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REGULATIONS
MADE UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
CONSERVATION AREAS
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Approved at Authority Meeting #2/88,
Resolution #21
March 25, 1988
C-K.,c. REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
CONSERVATION AREAS
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Interpretation
l. In this Regulation,
"all-terrain vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle intended to be
driven,
(a) on snow, ice, or snow and ice, or
(b) on land and water,
but does not include a motor vehicle, a motorized snow vehicle, an
off-road vehicle or a boat:
"Authority" means the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority:
"boat" means a watercraft or other contrivance used or capable of
being used as a means of transportation on water, but does not
include an all-terrain vehicle:
"camp-site" means a parcel of land in an area operated by the
Authority for camping and identified by a camp-site number, post,
marker or other means:
"conservation area" means the land owned by the Authority:
"highway" means a highway as defined in the Highway Traffic Act and
a highway whose use or intended use is restricted to permit
holders:
"motorcycle" means a motorcycle as defined in the Highway Traffic
Act:
"motorized snow vehicle" means a motorized snow vehicle as defined
in the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act:
"motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway
Traffic Act, but does not include an all-terrain vehicle or an
off-road vehicle:
"officer" means a member of a municipal police force within an area
under~the jurisdiction of the Authority, a member of the Ontario
Provincial Police Force or a person or member of a class of persons
appointed by the Authority to enforce this Regulation;
"off-road vehicle" means an off-road vehicle as defined in the
Off-Road Vehicles Act;
"power boat" means a boat that is propelled otherwise than by sail
or muscular power:
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"roadway" means a roadway as defined in the Highway Traffic Act,
"superintendent" means the person designated by the Authority as
being in charge of the conservation area.
2. This Regulation does not apply to any conservation area that
is operated or managed by a municipality or a person or group of
persons under an agreement between the municipality, person or group
of persons and the Authority.
Permits
3 . ( 1 ) A permit required for any purpose under this Regulation
may be issued on behalf of the Authority by the Secretary-Treasurer
of the Authority or another person appointed by the Executive
Committee of the Authority.
( 2 ) A permit issued under this Regulation is not
transferable.
Prohibited Activities and Activities Requiring Permits
4. (l ) No person shall, in the conservation area,
(a) beg;
(b) deface, remove or damage any property~
(c) cut, remove, injure or destroy a plant, tree,
shrub, flower or other growing thing~
(d) remove or destroy any soil or rock; or
(e) use abusive, insulting or threatening language,
make excessive noise or disturb other persons.
( 2 ) No person shall, in the conservation area, except under
a permit issued by the Authority,
(a) ki 11, trap, pursue, or disturb a wild bird,
reptile or animal;
(b) possess or ignite fireworks;
(c) camp;
( d) make an excavation~
(e) possess, shoot, discharge or use a spring gun, air
gun, firearm, slingshot or any archery equipment~
(f) erect, paint or affix a sign or notice~
(g) sell or offer for sale an article or service;
(h) engage in fund raising;
~ ( i ) advertise or carryon a business or enterprise;
( j ) conduct a public performance of any kind, or
bring equipment for public entertainment into the
conservation area;
(k) conduct a public meeting or do anything that is
likely to cause persons to congregate; or
( 1) remain in the conservation area after the posted
times.
( 3 ) No person shall enter or leave the conservation area
except at the locations designated by the Authority.
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(4 ) Where the Authority has designated the conservation
area or part of it as being closed during certain times, no person
shall enter or remain in the conservation area or that part of it, as
the case may be, during those times.
5. (1) No person shall deposit litter in the conservation area
except in a container designated for the purpose.
( 2 ) Every person using a camp-site or other facility in a
conservation area shall maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition
at all times and, when vacating it, shall restore it as nearly as
possible to its natural condition.
6. ( 1 ) No person shall wade, bathe or swim in the conservation
area, except during the times and in the areas designated by the
Authority.
( 2 ) No person shall use a boat in the conservation area,
except in the areas designated by the Authority.
(3 ) No person shall operate a power boat in the
conservation area, except under a permit issued by the Authority and
in the areas designated by the Authority.
7 . ( 1 ) No person shall start or maintain a fire in the
conservation area, except in a fireplace or other location designated
by the Authority, or under a permit issued by the Authority.
( 2 ) No person who starts or maintains a fire in the
conservation area shall leave the fire unattended or leave the site
of the fire before it is completely extinguished.
Camping Permits
8. (l ) No person shall,
(a) occupy a camp-site, except under a permit issued
by the Authority; or
( b) occupy a camp-site, under a permit issued by the
Authority, after check-out time on the departure
day set out in the permit.
(2 ) A camping permit, other than a group camping permit,
authorizes the holder and five other persons, or a greater number of
persons where they are a single family of parents and their
childz::en, to occupy the camp-site designated in the permit.
(3 ) A group camping permit authorizes members of a
religious, charitable, educational or other philanthropic
organization to occupy the camp-site designated in the permit.
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(4 ) A holder of a camping permit may park, on the
camp-site,
(a) one motor vehicle other than a motorcycle: or
(b) not more than two motorcycles.
( 5 ) No person shall park, except with the permission of
the superintendent, a vehicle on a camp-site if in so doing the
number of vehicles permitted by subsection (4) is exceeded.
(6) A holder of a camping permit may park a motor vehicle
in a designated parking area with the superintendent's permission.
Day Use Area Permits
9. (1 ) No person shall,
(a) enter or remain in an area designated by the
Authority as a day use permit area, except under
a permit issued by the Authority: or
(b) remain in an area designated by the Authority as
a day use permit area after check-out time on the
day set out in the permit.
( 2 ) A day use area permit authorizes the holder and the
other members of the holder's party to enter and remain in the day
use area set out in the permit until check-out time on the day set
out in the permit and to park one motor vehicle in a designated
parking area.
Animals
10. (1 ) No person shall bring an animal other than a dog or
cat into the conservation area, except under a permit issued by the
Authority.
( 2 ) No person who owns or controls an animal shall permit
the animal to,
(a) make excessive noise or disturb other persons:
(b) enter water designated for wading, bathing or
swimming or be on the beach adjacent to that
water: or
(c) be at large,
in the conservation area.
( 3 ) For the purposes of clause (2)(c), an animal that is
secured by a leash not more than two metres long shall not be
considered to be at large.
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(4) No person shall ride or lead a horse or similar animal
in the conservation area, except on a highway or other place
designated by the Authority, or leave a horse or similar animal in a
location where it is likely to cause danger or inconvenience to
other persons.
(5) Notwithstanding clause (2)(c), a person may use or be
accompanied by a dog that is not secured by a leash while hunting or
training within the meaning of the Game and Fish Act, if
(a) hunting or training is permitted in the
conservation area; and
(b) the person complies with the Game and Fish Act
and the regulations under that Act.
Vehicles and Traffic
11. (1) The provisions of the Highway Traffic Act set out in
the Schedule apply with necessary modifications to the operation of
motor vehicles on highways in the conservation area.
(2) No person shall, in the conservation area,
(a) operate a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle, except
on a roadway or other place designated by the
Authority;
(b) operate a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding
twenty (20) kilometres per hour or the speed
posted by the Authority as the permitted maximum,
whichever is higher;
(c) park a motor vehicle, except in accordance with
subsection 8(4), 8(5) or 9(2);
(d) park a motor vehicle in a position that is likely
to prevent the free or convenient movement of
other vehicles;
(e) leave a bicycle in a place likely to cause danger
or inconvenience to other persons; or
(f) operate a public commercial vehicle, as defined
in the Public Commercial Vehicles Act, except
with the permission of the superintendent.
12. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, an off-road
vehicle or a motorized snow vehicle in the conservation area,
except,
(a) under a permit issued by the Authority and in a
place designated by the Authority for the
operation, with permits, of all-terrain vehicles,
off-road vehicles or motorized snow vehicles; or
(b) in a place designated by the Authority for the
operation, without permits, of all-terrain
vehicles, off-road vehicles or motorized snow
vehicles.
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13. An officer may direct traffic in the conservation area, and
every person shall obey a direction respecting traffic given by an
officer.
Appointment of Officers
14. Staff members of the Authority are appointed officers to
enforce this Regulation.
15. Resulation 139 of Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1980 is
revoked.
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Hereby approved on the day of , 1988
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W.T. Foster, Chairman
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W.A. McLean,
General Manager/secretary Treasurer
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SCHEDULE
Sections 113a
115
116
118
120
Subsections 121(1), ( 2 ) , (4) and (5)
Sections 122
123
126 to 129
132
Clause 133{a)
Sections 135 to 138
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143
145 to 149
153 to 156
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STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
CONCEPTS FOR FUTURE OUTDOOR RECREATION USES
Approved at Authority Meeting #2/88,
Resolution #22
March 25, 1988
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CONSERVATION LANDS
CONCEPTS FOR FUTURE OUTDOOR RECREATION USES
1. Introduction
The Authority, with its large and varied land base, is in the
unique position of being able to serve the inter-regional
recreation needs of its watershed residents through the provision
of facilities, programs and services on lands it has acquired for
resource management purposes.
While this multiple use approach to recreation has worked well in
the past, ongoing reductions in public funding for outdoor
recreation have meant that the Authority has been unable to keep
pace with changing market demand. Public dissatisfaction with
this situation has resulted in a general decline in area
attendance and a growing reliance on Municipal levy to subsidize
the widening gap between revenues and operating expenses.
Faced with this problem, the Authority undertook an extensive
review of its role in the delivery and management of open space.
It concluded in its new "strategy for the Public Use of
Conservation Lands" that for it to improve the level and quality
of service to the community at large and achieve greater
financial self-sufficiency a number of net revenue-producing
attractions would have to be developed in a few selected areas
throughout the watershed. Clustering these developments was
recommended because of the opportunity this presented to maximize
the financial support available, increase the Authority's public
profile and realize cost efficiencies in operation.
The following sections of this report describe the key areas
selected for these facilities, programs and services.
2. Conservation Authoritv Land Use Desiqnations
The development of Authority lands for recreation has been based
on a number of factors: - the suitability of the resource base to
support various types of activities; the location of the area in
relationship to population; and the need to balance the range of
recreational opportunities offered throughout the watershed.
In reviewing the lands directly managed by the Authority, four
distinct types of conservation areas are identified.
Major Use Conservation Areas
These Areas are characterized by their proximity to major urban
markets, ease of access and a land base of sufficient size and/or
limited environmental constraints as to permit intensively used
outdoor recreation attractions in conjunction with other more
passive recreational experiences.
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General Use Conservation Areas
These areas also attract moderately high use and offer a wide
range of recreational opportunities. However, the emphasis is on
providing these activities in a natural setting.
Forest and wildlife Areas
The focus of public use in these areas is on conservation
education and/or more passive forms of recreation such as
fishing, hiking and nature trails or cross country skiing.
Development has been minimized to reduce impacts on the
environment.
Resource Management Tracts
Activities on these areas focus on the protection and enhancement
of natural resources. The general public use is not encouraged
except through special arrangement with the Authority.
Figure 1 identifies the various land use classifications for
Authority lands. A summary of existing and possible future uses
in these areas is provided in Table 1.
3. Prioritv Areas
Claireville, Boyd, Petticoat Creek and Greenwood Conservation
Areas were identified as the most appropriate locations in which
to concentrate major development over the next five years.
By definition, the first three areas were selected because of
their proximity to the large urban markets required to support
the proposed major attractions. Their shear size and in the case
of Petticoat Creek, unique landscape features also made these
areas attractive for this type of use.
Greenwood was chosen because of the need to provide the range of
recreational opportunities in the eastern sector of the
watershed.
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4. Constraint Analvsis
Fundamental to the use of conservation lands is the need to
secure and protect the natural resources found therein. To
ensure that this objective can be adequately met in the case of
each of the areas described above, a preliminary assessment of
the development constraints and opportunities of each site was
made.
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Three levels of biophysical constraint were identified.
High Constraint Areas including all designated environmentally
. sensitive areas, slopes of greater than 25%, mature vegetation
and core wildlife/fisheries habitat. Public use of these areas
would be limited to trail access for interpretation, hiking, or
possibly equestrian programming, but the emphasis would be on
resource conservation.
Medium Constraint Areas including moderate slopes (10-24%),
floodplains, buffer wildlife habitat and known archaeological
resources. Recreational use of these areas would be restricted
to those activities requiring minimal alteration of the landscape
(Le. picnicking, fishing, natural swimming, golf, group and day
camps) .
Low Constraint Areas because of their relatively low biophysical
value were not considered to present a significant constraint to
development. Any intensive recreational use requiring major
facility development would be located in these areas provided
further study did not indicate limitations due to off-site
factors.
Based on this analysis, it would appear that there is sufficient
land within each area to develop the unique range of recreation
activities recommended by the "strategy" without compromising the
Authority'S 'primary mandate for resource management and
protection.
5. Planninq Process and Public ParticiDation Proqram
The Authority is committed to carrying out a much more detailed
assessment of existing site conditions, market demand, recreation
supply and overall economic viability of the proposed uses for
each of these areas prior to preparing and finalizing preferred
concept plans.
As part of this planning process, the public and the Authority's
funding partners will be invited to comment both formally and
info~ally on the progress and direction of these studies.
Figure 2 outlines the work program which will be followed in
preparing this plans.
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CONSERVATION LANDS - EXISTING AND PROPOSED USES
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PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES
Hajor Use Conservation Areas
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Claireville 848 ha Peel - water theme park complementary water park facilities (ie mlnl golf,
(2895 acres) - 220 site campground boat rentals, playing fieids, batting cages)
- picnicking (14 sites) - 2 - 18 hole regulation golf courses
- group camping (4 sites) - expanded picnicking area and serVlces
- equestrian centre - additional serviced camp sites
- nature trail - relocated and expanded equestrian facilities
- bass fishing - resort lodge/conference centre
- new workshop/maintenance yard
Boyd/Kortright 827 ha York - picnicking (14 sites) - new entrance road south off Rutherford Rd and
(2843 acres) - group camping (2 sites) closure of Islington Ave entrance
- conservation services nursery - activity pool including vater slide,
- Kortright Centre for Conservation childrens' play area, parking for 900 vehicles
(public conservation education facility) - expanded interpretative facilities at Kortright
- Boyd Field Centre (residential (including completion/retrofitting of core facilities,
conservation education facility) family farm, archaeological demonstration site,
- equestrian centre conservation house, forestry theme vorkshop/
- cross country skiing greenhouse/interpretive facility, riverside walk,
- Haple Syrup demonstration fish and wildlife ponds)
- relocated and expanded equestrian centre
- expanded trail network, linking Boyd lands
with Kleinburg and Woodbridge
- adult residential field/arts centre
Petticoat Creek/ 85 ha Durham - 1 5 acre dish pool - upgrade dish pool to activity pool and
Frenchman's Bay (2lB acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment add water slide(s) and childrens play area
facilities - relocate and expand refreshment facilities
- parking 1200 vehicles - ~arry out plantings around pool compound
- picnicking (15 sites) to provide wind protection
- group camping (2 sites) - expand and relocate parking area surrounding
- nature trail/pathvays pool site
- marinas with seasonal and day moorings - upgrade picnic areas/services
- board sailing - upgrade nature trail and improve access to waterfront
- natural beach area - complete land acquisition program from east bank of
- fishing Lover Rouge through to Frenchman's Bay
- provide picnic areas and vashroom/changeroom
facilities at Frenchman's Bay
- develop internal road/pathvay system linking the n
Lower Rouge to Frenchman's Bay ~
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PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES
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General Use Conservation Areas
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Heart Lake l51 ha Peel - natural swimming area - improve water based activities
(373 acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment - provide additional shelters and washroom
facilities facilities for north picnic areas
- parking l155 vehicles - upgrade nature trail/pathvay system
- picnicking (12 sites - 2300 persons) - redesigned existing refreshment facility
- group camping (3 sites - 1000 persons) and develop patio area
- fishing and boat rentals - develop amphitheatre (on beach centre tile
- ice skating (natural surface) bed) for joint programming by municipality
- day camps and the Authority
- nature trail - provide internal access to group
camp area
Albion Hills 517 ha Peel - natural swimming area - redesign and landscape family campground
(1277 acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment to provide larger, more attractive sites
facilities - expand and upgrade washroom/shower
- parking 1200 vehicles facilities in campground
- picnicking (16 sites) - provide additional picnic shelters
- group camping (2 sites) - upgrade ski chalet and provide parking
- 130 site unserviced campground - relocate skating to ski chalet ared
- nature trail - provide childrens' play facility in beach
- 30 km of groomed X-country ski trails area and/or campground
- two residential conservation education - repair/upgrade entrance to field centres
facilities (Albion Hills and Etobicoke - construct dock and storage building for field
Field Centres) centre canoe program/instruction
- D~iry farm
- Historic Log House
Cold Creek 179 ha York - rifle ranges - relocate trap range and carry out sound
(442 acres) - trap range with washroom, meeting room attenuation measures at both trap range and
and refreshment facilities existing rifle range
- archery range - relocate or construct new range control
- retriever training ponds building
- husky dog race course - provide hand gun range
- picnicking (1 site) - develop a group camp area for speCial event use
- day use conservation field centre - expand retriever training ponds
- interpretive trail/boardvalk - improve archery facilities
- investigate other complementary activities
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PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES
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Bruce's Hi 11 1117 ha York - natural swimming area - restore 1859 grist mill to operatiulj Londition
(264 acres) - washroom/changeroom and refreshment for future interpretative programming
facility - landscape outlying picnic areas and provide
- parking 1080 vehicles shelters and washroom facilities
- picnicking (17 sites) - provide childrens' play facility adjacent to
- group camping (] sites) svim area
- day camp area - rehabilitate gravel pit and expand sugar maple
- nature trai 1 bush into this area
- maple syrup demonstration area including - construct storage shed for maintenance equipment
sugar shack and pancake pavillon
- 10 km of groomed X-country ski trails
(includes ski chalet, rental equipment
and instructional program)
- ice skating (natural surface)
Greenvood 275 ha Durham - picnicking (12 sites) - construct pool and associated
(6811 acres) - fishing washroom/changeroom and refreshment facilities
- wilderness/group camping (17 sites - - provide childrens' play facility
1300 persons) - increase parking
- parking for ]00 vehicles - redesign picnic area and provide shelters
- temporary refreshment facility and comfort stations in a number of locations
- develop a family campground
- provide land base for the development of a
par three golf course
- redesign entrance
- acquire abandoned gravel pit in north central
portion of area for use as fishing ponds
with satellite service facilities
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PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (hal LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES
Forest and Wildlife Areas \
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Glen Haffy ]85 ha Peel - trout hatchery - relocate refreshment facilities closer to fish ponds
(951 acres) - tvo stocked fish ponds and provide washroom shelter building
- club house and two additional stocked - refurbish club house and install hydro service
ponds for group use and water supply
- parking for 580 vehicles - continue land acquisilion to link Glen Haffy
- picnicking (7 sites - 2000 persons) and Palgrave trail systems
- group camping (2 sites - 200 persons) - develop vinter use program
- small refreshment facility (i e cross country ski trails)
- portion of Bruce hiking trail and Great
Pine Ridge equestrian trail
Palgrave 444 ha Peel - 16 km of X-country ski trails - expand washroom facilities
(U'H acres) - parking for 70 vehicles
- section of Great Pine Ridge equestrian
trail
Lake St George 129 ha York - residential conservation education field - upgrade entrance road
(319 acres) centre (no general public use) - complete trail/boardwalk system around lake
- temporary aquatic research/educalion - continue land acquisition program to link
facility area with Bond Lake and other adjacent ESA sites
permanent aquatic research/education facility
Claremont 161 ha Durham - residential conservation education field - expansion of dormitory facilities as demand
(]98 acres) centre (no general public use) warrants
Duffin Creek 164 ha Durham - natural beach - create nursery habitat for fish
(4ll5 acres I
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PUBLIC USE DESIGNATION SIZE (ha) LOCATION EXISTING USES/FACILITIES PROPOSED USES/FACILITIES
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Re50urce Hanagement Tracts
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Snelgrove Peel - No formalized existing, or proposed, public use of any of these lands at this time
Bolton Peel
Gibson Lake Peel
Humber Forest Peel
Niagara Escarpment Lands Peel
Nashville York
Goodwood Durham
Glen Hajor Durham
Uxbridge Durham
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Total 232il
(5733 acres)
Tommy Thompson Park Hetro - Existing and future use to be determined through the current planning process
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FIGURE 2
CONCEPT PLANNING PROCESS
PHASE I - DATA CONSOLIDATION
Con fi r I Need Identify Role of Review Background Evaluate Capability
for "'",Io,.,'l ---t> "~,a ,,'h.n ~ \,fo'..I.on ." ~ of Site to Support ---..
Inter-regIonal Consolidate Data Public Use and
Open Spa~e Systel Identify Constraints
. and Opportunities
Notdy Publl~ for Develuplent
PHASE II - ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPME~T CO"PONENTS
Analyze "arket Supply Identl fy List of Select Preferred List Evaluate Metnods of Finalize List of
-. and Deland -+'oSSlbl, Develo,..'l i 0\ Develo,,,"1 ~Achleving Each -.Preferred COlponents ~
Ideas Components COlponent
~ - siting and spatial
requirements
Obtain puolir COllents - optllUI relat unshsips
- envlronmertal llpllca-
tlons
- econOlle feasibility
PHASE III - CONCEPT PLAN PR:PA?ATION
~Prepare Alternative rEv' I ,,1, 'I "".'tv" .. ::;~;;. 'ro "'" -+
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Site
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PHASE IV - IMPLEMENTATION
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Costs and Recommend Prucess and Rationale - MNR
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Str ategy Preferreo Plan - rlUnll. pallo es
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DRAFT AGREEMENT
I WITH YORK UNIVERSITY
FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF
RESEARCH TEACHING FACILITIES .
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LAKE ST. GEORGE CONSERVATION AREA
Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
July 8, 1988
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PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT
Summary of the key elements of a proposed lease-agreement between
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and
York University, for the design, development and operation of a
research teaching facilities at the Lake st. George Conservation
Area.
(1) Lease period 20 years;
(2) Lands are described on the attached plan and include
both land area and water area, the latter used in common
with other outdoor recreation and conservation education
users;
( 3 ) Lease payments $500jmonth, adjusted by Statistics
Canada, and Authority expenses at cost plus
administration;
(4) Prior to construction, York University will submit both
preliminary and detailed plans and specifics for the
approval of the Authority;
(5) Minor improvements may be undertaken by York University
. after notifying the Authority, but major improvements
involving structural changes, alterations or additions
will require the approval of the Authority;
(6) York University shall take out and maintain insurance on
the premises for its full replacement cost, against all
risks;
(7) General public liability insurance will be in the amount
of at least $4,000,000, updated as required by
Authority;
(8) If the Authority and York University are unable to agree
on any matter with respect to this lease-agreement, then
arbitration shall be held pursuant to the provisions of
the Arbitrations Act of ontario;
(9) Program to operate year round;
(10) In the event that York University does not maintain the
grounds and facilities to Authority standards, the
Authority may take such steps as it may deem necessary
to correct the situation and invoice York University
accordingly, including interest;
(II) Single lane road allowance, with turnout;
(12) Group restricted t9 land and water area only, otherwise
a permit for terrestrial operations;
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York University Research Field Station,
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(13) York University to rehabilitate east site as required by
the Authority;
(14) The Authority (Lake st. George Field Centre) requires
advance notice of night activities;
(15) Speed limit 5 km/hour, except for special projects, when
permit would be required;
(16) Gasoline motors to be replaced by electric motors, where
feasible, as soon as possible;
(17) The Authority requires that all underwater objects be
marked for Field Centre pontoon craft operation;
(18) Snowmobiles and All-Terrain-Vehicles will not be used,
except by permit;
(19) Boats travelling on the lake will be subject to D.O.T.
regulations with respect to appropriate life jackets,
anchors, bailers, first aid kits, etc. at all times;
( 20) Winter use of the lake will be subject to the
Authority's safety policy regarding depth of ice, use of
life jackets or life lines, and any holes drilled must
be marked for identification. No holes are to be
drilled in ice in the east basin except by permit;
( 21) No water research projects requiring permanently fixed
apparatus, or buoys, will be permitted in the east basin
except station "A" or by permit;
(22) York University staff will be expected to provide the
Field Centre with guest lecturers periodically
throughout the year, including the Honours Math/Science
Course in July and the Environmental Science Credit
Course in August. An honorarium could be provided;
(23) The University should submit a report of current
research being conducted on the lake and should be
prepared to make a presentation to the Water Resources
Division of any data that might affect current water
quality practices;
(24) A committee would be established for regular review of
past and present research projects. The committee
should include a representative from York University,
the Lake st. George Conservation Field Centre and the
Water Resource Div~sion of the Authority, and would meet
a minimum of once a year;
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Lake st George Conservation Area,
York University Research Field Station,
Preliminary Agreement. Page 3
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(25) The suggested building site and access areas lie within
an archaeological site designation. The site would have
to be surveyed, and possible salvaged, by an
archaeologist before any building or roads could be
constructed;
(26) No subletting without the approval of the Authority;
(27) York University would be provided meals and
accommodation, as required, at the Field Centre if
reserved in advance and available;
(28) All waste chemicals and preservatives to be stored and
removed from the site, as required by law in York
University's present practice;
(29) Cost of all improvements to be paid by York University;
(30) Termination: on 2 years notice by Authority, with York
University being compensated on the basis of original
cost of investment, depreciated over a 20 year lease,
and;
subject to the agreement of both the Authority and York
University, could be renewed for a further term;
(31) York University agrees to the Regulations made under the
Conservation Authorities Act, as appended;
TEB/mrp
1988.07.08
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cR ~3
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AREAS
1989 Fee Schedule
CR :;<4-
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AREAS
FEE SCHEDULE
In this Schedule "season" means the summer season that commences
on the 1st day of April and ends on the 31st day of October in
any year or the vinter season that commences on the 1st day of
November and ends on the 31st day of March of the next folloving
year
The follo....ing fees shall be paid to the Authority for permits
issued by the Authority and for the occupation and use of the
lands and ....orks, vehicles, boats, recreational facilities and
services of the Authority
Proposed
lll1. li.ll 1989
I For parking in all Conservation Areas
except Black Creek, Palgrave, Woodbridge,
Claremont, Humber Trails, and Cold Creek
(a) for one vehicle carrying less than
ten passengers,
( i ) veekends and holidays, per day $4 00 $4 50 $4 50
(See Discounts 2,3,4 and 5 for
off-season rates)
(ii ) veekdays, excluding holidays,
per day 2 50 2 75 2 75
(b) for an annual parking permit for one
vehicle carrying less than ten passengers,
( i ) for persons under 65 years of age,
per year 40 00 45 00 45 00
(i i) for persons 65 years and over,
per year 20 00 25 00 25 00
including access for up to 6 occupants of
one vehicle to Kortright Centre for
Conservation
(c) for one vehicle carrying ten or more
passengers, $ 75 per person to a
maximum 25 00 30 00 30 00
2 For a permit at Glen Haffy Extension,
(a) For the use of each fishing pond,
including vehicle parking and including
the use of boats per day
(1) weekends and holidays . 125 00 175 00 l75 00
(11 ) veekdays 75 00 105 00 105 00
(b) for the use of the cabin, vhen used in
conjunction vith a permit issued under
clause (a) , per day . 50 00 75 00 75 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional vording
September 15, 1988
CQ~~
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. Proposed
1987 1988 1989
3 For the use of the Heart Lake Recreation
Building, the Cold Creek Trap BUilding,
the Albion Hills Chalet, the Bruce's Mill
Beach Centre or Sk i Chalet, vith a minimum
fee of $50 00, plus parking fees or
admission fees, per hour 20 00 25 00 25 00
4 For the use of the Cold Creek Conservation
Field Centre meeting room with a minimum
rental fee of $70 00, including the use of
kitchen facilities, plus admission fees,
per hour 20 00 35 00 35 00
5 For the rental of a row boat including
life jackets and oars, in a Conservation
Area, except Glen Haffy Extension,
including Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
(a) per hour 3 70 + 0 30 PST 3 25 4 00 4 00
(b) per l/2 day(4 hours) 13 98 + 1 12 PST lO 00 15 00 15 00
6 For a permit authorizing a special event
after sunset and up to midnight, not
including parking or admission, in any
Conservation Area, except Black Creek 50 00 50 00 50 00
7 (I) For a permit to occupy a specially
designated group overnight campsite,
including parking, for up to seven
nights,
(a) for a group of no more than twenty
persons, per night 20 00 25 00 25 00
(b) for each person in addition to the
tventy persons for whom a fee is paid
under clause (a) , per night 75 75 75
(2 ) For a permit to occupy a group day
campsite, including parking, per person,
per day . 75 75 75
8 For a permit to occupy an individual
unserviced campsite
(a) at Albion Hills Conservation Area,
per night 9 00 10 00 10 00
(b) at the Indian Line Tourist Campground,
per night 10 00 11 00 12 00
(c) at Albion Hills Conservation Area, per
season 400 00 450 00 450 00
9 For a permit to occupy an individual
campsite serviced with hydro and water
hookups at the Indian Line Tourist
Campground,
(a) per night . . 13 00 14 00 15 00
(b) per season 1,300 00 1,400 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional vording
September 15, 1988
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Proposed
li..U 1988 1989
10 For a group picnic pprmlt, except at
the Black Creek Pioneer Village, not
including vehicle parking,
(a) for a group of not more than 100
persons 15 00 20 00 20 00
(b) for each fifty persons or fever
persons in addition to the lOO
persons for whom a fee is paid
under clause (a) 5 00 10 00 lO 00
(c) for the use of a shelter, when
available, in addition to any other
fees paid under this item, per day 30 00 40 00 40 00
(d) for a fire in a ground fire pit
designated for that purpose, in addition
to any other fee paid under this item,
per day l5 00 l5 00 l5 00
(e) use of a portable barbeque unit, vhen
available, including Provincial Sales Tax
in addition to any other fee paid under
this item, per day 37 04 + 2 96 PST 30 00 40 00 40 00
11 For use of the Petticoat Creek swimming area,
(a) ( i ) per person, veekdays excluding holidays,
per day 75 75 75
( i i ) per person, veekends and holidays,
per day N/A I 00 1 00
(b) for a book of ten tickets 6 00 6 50 7 00
12 For commercial photography or filming in any
Conservation Area, except for Black Creek
Pioneer Village, for the use of grounds and
environs including supervision
(a) DurinQ normal Area operating hours
minimum Der hour 50 00
Cb) Outside normal Area oDeratinQ hours
minimum Der hour 75 00
(a) for the use of the grounds and environs,
excluding staff and equipment, minimum
per hour 50 00 50 00
(b) for participation by staff of the
Authority
( i ) during the usual working hours of Delete
the staff member, per person,
per hour 20 00 30 00 Replaced
(ii) after the usual vorking hours of
the staff member, per person, with
per hour 30 00 50 00
(c) for use of Authority vehicles or tractors, above
including Authority staff to operate such
vehicles or tractors,
( i ) during the usual working hours of
the staff member, per vehicle,
per hour . . 35.00 50 00
(11 ) after the usual vorking hours of
the staff member, per vehicle,
per hour . . 50 00 75 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional wording
September 15, 1988
CR Q7 -4-
Proposed
1987 1988 1989
13 For admission to Cold Creek Conservatlon
Area per person
( i ) for individuals over fifteen years
of age 1 50 1 50 1 75
(ii ) for individuals fifteen years of
age or under 50 50 75
l4 For the use of rifle range at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area,
(a) for a daily permit, including Area
admission, per person, maximum 2 hours 6 00 6 00 7 00
(b) for a group permit, not including
~eekends or holidays, per season,
plus Range fees 70 00 75 00 75 00
(c) for a special group event permit,
plus Range fees 25 00 30 00 30 00
15 For the use of archery range at the
Cold Creek Conservation Area,
(a) for a daily permit, per person,
including Area admission 3 00 3 00 3 00
(b) for a group permit, not including
veekends or holidays, per season,
plus Range fees 70 00 70 00 70 00
(c) for a special event permit,
plus Range fees 25 00 25 00 25 00
16 For a special event permit for the use of
the manual or an electric trap range at
the Cold Creek Conservation Area,
per event, plus Range fees 25 00 100 00 100 00
17 For use of the Shotgun Pattern Board at
Cold Creek Conservation Area, including
Area admission, per person, per hour 3 00 3 00 3 00
18 For the use of an electric trap at the
Cold Creek Conservation Area, including
Area admission,
(a) per round of 25 birds (including PST)
3 93 + 0 32 PST 4 25 4 25 4 75
(b) a group permit, per season,
olus Ranae fees 150 00 165 00 175 00
19 For the use of a manual trap at the Cold
Creek Conservation Area for use by up to
five persons,
(a) on weekends and holidays in the summer
season maximum of one hour, including
Area admission . 9 00 9 00 10 00
(b) on weekdays, other than holidays, in
the summer season and on any day
during the winter season, including
Area admission . 9 00 9 00 10 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional wording
September 15, 1988
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Proposed
1987 1988 1989
20 For dog trials at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area,
(a) for a group permit, per season 70 00 70 00 75 00
(b) for a special event permit 25 00 25 00 30 00
21 For the rental of ski equipment, vhen
available, consisting of skis, boots
and poles,
(a) for cross-country skiing,
( i ) for individuals over fifteen years
of age, plus Provincial Retail Sales
Tax, per day,
1 up to and including 1 00 P m 10 00 lO 00 10 00
2 after 1 00 P m 6 50 6 50 6 50
(it ) for individuals fifteen years of age
or under, plus Provincial Retail Sales
Tax, per day,
1 up to and including 1 00 P m 7 50 7 50 7 50
2 after I 00 P m 5 50 5 50 5 50
22 For each individual in a group, vith a
reservation, for cross-country skiing
instruction, including the use of cross-
country ski equipment and ski trails,
per day 7 00 7 50 7 50
23 For the use of cross-country ski trails
at Albion Hills, Bruce's Hill and Palgrave
including vehicle parking, and Kortright
Centre for Conservation, including entrance
fee, for an individual equipped vith
cross-country ski equipment, per day,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of
age 4 50 4 50 5 00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under 1 00 I 00 I 00
(c) for a family consisting of one or t'Wo
adults and their children 'Who are
fifteen years of age or under N/A 10 00 12 00
24 For a season pass for the use of cross-
country ski trails at Albion Hills,
Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas and
Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area,
including vehicle parking, and at
Kortright Centre for Conservation,
including entrance fee,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of
age . . . 25 00 30 00 30 00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age
and under . . . . 5 00 6 00 6 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional wording
September IS, 1988
CR 2'1 -6-
Proposed
un. li.ll 1..lli
25 For group cross-country skiing instruction,
other than a group yith a reservation, not
including trail fees, for a 1 hour lesson,
per person 6 50 6 50 6 50
26 For individual 1 hour lessons for cross-
country skiing, when available, per person 12 00 l2 00 12 00
27 (1 ) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer
Village from the day the buildings open
in March to the day the buildings close
in January, per day,
(a) for each person over f\fteen years of age
yho is not a student 4 00 4 50 5 00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or each student yith a student
card 2 00 2 25 2 50
(c) for each person yho is Sixty-five years
of age or over 2 00 2 25 3 00
(d) for each person under five years of age
accompanying their family N/A Free Free
(e) for each person under five years of age
in an organized group including
supervisors, per person N/A I 25 1 50
(2 ) For an annual citizenship for entrance
to the Black Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for a family consisting of one or two
adults and their children vho are
fifteen years of age or under or who
are students vith a student card 35 00 35 00 40 00
(b) for an individual 20 00 20 00 25 00
(c) for each person vho is 65 years of age
or over 15 00 15 00 20 00
per couple 25 00 25 00 30 00
(3 ) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer
Village from the day after the buildings
close in January to the day before the
buildings open in Harch, per day,
(a) for each person over fifteen years
of age I 00 1 00 I 00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age
or under 50 50 50
28 For a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Black
Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for each person on an individual basis,
during open hours, per ride 50 75 75
(b) for a reserved group during open hours,
per hour . 50 00 60 00 70.00
(c) for a reserved group, from 7 IS p III
to 8 15 P m . . . . . . . . 100 00 110 00 125.00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional wording
September 15, 1988
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Proposed
1987 1988 1989
29 For the rental of buildings and
equipment at Black Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of anyone location for a
vedding, including rehearsal 180 00 200 00 250 00
(b) for the use of a horse and vehicle for
a wedding 100 00 125 00 l50 00
(c) security costs during the use of the Delete
Half-Way House Dining Room, the Included
Canada West Room or a Village in Food
Building lOO 00 110 00 Services
Facility
Charge
(d) for the use of all facilities,
including necessary staff, per hour,
commencing not later than 1/2 hour
after normal closing time,
( i ) up to 500 persons, minimum 1 hour l,OOO OO/hr 1,000 OO/hr
( i i ) 501 persons up to 1,000,
minimum 1 5 hours 2,000 OO/hr 2,000 OO/hr
(11 i) over l,OOO persons, minimum 2 hours 2,000 OO/hr 2,000 OO/hr
30 For the purposes of commercial photography
or filming in that part of the Black Creek
Conservation Area knovn as BlaCk Creek
Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of the grounds and environs,
( i ) from 8 30 a m until midnight,including
supervision, per hour 50 00 60 00 75 00
( i i ) from midnight until 8 30 am, including
supervision, per hour 100 00 125 00 150 00
(b) for the use of the interior of the
buildings,
( i) from 8 30 a m until midnight, per .
hour, including supervision 75 00 90 00 100 00
( i i ) from midnight until 8 30 am, per
hour, including supervision 100 00 125 00 150 00
31 For school visitations at Black Creek
Pioneer Village,
(a) for conducted tours, Honday to Friday, Sept Sept
per student, per tour 2 75 3 00 3 25
(b) for the Christmas tour, per student, Nov Nov
per tour 3 75 4 00 4 20
(c i) for the Many Hands Program, Sept Sept
per student, per tour 4 50 4 75 5 50
(c 11) for the Tour and Touch Program, Sept Sept
per student, per tour 3 75 4 00 4 75
(d) for the Dickson Hill School Program,
per student, per day ($50 00 min Jan Jan.
per day) .. . . . 2 50 2 75 3 00
UNDERLINE - Change/additional vording
September 15, 1988
cr< 31 -8-
I?roposed
1987 1988 li.ll
32 For entrance to the Kortright Centre for
Conservation,
(a i ) for each person over fifteen years
'0 f age vho is not a student, veekdays
except holidays, special proqram
periods. per day 2 75 2 75 3 00
(a i i ) for each person over fifteen years of
age vho is not a student, veekends and
holidays, soecial proqram periods,
per day 2 75 3 00 3 25
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under, or each student yith a student
card, per day 1 00 1 25 I 50
(c) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or student yho is part of a group
of tventy persons or more, per person, Sept
per half day of program 1 85 2 00 2 25
(d) for an annual membership, expiring 12
months from date of issue, including
access for occupants of I vehicle
carrying less than 10 passengers to
Conservation Areas,
(1) for a family consisting of one or
tvo adults and their children vho
are fifteen years of age or under
and who are students vith a student
card, per annum 45 00 45 00 47 00
( i i) for an ind i vidual, per annum 30 00 30 00 33 00
(111) for each person vho is 65 years of
age or over 25 00 25 00 27 00
per couple 35 00 35 00 37 00
(e) for special programs for students 2 50 2 75 2 90
(f) for each person who is sixty-five
years of age or over I 25 1 50 I 50
.
(g i) for each person under five years of age
accompanying their family N/A Free Free
(g 11) for each person under five years of age
in an organized group including
supervisors, per person N/A I 25 I 25
33 For a guided tour, during the maple syrup
operation at Bruce's Hill Conservation Area,
per person I 25 1 50 1 75
34 For the use of Cold Creek Conservation
Field Centre,
(a) for a day program for students,
per person, per day 7 25 7 50 7 75
(b) for overnight camping for a minimum of
ten persons to a maximum of thirty
persons, including tents, tarps and
washroom access, per person, per night 3 00 3 25 3 25
UNDERLINE - Change/additional vording
September 15, 1988
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PrOklosed
1987 1988 1989
(c) for the rental of a vinter s1eekling
bag, kler night 2 00 2 00 2 25
(d) range program for students of grade 7
level or higher, per person, per day 8 00 8 00 8 00
35 For the Albion Hills Conservation Area
Farm Program,
(a) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately
tvo hours, for intermediate senior or
college level students, vith a minimum
charge of $55 00 per tour and a maximum
group size of forty persons, per person,
per tour 2 50 2 75 3 00
(b) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately
tvo hours, for primary or junior
students vith a minimum charge of
$30 00 per tour and a maximum group
size of forty persons, per person,
per tour 1 25 1 50 1 50
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DISCOUNTS
The following discounts vill apply to the above Fee Schedule
(1 ) At Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation,
adult, senior, youth and tour groups (20 persons minimum)
(except school programs) 20\ off the regular admission price At
Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation add
$2 50 per person for a guided tour (Ratio 1 Guide/20)
(2 ) At Boyd, Clairevllle, Greenwood and Heart Lake Conservation Areas,
during vinter activities (mid-December to mid-Harch), weekend parking
charges of $2 75 per vehicle to apply
(3 ) At Albion Hills, Boyd, Claireville, Greenvood and Petticoat Creek
Conservation Areas, from the opening of trout season to Friday
preceding Victoria Day weekend, veekend car parking $2 75 per vehicle
(4 ) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek, from the Tuesday after
Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day, veekend parking $2 75 per vehicle
(5 ) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek and Bruce's Mill during
Haple Syrup Program from the end of vinter activities to the opening of
trout season and the Tuesday folloving Thanksgiving Day to commencement
of vinter activities, parking fees viII not be collected
(6 ) Social, velfare and other benevolent groups, designated special
promotions at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for
Conservation, half price on regular admission charges and at
Conservation Areas, half price on daily parking pass (Advance
approval of Director/Program Manager, Field Operations or
Administrator, Black Creek Pioneer Village required
(7 ) At Albion Hills and Bruce's Hill Conservation Areas for use of the
cross-country ski trails by an organized group with a minimum group
size of twenty (20) persons, adults - $4 00 per person, children -
$1 00 per person.
(8 ) As a sDecial cromotion. each Derson 65 years of age or over admitted
free on designated days. GrouD tours exceDted unless savinqs Dassed on
to visitors.
UNDERLINE - Change/additional wording
September 15, 1988
CR 33
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BOND LAKE ACQUISITION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
November, 1988
CR 34
BOND LAKE ACQUISITION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
Resource Potential
1 wildlife
No inventory of wildlife has been completed for the property Typical
species for the area include Deer, Racoon, Porcupine, Skunk, Fox, Squirrel,
Muskrat and a range of reptiles, amphibians, song and predatory birds
2 Fish
In the early 1930s there was a resident population of speckled trout but the
accidental introduction of pike killed this population Northern Pike,
White Sucker, Channel Catfish and Sunfish have been identified in the lake
A Ministry of Natural Resources Lake Assessment program has identified good
water quality While no recent surveys of fish populations have been
completed, one report has suggested that the pike population is stunted due
to an over population (no predators) and limited food supply
3 Forest
The Ministry of Natural Resources completed an inventory of the forest
resources in 1979 Much of the area is open, old field with shrubs and
successional tree species slowly expanding from the 24 hectare forest that
surrounds the lake and wetland areas
The range of species includes sugar maple, birch, poplar, tamarack, beech,
hemlock, white pine, black spruce, red oak and white ash The hardwood bush
along the north east border of the lake is approximately 160 years old and
the hemlock-white pine forest along the southern lake edge is just under lID
years old
4 Water
Bond Lake is a Kettle Lake formed from irregular melting of the glacial ice
field that covered this part of Ontario 10,000 to 12,000 years ago Maximum
depth in the lake is 32 meters (105 feet) Ground water springs and surface
runoff continue to supply the lake, however, the ratio between these two
supplies is unknown
Typically, surface water supply tends to dominate in Kettle Lakes and the
rate of turnover in water is usually slow This results in a lake that is
vulnerable to rapid and sustained contamination from major land use change
(siltation, chemical contaminants, algae blooms)
An inventory of Environmentally Significant Areas (1982) identified a
northern, sphagnum-based bog and wetland forest adjacent to Bond Lake as
significant Eleven regionally rare plant species have been identified in
the bog
5 Land
The property around Bond Lake is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine Topography
is rolling with a mixture of sand and gravel soils and clay pockets
throughout the area Properties with large areas of gravelly soil
contribute a significant portion of meltwater and rain to the ground water
table
CR 35
It is safe to assume that the lands adjacent to Bond Lake contrlbute to ~he
base flow of the East Branch of the Humber River The degree to which th~3
occurs on this and other properties in the Oak Ridges Moraine has never been
determined
6 Recreation
Municipal
Bond Lake is near the northern boundary of Richmond Hill, adjacent to
one of the heaviest traffic arterials in Metropolitan Toronto - Yonge
street The Town of Richmond Hill has provided local recreation
facilities on the following basis
- Lake wilcox fish and wildlife refuge (spawning
grounds for pike and wildfowl area - 5 acres)
- Catfish Pond Park (on Bayview)
- Small park area (adjacent to the north east
corner of Muirhead Crescent area)
Reqional
The Region of York does not have a regional recreation department,
however, some local recreation attractions have taken on a regional
role by the nature of the facility and the attendance that they
attract
Sunset Beach at the east end of Lake wilcox is the only municipal,
regional recreation resource in the Bond Lake Area The lake is a
popular swimming and wind surfing area and attracts users from
Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Vaughan and King City
The Authority's Lake st George Field Centre offers conservation
education facilities to an inter-regional system of boards of
education and others
Seneca College, King Campus, is 7 km west of Bond Lake and is situated
around Eaton Hall Lake, a kettle lake Recreation facilities include
boating on the lake, hiking and ski trails, restaurant, lodging and
meeting rooms
ANALYSIS
1 Physical Resources
The nature of the physical resources in the Bond Lake area make them
vulnerable to degradation Water quality in the lake is directly related to
the intensity of surrounding land uses Under open field and forest
conditions the lake is not threatened
with development there is the likelihood that algae blooms, chemical
contamination and sedimentation will systematically destroy water quality
for public, wildlife and fishery use
For example, without controls on surface runoff routing, the simple act of
creating cut-grass parkland will provide a significant new supply of
nutrients and chemicals to the Lake Add to that the supply of untreated
water from development storm sewers and the water quality will show a
further decline
The sphagnum bog area is even more sensitive to land use change than the
lake with development, the groundwater supply to the bog will be reduced
Any storm sewer outlets to the drainage area that feeds the bog will likely
supply sediment and a variety of chemicals that could destroy the
significant vegetation in the area
CR 16
2 Public Use Resources
Major residential developments will continue to expand the population of
north Richmond Hill It is the responsibility of the Town to provide
sufficient local recreation facilities to meet current and future demand
The Parks and Recreation department for the Town has identified three
additional facilities they would like to install in the Bond Lake property
area
- Expansion to Osark Park north of Bond Lake
(e g indoor sports facilities)
- A horticultural park (20 acres)
- A playing field system (east of Authority
identified interest area of 270 acres)
These and other local facilities are required now to meet the existing
demands for recreation facilities with land costs rising and the community
growing, the Town will continue to be short of park and recreation areas for
the foreseeable future
The reqional recreation facilities are similarly in short supply
Effectively, the Conservation Authority is the major regional recreation
supplier for the portions of Peel, York and Durham in the watershed The
eastern and western portions of the watershed are well supplied with large
public areas Unfortunately, the north central region between highways ;400
in the west, Steeles Avenue to the south and highway #48 to the east has
very few large public land holdings capable of sustaining regional or inter-
regional recreation activities
Plans for major urban development around Lake Wilcox will effectively remove
the regional recreation function at Lake Wilcox (swimming, wind surfing)
York Region residents will be forced to look elsewhere for large lake
swimming and recreation activities While Bond Lake is not capable of
. sustaining this kind of intensive recreation, a regional scale park area is
possible if a sufficiently large land base were established
Bond Lake, itself, is capable of limited development on a regional
recreation scale Rowing, paddle boat, and/or canoeing can be supplied on
the lake Stocked cold or warm water fish species would offer excellent
angling opportunities A carefully constructed interpretive trail could be
used by recreationist and the Conservation Education centre as part of the
proposed inter-regional recreation trail across the Oak Ridges Moraine
The lake was assessed for swimming and angling potential in a 1975 study
commissioned by the York Region Planning Department That report indicated
that Bond Lake could sustain over 100,000 swimmers per year However, recent
trends in kettle lake management suggest that intensive water activity areas
may be more cost effectively located away from natural water bodies
From a previous report to the Authority, the recommended public open space
of 270 acres (the drainage area of Bond Lake and bog) is considered a
minimum area needed to provide for recreation facilities that will not
adversely impact on water quality and vegetative species diversity The
addition of a public access corridor between Bond Lake and Lake St George
would greatly facilitate future inter-regional trail and interpretive
resource management
3 Land Use Change
The Town of Richmond Hill has received a request for a zone change for the
entire Bond Lake property and approval of a subdivision for the north west
corner of the property The attached maps illustrate the area of proposed
land use changes At their July 18th council meeting the Town has turned
down both applications, however, it is not known if an appeal of that
decision will be launched by the proponent The Authority was not requested
for comment on the applications
CR 37
Regardless of the outcome of current zone change and subdivision
applications, it is clear that land use change in the Bond Lake area is
inevitable There is the risk that planning for adjacent land uses
(including the design of storm sewers, road and developed land drainage int.:;
Bond Lake) will be put in place without due consideration for the
sensitivity of Bond Lake to surface runoff
At present, there are no fill lines or other Authority regulations for Bond
Lake that would permit the Authority to comment directly on land use
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
1989 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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1989 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
SUMMARY
capital development for recreation on Authority lands has
typically included funding for camping, swimming, trails, picnic
and other outdoor activities that require a large and scenic
land or water base.
Projects listed include only those items that complement the
types of activities envisaged in the Strategy for Public Use of
Conservation Authority Lands. All proposed developments are
designed to improve the quality and/or safety of a visitor's stay
in a Conservation Area.
Albion Hills Conservation Area
campground Improvements - Washroom ($110,000)
- the undersized washroom building has led to odour
problems and concerns over septic leakage to the river.
Boyd Conservation Area
Swimming Facility Complex - Entrance Road ($290,000)
- the construction of a new entrance road is required to
reduce the local impact on traffic from the proposed
major water recreation facility.
Greenwood Conservation Area
picnic Shelter and Washroom ($100,000)
- a washroom building and a second picnic shelter
will be constructed adjacent to an existing shelter.
- the resulting cluster of improved picnic facilities
will enhance the visitors stay and improve revenue
for the Area.
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1989 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
1- INTRODUCTION
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has
completed a Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority
Lands. The broad objective of the Strategy: to improve the
variety and efficiency of inter-regional facilities, is being
refined in the individual Concept Plans for each Conservation
Area.
A three year project (1989-91) will be submitted to the Authority
and to its funding partners in early 1989. This project outlines
the details of the first year of a three year project.
In order to continue the necessary improvements to existing
recreation areas, a Project is required for the 1989 budget year.
The projects listed include those items that are a high priority
and that complement the types of activities envisaged in the
Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands.
2. PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The purpose of the Conservation Area Development Project is to
permit the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
to exercise its powers under the Conservation Authorities Act,
R.S.O. 1980, as amended, to establish and undertake, in the area
over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to conserve,
restore, develop and manage the natural resources of the
watershed in accordance with the 1986 Goals and Objectives for
Watershed Recreation. The period of the project is one year -
1989.
The goal of the Watershed Recreation Program is:
TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION SYSTEMS OF THE
REGION AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE LAND BASE.
3. PROGRAM RATIONALE
The development of Conservation Areas on Authority-owned lands
has been a regular part of the annual budget. Development for
recreation has included fund~ng for camping, swimming, trails,
cross country skiing, picnic and other outdoor activities that
require a large and scenic land and water base. The recently
completed Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands
has identified a pattern of reduced public use in those areas
where facilities and programs have not kept pace with the
leisure, open space demands of the public.
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The recommended projects are designed to improve the delivery of
existing recreation services and/or improve the safety and quiet
enjoyment of conservation lands.
Based on the proposed location and type of project, all of the
proposed projects are considered to have minimal impact on the
natural resource base.
4. SPECIFIC PROJECT PROPOSALS
The project proposals and their rationale are outlined in the
following text. Timing and necessary follow-up development have
been identified where appropriate.
4.1 Albion Hills Conservation Area
The area is designed for year-round use. Beach facilities have
been developed adjacent to a man-made reservoir on the
Centreville Creek (See Figure 1).
support facilities such as change rooms, washrooms, a concession
booth, parking areas, picnic grounds and campground (130 sites)
attract families and groups throughout the summer. Spring
and fall recreationists continue to use the site for picnics,
camping and fishing.
Groomed trails and a ski chalet with rental and food facilities
satisfy the winter needs of snowshoers and cross country skiers.
There are two conservation field centres (Albion Hills and
Etobicoke) for overnight conservation education programs and a
farm demonstration program. ,
Washroom facilities at the south end of the campground consist of
a wood frame water closet with two shower stalls. Persistent
odour problems have developed as a result of inadequate size to
meet the growing volume of users.
The proposed development is a new washroom facility to service
the southern portion of the campground ($110,000) . The modern
washroom and shower facilities will be similar in size and design
to the Indian Line Campground facility. A similar project to the
one proposed was approved by the Authority in 1988, however, the
funds for the work were transferred to the Cold Creek Trap Range
project to meet higher priority commitments.
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Final design for the washroom facilities will be completed by May
1989. Construction of the building and tile bed will commence by
September, 1989 with completion set for November 1989.
4.2 Bovd Conservation Area
The major improvements to the area include a picnic area with
washrooms and refreshment booth; a valley trail system; a tree
and shrub nursery area; the Boyd outdoor education field centre
and the Kortright Centre for Conservation (See Figure 2).
Over the next few years, the Authority proposes to construct an
outdoor activity pool, including a complex that will house
washroom, change room and refreshment facilities. This facility
will replace the swimming area in the Humber River that was
closed in 1984 due to recurring water quality problems. Prior to
construction of the activity pool, an entrance road will be
constructed in 1989 to accommodate the traffic volumes typically
generated by swimming facilities.
swimming has historically been the most popular activity at Boyd
(1981 - 43% of users came to swim). During the early 1980s the
safety of swimmers was in question during high use periods when
water quality dropped below acceptable public health standards.
When swimming was closed in 1984, attendance at the park for all
uses dropped significantly. Other means of offering swimming at
the existing river site were examined, however, technical and
physical limitations precluded their use.
The final selection of water features will be made based on the
compatibility of swimming facilities with the natural resources
of the site and on the economic viability of the water complex.
The 1989 project involves $290,000 for the construction of an
entrance road system off Rutherford Road. Subsequent years
funding will be required for the construction of the approved
swimming facility, concession building, parking and landscaping.
4.3 Greenwood Conservation Area
The Area contains picnic ground, a small pond, group camping
areas, a hiking trail and cross country ski trails (See Figure
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Current day-use in the Area has been limited by the lack of
adequate picnic facilities. Existing day-use areas and parking
are adequate for current demand.
One picnic shelter was constructed on site in 1988. The
establishment of a second shelter and small washroom building to
service both shelters will significantly improve the comfort of
visitor.
Public demand for sheltered picnic facilities has been under-
served throughout the watershed and, with the recent growth in
population around the Ajax/Pickering area, large picnic
facilities in the eastern portion of the watershed are
particularly scarce.
The design and construction of the shelter and separate washroom
building will be completed by October 1989.
5. COSTS
All 1988 project costs are as follows:
1. Albion Hills Campground Washroom $110,000
2. Boyd Swimming Facility
- entrance road 290,000
3. Greenwood picnic Shelter and Washroom
- picnic shelter $40,000
- washroom 60.000
TOTAL $500.000
COST APPORTIONMENT
Province of ontario 50% $250,000
Municipal Levy 50% 250.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $500.000
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6. BENEFITS
The overall benefit of the proposed projects will be improved
operation of outdoor recreation facilities for watershed
residents. Safety and environmental considerations, increased
revenue and increased attendance considerations can be sited as
specific benefits.
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Benefits to Albion Hills Conservation Area from recommended
campground improvements are primarily safety, environmental,
aesthetic and financial in nature.
Improved washroom facilities will increase the users satisfaction
with their stay and reduce the risk of septic leakage to the
nearby river system.
Higher quality facilities in the campground are expected to
increase attendance somewhat through a higher rate of return
visits. Occupancy (duration of stay) is also expected to
increase. An estimate of 10% additional revenue has been made to
account for more return visits and longer stays. Revenues in the
recommended improvements could contribute an additional $5,000
to campground revenues per year.
Annual operation costs are expected to increase only marginally.
Additional maintenance costs for the new washroom are largely
offset by removal of current costs of frequent maintenance on
existing facilities.
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Boyd Conservation Area
Benefits attached to the recommended access road construction are
safety and service related. The current access to the park has
been an historic problem when swimming enthusiasts backed up
traffic along Islington Road and winter users were unable to
access the valley due to steepness of road grades. The new road
entrance off Rutherford Road will ensure that visitors to the new
swimming facilities will be safely removed from the heavy traffic
on Is1ington.
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Greenwood CORservation Area
The establishment of a picnic shelter at Greenwood will increase
both gate receipts and visitor comfort. Seventy-five percent
(75%) of current picnic reservations in Conservation Areas are
for sheltered sites. General family picnics can also take
advantage of shelters. The proposed shelter, the second of a
three shelter complex, will now be supported with modern washroom
facilities.
There are 170 weekend bookings over the summer months for each
site. Assuming 75 people per site, over 12,000 additional people
could visit the Greenwood Conservation Area with an additional
picnic shelter. The additional gate receipt potential is. $14,000
with an additional picnic shelter rental revenue of over $2,000
per year.
Annual operation costs for the shelter and washroom will increase
only marginally.
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC REVIEW OF
THE STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
AND DRAFT CONCEPT PLANS
(excluding workshops conducted by ReThink Inc.)
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STAFF FOCUS GROUP COMMENTS
Staff input in the preparation of the Draft Strategy and Concept
Plans has been provided with four Focus Group meetings over the
past 24 months. Forty staff representing all Divisions were
invited to meet and discuss:
1. the recreation resource management issues,
2. the economic considerations,
3. how well their ideas and concern were covered in
the Recreation Strategy, and
4. what we have done with those ideas in the Concept
Plans.
The first two meetings were held one week apart and the following
items were seen as important to the staff in the development of
any Strategy:
Authoritv StrenQths
1. Large land base
2. Passive recreation specialty
3. Strong political support from local and provincial
politicians
4. Valley system linkage to communities
5. Education facilities are unique and successful
6. Work well as a middle man between province and
municipalities
7. Watershed basis for everything we do makes us unique.
Authoritv Weaknesses
1. Poor public image (some say none) - no comprehensive
marketing of the Authority
2. Shortage of staff training (concern over professionalism)
3. lack of direct access to tax base or adequate funding
4. lack of direction in management strategy for our lands
5. lack of control over Metro Parks leased lands
6. poor communication between groups in the Authority
7. stayed with the same facilities and activities we had
20 years ago - we have not changed with the times.
8. we rely too heavily on municipal levy and MNR grants for
our funding - should diversify our sources.
TvDes of Facilities
Acceptable: camping, swimming, trails, fishing, day camps,
skiing, boating, garden centre, resort lodge, convention
centre, golf, equestrian, conservation education, picnicking
systems, tree farms, historic sites, food services.
Questionable: uncontrolled hunting, snowmobiling, dirt
bikes, amusement parks, go-karts, motorized boats on inland
lakes, and municipal park functions such as tennis, arenas,
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and ball complexes.
TYPes of Investors:
Acceptable: school boards, private enterprise,
municipalities (local and regional), foundation, provincial
government (MNR, T&R, MOE, etc.), and service groups such
as Ducks Unlimited, Lions Clubs, volunteers, Scouts Canada,
etc.
Questionable: none identified.
User Pay?
Groups were divided on this issue. For the grass, trees,
tables, and trails, it was felt that no charge was
worthwhile.
Pay for services and facilities seemed more attractive.
Most agreed that the charge should match our costs.
Programs and attractions in clusters should be looked into
so that the people are more willing to pay the true costs
of facilities (e.g. package deals are attractive to the
pUblic).
staff Incentives:
1. Reward those who stay within budget rather than
overspend.
2. Permit a percentage of net revenues in C.A.'s to
stay in the areas that have earned them.
3. Staff training system to improve skills and
professionalism in dealing with the public.
4. Improvements in the existing employee suggestion
program and the service recognition awards program. .
5. More communication sessions between staff groups
in the Authority.
Recreation Strategy
The third meeting with staff focused on the draft Strategy in the
spring of 1988. Participants identified the following points in
their discussion:
1. Resource management issues are adequately covered in the
Strategy. The resource based issues should continue to be a top
priority with the Authority and the Strategy recognises the role
that recreation can play in that management.
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2. Follow up work is required in the following areas for proper
implementation of the strategy:
- system for dealing with net revenues must be identified
and communicated to all staff
- staff training required to bring key staff "up to speed"
in the business of recreation
- marketing strategy for the Authority is needed (use
professionals) and the strategy must be developed based
on market plans (research) for each Concept Plan prepared
- develop the Authority image with employees support through
stronger communication between divisions and between the
office and the field
- professional research into public interests and demands so
that Concept Plan ideas can be shown to be financially
and socially viable.
- Foundation activity and organization requires upgrading to
take care of such things as an aggressive campaign for
fund raising (corporate sponsorships, endowment funds,
capital projects)
- clear identification of who will implement the strategy
and how the administrative and financial support will be
provided
- promotion of the strategy internally and externally
3. Overall, staff felt that their division and expertise could
assist in the implementation of various components of the
strategy. The interest in keeping informed was very high with
some offering to assist in individual projects (e.g. Resort Lodge
concept, inter-regional trails concept).
Conceot Plans
The fourth meeting was held in January of 1989 to review and
comment on the recreation concepts that had evolved from past
discussions. The following is a summary of ideas and concerns by
Conservation Area:
Boyd C.A. .
- concerns were expressed over such things as trail damage
from equestrian facilities; increased legal liability in a
tube ride at the water facility; road access to the
equestrian facilities, and the idea of a "petting zoo" style
animal facility at Kortright.
- strong support was received for such things as the water
play facility; the outdoor amphitheatre; the demonstration
farm; better roads and trails; an additional education
centre; fishing and the conservation day camp facilities.
It was suggested that there should be a common theme to the
inter-regional trail and that this trail should offer
hiking, biking, off trail camping and access to community
bed & breakfast facilities to improve its value as a tourist
attraction in years to corne.
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Claireville C.A.
- concern was expressed regarding the need for strict
environmental management of the golf course; trail damage
from equestrian facilities and existing picnic facilities
- strong support was received for such things as the resort
lodge (change the name and down size it); conversion of the
picnic area north of Steeles Ave. to camping; an internal
transportation network; warm water fishing (in reservoir)
Petticoat Creek C.A.
- concern was expressed regarding the operation and use of
Frenchman's Bay; do we really need to buy additional land in
this area,and the fact that camping facilities may be too
crowded in a park the size of Petticoat Creek.
- strong support was received for turning over Frenchman's
Bay to the municipality and for the development of more
swimming activities around the existing dish pool.
Greenwood C.A.
- concern was expressed regarding the environmental effects
of an artificial fishing lake.
- strong support was received for the campground, swimming
facilities; acquisition of the adjacent land fill sites and
trail development. Chip and put golf and a tree farm were
suggested as additional uses.
Summary of Staff Comments
In general, the staff expressed the continued support for the
improvement of conservation areas. The development of "facility
managers" and the upgrading of existing field staff training will
be required if these new activities are to be successful. Staff
suggested that the Authority must continue to cultivate existing
funding sources, and at the same time, be prepared to take risks
in finding new sources of revenue, grants, and donations.
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OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
l. Local MuniciDalities
In 1987, interviews were conducted with municipal recreation
professionals throughout the watershed. Their views and comments
were generally supportive of the Strategy. There was agreement
that the Authority had a role to play in the provision of inter-
regional outdoor recreation facilities and programs. Following
these discussions, the draft Strategy document was circulated to
the municipalities for their review and comment.
Nineteen municipalities were requested to make comments on the
draft strategy. six replied giving a 36% response. Overall,
support for the strategy was strong from recreation directors who
responded. Some suggestions for implementation were made along
with editorial comments for our consideration.
Several municipal officials were interested in more regular
communication between local recreation directors and the
Conservation Authority. Others agreed with the development of an
inter-regional trail and offered assistance. There was a common
belief that municipalities could assist the Authority in joint
recreation ventures. All agreed with the establishment of a
sound financial base for Conservation Authority recreation
activities and all felt that research in the recreation field is
a continuing need.
Actual changes to the text of the Strategy were required for the
following comments:
Sca~borough - the middle and lower income tax payer must
continue to be served by any new recreation
facilities and services.
- changes to the text were made to strengthen
the paragraphs that refer to net revenue
producing facilities paying for more "free"
services and facilities.
City of York - recommendation that the Authority get involved
with current negotiations between Metro,
Etobicoke and York on trail routing and
standards.
- changes to the text were made to
strengthen the description of the
scale of the inter-regional trail and the
suggestion that the Authority stress trail
development on its own lands where the
resource base is most resilient and stress
the coordination role of the Authority where
the land is owned or leased by others.
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2. Regional MuniciDalities
Four Regions were requested to make comment and three responses
were received. Comments were strongly supportive of the attempt
to establish the recreation facilities and programs on a more
business like footing.
Metropolitan Toronto made several suggestions for minor
corrections in statistics quoted from their sources and titles of
documents.
Comments made by Metro staff that required text revisions to the
strategy were as follows:
- the mention of scenic qualities in the river valleys as
a 'resource'.
- a note regarding the fact that cross country skiing is not
a reliable recreation program south of the King City side
Road.
- in the budget section, more clear reference to the fact
that as the Authority 'frees-up' municipal levy that
currently funds our operating deficit, that portion of
levy will used for other high priority Authority
purposes.
MuniciDal Contact Follow-up
The concept plans for the four Conservation Areas will be
presented to municipal officials for their review and comment.
These plans will then act as the focus for additional discussions
regarding cooperative ventures. Such ventures could include the
shared use of facilities or land for programs, or the development
of trail construction, maintenance and operations standards.
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS
Throughout 1988 a series of open house displays and discussions
were presented in various portions of the watershed.
Questionnaires were distributed at these open houses in an effort
to assess general public interests and behaviour in a range of
outdoor recreation activities.
A total of 345 respondents took part with 11% coming from Peel
Region, 33% from York, 31% from Durham and 25% from Metropolitan
Toronto.
Over 70% of participants were married and almost 60% had two or
more incomes in the family.
The most frequently mentioned facilities that people had visited
in the past include:
Metro Zoo
Canadian National Exhibition
Canada's Wonderland
Black Creek pioneer Village
Ontario Science Centre
Exhibition Stadium
A Provincial Park
A Swimming Beach
The most popular outdoor recreation activities included:
Swimming
Picnicking
Walking/Hiking
Cycling
Historical site Visits
Camping
skating
Fishing
Photo9raphy
Overall comments were then requested from participants regarding
the display of proposed improvements to Boyd, Claireville,
Greenwood and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas. The range of
comments were categorized into ideas and concerns.
Ideas
A number of people suggested or supported such things as:
- cycling trails
- more land acquisition
- more swimming areas (particularly in East end)
- nature trails
- additional programs/facilities at Kortright
- more canoe, rowing and sailing facilities
- aquatic driving range.
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Concerns
The following are a list of the types of concerns:
- parking charges are a deterrent to use
- maintain as much of the valley system in as natural
a state as possible
- a lack of information on where conservation parks exist
- poor maintenance standards at pools and parks
(particularly in East end)
- traffic congestion on neighborhood streets due to
current policy of charging for parking.
Summary
Overall, the vast majority of respondents indicated no concerns
with the proposed facilities. A wide variety of outdoor
recreation activities interest the public and a considerable
number of respondents fell into the category of double income
families. From other sources of information it has been
determined that this portion of the community tends to have more
money but less time to recreate.
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