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The City of Cornwall has a comprehensive network of about 40 kilometres of recreational paths that allow people to walk, bike and rollerblade along the St. Lawrence River and throughout the city.
The largest part of the recreational path spans the entire waterfront, offering great views of the St. Lawrence River. This part of the recreational path is also part of the Waterfront Trail, which stretches from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border.
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Use the map below to discover trails, washrooms, and water bottle filling stations.
Share the Path!
Travel tips |
Cornwall's recreational path is one of the City's most popular recreation assets. It's also one of the busiest, with cyclists, pedestrians, joggers, in-line skaters and many others making use of the path on a regular basis. We all have a part to play in keeping the path safe and enjoyable for everyone, and we must recognize and respect the rights of others to use the path. All path users are asked to keep the following travel tips in mind:
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Tips for cyclists |
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Tips for pedestrians |
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Tips for in-line skaters |
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Can I operate an e-bike on the recreational path? |
Yes. Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are classified as bicycles under the Highway Traffic Act and as such, they can be operated on City roadways and recreational paths. As with the rules for bicycles, e-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks, and those operating an e-bike must be over the age of 16. |
Is there a speed limit on the recreational path? |
No. There is no defined speed limit on the City's recreational path, however users are expected to travel at a reasonable speed for their own safety and the safety of other pathway users. |
What side of the recreational path should I travel on? |
All pathway users should keep to the right hand side of the path and move completely off of the pathway when stopping. When passing, do so on the left hand side of the path after calling out a warning (such as "Passing on the left") and/or ringing a horn or bell. |
Contact Us
Enrique Kamm
Transportation Engineer
1225 Ontario Street, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-930-2787 ext. 2231
F.: 613-932-8891
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James Fawthrop
Division Manager, Parks & Recreation
800 Seventh Street West, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-938-9898 ext. 4026
F.: 613-938-8855
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