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Fairy Lake – Tom Taylor Trail loop from Aurora

Fairy Lake – Tom Taylor Trail loop from Aurora

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5.0

(2)

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Fairy Lake – Tom Taylor Trail loop from Aurora

01:18

25.7km

140m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.96 km

McKenzie Marsh

Lake

3.34 km

McKenzie Marsh

Highlight • Natural

McKenzie Marsh is a protected wetland straddling St. John’s Sideroad with boardwalk access to ponds, forest, and wildlife viewing platforms. It’s part of the town’s natural heritage system, with interpretive signs and seasonal bird activity that make it a popular spot with walkers and nature lovers. You’ll likely spot great blue herons, egrets, mallards, and red-winged blackbirds, especially if you’re here during spring and fall migrations.

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8.11 km

Fairy Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fairy Lake is a beautiful reservoir along the Holland River, with a lovely paved path that loops around it. There are plenty of benches and picnic areas that look out over the water, making it a perfect spot for a quiet getaway, just a short distance from downtown.

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11.5 km

Tom Taylor Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Tom Taylor Trail is a great multi-use path that follows the Holland River through several parks, wetlands, and quiet neighbourhoods. Part of the larger Nokiidaa Trail system, it connects Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, offering a mostly flat, well-maintained route that is perfect for walking, cycling, and family outings. With boardwalks, bridges, and beautiful views of Fairy Lake, it’s a peaceful way to spend time in nature close to home.

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11.9 km

Nokiidaa Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Getting its name from the Ojibwe term for "walking together" the Nokiidaa Trail links many parks and green spaces along the East Holland RIver. The trail is multi-use and the surface type varies from section to section as does the difficulty level, meaning that there is a portion of the Nokiidaa Trail that is just right for you to go walking together with friends and family.

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13.5 km

East Holland River

Highlight • River

The East Holland River flows through Ontario on its way to Cook's Bay on Lake Simcoe. Here, near Newmarket, the river is flanked by the Nokiidaa Trail, allowing walkers, runners, and cyclists to explore its banks.

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.65 km

3.84 km

1.90 km

867 m

613 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

1.37 km

1.21 km

1.15 km

270 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Fairy Lake – Tom Taylor Trail loop from Aurora

McKenzie Marsh

Fairy Lake

Tom Taylor Trail

Nokiidaa Trail

East Holland River

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