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Kitchener

Upper Canada Park, Schneider Creek & Willowlake Park loop

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Ontario

Kitchener

Upper Canada Park, Schneider Creek & Willowlake Park loop

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Upper Canada Park, Schneider Creek & Willowlake Park loop

01:29

5.65km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail: Homer Watson Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail skirts Homer Watson Park along the Grand River, and is also part of the longer Trans Canada Trail that follows the river through forested sections, open riverbanks, and quiet natural areas in Kitchener. In this section, the trail passes mature maple and beech forest, river overlooks, and peaceful stretches beside the Grand River that inspired many of painter Homer Watson’s landscapes.

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2.93 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.

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3.59 km

Schneider Creek

Highlight • River

Schneider Creek winds through Kitchener, flowing past neighbourhoods, parks, and natural areas before it reaches the Grand River. Paths and green spaces follow sections of the creek, with mature trees, small bridges, and quiet pockets of nature creating peaceful places to pause along the water. Although it passes through urban areas, some sections feel surprisingly calm, with birds and other wildlife often spotted nearby.

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5.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

904 m

621 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

775 m

735 m

460 m

406 m

264 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 28 July

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