Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY) Active Transportation Trail

The County has the opportunity to convert a 23 km stretch of the former BCRY into an active transportation trail. This section of the proposed trail runs from Stayner (Township of Clearview) to Angus (Township of Essa). The County of Simcoe has completed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

Click here to view the latest project newsletter (September 5, 2024)

The BCRY Active Transportation Trail will:

Help build a healthier and stronger County
Connect the communities of Collingwood, Stayner, New Lowell, and Angus
Promote walking and cycling for recreation and the enjoyment of nature
Support healthy living, economic development, and tourism opportunities

Key Dates

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Comment Period – February 9 to March 10, 2023
Design – Winter 2022 – Summer 2023
Rail Removal – October 2023 – June 2024
Phase 1 Construction (Stayner to New Lowell) – September 2024 – March 2025
Phase 2 Construction (New Lowell to Angus) – Summer 2025 – Spring 2026

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Notice of Completion

Project File Report

Appendices:

A- Preliminary Design Report
B – Natural Environment Preliminary Design Report
C- Cultural Heritage Report
D- Hazard Tree Assessment
E – Stage 1 Arch Design
F – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
G – Evaluation of Alternatives
H – Preliminary Trail Design

Next Steps: Implement Preferred Solution – Detailed Design and Construction

Multi-Use Trail Preliminary Design – Final Report

Natural Environment Preliminary Design Report

The Notice of Commencement and Public Information Centre #1 was published on January 24, 2022. A virtual presentation informed the public and gathered feedback on the proposed BCRY Active Transportation Trail. View the summary report.

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Comment Period – February 9 to March 10, 2023
Design – Winter 2022 – Summer 2023
Construction Start – October 2, 2023 – See the Rail Removal Newsletter 1 for more details

Notice of Collection / Use / Disclosure

All information is collected in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Act, RSO 1990 Chapter E.18 Part II Section 5.1.Information will be used to inform the project team in the development of recommendations to support the study vision and objectives. All submissions become part of the public record, and disclosed in full in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about this notice of collection should be directed to the Project Manager at Jae.Park@simcoe.ca, or (705) 726-9300 ext. 1166.

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