ATTENTION: DOUBE BRIDGE IS CLOSED - the bridge is impassible. Read More Here
Update April 21, 2025
Trail brushing on the Kawartha TCT is continuing with the trail cleared from Peterborough to Omemee with some trees still to be removed but the trail is navigable. We are hiring a contractor to deal with larger more dangerous sections of tree removal. We are still assessing trail damage around Lindsay westward to Manila.
March 19, 2025 – Partial funding from the Trans Canada Trail national office has been secured for the repairs to Doube’s Bridge. The Association has contacted a contractor who will be attending the site to confirm the repair costs and the time frame required to undertake them. We are hopeful repairs will commence in May 2025. Thank you to all who continue to contribute to the bridge repairs. It is greatly appreciated. We will provide an additional update when the repairs commence and we ask all trail users to not use the bridge at this time.
September 23, 2024 – An engineering firm has been secured to assess the fire damage to the bridge to determine the extent of the structural damage and repair requirements. The representatives were at the site this week and we are expecting a detailed assessment in the coming days. We extend a big thank you to all who have come forward with donations for the repair to this historic landmark and for your words of support. It is greatly appreciated. We will provide additional information as it becomes known!
For Immediate Release
Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association – Media Release
September 5, 2024
KAWARTHA LAKES, ON – As a result of a fire on Wednesday September 4, 2024 the Doube’s Trestle Bridge on the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail has been closed and is impassable. The bridge will remain closed to public use for the foreseeable future.
Barricades and signage are in place. The public are asked to respect the closure and avoid the area. The trail is closed from Orange Corners to Emily Park Road.
Doube’s Bridge is a historical landmark and was constructed in 1884. Additional updates on the status of the bridge will be shared in due course by the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association.
Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that operates on grant funding and donations.
To donate to the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail for repair efforts of the Doube’s Trestle Bridge please donate here.
