Confederation Trail - Remaining Work

Remaining Work

With over 75% of total railway mileage transformed into recreational trails, the provincial government is currently working at rebuilding the railway lines west of Murray River to Lake Verde Junction and eventually Maple Hill Junction (southwest of Mount Stewart).

A large part of this railway right-of-way was leased to local landowners in the early 1990s by CN prior to provincial ownership. The lease expires in 2015 when it is expected full trail development will take place on these remaining sections, including the rebuilding of several bridges.

The last portions of the trail which have yet to open include:

  • Maple Hill Junction (Mount Stewart) - Iona (36 km)
  • Lake Verde Junction - Vernon Bridge (8 km)
  • Lake Verde Junction - Southport
  • St. Eleanors - Slemon Park (3 km)

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