Parks and Trails
Huntsville Parks
Map of Parks in Huntsville
Buy a Metre
of the Trail
With
the completion of the rockwork at Orchard Park, the Hunter's
Bay portion of the Trans Canada Trail is now nearing completion.
To the many who have enjoyed the trail, now is your opportunity
to show your appreciation by becoming a Supporter of the
Trail. With a minimum $50.00, tax-deductible donation,
you will be included on the Supporters Board at the Rotary
Pavilion at Avery Beach, with the many others who have
supported the trail.
For
information contact: Huntsville Centennial Centre,
20 Park Dr.,
705-789-6421 ext.
3134
Parks Master
Plan
The
Town of Huntsville's Parks Master Plan Working Group is
seeking input from the public respecting issues and concerns
that should be addressed in the municipal parks' planning
process. Click on Parks
Master Plan for an Introduction and Terms of Reference.
Parks Information
The
Town of Huntsville has a wide variety
of parks, beaches, and sports fields. Many trails have
also been developed or are in the process of being developed.
The map below shows the location of many of our parks
and trails as well as outlining some of the amenities
they offer.
For
park information and bookings, please call (705) 789-6421,
Extension 3021 or email centennialcentre@huntsville.ca
.
Park Permits
Many
parks are booked for special events such as concerts and
picnics. As the use of our parks becomes more popular,
we ask your cooperation in contacting the department and
requesting a permit for special park usage.
Pitman's Bay
Picnic/Camping
Pitman's
Bay is open to public use by permit only and is generally
rented by the weekend. A very popular location, Pitman's
Bay is booked on a first come basis anytime after January
14th.
Fairy Vista
Trail
The
Fairy Vista Trail is a paved 3.4 km all season trail traveling
through fields, forests, and wetlands. It is for all types
of recreational activity with the exception of motorized
vehicles, which are NOT allowed. The trail is accessible
near the corner of Hwy 60 and Fairy view Drive, or by
using the temporary entrance across from Muskoka Rd. #23.
For cyclists and others traveling at faster than walkers,
please let those ahead of you know that you are passing.
Yonge Street
Trail
The
Yonge Street Trail is a natural ground trail that wends
its way through mature forest. The trailhead is located
at the west end of town. To get there, turn south off
Main Street West (away from the lake), and continue to
Townline Road. Keep to the right; it is the Yonge Street
Extension. At the end, there is a turnaround area where
you can park. The trail takes about 30 minutes to walk
or 10 minutes to bike ride. Please remain on the trail
as private lands border the trail.
For
those interested in a challenging bike route loop; take
the Yonge Street Trail to Chub Lake Road, North Mary Lake
Road, Brunel Road, West Brown's Road, East Brown's Road,
and then Canal Road. The loop can be completed back to
town by using the Fairy Vista Trail, which is on the other
side of Highway 60 from Canal Road; or by using the same
back roads to either Brunel Road or Yonge Street back
to Main Street West.
Hunter's Bay
Trail
The
Hunter's Bay Trail is a walking, running, cycling trail
about 3.8 kilometres in length. It is part of the 52 kilometres
of Trans Canada Trail that runs through Huntsville.
The
trail starts at the Centre Street Bridge beside KWH Pipe
and runs along beside the river, under the railway trestle,
along the east side of Hunter's Bay, through Avery Beach
Park, and onwards to the Highway 11 corridor. There is
a 137 metre (450 ft) section of the trail that floats
on Hunters Bay. The floating part of the trail is an ideal
place to swim or fish from, or to tie up a boat and walk
along the trail. There are small pull-offs along the trail
to stop and enjoy the scenery including Orchard Park at
the southern tip of the bay, which looks down the full
length of the bay. The trail is easy to moderate in level
of difficulty. Parking is available at KWH Pipe and Avery Beach
Park, on the lake side of Yonge Street. The park also
has a swimming area, volleyball sand court, dock, and
boat launch ramp.
Golf Course
Bicycle Route
The
Golf Course Bicycle Route connects the Fairy Vista Trail
at Fairy view Drive. Follow the signs along Highview Drive,
Chaffey Township Road., Muskoka Road. #3, Golf Course
Road, Earl's Road, and back to Chaffey Township Road.
You can to into town by following Shay Road, then Chaffey
Street to Main Street. Although not yet signed, Williamsport
Road has also been designated as a bicycle trail. It connects
with Muskoka Road #3. By following Williamsport Road you
can travel to Dyers Memorial for a picnic, walk, or rest.
Watch for the Dyers Memorial signs. The turn off is at
the corner by the old schoolhouse. There is also a non-maintained
road at the corner of Harp Lake Road and Williamsport
Road that can be explored.
Big East River
Canoe Route
The
Big East River Canoe Route has been a favorite of canoeists
and anglers alike for many years. It is a pleasant and
safe, one-way, 2 hour or so trek for those who wish to
experience the rugged Muskoka scenery by water, and view
its wildlife. Leave a vehicle at the final destination
point of Lake Vernon's Hutcheson Beach parking lot. Travel
to either Arrowhead Provincial Park, Dyer's Memorial off
Williamsport Road, or Lagoon Tent and Trailer Park on
Highway 11B to begin your river trip.
For
a longer trip, carry on from Lake Vernon into Hunter's
Bay and follow the river through town into Fairy Lake.
From here, you can paddle the length of Fairy Lake and
the canal at the east end through to Peninsula Lake, or
go the locks at Fairy Lake and the North Branch Muskoka
River, and travel to Mary Lake and Port Sydney.
Proposed
future trails will connect the Town of Huntsville and
Arrowhead Provincial Park; and the centre of Huntsville
to the McCulley Robertson Ball Park.
If
you have any questions or would like to support the trails
program, please contact Huntsville Trails Committee, c/o
Steve Alcock, Chair, at (705) 789-0997.
BEACHES AND
BOAT LAUNCHES
The
Following is a list of beaches and boats launches located
in the Town of Huntsville.
A ) Avery Beach Park & Boat Launch
B ) Hutcheson Beach Park & Boat Launch
C ) Centennial Centre Boat Launch
D) Mayor's Park Boat Launch & Beach
2009 BRUNEL LOCK
SCHEDULE
May 24 – June 30th Weekends only 9am – 8 pm
July 1 – Labour Day – 7 days per week – 9 am – 8 pm
Labour Day – Thanksgiving – weekends only – 9 am – 7 pm
Please be respectful of neighbours and wildlife. Don't
speed!
Lock Fees:
Season
Pass - $88.00 Passes are available at the Centennial
Centre and Brunel Lock.
Single Pass - $10.00 Single Passes are payable at the Lock.
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