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u = =z B a 8 Ready to see the outdoors but not interested in taking a hike? 5 Here are eight places o. take ad- = vantage of mountain biking trails 8 in Ontario this year. & MINK BAY URBAN RECREATIONAL TRAIL This easy rated 4 4, 5 ‘km loop in Kenora leads ugh Mink and anne Bay ast U the remnants of a burned d mill, and througha wetland. area, A trail guide allows visitors to identify the various trees along the way and gives an in depth his- tory of the area. WALTER BEAN GRAND RIVER TRAIL ‘his 25-km gravel trail going auouch Kitchener, rsday, July 27, 2023 | 36 Oakville along the banks of the Grand Riv- er. The trail can be accessed from. several parking lots, ensuring space for anyone who wants to come. Guests will pass several lo- cal businesses along the trail, giv- ing them opportunities to take a break and grab some snacks. HILTON FALLS Featuring three bike trails be- tween five- to seven-km long, Hil- ton Falls in Milton offers a vari- ety of options for bikers. The sin- gle-track bike trails take visitors right near the falls for phot lenge. Rock gardens, rock slabs, and skinny bridges are just some of the features riders can expect to see during their mostly flat ride. GUELPH LAKE With more than 30 intercon- im Trail include: several firepits and picnic areas. A visit to Conservation Halton parks, including Hilton Falls r re. quires a reservation. A re: tion for a three-hour visit can n be booked online. UPPER CANADA HERITAGE TRAIL Running 14 km along the Niag- ara Escarpment, this path was a rail line converted into a ro! gravel trail. While biking visitors will pass through wineries and orchards before ending up in the historic Old Town of Niagara-on- the-Lake. SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS Located in Ottawa, the South ‘ch Higl has 23 km of trails for intermediate and ad- vanced riders looking for a chal- nected trails 0 km, ‘Iph Lake has lots of options for ‘all levels of mountain bike: Riders can alternate between dif. ficult sections of the trail like the section also make it easy for rid- ers to identify which part of the trail they're travelling on. GEORGIAN NORDIC OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE Beginners and experienced bikers alike can take advantage of the many trails available at the Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activ- ity Centre in Parry Sound. Those just starting out can enjoy views the Georgian Forest on gentle trails with wider tracks. For those * seeking achallenge, try out twisting single-lane trails Qenira akville Pentecostal 8 PLACES 10 HIT THE TRAILS WITH A MOUNTAIN BIKE THIS YEAR ssh: Peter Istvan photo Acyclist uses one of the many mountain biking trails available at The Georgian Nordic Ski Centre, located east of Parry Sound. winding along the Canadian Shield. SHUNIAH MINES In the middle of Trowbridge Forest near Thunder Bay, the 17- ih Mines mountain Going the extra mile fo final mile you bike trail can be found. While travelling through the winding paths near the silver mine, this path features small ridgelines and tailing piles from the mining along the way to challenge those who choose to make the ride. insidehalton.com OAKVILLE * ONTARIO | 340 Rebecca Street, Oakville (905) 845-2942 www.cbcoakville.ca “The friendly, caring church!” We have been worshipping for 70 years, serving our local community. Please join us Sunday morning at 10 am for our service. We hope you are enjoying your summer! Apostolic Centre OAKVILLE PENTECOSTAL APOSTOLIC CENTRE St (St. Paul's United Church) kville, ON sunday Service 12:30 - 3PM Worship Service Su ing: 7:30-9PM (Via Zoom Virtual Platform) *Covid-19 Safety Protocols Strictly followed.* Tel: 416-892-8123 Fax: 1-866-281-5983 ishop M. Brissett for) Email: mjbrisse@yahoo.ca JESUS IS LORD ™ ry mer Metroland Parcel Services has a simple goal - provide cost-effective, premium service for final-mile distribution across Onta Indeed, with over 15,000 drivers and 14 depots, our network is always ready for next-day delivery even with increased volumes. Join some of Canada’s largest companies who rely on us for their ecommerce delivery. Get a quote today: metrolandparcelservices.ca SCAN FOR MORE PARCEL SERVICES INFORMATION