For media inquiries please contact the Executive Director Marlaine Koehler at [email protected] or 416-520-4205.
Media Releases and Coverage
- June 8, 2021 — DK Publishing UK releases Ride Cycle the World, a listing of the top 100 cycling experiences worldwide, featuring the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
- September 11, 2020–Toronto–New recipient of student award supporting Canada’s emerging conservation leaders announced: Waterfront Regeneration Trust fellowship provides students with hands-on learning opportunities in Rouge National Urban Park
Aug 26, 2020 — Durham Region News — Clarington — Clarington Completed Waterfront Trail Upgrades
June 12, 2020 — Toronto —Press Release from Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Transportation Options and Share the Road Coalition– Survey shows Ontario Cyclists eager to hit the Trail and boost Ontario tourism recovery.
April 21, 2020 — Barrie Today — Tiny Township Looks to Connect to Great Lakes Waterfront Trail System
Three of Ontario’s leading cycling organizations release the findings of its survey of 865 cyclists showing that Ontario cyclists will cycle the same or more than last year and are planning to stay close to home, keeping their touring dollars in the province. See full survey.
September 10, 2019 — Muskoka Radio.com — Bracebridge Considering Joining Great Lakes Trail System
Aug 7, 2019 — North Shore Sentinel – Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Cyclists Hosted in Bruce Mines Overnight
Aug 2, 2019 — Soo Star — Inaugural Ride on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Takes Riders from Sault Ste. Marie all the Way to Science North. Also covered in Elliot Lake Today.
Aug 1, 2019 — CBC Radio Up North — What’s the Idea Behind the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure?
August 1, 2019 — Sudbury Star — Riders Make their Way from Sault to Sudbury on ‘Fantastic’ Trail Route
August 1, 2019 — Sudbury.com — Waterfront Adventure: Sudbury Marks End of 450km Journey for 145 Cyclists
August 1, 2019 — MyEspanolaNow — Cyclists Take Over Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
August 1, 2019 — CTV News — Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Makes its Northern Ontario Debut
July 31, 2019 — Sudbury.com — Huge Group of Cyclists — 145 to be Exact — Rolling into Nickel City Tomorrow
July 31, 2019 – MyEspanolaNow — Cyclists Coming Through on Highway 17
July 23, 2019— Media Advisory — Great Day for Cycle Tourism in Ontario–official launch celebration for the Lake Huron North Channel Expansion in Sudbury
July 2, 2019— Great Lakes to Greenbelt to Great North: Great Waterfront Trail Adventure launches the Northern expansion of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail along the Lake Huron North Channel. Read more.
Waterfront Regeneration Trust is honoured to announce that the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail has been recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) as offering the very best that Ontario trails have to offer. Designated one of the five ‘Trails of Distinction” in the inaugural program, the Trail protects, connects, and celebrates the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes, serves as a catalyst for the regeneration of Lake Ontario, and is a much-loved and well-used fitness, recreation and tourism attraction. Other trails to receive this honour include the Greenbelt Route, the Trans Canada Trail Ontario, the Bruce Trail and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trans Ontario Provincial Trails.“As we mark the 150th anniversary of confederation, Ontario is proud to recognize the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail as a Trail of Distinction,” said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “The Ontario Trails of Distinction program showcases and celebrates our province’s most distinct trails. With its unique wetlands, forests and beaches that connect to vibrant communities across Ontario, the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is an incredible route of discovery through Ontario’s rich natural heritage.”
June 17, 2017 Cyclists in Georgetown Join Ontario 150 Celebrate By Bike wiith Bike it to Market Event. Bike it to Market in Georgetown one of 15 events along Ontario’s iconic Greenbelt Route for Ontario 150 celebration. Read More.
June 9, 2017 Cyclists and Paddlers Celebrate Launch of Lake Superior Water Trail and Expansion of Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Honourable Eleanor McMahon, Sault Ste. Marie Marie Mayor Provenzano and Garden River Chief Paul Syrette lead Community Bike Parade as part of Ontario 150 celebration. Read More
June 3rd, 2017 Cyclists Kick-off Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike with Signature Manitoulin Island Passage Ride. Hundreds of cyclists ride in Manitoulin for first of 15 events along Ontario’s iconic cycling routes as part of Ontario 150 celebration. Read More
Past Press Releases
August 5, 2014 – 150 cyclists to visit Picton as part of Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
August 5, 2014 – 150 cyclists to visit Kingston as part of Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
August 5, 2014 – 150 cyclists to visit Gananoque as part of Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
August 5, 2014 – 150 cyclists to visit Cornwall as part of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
- Simcoe to Sudbury Expansion: Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Expanding through Seguin, Muskoka
Simcoe to Sudbury Expansion: Seguin Township Endorses Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Through Township
GWTA 2016: Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Brings 150 Cyclists to Community, My Informs.com, August 9, 2016
GWTA 2016: Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Comes Through Amherstburg, Amherstburg River Town Times, August 10, 2016
Lake Huron North Channel Expansion: Cycle Trail from Soo to Sudbury Open Next Summer, Matt Durnan, Sudbury Today, June 14, 2016
Lake Huron North Channel Expansion: Northern Ontario on the Map, Jordan Allard, CTV North, June 12, 2016
Lake Huron North Channel Expansion: Cyclists Test Waterfront Trail, Cheryl MacKay, North Channel Current, June 8, 2016
Lake Huron North Channel Expansion: Cycling Trail will link Sault to Sudbury and beyond, Mike Verdone, Sault Star, June 7, 2016
Lake Huron North Channel Expansion: Cycle of Life Leaves Sudbury Today, Sudbury Star, Postmedia Network, May 30, 2016
Great Waterfront Trail shows that world class cycling getaways are in Ontario’s backyard, Northumberland News, August 11, 2014
Waterfront Trail ride ends in Cornwall, Standard Freeholder, August 6, 2014
Brighton Launching Point for Holiday Ride , Inside Belleville, July 17, 2014 by John Campbell
Steve Paikin of the Agenda ran an excellent series of episodes examining the challenges facing the Great Lakes in October 2016 as part of Great Lakes Week. Watch the episodes.
Google Trekker
September 12, 2017 – WRT Trekker Spot on Breakfast Television: Google Comes out with a new Gadget, the Trekker
Google Trekker
September 12, 2017 – WRT Trekker Spot on Breakfast Television: Google Comes out with a new Gadget, the Trekker
