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2010-2011 Cataraqui Trail Management Board

  • Del Stowe, Chair (South Frontenac)
  • Linda Carr, Vice-Chair (Rideau Lakes)
  • Janice Ley, Treasurer (Hikers)
  • Jim Hase, Secretary (TransCanada Trail)
  • Anders Carson (Rideau Lakes)
  • Katherine Cartwright (Cross-country skiers)
  • Bob Cavanagh (Cyclists)
  • Bob Cheetham (Smiths Falls)
  • Don Coulter (Hikers)
  • Ron Chant (Adjacent Landowner)
  • Douglas Davison (Stone Mills)
  • Jeff Holtz (Snowmobile Club)
  • Kent Mainse (Snowmobile Club)
  • Pat McNamee (Agribusiness)
  • Allan McPhail (CRCA)
  • Paul Rappell (Cyclists)
  • Karen Smith (Businesses or Chambers of Commerce)
  • Guy Thorne (Service Clubs)
  • Lawrence VanWyngaarden (Adjacent Landowner)
  • Larry York (South Frontenac)
  • vacant (Equestrians)

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Cataraqui Trail Management Board

Jim Hase CTMB Member
Jim Hase, a Cataraqui Trail Management Board member, staffs an information display promoting the Cataraqui Trail.

The Cataraqui Trail Management Board (CTMB) is a 26 member volunteer group that represents the community interests along the Cataraqui Trail. The CTMB works with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) to develop and maintain the Cataraqui Trail, a 104 km multi-use trail from Smiths Falls to Strathcona.

The CTMB is comprised of members appointed by the municipalities, snowmobile clubs, the CRCA and the Trans Canada Trail as follows:

  • Three representatives from Rideau Lakes Township - appointed by the municipality
  • Four representatives from South Frontenac Township - appointed by the municipality
  • Two representatives from Stone Mills Township - appointed by the municipality
  • One representative from the Town of Smiths Fall - appointed by the municipality
  • One representative from the Lennox and Addington Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club - appointed by the club
  • One representative from the Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club - appointed by the club
  • One representative from the Athens Snowmobile Club - appointed by the club
  • One representative from the Trans Canada Trail - appointed by the trail
  • One representative from the CRCA - appointed by the CRCA.

In addition the CTMB welcomes applications from the local community for the following board positions:

  • One cross-country skier
  • Two hikers
  • Two bicyclists
  • One equestrian
  • Two adjacent land owners
  • One agricultural representative
  • One service club representative
  • One business or chamber of commerce representative .

Purpose of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board

The Cataraqui Trail Management Board is responsible for the following:
  • managing the Cataraqui Trail in accordance with the approved management plan
  • preserving the continuity of the trail corridor for recreation and educational uses
  • maintaining the multi-use facilities and representing the interests of the trail users, adjoining land owners, the municipalities along the Trail, tourism groups and other interested groups
  • preserving and enhancing the natural and human heritage along the corridor.

Accomplishments of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board

The section of the Cataraqui Trail from Harrowsmith to Smiths Falls is designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail and was officially opened in September 2000. The work of keeping the Trail open is the responsibility of the CTMB.

Over the past nine years, the CTMB has repaired and replaced bridges and culverts, improved trail surfaces and installed trail signage. Ongoing maintenance is also a key responsibility. Some of the trail development and maintenance work has been done with a tremendous amount of assistance from the snowmobile clubs and the municipalities.

The CTMB has also organized teams of volunteers to help monitor and maintain the trail.

All of the funds to operate, develop and maintain the trail must be raised by the CTMB. These funds are generated by community donations, membership sales, fundraising events and grant applications.

How Can You Help?

One of the ways that you can support the Cataraqui Trail is by purchasing an annual membership or making a donation. Click here for a copy of the membership form.

You can also help by volunteering to maintain a section of trail. For more information please call (613) 546-4228 ext. 304 and leave a message or e-mail catrails@cataraquiregion.on.ca.

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