Uses: walk, mountain bike, snowshoe, wheelchair
Length: 4.5 km (linear), 3.5 km (loop)
Level of Difficulty: easy to moderate
Trail Surface: natural, boardwalk
Bus Route: not applicable
Trail Head: 17 T 492630 5141622

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Posted by Paula Worton on Dec 3rd, 2011

My favourite trail. How did the bird sanctuary designation come to be? It is a jewel! Will try it again in winter on my snowshoes.

Posted by deb on Dec 7th, 2011

Thanks to a local expert, here is some information regarding your query: There use to be CWS (Canadian Wildlife Service Sanctuary signs) along the road at the east end of Kelly Lake in the seventies. The area in no small part was recognized by the Fielding family as an important waterfowl area as well (east end), the park (west end) is their contribution as well. The family owned much of the land around the shores at the two ends. One of the family members was an avid waterfowl person and use to provide corn at the west end during the winter months during his retirement years. He has since passed away.
We are still looking into the area's official status.
Thanks for asking.

Posted by Deb on Dec 7th, 2011

Okay. We now have the definitive answer on this query. This is NOT a federally designated bird sanctuary.

Kelly Lake (TCT)

One of the most breathtaking trails in the city, the Kelly Lake Trail begins at Fielding Memorial Park as an easy walk, and is wheelchair accessible for the first kilometre. It passes through a red pine plantation where visitors witness firsthand the re-greening process that has made Greater Sudbury world famous. The trail then follows rougher terrain, taking you to a bird sanctuary with awe-inspiring views of Kelly Lake.

This trail is featured in the Trail Tours Guide (English, Français).

The Kelly Lake Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail.

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Kelly Lake (TCT)