A Gateway to Nature
Connect with nature on the 47-kilometre trail that travels from the Town of Fergus to the Village of Cataract. Thirteen kilometres weave through CVC lands from Hillsburgh to Cataract.
Formerly a CP rail corridor, the trail is now a gateway to nature. With a three-metre-wide stone-screened surface, it’s perfect for cyclists, strollers and wheelchairs.
This trailway was formed through a partnership between CVC, Grand River Conservation Authority and the Elora Cataract Trailway Association.
Trail Infrastructure Upgrade
Credit Valley Conservation replaced the bridge decking and railings on the Elora Cataract Trailway in September 2023, improving trail user experience.
This project was funded in part by a grant from Trans Canada Trail to enhance our local section of the Trans Canada Trail.
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Activities
Trails
Credit Valley Conservation owns 13 kilometres of the 47-kilometre Elora Cataract Trailway, from just west of Hillsburgh to the village of Cataract. This all-season trail is ideal for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, hiking and cycling. Please note, some sections of the trail have limited recreational uses.
Available ActivitiesPhoto Gallery
![A person walking their dog on a leash can be seen in the distance walking along the trail, surrounded by green trees and grass.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1882.jpg)
![A bright orange tree signifies the beginning of fall and changing colours along the trail.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/Elo-Cat1-010.jpg)
![Two cyclists travel the path, surrounded by trees changing colour in the fall.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/Elo-Cat1-026.jpg)
![A path between trees and a grassy area in summer.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1799.jpg)
![A person walks along a trail, past a sign for the Trans Canada Trail and a kilometre marking of 45 km.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1830.jpg)
![Two people wearing hats and backpacks, and using walking sticks, walking along the trail.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1862.jpg)
![A trail surrounded by green trees and grass.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1891.jpg)
![A pedestrian walks along the trail.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_18822.jpg)