TRAIL USER GUIDELINES

Trails are a wonderful way to spend an enjoyable day, relaxing and taking in the scenery. There are spectacular views and natural areas that can be enjoyed as you travel the Tay Shore Trail.  The Tay Shore Trail is fully accessible and permits walkers, bicyclists, rollerbladers and cross country skiing.
We ask that you observe these few rules of etiquette so that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience … and you will help preserve the trail for future generations.

General Rules of Etiquette:

• Expect and respect other trail users.
• Stay on the trail! Respect neighbouring landowners by staying off private property.
• Take only pictures leave only footprints and leave the trail as you found it.
• Please place garbage in the receptacles provided – help to keep the trail clean.
• Keep to the right to allow other users to pass on your left.
• Wheels give way to heels – please be mindful of users who are going at a slower pace than you.
• Maintain control of you pets.  Dogs must be leashed at all times.
• Stoop and Scoop is mandatory!
• Use extra caution at access points and yield to traffic when crossing roads.
• Avoid making excessive noise.
• Obey all posted regulatory signs. Use trails only according to the permitted uses indicated on the signage, pursuant to Township By-law No. 2006-04 as amended. (access link for full By-law.)
• Motorized vehicles including but not limited to snowmobiles, dirt bikes and ATVs are not permitted on the trail. ======================================================

Community Trail Watch

The Tay Shore Trail is an exciting opportunity for the residents and guests of Tay Township to be physically active and to enjoy nature.

We are a community where we respect each other and our environment. This great trail belongs to the residents of this community and we each have a civic responsibility to protect this valuable resource. If you see anyone disrespecting your trail please take the time to report it.

Let’s do our part to keep it beautiful for future generations.
Be active – be responsible!

Reports can be made by calling 705-534-7248 ext 235 or 230.

TAY SHORE TRAIL WATCH PROGRAM

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Help Support the Tay Shore Trail

Amenity & Sponsorship Program

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GUIDELINES FOR ENCROACHMENTS ALONG THE TAY SHORE TRAIL

The Tay Shore Trail is a municipal park and was constructed for the enjoyment of all residents.  It is one of our anchors for Tourism and the municipality has been recognized for its efforts in encouraging healthy and active lifestyles.  

Council, with the assistance of the Tay Shore Trail Committee, has adopted a number of policies regarding the Trail, in an effort to ensure that it is maintained and used in as safe a manner as possible.  Recent activity along the trail where property owners are cutting grass and trees, storing boats and other recreational or household items, creating gardens or in any way, affecting the municipal property has become an increasing concern.  For this reason, Council has adopted the Guidelines Regarding Trail Encroachments, and property owners are advised to have the encroachments removed.

Please help us in ensuring that the Tay Shore Trail continues to be a pleasant and safe experience for all users.  If you have any questions regarding the criteria, would you please contact our Municipal Law Enforcement Officers at either extension 248 or 237. 

Trail Encroachment Guidelines

Tay Shore Trail Encroachment Native Species Plant List