Welcoming the newest addition to the York Regional Forest – Centennial Tract!
Located at 5028 Queensville Sideroad in the Town of East Gwillimbury, Centennial Tract adds 142 hectares (350 acres) to the York Regional Forest.
Named in recognition of York Regional Forest’s 100-year anniversary, Centennial Tract honours a century of conservation and continued growth of the Forest’s network.
Visitors can explore a diverse natural landscape with trails designed for a range of abilities and interests:
- Five loop trails totaling nearly seven kilometres showcase forests, wetlands, streams and meadows
- Almost two kilometres of accessible trails have been installed; these trails are wider, clear of large obstructions and graded for ease-of-movement, making them suitable for mobility devices including canes, strollers, walkers and wheelchairs
Trail uses include:
- Biking
- Dog walking (dogs must be leashed)
- Horseback riding
- Nature appreciation
- Snowshoeing
- Walking/hiking
Visitor Amenities and Rules
- Dogs must be leashed
- Off-leash dog walking is permitted at Bendor and Graves Tract in the Town of East Gwillimbury and Davis Drive Tract in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
- Hunting is not permitted
- Seating and waste receptacles have been installed
- The parking lot includes three accessible parking spaces
- There are no washroom facilities
Elements of the property’s cultural heritage have been preserved including remnants of a stone wall and a farmhouse foundation that reflect the site’s agricultural history.
Centennial Tract is located within the Williams Treaties area and formed part of the traditional territories of the Chippewas and Mississaugas First Nations.
For more information about the Forest including etiquette, rules and trip planning visit york.ca/YRF
