The Great Trail (Trans-Canada Trail)

The Great Trail (aka The Trans-Canada Trail) links thousands of communities across Canada and has its own section right in Oxford County. This is a rail trail with a few roadway section.  Horseback riding is allowed on the old CASO rail line.  Explore the side trails in Tillsonburg while you're in the area!

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Download a map of the The Great Trail or check out this zoomed in map of the trail in Tillsonburg

Length: 17km

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Trail uses: hiking, cycling, snowshoeing and horseback riding on old CASO rail line (map section #6)

Main Access: Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg ON (just south of North Street)   Norwich Access:  Zenda Line just south of Cornell Rd on the east side.

Consider riding your bike right in downtown Tillsonburg and checking out all the wonderful things happening there. 

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