Anthony Rota
Hon. Anthony Rota
Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming
Creating Pathways: Investing in MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycle Route
July 23, 2024

A new multi-use pathway is coming to the Village of Corbeil. The MacPherson Drive Link will connect Corbeil with the Voyageur Cycle route, a 645-kilometre route for long-distance cycling that connects 29 communities from Sudbury to Ottawa.

Announced by MP Anthony Rota and Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of East Ferris, the federal government is investing just over $1 million through Canada’s Active Transportation Fund (ATF) in this project. The Municipality of East Ferris is contributing around $182,000. Other funding for the trail has been provided by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and the Trillium Foundation.

When complete, the MacPherson Drive Link will add approximately 7 kilometres of multi-use paths with trail markers, benches, bike racks, and bicycle repair stations, increasing safety and connectivity for active transportation users in the community. The project will create a 4-season link between Corbeil's outdoor recreation hub and the Trout Lake boat launch and public beach. 

 

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“This is great news for the Municipality of East Ferris. The all-season trail will provide safe and accessible paths for the community to walk, cycle and roll, snowshoe and more. This investment represents our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our communities.”

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

 

“Thank you to the Government of Canada for supporting East Ferris’ Active Transportation Plan through their Active Transportation Fund. This funding will further connect East Ferris and Trout Lake pedestrians and cyclists to the 645 km Voyageur Cycling Route and our Corbeil Recreation Hub.”

Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of East Ferris

 

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