Our newly upgraded accessible trail is officially open!
Over the years, Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve has provided local residents and visitors with a serene and captivating environment, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, and relaxation. We estimate that over 7,000 people visit the trails each year, a vital part of our community. However, as the popularity of the reserve has grown, so has the need to improve its trail infrastructure to better serve the diverse needs of the community.
We closed Grant’s Woods from August 14th-September 1st as we upgraded the Periwinkle trail to make it truly handicap accessible. This involved reframing the trail, laying new stone, flattening it, removing hazards, and refinishing a bridge.
So much hard work, planning and support went into this process from staff, volunteers, local companies, and generous donors. Thank you to all involved!
Special thank you to:
Our Accessible Trails Committee for bringing this project to life: Ron Reid, Janet Grand, Valerie Powell, Jamie Powell, Gord Ball, Jane Ball, Kristi McKechnie, Don Scott
Miller Aggregate, Washago TimberMart, Orillia Home Hardware, and Scott Design & Build, and donations from supporters
We hope that this accessible trail will be a great resource to everyone in the community. We also have an accessible gazebo and office at Grant’s Woods, which is open during our business hours Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm.
Donations to support the protection and care of our nature reserves and projects are vital to our operations and gratefully accepted. Charitable receipts are issued for any gifts over $20.
Watch the videos below to get a glimpse into the process: