Prescott - Waterfront Trail
The Town of Prescott offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. History buffs will find a wealth of well-preserved historical buildings and heritage sites. Clear waters and old sunken shipwrecks have made Prescott a popular location for divers as well.
In downtown Prescott, you’ll find over a variety of over 100 welcoming shops, services and restaurants and a farmers' market open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. County Rd 2 west of Prescott has narrow paved shoulders, care should be taken since the speed limit for vehicles is 80 km/h. Paved, off-road section from Sophia St. to St. Lawrence St Off-road section from Centre St. to east of Boundary St. (Heritage River Trail) sections of County Rd 2 east of Prescott run on narrow to no shoulders with moderate levels of traffic (including trucks), care should be taken since the speed limit for vehicles is 80 km/h
Parking: Fort Wellington National Historic Park & Centennial Park Municipal Park Lot- foot of Centre St.
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| TRAIL STATS | |
| LENGTH: | 14.7 km |
| DIFFICULTY: | •• |
| ACTIVITIES: | Hiking & Walking, Cycling - Roads & Paths |
| CHARACTER: | Scenic |
| SURFACE: | Asphalt |
| AMENITIES: | Parking, Washrooms, Designated Rest Areas |
| OTHER: | Partial Wheelchair Access |
| LOCATION | |
| REGION: | Eastern Ontario |
| SUB-REGION: | St. Lawrence Seaway |
| CLOSEST TOWN(S): | Prescott |
| TRAILHEAD: | GPS |
| SEASONS / HOURS | |
Year-round |
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| CONTACT INFO | |
| NAME: | Waterfront Regeneration Trust , Admin |
| PHONE: | 416-943-8080 |
| EMAIL: | Email Us Now |
| WEB SITE | |
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.waterfronttrail.org. |
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