Stroll through Scarborough’s hydro corridor to experience where nature meets city living.
The Meadoway Trail just opened a new section that adds approximately 1.1 km of multi-use trail, a signalized crossing at Midland Avenue and a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over part of the Highland Creek. It’s part of the transformation of what used to just be a hydro corridor — a cleared strip of land used for electricity transmission lines.
So for all you east-end lovers, now’s your chance to get out there and make use of this new third space!
The Meadoway Trail has been made possible through the Weston Family Foundation’s donation and partnerships with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto.
“The opening of the new Section 3 trail and bridge puts another vital connection in place in this part of Scarborough, making it safer and easier for people to move through this part of the City while experiencing nature close to home,” says John MacKenzie, chief executive officer of the TRCA.
Once The Meadoway is complete, it will have transformed 200 hectares of hydro corridor space into one of Canada’s largest naturalized urban green spaces, according to a TRCA press release.
“The 16 km corridor will connect the East Don Trail in the west with Rouge National Urban Park in the east, creating a continuous route through Scarborough and linking communities across the region,” says the TRCA.
The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, says that The Meadoway project is transforming the hydro corridor, “into a vibrant greenspace, bringing people closer to nature while fostering stronger connections across communities.”
If you’d like to visit the new trail section, check out The Meadoway’s map for entry points and parking information.
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