The surface has been replaced along the length of the trail and been widened in many areas to provide a consistent, 3m wide paved surface. It is also an important recreational trail linking parks and open spaces and helping add to the quality of life of residents of Kitchener.īetween 20 the Iron Horse Trail has seen significant improvements. The trail links residents, communities and businesses and provides an Active Transportation corridor for many people undertake daily trips for work, school or business along the trail. Multi Use Trails in Kitchener can be used by cyclists and pedestrians, but the trail should not be used by motorized vehicles such as motor bikes or cars.
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It is asphalt along its full length and receives year round maintenance, meaning it is kept free of snow and ice in the winter. The trail also forms part of the Trans Canada Trail, or Great Trail, as it crosses through Kitchener. The name ‘Iron Horse Trail’ reflects the industrial heritage of the trail, built along the former rail corridor, there are several artifacts of historical interest along the trail that are a call back to the former rail tracks. The Iron Horse Trail is used by more than 250,000 people every year connecting key networks within the City of Kitchener such as the iON Light Rail Transit systems, on and off road cycling routes, parks and open spaces, downtown Kitchener and several neighbourhoods, as well as linking the cities of Waterloo and Kitchener. There are lots of places to eat and drink along the trail. These provide space for strollers and wheelchairs to get off the trail as well and many have bike racks. There are lots of benches and resting points along the trails. During winter, washroom facilities are located at Jubilee Avenue in Victoria Park. Publicly accessible washrooms are available at Victoria Park during spring – fall. Raddatz Park at Gage Avenue, and the Transit Hub Trail through Cherry Park.Victoria Park, and through Victoria Park to Downtown Kitchener.Woodside Park, Highland Courts Park, Harry Class Pool and Mike Wagner Green at Mill Street.Kaufman Park and Cameron Heights Collegiate on Stirling Avenue.The Iron Horse Trail connects from Ottawa Street in the south, starting near the intersections of Ottawa Street South and Nyberg Street, through to Park Street in the City of Waterloo. Please park in designated parking bays and, if parking is full, park in the Lions Arena parking lot. Traffic should enter the park from Block Line and exit onto Ottawa Street. To help ease parking congestion at McLennan Park, a temporary one way system has been implemented. Under provincial guidelines, bylaw enforcement will enforce gatherings of those not living in the same household. If you notice gatherings larger than 100 people outdoors or groups not physical distancing, please call 519 741-2345. It is recommended that you use the washroom before leaving home. NOTE: public washrooms are only available at limited facilities. Only throw out what is required in the designated garbage bins. Be mindful of what you put in garbage bins.Please only park in designated parking areas.
Wash or use hand sanitizer before eating or drinking and upon returning home.Keep your dog on a leash when not using off-leash dog parks.Keep moving – try to keep moving to let others also use the trail.Share the space on a trail – keep your visit short and try to avoid busier times.Maintain a physical distance from other people of at least two metres or six feet, except for members of the same household.If you plan to enter a city-owned park, trail or open space in Kitchener, please follow these guidelines: City of Kitchener parks and trails remain open
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