Green Rides: Grand Opening of Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

Join us on a relaxed waterfront bike ride of Toronto's west end into the edge of Mississauga to explore Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, the new 26 hectare waterfront park in the Greater Toronto Area that opens on May 30th, "after more than a decade of planning, collaboration and community vision".

9:30am meet on the Humber Bay Bridge
9:45am depart on group ride
10:00-10:10am group gathers at western edge of Colonel Sam Smith Park
10:30am arrival at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
10:30-11:15am group and individual exploration of Conservation Area
11:30 return group ride
12:00pm arrival back at Humber Bay Bridge
12:00-1:00pm optional social (food, drinks, ice cream) on Marine Parade Drive

Cycling distance: approximtely 25km (10.7km in each direction plus a small distance within Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area)

Terrain: paved multi-use trail, residential roads, and hard-packed gravel trail

Suitable bikes: city, commuter, hybrid, gravel, MTB, and road with thicker tires

Helmet: highly recommended!

Bring: a bike in working order, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, and good vibes!

Event info:
https://cvc.ca/conversations/grand-opening-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/
https://cvc.ca/discover-the-new-jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/

Project info:
https://trca.ca/conservation/infrastructure-projects/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area/

News coverage:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jim-tovey-lakeview-conservation-area-mississauga-9.7191853
https://www.insauga.com/heres-when-huge-new-conservation-area-opens-to-the-public-in-mississauga/