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Waterloo Park – View of Laurel Creek Reservoir loop from Fairway

Waterloo Park – View of Laurel Creek Reservoir loop from Fairway

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Waterloo Park – View of Laurel Creek Reservoir loop from Fairway

01:55

38.4km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.8 km for 1.42 km

After 15.5 km for 1.06 km

After 19.8 km for 127 m

After 20.1 km for 55 m

After 23.7 km for 1.42 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.05 km

City Cafe Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

They run out and are constantly baking them - have to be lucky and get them fresh and hot from the oven.

Tip by

10.5 km

Tucked within the heart of Waterloo Park, Silver Lake invites you to slow down and linger by the water’s edge. With its wide boardwalk circling the shore, display fountains, and gently sloping lawn that meets the lake, it’s a tranquil setting for a walk, bike ride or a lakeside break.

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11.0 km

Waterloo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Often called the “jewel of the city,” Waterloo Park blends natural trails, open lawns and multi-use pathways with an impressive mix of facilities for all ages and interests.

The park features three paved trail systems (including the Iron Horse and Trans-Canada trails) for walkers, runners and cyclists. The park also features sports fields, a skate park, and a summer splash pad.

Families and nature lovers can explore Silver Lake’s boardwalk, Victorian-style gardens, picnic shelters, and the city’s oldest log schoolhouse tucked into the green space.Whether you’re here for a short neighbourhood walk, a scenic bike ride, an energetic skate session or a relaxed picnic by the lake, Waterloo Park delivers something for everyone in a lush, urban-forest setting.

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16.4 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

18.0 km

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

24.2 km

Laurel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Laurel Trail runs for about eight kilometres alongside Laurel Creek, connecting Uptown Waterloo with the University of Waterloo and down to Columbia Lake. It’s a multi-use route with a mix of paved and gravel sections, so you’ll be sharing it with cyclists in places. The terrain is mostly level, following the creek through a mix of urban green space and more natural stretches. It’s easy to dip in and out of, but also works well as a continuous route if you follow it end to end.

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24.7 km

Laurel Creek

Highlight • River

Laurel Creek runs quietly alongside much of the trail. In most sections, it’s wide like a small river, with reeds, grasses, and low vegetation lining the banks. The water level can vary depending on rainfall, and in drier periods it can look quite low. It’s not used for recreation, but it adds a consistent natural element to the route, especially through the less developed stretches.

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34.9 km

Flower Garden with Fountain

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

quiet street with many benches, flower displays, fountains

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

4.40 km

3.46 km

2.93 km

1.28 km

195 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

3.47 km

2.84 km

1.25 km

398 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Waterloo Park – View of Laurel Creek Reservoir loop from Fairway

City Cafe Bakery

Silver Lake

Waterloo Park

Forest Path

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir

Laurel Trail

Laurel Creek

Flower Garden with Fountain

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