Government of Canada Invests Nearly $270 Million to Improve the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
/On Sunday (June 26th) on Lock N' Paddle day on the Trent-Severn, the Minister of Democratic Institutions and Member of Parliament for Peterborough–Kawartha, Maryam Monsef, announced a historic federal infrastructure investment of nearly $270 million to restore and improve the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.
This funding will be used to restore and repair bridges, dams, locks and historic masonry structures, as well as improve visitor safety thanks to new lighting, handrails and signage.
MP Monsef making the announcement on National Canoe Day. (Photo by Evan Holt)
The Trent-Severn Waterway is one of Canada’s most visited national historic sites, welcoming more than one million visitors every year. It is an integral piece of Canada’s history, and a crucial transportation and recreational link for the region. It also operates as an integrated system that mitigates flooding to ensure public safety.
Photo by Trent-Severn Waterway
As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience and learn more about our environment and our heritage. As part of Budget 2016, the Government of Canada announced free lockage will also be free for boaters in 2017.
Canoers watching MP Monsef's historic announcement from the Trent-Severn (photo via Trent-Severn Waterway)
