York Region Adds 142-Hectare Centennial Tract to Regional Forest

This report by Editorial team is based on information published by York Region.

According to York Region, this update sets out what residents need to know and when it applies.

York Region says Centennial Tract at 5028 Queensville Sideroad in East Gwillimbury is the newest addition to the York Regional Forest. The 142-hectare property, named for the forest network centennial, brings forests, wetlands, streams and meadows into the public trail system. Five loop trails total nearly seven kilometres, and almost two kilometres of trail are built to be accessible for people using mobility devices, strollers or walkers.

Key details

• Centennial Tract adds 142 hectares, or about 350 acres, to the regional forest.
• Five loop trails total nearly seven kilometres.
• Almost two kilometres of trail are wider and graded for easier movement.
• Trail uses include walking, biking, dog walking on leash, horseback riding and snowshoeing.
• The parking lot includes three accessible parking spaces.
• There are no washroom facilities at the tract, and hunting is not permitted.

Planning and next steps

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What it means locally

For York Region families, this is a new outdoor option that does not require a provincial park trip to feel substantial. The accessible trail portion is especially notable, because it broadens who can use the site, while the preserved stone wall and farmhouse foundation keep a visible link to the land agricultural past.