Part of the Culham Trail in Mississauga is shown here prior to improvements. Major upgrades are planned. (Photo: City of Mississauga)

A major reconstruction project to improve and “modernize” a popular Mississauga walking/jogging trail is underway with some financial help from Ottawa.

City of Mississauga officials said a portion of some $8.7 million in federal funding for the city via the government’s Active Transportation Fund is earmarked for substantial improvements to the 35-year-old Culham Trail, which runs 13.5 kilometres along the Credit River in Mississauga’s west/northwest end. 

“The reconstruction project will modernize nearly four kilometres of multi-use recreational trail and enhance flood protection measures,” city officials said in a news release. “Additional amenities will also be added, such as new seating and an outlook viewing area, a bike share system, upgraded signage and landscaping.”

One of Mississauga’s most popular recreational corridors, the Culham Trail welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually, the city noted.

Rendering of what part of the Culham Trail will look like when reconstruction work is finished. (Image: City of Mississauga)

Beginning at Erindale Park, the trail continues through the Riverwood Conservancy and then north to Pinecliff Park. It winds through both urban and natural settings with access to many green spaces, the city said, adding the trail is popular with walkers, hikers, joggers and cyclists.

“… the trail connects residents and visitors to natural areas, neighbourhoods and key destinations across the city.”

Ward 6 Coun. Joe Horneck described the Culham Trail as “an important part of our community and a popular route for residents and visitors alike.”

Continuing, the councillor noted in the city’s news release the planned improvements “will make the trail safer, more accessible and more resilient, ensuring all can continue to enjoy it for years to come.”

Mississauga Centre MP Fares Al Soud said improvements to the Culham Trail will make it easier and safer to get around Mississauga.

“The federal government is committed to working with municipalities and Indigenous communities across the country to build more trails, paths and pedestrian bridges, reducing our reliance on cars and building a cleaner and better-connected Canada,” he said. 

The $8.7 million from Ottawa is part of a joint funding inititative between the city and federal government. A portion of that money from the feds is also ticketed for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge in Port Credit.

The Canadian government’s Active Transportation Fund supports projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes and trails, “providing affordable, greener and healthier options for Canadians to access their communities through alternative modes of transportation,” the city said. 


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