Kate Pace Way

North Bay

photo: Destination Ontario

Description

This paved pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and inline skating, and is intended for shared use. The pathway winds through a variety of environments including sections surrounded by trees, streams, and nature, municipal parks, roadways, and residential areas as well as North Bay’s beautiful waterfront. Along the waterfront, walkers may choose to stroll along the lock-stone sidewalk which meanders through seasonal gardens and along beautiful Lake Nipissing, while cyclists and bladers continue along the paved pathway. The pathway runs parallel to Lakeshore Drive where pathway users can take a short detour and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants.

Location various access points along North Bay's Waterfront
Trailhead UTM 617780 mE x 5130115 mN (beginning) 624553 mE x 5121667 mN (end)
Ownership City of North Bay/ North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
Management City of North Bay and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
Length 12 km
Activities Fat Biking, Hiking, Inline Skating, Road Cycling
Amenities Parking, Rest Area, Washrooms
Difficulty Easy
Level of Development Developed
Surface Paved Trail
Seasons All Season

Rules for Use

  • cyclists and inline skaters must yield to pedestrians
  • travel in a single file; walk, run, or stroll in a safe, consistent, and predictable manner
  • move completely off the walkway when stopping
  • keep to the right except when passing
  • sound your bell or call out “passing on your left” before passing
  • please do not litter
  • keep your pets on a leash within your lane and remember to clean up after them
  • users are encouraged to use the appropriate safety gear

Directions

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head northeast on HWY 11/17 and turn left at Cassells Street. Turn right onto Main Street West, and left onto Memorial Drive where you will find a parking lot and the Kate Pace Way trailhead.

For More Information

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
15 Janey Ave, North Bay, ON
(705) 474-5420
[email protected]

City of North Bay, Arts, Culture, Recreation & Leisure Services
(705)474-0626 ext. 2329 or 2335
[email protected]

Share Your Experience

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The vast network of trails we celebrate exist on the traditional lands and waterways of the Anishinaabe people within the territory protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and Williams Treaties of 1923.