Scarborough Waterfront Project

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), in partnership with the City of Toronto, launched the Scarborough Waterfront Project with a vision of creating a system of public greenspaces along the Lake Ontario shoreline between Bluffer’s Park and East Point Park.

This system will respect and protect the significant natural and cultural features of the Bluffs, enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitat, and provide a safe and enjoyable waterfront experience.

Project Status Update

Brimley Road South Multi-Use Trail Project

This component of the Scarborough Waterfront Project (SWP) West Segment includes construction of an at-grade multi-use trail on the east side of Brimley Road South, between Barkdene Hills and Bluffers Park Road.

In 2023, the project team revised the design to incorporate comments received from members of the local community. Following these modifications, the detailed design is scheduled to achieve a 90% target in January of 2024.

The project team is currently working to acquire various permits and approvals required to advance construction. At this time, construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in 2024. Further updates will be provided in advance of construction start dates.

West Segment Shoreline and Multi-Use Trail Project

This component of the Scarborough Waterfront Project (SWP) West Segment includes the shoreline between the east end of Bluffer’s Park to Meadowcliffe.

In 2023, a public engagement phase was launched to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed landscape design and future programming options.

A virtual public open house, self-guided information walk at Bluffer’s Park, and in-person pop-up event took place at the 60% design stage between May and June, 2023, with comments received and incorporated into the landscape design where feasible.

This portion of the SWP will include:

  • An expanded headland off both Bluffer’s Park and Meadowcliffe
  • A significantly larger sand beach
  • A paved, separated 5.8m wide recreational multi-use trail to accommodate both pedestrian and cyclist usage along the beach, along with a 4.0m wide pedestrian trail along the new Bluffer’s Park headland
  • Enhanced aquatic and terrestrial habitat

The detailed design is scheduled to achieve a 90% target in December 2023.

Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study

In November 2023, the City of Toronto, in partnership with TRCA, has issued a Notice of Commencement of the Terms of Reference phase on the Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study.

This study will explore the renewal of and improvements to approximately 4.5 km of Lake Ontario shoreline from the west end of Bluffer’s Park to Balmy Beach.

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Get Involved

We invite you to contact our project staff with comments, questions and feedback. Public engagement opportunities will be advertised on the project website.