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Lake Superior Expansion

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Cycling the Canadian shores of Lake Superior is considered a “bucket list” experience by many avid cyclists. The rugged terrain and dramatic views of the largest freshwater lakes in the world won’t be found anywhere else. In the past, a lack of cycling infrastructure along the Canadian shore of Lake Superior has limited this cycling experience to only those experienced or determined enough to make the trip. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s ongoing commitment to create a province-wide cycling network as part of its CycleON strategy, however, is changing this dynamic. The resulting infrastructure improvements and cycling network growth throughout Ontario and along the Trans-Canada Highway 17 corridor on Lake Superior are creating new possibilities. With cycling infrastructure enhancements and implementation scheduled along the Highway 17 corridor, the unique experience of “cycling Lake Superior” will become more attainable, creating opportunity to develop a world-class cycling experience.

750 km continuous route from Manitouwadge, Ontario to Duluth, Minnesota creating a bi-national cycle tourism experience is possible by 2027

This study is the first of three phases exploring the feasibility of an expansion of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and Trans Canada Trail along the north shore of Lake Superior. The expansion would be a fully signed and connected recreational cycling route integrating linkages to destination cycling experiences, local waterfronts and existing hiking trails. It would provide a terrestrial complement to the Trans Canada Trail’s existing Lake Superior Water Trail, and provide a cycling experience to compliment the Voyageur Hiking Trail. The study is generously supported by Superior Country, Algoma Country, Destination Northern Ontario, Trans Canada Trail and Waterfront Regeneration Trust.

Resources

Lake Superior Expansion Feasibility Study including Appendix A: Study Resources

Appendix B – Thunder Bay Waterfront Trail Long Term Plan Draft Route

Appendix C – Lake Superior Map Storyboard

Appendix D: GWTA 2019 Overview and Participant Survey

Appendix E – Lake Superior Expansion Intro Presentations

Led by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the study is a product of the collaborative participation, input and support of :

Trans Canada Trail

Destination Northern Ontario

Superior Country

Algoma Country

Town of Blind River

Ministry of Transportation / Province of Ontario

Canadian Automobile Association

Parks Canada

City of Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie Regional Conservation Authority

Municipality of Wawa

The Corporation of the Township of White River

Township of Manitouwadge

Town of Marathon

Township of Terrace Bay

Township of Schreiber

Village of Rossport

Township of Nipigon

Red Rock Township

Municipality of Shuniah

City of Thunder Bay

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

Municipality of Neebing

St. Louis County

Voyageur Hiking Trail Association

Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy

Heart of the Continent

Gitch-Gami Trail

Cycling Advisory Committee

Jo Sharland

Bruce MacDonald

Jim Boate

Brendan Matheson

Petrina Tulisi

Jackie Lodder

Harriet Gutherz

Harvey Lemelin

Helmut Bock

André Riopel

Melissa Claxton-Oldfield

Our gratitude to Martin Lortz for report photographs that capture the Superior’s spectacular landscape and communities.

 

Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
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