#19 Cycle Ride – Waterfront Trail Hamilton/Burlington Baymouth Bar

Revised Nov. 2024, new start point
Route – This route is located outside Niagara but provides an opportunity to experience one of the best off-road Trails in Ontario.  Starting at the Pickleball courts in Confederation Park in Hamilton it proceeds north on the Waterfront Trail along Hamilton Harbour’s Baymouth Bar, on the Lake Ontario side.  At the Burlington end we traverse their downtown marine front in Spencer Creek Park where at the far end is an interesting memorial to Canada’s Navy.  Two other war memorials are also located along this ride, all of which are noted on the cue sheet.  Total return distance is about 22km.
Lunch/Break – In Burlington near the marine park or along the Baymouth Bar for example Barangus at 380 Van Wagner Beach Rd. Hamilton, ON. L8E 3L8, (905) 544-7122
Start Location – Parking lot at the Pickleball courts in Confederation Park in Hamilton.   Take the QEW west from Niagara, get off at Centennial Pkwy (Hwy. 20) and take the N. Service Rd. easterly to a left turn lane just before the Grey’s Rd. overpass.