North Bay Trails

Cradled between Lake Nipissing and a 70 -meter escarpment, North Bay has an excellent urban trail system for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, in-line skaters and joggers. The City's trails take many forms including paved pathways, level walkways and nature trails. The Education Center Trails give you a majestic view of the City.

North Bay Parkland Trails

The Kate Pace Way and the Kinsmen Trail combine to offer 17.5 km of multi-use paved trails from one end of the City to the other. They are part of the Discovery Routes Trail System

North Bay Trails Map

The Kate Pace Way (12.4 km) with new extension

This twelve km pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling and in-line skating along the majority of its length. The other portion of the trail, which is along the North Bay Waterfront, is strictly for the use of in-line skaters and bicyclists (due to the heavy concentrations of pedestrians who make use of the waterfront). Those on foot can use the lockstone walkway that follows along North Bay's scenic waterfront. The recreational trails in North Bay are intended for the shared use of walkers, cyclists, in-line skaters and other non-motorized vehicle users.

The Kinsmen Trail (5.1 km)

This exciting greenbelt through the heart of North Bay links with the Kate Pace Way near the waterfront.

The Kinsmen Trail, a parallel paved surface, follows Chippewa Creek as it meanders down the escarpment and empties into Lake Nipissing. The parkway presents countless opportunities for recreation, education and alternatives in transportation. It's the perfect paved surface for bikers and in-line skaters. The trail's easy grade makes walking comfortable for those who are young or young at heart.

The trail crosses a busy Main Street via an overhead, free-span bridge on its way to linking up the Kate Pace Way.

Share the Way

Trails are intended for the shared use of walkers, cyclists, in-line skaters and other non-motorized users. To ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the trail system, please observe the following Courtesy Code:

• Cyclists and in-line skaters must yield to pedestrians.
• Travel in single file. Walk, run or roll in a safe consistent and predictable manner.
• Move completely off the pathway when stopping.
• Keep to the right except when passing.
• Sound your bell or call out, "Passing on your left" before passing.
• Please do not litter; this is your pathway.
• Please keep your pets on a leash within your lane and remember to clean up after them.
• ENJOY!