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Toronto, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Greenbelt Foundation and Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) are excited to announce the publication of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy, which aims to enhance the ecological and tourism potential of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail (ORMT).
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In 1991, the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Organizing Committee was convened to promote the idea of a Moraine-wide hiking trail to connect people to the Moraine and preserve the natural landscapes along the route. At 268 kms, the current ORMT is an incredible, yet underutilized and under-recognized resource, providing access to greenspace and an iconic landscape for communities all along the Moraine and visitors to the region.
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The implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy will help ensure the long-term sustainability of the trail. The Strategy has many intersecting goals, including protecting the existing trail, identifying a long-term preferred route, community engagement and education, and contributing to Indigenous reconciliation and governance. By supporting the representation of First Nations Rights holders in trail governance structures and ensuring ongoing dialogue and engagement in ORMT activities, the Trail will serve as a platform to create opportunities for their reconnection to the land and opportunities for upholding and partaking in rights.
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“The Greenbelt Foundation is committed to preserving, protecting, and restoring the natural, hydrological, and environmental integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine, a key feature of Ontario’s Greenbelt,” says Edward McDonnell, CEO, Greenbelt Foundation. “This Trail Strategy will help lay the groundwork for a sustainable and inclusive trail experience for all users and an opportunity to highlight the Oak Ridges Moraine’s unique ecological and cultural heritage.”
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“The Oak Ridges Moraine Trail is a testament to decades of dedication from communities, landowners, and organizations like the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation. Their commitment helped shape the trail into the remarkable feature it is today—connecting people to nature and the rich history of this iconic landscape,” says Robert Messervey, Director, Ontario Greenbelt Foundation Board, and Chair, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation. “I’m incredibly excited about the opportunity to renew the vision and plan for the trail’s future. This is a chance to build on that legacy and ensure the ORM Trail continues to inspire, connect, and thrive for generations to come.”
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The ORM Trail Strategy is currently being jointly stewarded by the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA), ORM Land Trust, ORM Foundation, and Greenbelt Foundation. These partners, along with an external advisory group representing multiple environmental and indigenous partners, will work closely with municipal councils, conservation partners and provincial agencies to move the trail strategy forward. Advisory group members include:
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