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A place for reflection
The picturesque natural area of the Greenway Trail has
been improved further by man-made additions such as
these stairs up to the Arch. The brook offers opportunities
for fishing.
As a summer theatre town, Blyth peace and a new perspective and
has always had much to offer taking that break on the Greenway
visitors. So when the idea of Trail is a pleasant excursion.
rehabilitating the former rail bed as a From the Arch at the Trail's
nature trail came up it seemed the easterly end, to the farmland of one
perfect fit for Blyth's already local resident, the route is one
existing attractions. impressive not just for its
In today's busy world people picturesque serenity, but because its
often enjoy the opportunity to revival came about as a result of
commune with nature, wrapping volunteer effort.
themselves in its stillness. A break
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Old rail line gets new life
as picturesque hiking trail
Ontario Realty Corporation, which
in turn approached the village about
leasing the land. The village council
came up with the idea of developing
the area and approached the
Mail tand Valley Conservation
Authority for assistance. Various
service clubs and community groups
were invited to participate.
Grant money was received from
the Ministry of Natural Resources
which was used towards fish habitat
improvement. A grant from the
MVCA was put towards
promotional material.
Work began in the summer of
1996 with the cleaning out of the
brook area and placing of rocks and
stones for erosion control along its
banks. It didn't take long before even
those early efforts reaped benefits as
the salmon and speckled trout can be
viewed regularly.
Students from the local school
were called on to help clear stones
and brush, with help from the local
snowmobile club. Neighbouring
landowners have volunteered to
maintain the land adjacent to their
property.
A butterfly garden, located in the
parking area behind Bainton's was
designed and planted by the local
Horticultural Society.
Walking the trail, one may not be
aware of the community spirit that
went into its creation. But it's not
difficult to notice Mother Nature's
good work while meandering the
narrow path by clear, crisp water
through 10 acres of lowland
shrubbery, or in spying the fresh
tracks left by a deer's recent passing.
Feathered friends flit from the many
birdhouses and boxes, while the
blend of the trickling brook and clear
air soothes.
Glory days
Once a part of the CP rail system, the Arch on the east end
of the Greenway trail has become a favourite hiking spot for
nature lovers.
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