A n n ua l Report 2021 Y ear in Review
Member Trail Group Updates
Crow Wing Trail Association / Chemin Saint-Paul Inc .
Our Association has been going through some big changes in the past year . While we continue working towards implementing our sustainability plan , we are also adapting to increased trail use . Greater attention to detail for us means partnering with local groups and landowners to increase the number of ‘ eyes and hands ’ on the trail . We also welcomed a new municipality , the first since the Town of Niverville joined in 2002 . The RM of Montcalm is the short gap between the RM ’ s of Emerson-Franklin and Rhineland west of PTH 75 . We
will be working together to close that gap ! And last but not least , we continue exploring new areas for winter enjoyment . Groomed trails are located in communities while nature trails for walking and snow shoeing are being identified in sheltered areas between communities . 2022 promises to bring new opportunities as well as we delve into student employment , nature trail interpretation and office / storage space . It ’ s a great time for trails !
FortWhyte Alive
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Left to right : Tim Coffin - Trails Manitoba , Jean Barnabé - RM of Montcalm , Murielle Bugera - CWTA , Paul Gilmore , RM of Montcalm , Tony
Dujlovic - RM of Emerson-Franklin and Dolores Thiel - CWTA .
FortWhyte Alive ’ s Richardson Interpretive Centre reopened to the public , following a deep energy retrofit , in late 2021 . On top of significantly increasing the efficiency of the building by decreasing energy consumption by 36 %, we are excited for the increased accessibility with gender-neutral washrooms , access buttons for the doors and a water bottle refill station .
FortWhyte was fortunate that despite the changing public health orders throughout 2021 , our trails remained open for important access to nature . Over 57,000 visitors that entered through the admission desk were encouraged to create a connection to the outdoors through bicycle and snowshoe rentals , Alive in the
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Woods self-guided programming , self-exploration and a variety of guided experiences . During a time when people were asked to isolate and physical distance themselves from each other , our trails provided a place to engage with the outdoors in a healthy and safe manner .
The commuter access gate through McGillivray Blvd reopened in the second quarter of 2021 and we welcomed cyclists , runners and commuters on our network of trails that connect to The Great Trail .
The Transcona Bioreserve trail is a 2.3-kilometre loop located at 38 Whiteshell Ave in Winnipeg , Manitoba . This former industrial plant site has been revitalized to feature crushed limestone trails and a thriving big bluestem grass field . In the warmer months , the trails are known for the delightful songs of migratory songbirds and the sight of wildflowers and butterflies in the meadows . The trails are accessible to the community year-round and are dog-friendly . FortWhyte Alive is proud to steward these trails for community use .
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