Trails

We offer numerous trails that run through or near the City of Thorold.

Explore the natural Carolinian forest and Swayze waterfall in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Enjoy horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking in this 660 hectare park.

Take an afternoon to bike along the Niagara River Parkway Trail and venture across the Welland Canal from Port Robinson with your bike on the unique Bridge-it Ferry

Explore our Indigenous Unity Garden located within Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park. Shaped like a turtle, this garden serves as an inclusive outdoor classroom where people from all nations can come together to reflect, learn, and celebrate Indigenous teachings and traditions. Walk the nearby wooden boardwalk over the shoreline of Lake Gibson which offers visitors stunning sunset views. 

DeCew House Heritage Park is a beautiful passive park located on DeCew Road, along the shores of Lakes Moodie and Gibson. The park provides easy access to the Bruce Trail and Trans-Canada Trail, making it a popular starting point for hikers and mountain bikers exploring the Niagara Escarpment. The Laura Secord Trail leads to DeCew Falls. This is a spectacular 22m waterfalls with a historic, restored grist mill located at the brink of the falls.

Smoke-free Outdoor Spaces By-law

The Region of Niagara established a Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law that prohibits smoking in outdoor public spaces and is applicable at all municipal parks, trails playgrounds, splash pads, outdoor swimming pools, sports and playing fields and arenas. City Hall, the Thorold Public Library and all recreation and community centres are also included as prohibited areas. Community events and festivals that occur on municipal or regional property are subject to the conditions of this by-law.