New York Central Fitness Trail

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Overview

The Township of Russell is an ideal place to live if you enjoy outdoor recreation. There are several locations within the Township ideal for hiking, cycling, jogging rollerblading or cross-country skiing. The New York Central Fitness Trail is one example of such a location. Between 1898 and 1957, the trail served as a railway between Ottawa and New York. In 1979, the municipality purchased the trail and converted it for recreational purposes. The trail is currently 10 km long and links the villages of Embrun and Russell.

The South Nation Conservation Area also offers recreational opportunities to residents of...

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