North Grenville Trails

 In 2007, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Town of Kemptville, one of the oldest and largest communities in the Municipality of North Grenville. 2007 also marked the 175th anniversary of the opening of the Rideau Canal - the waterway that forms the northern border of our municipality.

As part of the celebrations, the North Grenville Trail system was launched to link together 150 kilometres of existing trails, urban streets, rural roads and waterways in a manner that enhances the recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

In addition to walking and hiking trails, the municipality has numerous safe and well-maintained roads, providing kilometres of adventure for horseback, bicycle and automobile. For auto and boat travelers, North Grenville is a partner on the Rideau Heritage Route. Parking is available at all of the trailheads and in designated areas throughout the municipality

The goal of the Trail system is to challenge visitors and residents alike to get out and explore our community. You don't have to travel the whole 150 kilometers at once: select portions and do it in stages over time. Keep it clean - keep it green! Remember: please don't litter, do recycle, and please pick up after your pet.

Isn't it time you explored North Grenville?

The following maps are available for download:

• Explore North Grenville - Description and Information [.pdf 96 KB]
• Explore North Grenville - map of trails and routes [.pdf 1.4 MB]
• Kemptville trails:  in and around town [.pdf 616 KB]
• Ferguson Forest Centre Management Trail [.pdf 1 MB]
• Limerick Forest Chalet [.pdf 312 KB]
• University of Guelph - Kemptville Campus Agroforestry Trail [.pdf 1 MB]
• Rideau Canal Lockstation - Burritts Rapids Tip-to-Tip Trail [.pdf 264 KB]

Links to local trails organizations, groups, etc.:

• Ferguson Forest Centre: www.seedlingnursery.com/trails.htm
• Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre: http://www.friendsofthefergusonforest.ca/
• Rideau Canal Burritts Rapids: www.rideaufriends.com/documents/tip-to-tip-english-s.pdf
• University of Guelph - Kemptville Campus - Agroforestry Centre and Trails: www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca/gen/tour/agroforestry1.htm
• Rideau Heritage Route: www.rideauheritageroute.ca/en/index.asp