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Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

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Ontario

St. Catharines

Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

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Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

03:17

12.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Short Hills Provincial Park

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765 m

Twelve Mile Creek

Highlight • River

Twelve Mile Creek has headwaters with cold and clear water, important for the habitat of native Brook Trout. Local conservationists work hard to prevent sediment erosion and protect these sensitive spawning grounds. With a valid Ontario Fishing License, fishing is allowed in Twelve Mile Creek. This river was historically used during the War of 1812 and built the First and Second Welland Canals. Today the river is best explored via the many trails that follow its borders in St. Catharines, like the Twelve Trail, Participark Trail and the Merritt Trail.

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5.28 km

DeCou House Monument and First Nations Peace Monument

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The First Nations Peace Monument and DeCou House Monument are located in DeCew House Heritage Park, on the Laura Secord Trail. The First Nations Peace Monument sits a few meters east, while the DeCou House Monument sits a few meters to the west.

The First Nations Peace Monument was created by celebrated Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, and is a curved limestone structure with a bronze sunflame centrepiece. The monument honours the First Nations role in Canada's history and is a reminder of peace, reconciliation, and truth.

The DeCou House Monument is what remains of a Georgian style house built by Captain John DeCou early when in 1813. There was a meeting between Laura Secord and Mohawk warriors who brought her to warn British Lieutenant FitzGibbon during the War of 1812.

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9.12 km

Bridge at Laura's Crossing

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The Bridge at Laura's Crossing, also known as the Laura Secord Heritage Trail Suspension Bridge, spans 20 meters across Twelve Mile Creek, and is part of the Laura Secord Legacy Trail. This bridge marks the supposed location where Laura Secord is believed to have waded across the creek in 1813 during her trek to warn British troops of an American invasion. The bridge's design was modeled after eco-friendly New Zealand bridges, where the "Zero Instream Footprint" does not disrupt river habitats below.

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12.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

3.83 km

525 m

183 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

4.02 km

1.89 km

341 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 6 July

26°C

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48 %

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Twelve Mile Creek

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