Planning your cycling route to Canatara Park for Canada Day? We’ve got you covered!

Route 1: Howard Watson Trail to Canatara Park

The Michigan Road cycling lanes begin at Howard Watson Trail and Michigan Avenue, connecting families from all along the trail—from Camlachie to Wellington Street. This route also serves families traveling from nearby neighborhoods such as Blackwell, The Rapids Parkway, Wiltshire, Twin Lakes, Oak Acres, and more.

A designated, protected bike lane will connect to the existing bike lane at Michigan and Colborne. At Christina and Michigan, the route crosses Michigan Avenue, continues onto the multi-use path, enters the park at Front Street, and ends at the big grassy field where the Bluewater Trails bike parking station awaits you.

Route 2: Bus Terminal to Canatara Park

This route connects virtually every resident in Sarnia to Canatara Park via the main bus terminal at Lochiel. You can bring your bike on the bus, depart at the Lochiel station, and follow the marked route.

From the bus terminal, head to the waterfront path (Bluewater Bike Path) and follow it along the waterfront until the Front Street crosswalk between Nelson and Maxwell. Front Street will be closed to car traffic from London Road to Exmouth Street, allowing cyclists to safely transition from the waterfront path to the Front Street multi-use path. Continue on this path, crossing Michigan Avenue, and enter Canatara Park, ending at the big grassy field where the Bluewater Trails bike parking station is waiting for you.

These routes are almost entirely separated from vehicle traffic, ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone!