Al MacPherson
1949 - 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allen MacPherson on Monday June 12th, 2023. Al's list of accomplishments is long and inspiring. His passion for trails and their benefits to a community, as well as his tireless efforts for making them a reality is the foundation on which the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail was built. Al will be deeply missed.
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Reminder – With the upcoming long weekend and peak autumn colours we ask all trail users to kindly remove any and all litter or garbage along the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail and on Orange Corner Road and dispose of it off site.
Volunteers continue to have to pick up coffee cups, sofa cans, dog waste and even diapers along the trail and on Orange Corner Road. As Doube’s Bridge is located at a rural site, there are no public restrooms at the site so keep that in mind for your visit. The trail is managed by volunteers and funded by donations only. Please respect the trail and the neighbouring landowners.
The Omemee Trans Canada Trail Rail Bridge has been closed off to all pedestrians.
Signs and fencing are in place.
The shifting and leaning has greatly increased from the spring of 2026.
We hope for a speedy repair and replacement of the bridge since it is very well used by the local community and trail users.
Please respect the signage and fencing.
The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association advises all trail users that the Omemee Rail Bridge over the Pigeon River in Omemee is closed to all pedestrian and cycling traffic until further notice due to necessary repairs.
The closure is in place to ensure the safety of all trail users while repair work is completed. Users are asked to respect all posted signage and barriers and not to attempt to access or cross the bridge.
The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as this important maintenance is carried out. Updates on the bridge reopening will be shared on the KTCT website and on the KTCT facebook page.
For more information, please contact:
Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association
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