Government of Canada Announces Intent to Significantly Expand Rouge National Urban Park
2025-01-27 17:40
Toronto, ON – The Government of Canada today announced its intent to significantly expand Rouge National Urban Park, Canada’s first and only national urban park. The proposed expansion would add approximately 7,200 hectares (17,782 acres) to the park, increasing its size by about 50%.
The expansion would include lands that are currently owned by the federal government, as well as lands that would be acquired from willing sellers. The new lands would be located in the Rouge Valley, east of Toronto, and would include a mix of natural and cultural heritage features.
The expansion of Rouge National Urban Park is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to protecting and conserving Canada’s natural and cultural heritage. The park is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, as well as many important cultural and historical sites. The expansion would help to protect these valuable resources for future generations.
The proposed expansion would also provide new opportunities for recreation and tourism in the Rouge Valley. The new lands would include trails, picnic areas, and other amenities that would make it easier for people to enjoy the park.
The Government of Canada is now inviting public feedback on the proposed expansion. The public consultation period will run until March 31, 2025.
“The proposed expansion of Rouge National Urban Park is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect and conserve one of Canada’s most important natural and cultural landscapes,” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “I encourage all Canadians to participate in the public consultation process and share their views on this important project.”
About Rouge National Urban Park
Rouge National Urban Park is Canada’s first and only national urban park. The park is located in the Rouge Valley, east of Toronto, and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, as well as many important cultural and historical sites. The park is managed by Parks Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada.
For more information:
- Proposed Expansion of Rouge National Urban Park
- Public Consultation on the Proposed Expansion of Rouge National Urban Park
- Parks Canada
Government of Canada Announces Intent to significantly expand Rouge National Urban Park
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