The ribbon has been cut on the new and improved Kawartha Trans Canada Trail.
A 1.6 km of the trail was recently paved through Omemee and the improvements include the installation of bollards and barriers plus new signage.
Funded by the Trans Canada Trail Foundation and the Government of Canada Active Transportation Fund, this upgrade from Sibley Avenue to Emily Street provides smooth paved access for a variety of non-motorized use. This trail improvement initiative has contributed significantly to the municipality’s Active Transportation Plan currently being developed.
The entire Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, which stretches 53.8 kilometres from Simcoe Road south of Manilla to Fowlers Corners, relies on volunteer and benevolent sources to manage and maintain the trail on behalf of all Kawartha Lakes residents. Volunteer stewards of the trail rely on contributions for maintenance, enhancements, and promotion.