News & Updates
The latest from the Gananoque Trees & Trails community
Some Jack Pines have been planted in the area recently cleared, and Silver Maples and Pitch Pines will be added later this month.
The Town has also supplied some mulch that volunteers will be placing inside the Arthur Street entrance to cover some wet spots along the trail.
A reminder that there are 2 boot cleaning stations at the entrances to the McLean Memorial Forest trail — the Carmichael Street one is pictured below. Please take a moment to use the stations to ensure that no invasive plants are introduced to the forest.
Doug and his dear friend Mr. Murray have dedicated countless hours creating and maintaining our trails and now they will be appropriately named the Murray/Bickerton Gananoque Trails!
Big thanks to Amanda, Lynsey and Robert for making this happen and the amazing and dedicated members of the Trees and Trails Committee. It's been a privilege working with this group!
The Council of the Town of Gananoque is pleased to advise residents that it is the honoured recipient of a 35-acre gift of land from the McLean Family. This managed forest, located at the east end of Town south of the commercial area, abuts the St. Lawrence River and has historically been enjoyed as part of the Town's trail system.
The lands will be formally named the Judith McLean Woods in honour of Judith Scott McLean. The family's requested plaque reads:
"Ivan and Marguerite Scott purchased this land as a working farm from the Dempster family in 1950. Their daughter Judy inherited the farm in 1981. Judy's goal was to preserve a habitat for native plants and animals. In her memory, Judy's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are proud to donate this property in perpetuity to the Town of Gananoque. Our hope is that the residents of Gananoque and its visitors will respect and enjoy the natural beauty of this property as much as Judy did. Please, respectfully enjoy the trails, animals, plants and lovely view of the mighty St. Lawrence River from "Turtle Rock"."
— The McLean Family