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Sue
November 13, 2025
Milne Dam spans the Rouge River near the southern edge of Markham, originally built in the 1800s to power a gristmill operated by the Milne family. The current concrete-and-steel arc dam, one of the first of its kind in Canada, was constructed by Archie Milne and now serves as a flood control structure managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A fishway added in 2005 allows salmon and trout to bypass the dam and reach upstream spawning grounds, restoring access to over 45 kilometres of river habitat.
Winston Zhao
September 21, 2020
Cycling
The nice bridges and the long gravel trails are relaxing and fun to ride!
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21.7km
01:40
90m
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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02:45
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Elevation 160 m
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