The City of Quinte West is extending the Waterfront Trail after a federal investment of $2.1 million from the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and a municipal contribution of $1.5 million.
Announced by MP Chris Malette and Mayor Jim Harrison, the 1.7-kilometre paved extension will promote car-free travel for pedestrians and cyclists between Centennial and Bain Parks. When complete, it will feature a gazebo, bike racks, accessible picnic tables, a bike repair station, solar lighting, and trail markers. Trees will be planted to add shade along the route.
The project aligns with the City's 2018 Active Transportation Plan and supports Council's strategic priorities of fostering an inclusive, connected, and sustainable community. Once complete, the trail extension will further establish Quinte West's waterfront as a vibrant gathering place, a place where recreation, nature, and community come together for everyone to enjoy.
