Waterfront Trail and Greenway News

An Ezine Produced by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust

CIBC* COIP*The waterfront municipalities of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, conservation authorities and community groups*The Eastern Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Waterfront Working Group* MapArt* Dunmap*Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion* Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee* St. Lawrence Cement* Tilley Endurables

February 2008

In this Issue:

• Join us at the International Bike Show – March 7-9
• Mississauga Approves Waterfront Plan
• Journeys for a cause:
  • Run the Dream
  • George’s Journey of Joy

Upcoming Conferences and Community Events:

• 3rd Annual Green Living Fair

JOIN US FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BIKE SHOW – MARCH 7-9

The Trust is pleased to be participating again in the Toronto International Bike Show. This year, we’ll be using the opportunity to officially launch the First Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour – this summer’s exciting end-to-end ride of the Waterfront Trail, July 4-11, 2008. This Trail ride is open to everyone, from experienced cyclists to recreational trail users and families and kids. We’re excited to unveil this amazing event and let people know about all of the great things that are being planned locally to showcase the communities and welcome participants.

We’ll also be unveiling our updated 2008 Waterfront Trail and Greenway Mapbook, fresh off the presses.

As always, we look forward to connecting with Trail users to discuss the Trail and issues related to the waterfront. Hope to see you there!

For more information on the Bike Show go to: www.bicycleshowtoronto.com.


MISSISSAUGA APPROVES WATERFRONT PLAN

On February 27, the Mississauga council unanimously endorsed a proposed plan to revitalize the unused Lakeview lands, site of the former Lakeview generating station. The land covers approx 200 acres south of Lakeshore Rd between Cawthra and Dixie Rds. The citizen-driven plan envisions extend the existing Waterfront Trail and adding major features such as an aquarium or pier and converting the land into a waterfront community with new medium-rise towers.


JOURNEYS FOR A CAUSE:

This year, the Waterfront Trail will comprise part of the route for two individuals, each undertaking a journey for an important cause. Please help spread the word about the following events…


GEORGE’S JOURNEY OF JOY

This spring, George Hostick will circumnavigate Lake Ontario by bike to create awareness and raise funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The ride will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the foundation as well as George’s 70th birthday. The ride begins on May 22 and finishes on June 13, 2008. Along the way there will be opportunities to meet George and contribute to the cause.
For more information on the ride and to make a donation, please email info@dogguides.com or call 1-800-768-3030.

Thanks to George for providing us with this announcement.


RUN THE DREAM

On March 25, Jonathan Howard will embark on a 9,000 km run across Canada to raise money for various Children’s Charities. This incredible run will take 8 months, beginning in St Johns, NL and ending in November in Victoria, BC. Over the course of this time, Jonathan will visit over 650 communities in 10 provinces. The trip will involve Jonathan running the equivalent of a marathon every day!

To find out more about this remarkable run or to pledge support, please visit www.runthedream.ca.

Thanks to Bryan Howard for providing us with this announcement.


UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS:

3RD ANNUAL GREEN LIVING FAIR

When: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 10am – 4pm
Where: Port Hope Fall Fair Building, Port Hope, ON
Cost: $3 admission, local fare available for sale

Learn about Living Lightly from over 40 community exhibitors and local youth.

Contact Gina McFarlane gmcfarlane@tsh.cafor more information or visit http://livinggreen.open-eyes.org/.


Cheers!

Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director;
Vicki Barron, Director of Administration and Special Projects;
Petrina Tulissi, Manager of Promotions and Events;
Ian Lobb, Tour Director, Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour; and
and David Arcus, Project Coordinator, Editor Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail News

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust
372 Richmond Street West, Suite 308
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1X6

Tel: 416-943-8080
Fax: 416-943-8068

Email: info@wrtrust.com

Visit http://www.waterfronttrail.org to download 77 online colour maps of the Waterfront Trail, from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Brockville!

Thank You to our Supporters!:

• CIBC
• The Lake Ontario waterfront municipalities, conservation authorities and community groups
• The Eastern Lake Ontario­St.Lawrence Waterfront Working Group
• MapArt
• Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club
• Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee
• St. Lawrence Cement
• Tilley Endurables
• The Trust would also like to thank the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) for its generous support of the 51 projects that comprise the Lake Ontario Waterfront Investment Program.