DISCOVER THE TRAILS
OF WEST RIDGE
Immerse yourself in the world around you at West Ridge Trailside, where your sidewalks turn to trails and parks mark the path home.
Orillia is a haven for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers of all ages and abilities, and when you live Trailside, opportunities start right at your front door. Hiking, biking, jogging, playing, birdwatching, exploring—from winding trails to paved pathways, a challenging hike to a walk in the park, every day brings a new way to explore the great outdoors. With playgrounds and open spaces abound, there’s always space for children to run, play, and grow in this neighbourhood integrated into its natural surroundings.
NEARBY TRAILS
WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY
WALTER HENRY PARK TRAIL
PAVED AND UNPAVED TRAILS ORION BOULEVARD
• Located within your community at Trailside, with a paved parking lot on Orion Blvd
• Includes an Adventure playground, pickleball court, half basketball court, and splash pad
• Trails lead through the woods and around a scenic pond
ROTARY PLACE TRAILS
PAVED AND UNPAVED TRAILS UNIVERSITY AVENUE
• Accessed from University Avenue with large paved parking lot
• Trails circling around Rotary Place and the West Orillia Sports Complex
• Access to arenas, sports fields, climbing gyms, and more
• Paved pathways as well as dirt trails through a small woodland
UNIVERSITY AVENUE TRAIL
PAVED TRAIL UNIVERSITY AVENUE AT OLD BARRIE ROAD
• An easy, 2.8km paved pathway following along University Avenue
• Winds through the urban centre with natural connections
• Plan your own adventure with access to Scout Valley Trail, West Orillia Sports Complex,
Lakehead University and West Ridge Park
NATURE ESCAPES
CLAYT FRENCH TRAIL
PAVED AND UNPAVED TRAILS ATLANTIS DRIVE
• Paved parking lot on Atlantis Drive
• Park named for Clayt French, one of the former mayors of Orillia
• Trail loop circles around an open field, with offshoots connecting the neighbourhood
• Off-Leash dog park
BASS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
UNPAVED TRAILS BASS LAKE SIDE TRAIL
• Ontario-run Provincial Park with campgrounds
• 2.4km Waterview Trail loop with scenic views
• Campsite Trails winding throughout the forest
• Multiple well-maintained restrooms and parking areas
SCOUT VALLEY TRAILS
UNPAVED TRAILS LINE 15 NORTH
• Three main trails, each 2km in length—Sugarbush, Algonquin, and Homestead
• Forested trails at varying challenge levels
• Parking at Old Barrie Road and Line 15 N
• Includes a scenic lookout, and washroom facilities located at the parking lot
