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Downtown Trail – John Galt Park loop from Guelph Central Station

Downtown Trail – John Galt Park loop from Guelph Central Station

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Downtown Trail – John Galt Park loop from Guelph Central Station

01:34

36.2km

210m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 947 m for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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448 m

Downtown Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Downtown Trail runs along the Speed River for 3.6 kilometres between Speedvale Avenue and Gordon Street. It passes through multiple parks and neighbourhoods with great views of the river the whole way.

Tip by

1.01 km

John Galt Park

Highlight • River

This park is located on the Speed River just on the edge of downtown Guelph. The park has open fields, paved trails, shade structures, and an antique locomotive.

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34.7 km

Speed River

Highlight • River

Flowing through southern Ontario’s Waterloo Region, the Speed River winds its way from its source in Orton through scenic countryside and urban green spaces before joining the Grand River at …

Tip by

36.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

5.31 km

1.41 km

1.03 km

263 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

1.82 km

187 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

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43 %

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