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The North Shore Trail is a continuous 4-metre wide limestone path located on Kempenfelt Bay's northern shore. Constructed on the original rail bed extending from Mulcaster Street to Penetanguishene Road, the trail is the northern extension of Barrie’s existing waterfront trail and is classified as one of four main trail systems in the city.
About the Plan
Created in 2011, the North Shore Trail Vegetation Management Plan is used to implement vegetation maintenance work along the trail system, including views from the trail.
Working with a consultant, City staff have updated the plan with the following key considerations:
Improve the health and diversity of the existing vegetative community
Implement a plan for appropriate trimming, pruning and thinning of existing trees to create a vigorous tree cover over the long term
Remove invasive species (i.e. garlic mustard, phragmites, dog strangling vine) and manage sumac, virginia creeper and other similar species
Create views to the waterfront for those who use the trail
Plant new trees and shrubs in appropriate locations to enhance the vegetation community
Encourage growth of plants that support pollinator and bird habitats
Reduce the amount of erosion at Kempenfelt Bay
Create educational and interpretive signage
Engagement is now closed
The updated plan was presented online (via Zoom) on May 18, 2022. More than 70 people completed the online survey and more than 190 responded to the quick poll. Results are being analyzed and to help revise the Vegetation Management Plan.
The North Shore Trail is a continuous 4-metre wide limestone path located on Kempenfelt Bay's northern shore. Constructed on the original rail bed extending from Mulcaster Street to Penetanguishene Road, the trail is the northern extension of Barrie’s existing waterfront trail and is classified as one of four main trail systems in the city.
About the Plan
Created in 2011, the North Shore Trail Vegetation Management Plan is used to implement vegetation maintenance work along the trail system, including views from the trail.
Working with a consultant, City staff have updated the plan with the following key considerations:
Improve the health and diversity of the existing vegetative community
Implement a plan for appropriate trimming, pruning and thinning of existing trees to create a vigorous tree cover over the long term
Remove invasive species (i.e. garlic mustard, phragmites, dog strangling vine) and manage sumac, virginia creeper and other similar species
Create views to the waterfront for those who use the trail
Plant new trees and shrubs in appropriate locations to enhance the vegetation community
Encourage growth of plants that support pollinator and bird habitats
Reduce the amount of erosion at Kempenfelt Bay
Create educational and interpretive signage
Engagement is now closed
The updated plan was presented online (via Zoom) on May 18, 2022. More than 70 people completed the online survey and more than 190 responded to the quick poll. Results are being analyzed and to help revise the Vegetation Management Plan.
Share preferences regarding your preferred approach to maintaining the North Shore Trail.
Consultation has concluded
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Presentation and consultation planning
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Watch the presentation and share your feedback now! Survey closes June 3, 2022.
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Final report
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The final outcomes of the consultation are documented and a presentation made to City Council (Q3 - 2022).
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