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Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Grand River loop from Grand River Hospital

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Kitchener

Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Grand River loop from Grand River Hospital

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Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Grand River loop from Grand River Hospital

02:10

31.0km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 249 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Walter Bean Grand River Trail runs approximately 76 kilometres along the Grand River through Waterloo, Kitchener, and Cambridge, forming part of both the Grand Valley Trail and the Trans Canada Trail. This section passes through Kolb Park on a wide, groomed gravel path, where four re-naturalized ponds sit just steps from the Grand River, where you’ll have a good chance of spotting turtles, beaver, and a variety of bird species along the way. The park is also a popular access point to the Grand River for canoes and kayaks, so don’t be surprised if you see a few paddlers heading out on the water.

Tip by

11.0 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River follows this section of the Walter Bean Trail closely, making it a peaceful and picturesque stretch with a good chance of spotting great blue heron, beaver, and a variety of waterfowl on the water along the way. Designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1994, the river flows some 290 kilometres from its source in Grey County south to Lake Erie, and you get a real sense of that scale as you walk beside it.

Tip by

13.7 km

Grand River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The river here is a great place for you to watch for local wildlife. If you stay quiet, you might spot a blue heron standing still in the shallow water or see a bald eagle soaring above the trees. For those who like being on the water, this section is popular for canoeing and kayaking because the current is usually gentle.

Tip by

15.1 km

Grand River Lookout

Viewpoint

18.2 km

Grand Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Valley Trail runs for roughly 250 kilometers through southwestern Ontario, following the Grand River through historic towns, quiet farmland, and scenic riverbanks, giving hikers a real taste of the province’s natural and rural beauty. The trail has a variety terrain, well-maintained paths, and green spaces for both short outings or a long thru-hike.

Tip by

18.6 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River is a major waterway that stretches nearly 280 kilometers through the southern part of Ontario. It winds past farmland, forests, and historic towns before flowing into the Lake Erie. There are multiple ways to enjoy what the river has to offer such as hiking long-distance routes like the Grand Valley Trail, or paddling peaceful river stretches with access from several points. Wildlife is also abundant along its banks, making it a great pick for a nature-focused outing.

Tip by

23.1 km

Idlewood Park Natural Area

Nature Reserve

31.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

6.91 km

5.29 km

4.99 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

9.95 km

5.67 km

1.39 km

1.29 km

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Monday 6 July

27°C

16°C

11 %

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