The North Simcoe Railtrail is a recreational trail located in the Township of Springwater, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
| North Simcoe Railtrail | |
|---|---|
 Looking north from Fort Willow | |
| North Simcoe Railtrail | |
| Length | 31.7 km (19.7 mi) |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Established | 1992 |
| Use | Hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, ATV-ing, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. |
| Sights | Minesing Wetlands, Fort Willow, Josephine Ruins, Mayer’s Marsh, Minesing Station, Dense Hardwood Forest, Elmvale Heritage Park |
| Surface | Crushed stone |
The trail follows the route of the former North Simcoe Railway, built in 1878, and abandoned in 1991 by CN.[1] All structures were removed upon closure of the line, although a replica station has since been erected.[2][3]
The North Simcoe Railtrail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and the city council of Barrie is working to connect it together, as the Railtrail ends two streets from the beginning of the Trail.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "North Simcoe Railtrail". Simcoe Trails. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02.
- ^ Brown, Ron (2011-05-02). In Search of the Grand Trunk: Ghost Rail Lines in Ontario. Dundurn. ISBN 9781554888832.
- ^ Brown, Ron (2013-10-07). Rails Across Ontario: Exploring Ontario's Railway Heritage. Dundurn. ISBN 9781459707542.
- ^ Watt, Laurie. "County creating community connections". BarrieToday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.