Trails

Whether you enjoy a short peaceful stroll through farmland or cottage county or a longer trail on asphalt roads, the Township has a trail for you. Our trails range from easy to moderate and are a free, fun and healthy way for residents and visitors to get out and explore the Township.

Summer of Trails - Photo Contest

The Township is starting the summer with a photo contest and a weekly campaign to promote the trails in Ramara. The aim is to raise awareness and educate trail users about the various trails around Ramara.

The photo contest is closed!

Rules

All photos submitted will be used by the Township for advertising and marketing purposes and featured on the Township of Ramara's website, social media and print material.
For any photo submitted, staff will send a release to the individual in which a person is recognizable. For any minor in the pictures, the subject's parent or guardian must provide consent.
Photos that contain sexually explicit, nude, obscene, violent or other objectionable or inappropriate content, as determined by the Township of Ramara in its sole discretion, are ineligible for this contest.

Judging

The Trails Committee will play a crucial role in the selection process. They will vote for their favourite five photos, ensuring a fair and transparent contest.
The poll will go out to the Trails Committee on September 23, and the winners will be announced by October 1.

Ramara Trail

The Ramara trail is 6 km long and part of the Trans Canada Trail. It starts at the Mnjikaning Fishing Weirs National Historic Site and continues north, following the abandoned CN rail line to Casino Rama. View the Ramara Trail Map to plan your route, including parking locations and trail access points.

View Trail Map

Lagoon City Trail

The Lagoon City trail is approximately 2.5 km long and runs off Laguna Parkway. Adventure on the trail and check out the various wildlife, including a heron rookery. From March 15 to August 15, the township has established a Quiet Zone area to help protect the herons from excessive or loud sounds during the heron's mating and nesting season.

View Trail Map *Please click RAMARA TRAIL in GIS mapping

Washago Trail

The Washago Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail - the world's largest network of recreational multi-use trails. The Washago Trail starts in Washago and ends at Coopers Falls Road to connect to the Town of Gravenhurst trails. It is over 13 km long and consists of off-road and on the road trails.

Trail Map

Cycling in Ramara

Ramara is a great place to cycle, with routes from Orilla to Gamebridge. Check out Cycle Simcoe and view our cycling map to find cycling trails throughout the area.

Atherley to Bayshore Village

The trail is approximately 18 km in length and follows along quiet asphalt roads with some gravel areas. The trail passes through a mix of agricultural lands, lakefront communities and cottage country.

View the Atherley to Bayshore Village Course trail map

Lagoon City to Brock Township

The trail is approximately 13.5 km in length and follows along quiet asphalt roads. The trail passes by Lagoon City and ends at Thorah Centennial Park in Brock Township.

View the Lagoon City to Brock Township Course Trail map

Other Trails In Ramara

Ganaraska Trail

The Ganaraska Trail is a recreational trail that began in 1967 and has a total length of 500 km. The trail continues to grow due to the hard work of volunteers and private landowners who maintain and develop the trail that stretches across every type of landscape. You can access the Ganaraska Trail at a variety of locations throughout the Township.

Ramara Trails Committee

The Trails Committee oversees the management and development of the Ramara Trails. This group of volunteers and members of Council work tirelessly to ensure that Ramara has trails for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Learn more about the Trails Committee

Report a Concern

To report a problem or concern at one of the trails, please fill out the online Report a Concern form.