Adventure: noun; an exciting or remarkable experience

Although adventure is a noun, the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is about to turn it into a verb. The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is a journey designed to re-connect you to our Great Lake and the St. Lawrence River.  We all love our waterfront, but when did you last visit to see how it was doing?

On July 4th, 2008 we will launch the first ever Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, it is a chance to experience the rich diversity of 41 waterfront communities from Niagara to the Quebec border.

You値l see sand dunes, coastal wetlands, white pine forests, steep bluffs, historic towns, harbours, steel mills, industry, apple orchards, vineyards and meadows. You値l hear the sound of crashing waves, train whistles, bird songs, relaxed conversations, interesting stories, and musicians.

You値l ride, shop, ride, eat, ride, swim, ride, sing, ride, drink, ride and laugh. You値l feel the thrill of anticipation, a tremendous sense of accomplishment and a deep appreciation. But most of all, you値l feel a whole new connection to Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River.

Whether it is for one day, or the full eight days you will become part of the experience that will move the waterfront and community projects forward.

About the Waterfront Regeneration Trust

Our goal is to make sure people can get to the water; and that the water is worth getting to.

Since the establishment of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in 1992, we and our community partners have worked
diligently to:

• Expand and enhance the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and Greenway as part of a larger strategy to regenerate the waterfront; and
• Promote the Waterfront Trail and Greenway as a way to achieve a healthy environment and lifestyle.

History:

This July, 2008 will be the inaugural year of the Waterfront Trail Tour, the first end-to-end tour of the Trail that is welcoming the public.  In 2002, partners of the trail, including journalist Kate Harries, rode the length of the route and documented their journey in a series of articles that appeared in the Toronto Star.

We had so much fun, as have other end-to-enders who have done their own tours that we want to share the experience with as many people as we can.  There is a true sense of pride and accomplishment in traveling along the entire 680 kms of the Waterfront Trail, plus it provides a unique experience of southern Ontario.  Gather your friends and join us for this fun adventure from July 4-11.

For the history of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust click here.