Explore the trails in a neighbourhood near you

and connect with your community. Explore

nature while you nurture your health all fall

and winter long.

Move More Outdoors!

Take to the Trails!Fall-Winter

Move More, Milton!

Partners of Move More, Milton!The following organizations/individuals were part of the team that developed

Milton’s Physical Activity Plan and are continuing to assist with the community-

wide implementation of this initiative:

Conservation Halton

Halton Multicultural Council

Halton Region Health Department

Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC)

Milton Hub, Our Kids Network

Town of Milton

John Fisher, Resident

Move More, Milton! is a new community-wide program to

encourage Milton residents and employees to be more active,

more often and as a result — healthier!

Think you need to run a marathon, work out for hours at a time or

spend money to be active? Think again! You can easily include a

variety of activities in your daily routine anytime and anywhere to

benefit your health, maximize your mood, connect with your

community and have some fun!

Move More, Milton! was developed by the Town of Milton,

in partnership with Milton Community Resource Centre, and funded

by the Ministry of Health Promotion.

Visit our website for tips on becoming more active and sign up for

our new e-newsletter. And, get ready to.....

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September 18, 2010 marks the second Take to the Trails event since the

inaugural launch of the Move More, Milton! campaign on June 1, 2010.

On September 18 and beyond, take time to explore the trails in a neighbourhood

near you to connect with your community. Explore nature while you nurture your

health all fall and winter long. (Please note that the information below regarding

walk hosts and starting locations only applies to September 18 walks. Feel free

to explore all the trail walks in this publication at any time!)

Move More Outdoors!Urban Trail Walks PageTimberlea Neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Host: Milton Seniors’ Activity CentreStarting location: Parking lot at Sam Sherratt SchoolCoates Neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Host: TBAStarting location: Bristol District Park (gazebo)Dempsey Neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Host: The Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC)Starting location: Dempsey Neighbourhood Park (gazebo)Wagging Tail Trail (Leash-free Dog Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Host: Moksha Yoga StudioStarting location: Off-leash Dog Park (in Fourth Line Park)Beaty Tributary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Host: TBAStarting location: Watson Park (at Clark Blvd.)Scott Neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Host: Zeeshan HamidStarting location: Escarpment View Public School

Rural Trail Walks Brookville Hamlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Starting location: Brookville Park (playground)Kelso Conservation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Host: Conservation Halton (Free admission for participants until 11:00 am on September 18)Starting location: Main ChaletNote: Bring water and wear appropriate footwear.Hilton Falls Conservation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Host: Conservation Halton (Free admission for participants until 11:00 am on September 18)Starting location: Visitor Centre Note: Bring water and wear appropriate footwear

Take to the Trails!

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This is one of the Town’s longest connecting trail links in the central urban

area, connecting pedestrians to four schools (E.C. Drury High School, E.C.

Drury School for the Deaf, Sam Sherratt Public School, E.W. Foster Public

School) and the Milton Mall without having to cross any major roadways.

One of the highlights on this walk is Centennial Forest, which was planted

in Canada’s Centennial year (1967) by high school students. Once

acquired, the Town removed fences from the forest edge; the forest is now

a part of the adjacent trail and park lands, including Beaver Court Park,

Sam Sherratt Park, Sam Sherratt Trail, Coulson Park and Coxe

Boulevard Park.

One of the benefits of the Town’s man-made stormwater management

ponds is that they provide habitats for many fauna (animal life), such as:

• Wood Frogs (One of many species found in natural areas)

• Red-winged Blackbirds (Often found around stormwater ponds as they

prefer to make their homes near the water)

• Great Blue Heron (May be seen on or near ponds as they forage for

food)

1. Timberlea Neighbourhood WalkGeneral Location: Laurier Ave., East of Ontario St.

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2. Coates Neighbourhood WalkGeneral Location: Louis St. Laurent Ave. and Thompson Rd.

Located in one of the newer residential developments, this walk takes you

through or close to four different parks with a variety of amenities:

• Bristol District Park (Basketball courts, spray pad, playground,

accessible swings, sports fields)

• Macquire Park (Playground, accessible swings)

• Coates Neighbourhood Park South (Under construction in 2010)

• Coates Linear Park (Hard-surface trail built over a gas pipeline

corridor)

The trails in this area provide a pedestrian network suitable for walking, biking,

rollerblading and strollers with links to other parks and destinations.

A stormwater pond runs parallel to Louis St. Laurent Avenue. All the flora (plant

life) were planted into the design for a specific purpose:

• Red Osier Dogwood (This plant stabilizes the soil and provides a great source

of food for mammals and birds.)

• Canada Waterweed (This is one of the many aquatic plants that will help

anchor floating sediment to help keep the water clear.)

• Willows (These woody plants can be either shrubs or trees, can tolerate

diverse growing conditions and are excellent for stabilizing the soil.)

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3. Dempsey Neighbourhood WalkGeneral location: North of Main St., East of Thompson Rd.

This walk winds through or close to three woodlots (Dempsey Woodlot North,

Dempsey Woodlot South, and Maple Woodlot). These woodlots were dedicated

to the Town of Milton when the development of the subdivision took place. The

Town preserves the health of these woodlots by leaving flowers, plants and trees

as they are because they are needed for natural regeneration. Tree remnants are

left in the woodlot to allow for natural decomposition. If you stay on the trail, this

will protect sensitive plants and will prevent you from getting Poison Ivy.

A local arborist has worked with Town staff to “adopt” many of the mature oak

trees in Dempsey Woodlot South through the Town of Milton’s Tree Adoption

Program. The arborist has volunteered his time to fertilize and aerate the tree

roots to help ensure the longevity of these trees.

You will notice a limestone path on the southern side of Dempsey Neighbourhood

Park that leads to Sprucedale Lane and Sprucedale Park. This path is located on

the original laneway that led to the Sprucedale Farm homestead. Along this path,

you may notice some unusual green knobby fruit at the base of some peculiarly-

shaped trees. These are Osage-orange trees (Latin: Maclura pomifera), also

commonly called Hedge-apple. The Osage-orange was brought to Canada from

northern Texas and was used in early farm settlements.

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4. Wagging Tail Trail Walk(Off-leash Dog Park)

General location: Cedar Hedge Rd., North of Derry Rd.

The walk follows and crosses Sixteen Mile Creek, which was re-channelized

and naturalized with new native planting when nearby development started.

Sixteen Mile Creek is a river that runs through Halton Region, from the Niagara

Escarpment and through the towns of Milton and Oakville, where it flows into

Lake Ontario. The areas near Sixteen Mile Creek are home to a broad range of

wildlife, including whitetail deer, raccoons, foxes, opossum, and squirrels.

This walk is next to a preserved woodlot, which has not yet been named. In and

around Bussel Park are several mature oak trees that the Town incorporated into

the proposed park designs of the neighbourhood. The trees are looked after by

the Town as well as through the Town’s Tree Adoption Program. These trees

provide welcome shade and lend a unique character to the parks and walkways,

making the area seem more established. This walk also winds though one of

Milton’s newest parks - Clarke Neighbourhood Park North - which features a

looping pathway ideal for activities involving laps.

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5. Beaty Tributary WalkGeneral location: South of Derry Rd., East of Trudeau Dr.

On this walk, you will travel along a paved walkway that runs along a tributary of

Sixteen Mile Creek, and links to a gas pipeline corridor, where the Town will

construct trails in the future to link the Town from the east to the west. This

pathway provides a scenic pedestrian link to Milton Public Library’s Beaty Branch

(945 Fourth Line). Just off Trudeau Street, you will walk past one of the Town’s

stormwater management ponds.

Throughout new subdivisions in Milton, you will see stormwater management

facilities (ponds), often incorporated into the parks and trails system. These

facilities serve a variety of environmental purposes. In older development areas,

rainfall runoff from the new hard surface areas would wash pollutants, such as

gasoline, engine oil, fertilizers and pesticides directly into our streams and lakes

without being treated. This runoff would also increase water levels in creeks and

streams, resulting in erosion and flooding downstream.

Today, we minimize these problems through the design and installation of

stormwater management facilities. These ponds act as temporary holding areas

for rainfall runoff after rainstorms in order to prevent flooding. Biological

processes help to remove most of the pollutants in the runoff so the water flows

out of the pond much cleaner than when it entered. In addition, the vegetation

around the pond and the aquatic plants act as an “environmental clean-up crew.”

These facilities in Milton complement our park, trail and open space system as

they grow into attractive, naturalized areas.

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General location: Scott Blvd., North of Derry Road

With initial construction commencing in 2007, Scott Neighbourhood is one of the

most recently developed residential areas, located on the west side of Milton.

Since the start of this development, approximately 2,000 homes have been built,

two neighbourhood parks have been constructed, and one public school has

been opened. In the next couple of years, Scott Neighbourhood will provide

further housing, two additional parks and longer trails extending from Main Street

to Derry Road, as development continues in this area.

The Indian Creek Corridor Trails, which are slated for further expansion, are the

largest system of trails that exist in the Scott Neighbourhood. To explore these

trails, begin your walk by using the hard surface trail located next to the

stormwater management pond. Here, you will have the opportunity to see where

stormwater runoff is collected and treated before it is sent to neighbouring

waterways. Keep an eye out for native birds and animals, such as blue heron,

wood frogs and red-winged blackbirds as they typically populate these

naturalized areas. As you continue your walk along one of the Town’s newest

granular trails, take a moment to discover the vast array of native grasses, trees

and shrubs that have been recently planted. Take a moment to enjoy a

breaktaking view of the Niagara Escarpment, one of the world's unique natural

wonders and the most prominent topographical feature of southern Ontario.

6. Scott Neighbourhood Walk

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7. Brookville Hamlet WalkGeneral location: East of Guelph Line, North of No. 15 Side Road

Brookville Park was originally built in 1974. With the opening of Brookville's

Churchill Estates several years ago, the Town acquired additional land through

the Town's parkland dedication policy to add onto the existing Brookville Park.

One of the goals in Milton's stategic plan is to protect, maintain and enhance

rural open space for enjoyment into the future; this was seen as an opportunity to

build onto the character of the well-established park.

In 2008, the park expansion was completed, which added approximately three

hectares of new play area, a playground with a covered shelter, multi-use court,

batting/pitching cage, paved and lit trails, new entrance and asphalt parking lot.

The trails loop in and around open space, amongst old farm hedgerows

and farms as well as newer and older homes within the hamlet of Brookville.

Primary routes provide walking access to the local elementary school and lead to

granular trails which are off the main pathway.

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Location: 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, L9T 2X7

GPS Coordinates: Main Gate: 43.509-79.941

Visit throughout the year for outdoor trails adventures! Kelso Conservation Area

is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Indulge in a swim at a sandy beach, fish

for trout in the glistening lake or get energized with some downhill skiing at Glen

Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre.

Mountain bikers can test their skills on marked trails on the Niagara Escarpment

and hikers can trek the rugged Bruce Trail. You can also rent kayaks, paddle

boats and canoes. Hundreds of picnic tables dot the rolling landscape and

shelters are available for company and family picnics.

Additional information:

Kelso Conservation Area

kelso@hrca.on.ca

905-878-5011

8-a. Kelso Conservation Area(Home of Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre)

Owned and Operated by Conservation Halton

8-b. Hilton Falls Conservation AreaOwned and Operated by Conservation Halton

Visit throughout the year for outdoor trails adventures! Exploring the forests of

Hilton Falls is a natural treat with great hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails.

Enjoy the blazing colours of fall, spring wildflowers and summer landscapes. The

viewing station at the falls offers views of a 10 metre waterfall that cascades over

the Niagara Escarpment and the mysterious mill ruins that surround it.

Let tame chickadees come to your hand or photograph the ice sculptures created

from the frozen falls of winter. Take your mountain bike on some of the trails or

use the visitor centre and picnic areas to complete a great day in the country.

Additional information:

Hilton Falls Conservation Area

hilton@hrca.on.ca

905-854-0262, ext. 0

Location: 4985 Campbellville Rd., Milton, L0P 1B0

GPS Coordinates: 43.506 -79.963

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Interested in Getting More Involved?Try one of the following roles on for size with Move More, Milton!

Move More Managers:• Organizations, groups, businesses and individuals that work in partnership to

actively participate in the administration and growth of Move More, Milton!

Mobilizers: Physical activity providers• Local organizations, groups and businesses that provide options to be active,

more often

Motivators: Physical activity promoters• Promote Move More, Milton! at their organization’s events• Display the Move More logo in storefronts, on publications, etc.

Movers: Participants• We are all movers! Visit our website for tips to be active, more often!

Additional information: 905-878-7252, ext. 2706 or www.MoveMoreMilton.ca