Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

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Milne Dam – Toogood Pond loop from Boxwood Public School

01:41

21.8km

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: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.59 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 …

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5.63 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 …

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8.18 km

Walden Pond

Highlight • Lake

Austin Drive Park has two stormwater ponds that collect the excess rainwater that flows into the river. This reduces erosion and the amount of sediment flowing into the river during storm events.

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8.48 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 …

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9.71 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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11.4 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 …

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16.6 km

Milne Dam

Highlight • River

The Milne Dam creates the Milne Reservoir and helps protect communities downstream of the Rogue River from flooding. Originally associated with the Milne family mills established in the 1820s, this …

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19.1 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 …

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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