Rail Trail Updates

Original Author: Frances Learment, Shoreline Beacon  Published on: August 28, 2019 | Last Updated: August 28, 2019 10:53 AM EDT Adding insult to vandalism, two Bibles lay among the after-party debris following two recent incidents at the train station gazebo at the...

TD Tree Days had the perfect day on Sunday September 23 to plant 150 trees along the Saugeen Railtrail from the 10th Concession south to the Plex. TD Bank purchased the tress as part of their TD Tree Days program from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. Together...

Roy & Ellen – Thank you again for introducing us to this trail a few years back. Our cycle club had our second annual Saugeen ride a few weeks back and it received enthusiastic reviews. The 34km route started at the Coliseum and we rode the rail trail from...

There's lot's of poison ivy growing along the Railtrail and all local trails. Weeds love all that rain. For more information about poison ivy visit Canada.ca - poison ivy. Note: Animals cannot get a rash but they can transfer the oil on their fur. All parts of the...

As part of the Saugeen Shores application for a Bicycle Friendly Community Program, we have installed a basic bicycle repair tool set at the River Street Trail Head location. As you will note in the photos, this location also serves as a charging station for electric...

Family and friends gathered for the annual memorial ceremony at the Saugeen RailTrail Memorial Gardens at Peel and Grosvenor Streets. A new gazebo, funded through private donations and organizations, such as the Southampton Rotary Club, was also officially opened with...

Work continues on the new accessible train station gazebo at the Saugeen RailTrail Memorial Garden in Southampton, located at Peel and Grosvenor Street. This will complete the “Trains to Ships” 25th Silver Jubilee projects began by the RailTrail in 2015.

After 5 years of Mother Nature with her sun and weather, it was time for the RailTrail Train Station in Port Elgin to get a facelift. The station, located where the original train station once stood, was constructed by Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS) students...

50 Red Blaze Maples were planted along the trail system to mark our 25th anniversary. We invite you to enjoy their beauty as they are now at their peak. In addition, the new Southampton Trail Station is in progress and you can see its development over the next couple...