Lambton Woods contains high-quality deciduous forests on steep valley slopes and portions of a narrow floodplain, as well as a large groundwater discharge area, and smaller open wetland. It provides a habitat for many significant species, including migrating songbirds.
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In Fall 2024, the City completed enhancements to a 300-meter section of the natural trail north of the railway bridge in Lambton Woods. The improvements included upgrading the trail surface from dirt to amended granular, removing outdated infrastructure, and managing water runoff. These upgrades will enhance the user experience, improve park safety, and help protect the sensitive habitat of Lambton Woods.
The City is enhancing the natural trail located south of the James Gardens parking lot. Sections of the natural trail will be temporarily closed during construction; however the paved Humber Recreational Trail will remain open and accessible throughout the project.
During this construction period the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will be enhancing nine wetlands adjacent to the Lambton Woods natural trail system.
Trail and wetland improvements will include
Restoration including native tree and shrub plantings will follow trail improvements. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve trail safety, accessibility and ecological resilience.
The City has been working for several years to manage natural environment trails in parks and ravines to ensure the protection of our forests and natural areas while allowing for compatible recreational uses. These trails are well-used by hikers, dog walkers, mountain bikers and natural environment enthusiasts and are highly valued as an important part of the recreational trail network. Growing demand for recreational trails is leading to unsustainable trail use, unauthorized trail creation and damage to natural areas.
Download the final trail concept plan.
Replacement of a wood pedestrian bridge (labelled H in Trails Map, found in the About the Trail Concept Plan section) was the first step in implementing the trail concept plan.
Construction was completed in 2021 and coordinated with restoration work for invasive species removal and native planting.
As part of the bridge design and approvals process, a number of studies were completed to determine the required size and placement of a new bridge. The new bridge was installed approximately 25 meters upstream where there is less projected streambank erosion. The existing trail network was realigned to meet with the new bridge location. The bridge was designed in sections that could be assembled onsite to minimize impacts to the surrounding forest.