The Heritage Trail

Follow the Footsteps of the Pioneers. Visitors to Bayfield are attracted by its tree-lined streets, heritage buildings, and the village green, Clan Gregor Square. The 2.5km “Heritage Trail” guides walkers through the full range of Bayfield’s charms. 

Beginning at Clan Gregor Square, this accessible walk on paved streets includes eight historical storyboards, placed at points of interest along the way. After strolling down Main Street, past stores and hotels that have been catering to visitors for more than a century, the experience changes dramatically at historic Pioneer Park. The park overlooks Lake Huron, the second-largest of the Great Lakes and fourth-largest lake in the world. Bayfield is famous for its beautiful sunsets and this is a favourite spot for enjoying them. 

Continuing the Heritage loop up Bayfield Terrace, the optional (relatively steep, gravel) Mara Street Spur leads down to the public pier and marina, filled with hundreds of boats in summer and spectacular ice in winter.  

Continuing up Bayfield Terrace and historic Louisa Street, the trail ends where it began at the square.