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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

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Markham

Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

01:40

21.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.66 km

Rouge River

Highlight • River

The Rouge River flows through eastern Toronto and the surrounding region, winding past forests, wetlands, farms, and suburban neighbourhoods before reaching Lake Ontario. Much of the river is protected within Rouge National Urban Park, where visitors can explore an extensive trail system, spot wildlife, and enjoy peaceful sections of the valley.

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4.66 km

Milne Dam

Highlight • Structure

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.

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5.70 km

Villages & Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is part of the Villages & Valley Loop in Markham. Most people find this southern section more interesting as it traces the path the Rogue River and passes through multiple parks while the northern half of the loop is mainly a walk through suburban streets.

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8.32 km

Walden Pond

Lake

8.55 km

Austin Drive Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a short, easy one-kilometre mostly gravel multi-use trail that runs through a mix of wooded areas and open green space, making it ideal for walking, cycling, or snowshoeing in winter. The path connects to Milne Dam Conservation Park and is a quiet, family-friendly route with plenty of picnic areas nearby and access to longer trails to explore more of this beautiful area.

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9.78 km

Main Street, Unionville

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of people, small road, but with some forest trails nearby. Good place to get a drink or a bite!

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11.5 km

Toogood Pond

Highlight • Lake

Visitors can walk the entire circumference of Toogood Pond via the Wilbur Latimer Way trail. The pond can be fished for carp, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass, with a large fishing dock on the pond's western edge. This is a man-made pond that formed when Bruce Creek powered a gristmill.

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16.5 km

Milne Dam

Highlight • River

19.0 km

Rouge Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rouge Valley Trail in Markham is a 12-km multi-use route that winds along the river with boardwalks, bridges, and gravel paths. You’ll pass lakes, ponds, dams, and a mix of old homes and changing scenery, making it a quiet but surprisingly varied nature escape without leaving the city.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

8.08 km

3.80 km

1.20 km

404 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

8.47 km

758 m

666 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

Rouge River

Milne Dam

Villages & Valley Trail

Austin Drive Park Trail

Main Street, Unionville

Toogood Pond

Milne Dam

Rouge Valley Trail

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