Town continues expansions on Stouffville-Rouge Trail

Stouffville introduced a new section to its outdoor trails, located west of Thicketwood Boulevard, that connects the multi-use trail on the north side of Park Drive to the Stouffville-Rouge Trail network south of Hoover Park Drive. The completed connection strengthens Stouffville’s growing trail system and provides greater access to Rouge National Urban Park and the broader regional trail network.

“This new connection gives residents and visitors more opportunities to get outside, explore our community and experience the incredible natural spaces surrounding Stouffville,” said Mayor Iain Lovatt. “We are proud to celebrate this important addition to our trail network.”

Work began in fall 2025 and included the construction of the new trail connection and associated site improvements. Additional restoration work, including tree and shrub plantings, is planned for later this year.

“Advancing a connected and accessible active transportation network in York Region is an important priority for York Regional Council, outlined in our Transportation Master Plan,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe. “York Region is proud to have contributed more than $1 million to the construction of this project and to have collaborated with partners in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to expand active transportation opportunities for everyone who calls our communities home.”

The trail is now open for residents and visitors to enjoy. Users are encouraged to respect the natural environment, follow posted signage and share the trail safely with others.

For more information about the project, visit townofws.ca/memorialparktrail.

Photo: Local dignitaries celebrate opening of the Stouffville-Rouge Trail connection. (Matthew Fletcher photo)