August 22, 2022, Toronto, ON – Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)’s Boyd Conservation Park in Vaughan, ON will undergo significant improvements to enhance the visitor experience, supported by an investment from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF).
The CCRF will contribute $743,025 to the upgrades at Boyd, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, announced today. The CCRF is supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Boyd is one of six Conservation Parks in the Greater Toronto Area owned and operated by TRCA. The investment from CCRF will support the following improvements to the park:
- Installation of a new picnic shelter
- The addition of 50 new accessible picnic tables
- Installation of three wayfinding kiosks
- Upgrades to washroom facilities
- Repair and paving of park access roads and parking lots
Boyd Conservation Park is one of the GTA’s premier summer picnic destinations. The park currently has 17 picnic sites designed to accommodate groups both large and small.
Quotes:
“Investing in the Boyd Conservation Park (BCP) ensures the residents of Vaughan and all visitors have access to upgraded and accessible outdoor spaces – for years to come. Our government’s investment totalling $743,025 in BCP will allow the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to support one picnic shelter, three wayfinding kiosks, add 50 new accessible picnic tables, upgrade washrooms, access roads, and pave and repair community access roads and parking lots at the conservation area thus, improve visitor experiences. The accessibility upgrades will provide a more inclusive experience and open Boyd Conservation Park to a broader range of visitors, including the elderly, children, and people with physical and cognitive disabilities.”
— Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge
“This investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario will help revitalize Boyd Conservation Park and improve visitor experiences, allowing more people to come together and engage with nature.”
— Michael Tolensky, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
TRCA’s Boyd Conservation Park
Boyd Conservation Park is a 400-hectare property owned and managed by TRCA. It is located in the City of Vaughan within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers. The steep-sided Humber River Valley and tall trees provide a quiet refuge where visitors can relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Boyd Conservation Park is one of the GTA’s foremost summer picnic destinations for families and large groups. The park also boasts trails for hiking, running, and cycling that wind through the Humber River Valley.
To learn more visit trca.ca/boyd.
About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
With more than 60 years of experience, TRCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides. More than five million people live within TRCA-managed watersheds, and many others work in and visit destinations across the jurisdiction. These nine watersheds, plus their collective Lake Ontario waterfront shorelines, span six upper-tier and 15 lower-tier municipalities. Some of Canada’s largest and fastest growing municipalities, including Toronto, Markham, and Vaughan, are located entirely within TRCA’s jurisdiction.
To learn more about TRCA, visit trca.ca.
Media Contact
Shereen Daghstani
Senior Manager, Communications, Marketing and Events
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Shereen.daghstani@trca.ca