands.

A wide, paved park path in decent shape follows the edge of the lake. The water is not always within sight, but certainly the stillness and cool breeze that come from the lake are apparent. 

Stop at some point to walk to the edge. There are small clay bluffs along the way with opportunities to look out over the water or climb down to the beach. 

Map boards posted show you the way, but simply following the painted divider line on the path keeps you on track. This parkland is a popular area, so expect traffic on nice days. I  saw plenty of benches, rain shelters, and a few washroom stops along this ride.

Twice you need to ride through quiet neighbourhood streets to reconnect back to the park path; it’s all very enjoyable on this well-established bicycle route.

We did not start this ride at the very beginning, which is on the other side of…

 

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