Lilacs in Bloom on the Millennium Trail

Meander the 2.6K Millennium Lilac Trail from the Main Street to highway 29 and back.   It is a romantic walk by the Creek, a time to enjoy nature, and an opportunity to marvel at our amazing array of lilacs.  The Trail is open all year round, and there is never an admission fee, so come visit and enjoy the serenity and natural beauty.

You may enter the trail from either the south end of Main Street or Highway 29, just two minutes east of Main Street. Be sure to visit the trails that run off of the main trail. The Jubilee Trail is just one of those trails where we have planted an allé of jubilee lilacs. The jubilee lilac was introduced to the  trail in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and in 2022, we planted the Avalanche Lilac in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Along the Trail you’ll find over three hundred plantings representing over sixty varieties of lilacs.  As lilacs vary in bloom times from early – mid and late May and June, you will be sure to find a range of colours and scents to enjoy.

Take a rest along the way at a park bench or at the garden Gazebo at the half way point of the trail, closest to the Highway 29 entry.

Festival Weekend Events

During the Lilac Festival on May 27 and 28, we will have vendors on the trail,  offering you a chance to admire and purchase work from our local Artists and Horticultural vendors.  Be sure to visit!!

There are lots of other events along the Trail, including music by the Bay City Trio, Saturday 12-3pm,  and Earl Park’s Quintet Sunday 12-3pm.

Hungry yet?  A  variety of food and refreshments will be available along the trail. 

As you wander the trail following the gently flowing Mill Creek, be sure you bring your camera. There are lots of photo opportunities around every bend.