For the longest time I have been confused. So many different things around in Aurora: Nokiidaa Trail, Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority and Aurora Community Arboretum. I have seen signs all over Aurora for these. I think I am slowly getting hang of it thought. Myself and my husband used to bike and hike a lot. When our baby was born we stopped and only managed to visit local playgrounds. By then trails around Aurora slightly changed. Looks like trail to Sheppard's Bush we been taking from the intersection of the Industrial Parkway and the St. John's Sideroad is now part of the Nokiidaa Trail, and not to mention part of the Aurora Community Arboretum. I am sure you have noticed a new gate entrance visible from the St. John's Sideroad, right across from St. Andrew's Golf Course (looks like we have some good saints here too).
I visited partial section today, and it was such a beautiful walk. Firstly, I noticed a very nice information sign explaining everything about trails in Aurora, and to give visitors more information about the natural habitats. The trail is nicely packed with gravel, and I was able to push the stroller very easily. I have not seen the Eastern Kingbird yet, but I am sure they will be here soon. I actually have very nice collection of photos, which I may show off at the later time in my birding in Aurora section.
Well, now that I know a bit more about Nokiidaa Trail, I will share vaguely some information here with you.
In Ojibwa, Nokiidaa means walking together. This name of the trail was chosen to represent linking of the communities of Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and partners at Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority and the Region of York. The trail stretches 20 km, and passes through town parks, green spaces, wetlands and some historic cultural sites. It is also a link to number of other town trails. The Nokiidaa Trail links popular natural heritage destinations in the York Region such as Rogers Reservoir, Fairy Lake, Sheppard's Bush and Mabel Davis conservation areas. The majority of the terrain is flat and trail surfaces vary between natural, stone chip and rigid.
If you have not explored this trail yet, you may want to give a try.
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