About

The Lakes and Trails Festival is a community celebration of our many natural and historical assets. It brings people together around the active outdoor lifestyle and sense of community that many of us value.

The first Lakes and Trails festival was held in 2017. It built on previous years South Frontenac CycleFests organized by South Frontenac Rides. Hundreds of people, both from South Frontenac and from around the province have participated.

The event is organized by South Frontenac Rides, the Sydenham Canoe Club and a broad group of Sydenham’s residents. Family oriented walking, biking and paddling opportunities will be the focus of the event. The fourth annual Festival will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Point Park in Sydenham, South Frontenac.

We would love you to come and participate. The Point has a public beach.

Featured activities include: a bike around the lake; canoeing on the lake; and a historic scavenger hunt.

All activities are free, donations are welcome.

You can also help the event by volunteering or donating. Send us a message on the contact form to volunteer or donate. Your donation will help us advertise the event, provide high quality activities, and ensure maximum community participation by keeping the event free and accessible to all members of our community. Your donation would be tax deductible with a cheque to South Frontenac Township, attn: Lake and Trails Festival.

We look forward to seeing you on July 16, 2022.

Festival Activities: July 16

All events free and take place/start in the Point Park off Wheatly Street in Sydenham.

Registration Begins: 8:45

Walk History

9am to noon

The Historic Sydenham Outdoor Escape Adventure is a self-guided walk around Sydenham to solve the mystery of the missing body and explore the history of Sydenham. Any-time start 9 am to 12 noon.

Natural Heritage Expo

9am to 1pm

A showcase of South Frontenac’s natural wonders: what they are, how to enjoy them, and how to improve them. There will be over 25 booths, displays, maps, and people to talk with. come share stories, adventures and learn.

Cycling

Family Cycle – 8k on an off-road trail beside Sydenham Lake. 9am.

Around-the-Lake Cycle – 21k on trials and quiet country roads. 9:30 am.

Tune-up Clinic 9am to noon

Professional bike mechanics from Cycle Kingston will tune-up your bike – suggested donation $30 to support Gear-Up. Register to save your spot today or drop-in with your bike, first come first served

Gaelen Strathdee -Chilren’s Show: 11 am

Story Book Walk – Guided at 10am

Early-on learning is setting up a story book walk in Sydenham. Families can go anytime. Early On will be leading a guided walk at 10am.

Old Bike Drop-off

Lead Sinker and Leader Drop off

Anytime, self -supervised near by activities: swimming at the Point; walking the Cataraqui, Rideau and K+P trials, Frontenac Park, and Gould Lake Conservation Area; cycling trails and quite country roads (maps available).

Come out, be active and enjoy our lakes, trails and history.

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