Moderate
11
hikers
Trans-Canada Trail to Pioneer Tower
02:01
7.75km
50m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
480 m
Trans Canada Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Trans-Canada Trail offers a tranquil mix of natural beauty and local history along the Grand River in Kitchener. This easy-rated, well-maintained section runs on dirt and gravel paths that wind …
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2
1.12 km
Walter Bean Grand River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Following the Grand River through Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, the Walter Bean Grand River Trail offers a long, scenic mix of riverside paths, forest segments, boardwalks, and open meadow views. …
Tip by
3
2.38 km
Golf Course Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
A pedestrian bridge across the Grand River with an interesting metal structure, offering open views of the water and a peaceful spot to watch the river flow. If you want …
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4
2.96 km
Pioneer Tower Natural Area
Highlight • Monument
Set along the bluffs above the Grand River, Pioneer Tower Natural Area combines riverside viewpoints, short wooded trails, and access to the historic Doon Pioneer Tower. The paths wind through …
Tip by
5
3.90 km
Pioneer Memorial Tower Park
Highlight • Monument
Pioneer Memorial Tower Park sits within the Pioneer Tower Natural Area. The centerpiece is the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower, built in 1925–26 to designs by architect William Langton. Standing 18.9 …
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B
7.75 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.53 km
154 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.25 km
2.01 km
1.62 km
1.61 km
193 m
< 100 m
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