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One trail is located on the west side along [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Harbour Hamilton Harbour, formerly known as Burlington Bay] and the other on the east side along [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario Lake Ontario]. | One trail is located on the west side along [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Harbour Hamilton Harbour, formerly known as Burlington Bay] and the other on the east side along [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario Lake Ontario]. | ||
From time to time we skate there. | From time to time we skate there and this page will give you all the information on how to get there either by personal transportation of go train. | ||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
Driving from south west [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] can be troublesome. It can take 1h to 1h and 20m or more when done anywhere between 5 and 7 pm during the week and 45 minutes on the weekend and not to forget the gas costs. | Driving from south west [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] can be troublesome. It can take 1h to 1h and 20m or more when done anywhere between 5 and 7 pm during the week and 45 minutes on the weekend and not to forget the gas and sometimes, parking costs. | ||
* [https://www.calculator.net/fuel-cost-calculator.html Fuel cost calculator] | |||
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.intemodino.fuelcostcalculator Fuel cost calculator app] | |||
* [https://fcr-ccc.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/en Fuel consumption ratings search tool] | |||
=== Go train === | === Go train === | ||
Since 2022, one [[Hamilton]] skater [[Jeff]] has been successful taking the Go train to come to Toronto, skating with the group. The same can be done to skate in [[Hamilton]]. | Since 2022, one [[Hamilton]] skater [[Jeff]] has been successful taking the Go train to come to Toronto, skating with the group. The same can be done to skate in [[Hamilton]]. | ||
# Same travel time, gas money and car wear. | # Presto card compatible and with discount | ||
# Same or less travel time, save gas money and car wear. | |||
# The group can travel together and socialize | # The group can travel together and socialize | ||
# Enjoy the landscape while helping keeping greener | # Enjoy the landscape while helping keeping it greener | ||
* [https://gotransit.com/en/trip-planning/plan-your-trip Plan your Go trip] | * [https://gotransit.com/en/trip-planning/plan-your-trip Plan your Go trip] | ||
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# You can also go on Stuart street, then north on Bay and left on Harbour Front Dr. until you see the Harbour Front Monument. | # You can also go on Stuart street, then north on Bay and left on Harbour Front Dr. until you see the Harbour Front Monument. | ||
* '''Map route''': [https://google.com/maps/dir/Bayfront+Park,+200+Harbour+Front+Dr,+Hamilton,+ON+L8L+1C8/West+Harbour+GO,+James+Street+North,+Hamilton,+ON/@43.2680708,-79.8701857,16z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c9c7dd27fffc7:0x948cf02ddbf9cb40!2m2!1d-79.8723837!2d43.2715698!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c9c7842449c01:0x22dc369afdfea68a!2m2!1d-79.8662776!2d43.2664785!3e1 900 m skate from West Harbour GO train to the entrance of the water front | * '''Map route''': [https://google.com/maps/dir/Bayfront+Park,+200+Harbour+Front+Dr,+Hamilton,+ON+L8L+1C8/West+Harbour+GO,+James+Street+North,+Hamilton,+ON/@43.2680708,-79.8701857,16z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c9c7dd27fffc7:0x948cf02ddbf9cb40!2m2!1d-79.8723837!2d43.2715698!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c9c7842449c01:0x22dc369afdfea68a!2m2!1d-79.8662776!2d43.2664785!3e1 900 m skate from West Harbour GO train to the entrance of the water front trail] | ||
==== Confederation Beach ==== | ==== Confederation Beach ==== | ||
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* '''Map route''': [https://google.com/maps/dir/Confederation+Go+Platform+4,+Hamilton,+ON+L8E+2X6/43.2512113,-79.7586307/@43.2468428,-79.760358,16z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c98b8fcf56edb:0xaae7d8eb3e3c4661!2m2!1d-79.75987!2d43.24248!1m0!3e1 1.3 km skate from Confederation Go Platform 4 to Skyway park] | * '''Map route''': [https://google.com/maps/dir/Confederation+Go+Platform+4,+Hamilton,+ON+L8E+2X6/43.2512113,-79.7586307/@43.2468428,-79.760358,16z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x882c98b8fcf56edb:0xaae7d8eb3e3c4661!2m2!1d-79.75987!2d43.24248!1m0!3e1 1.3 km skate from Confederation Go Platform 4 to Skyway park] | ||
== Hamilton Harbour side == | |||
If you are driving, please consider car carpooling/ride share with other skaters, so that less traffic and pollution is produced and you can take advantage of HOV lanes. | |||
=== Pier 8 Rink === | |||
== Pier 8 Rink == | |||
* [https://goo.gl/maps/hmpsktpcD4stNkr79 Free parking on Promenade park] | * [https://goo.gl/maps/hmpsktpcD4stNkr79 Free parking on Promenade park] | ||
== Bayfront Park == | === Bayfront Park === | ||
* [https://goo.gl/maps/hmpsktpcD4stNkr79 Free parking on Bayfront park] | * [https://goo.gl/maps/hmpsktpcD4stNkr79 Free parking on Bayfront park] | ||
== Dundurn == | === Dundurn west === | ||
* [https://goo.gl/maps/7UEjpuGuhfbhiwkS9 Free parking on Princess Point] | |||
* [https://goo.gl/maps/7UEjpuGuhfbhiwkS9 Free parking on | |||
<youtube>-FVMvPo259g</youtube> | <youtube>-FVMvPo259g</youtube> | ||
== Confederation Beach == | == Lake Ontario side == | ||
=== Confederation Beach === | |||
If you are driving, please consider car carpooling/ride share with other skaters, so that less traffic and pollution is produced and you can take advantage of HOV lanes. | If you are driving, please consider car carpooling/ride share with other skaters, so that less traffic and pollution is produced and you can take advantage of HOV lanes. | ||
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* [https://goo.gl/maps/zkUG8h1jLNGcRAGw8 Free parking on Windermere Basin Park] | * [https://goo.gl/maps/zkUG8h1jLNGcRAGw8 Free parking on Windermere Basin Park] | ||
* [https://goo.gl/maps/QHD23foAaStcqPrC7 Free parking on Jimmy Lomax Park] | * [https://goo.gl/maps/QHD23foAaStcqPrC7 Free parking on Jimmy Lomax Park] | ||
* [https://google.com/maps/search/43.303973,+-79.799248c Burlington Beach Parkling lot] | * [https://google.com/maps/search/43.303973,+-79.799248c Free sometimes on Burlington Beach Parkling lot] (not available in 2023) | ||
<youtube>XYp7paY86Vk</youtube> | <youtube>XYp7paY86Vk</youtube> | ||
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* [[Burlington]] | * [[Burlington]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:trails and tracks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:43, 18 June 2023
Hamilton Ontario, offers two of the best Ontario locations to do inline skating on dedicated large and well paved trails up to an average of 17 km in length. One trail is located on the west side along Hamilton Harbour, formerly known as Burlington Bay and the other on the east side along Lake Ontario.
From time to time we skate there and this page will give you all the information on how to get there either by personal transportation of go train.
Transportation
Driving from south west Toronto can be troublesome. It can take 1h to 1h and 20m or more when done anywhere between 5 and 7 pm during the week and 45 minutes on the weekend and not to forget the gas and sometimes, parking costs.
Go train
Since 2022, one Hamilton skater Jeff has been successful taking the Go train to come to Toronto, skating with the group. The same can be done to skate in Hamilton.
- Presto card compatible and with discount
- Same or less travel time, save gas money and car wear.
- The group can travel together and socialize
- Enjoy the landscape while helping keeping it greener
- Plan your Go trip
- See Pocket shoes if you don't want to have your skates on, while in the train
Bayfront Park
- Take the large sidewalks on James street North and then turn west on Strachan St. W. all the way to the end until you see the Harbour Front Monument.
- You can also go on Stuart street, then north on Bay and left on Harbour Front Dr. until you see the Harbour Front Monument.
Confederation Beach
- Confederation Go Platform 4 Rail service opening in 2025.
- Map route: 1.8 km skate from Confederation Go Platform 4 to Confederation park.
Hamilton Harbour side
If you are driving, please consider car carpooling/ride share with other skaters, so that less traffic and pollution is produced and you can take advantage of HOV lanes.
Pier 8 Rink
Bayfront Park
Dundurn west
Lake Ontario side
Confederation Beach
If you are driving, please consider car carpooling/ride share with other skaters, so that less traffic and pollution is produced and you can take advantage of HOV lanes.
- Free parking on Confederation Beach Park Pickleball Courts
- Free parking on Skyway Park
- Free parking on Windermere Basin Park
- Free parking on Jimmy Lomax Park
- Free sometimes on Burlington Beach Parkling lot (not available in 2023)