New Parking Lot for Wolf Trail at Thousand Islands National Park
Official title: Polly Creek Ecopassage Phase 1 - Parking Lot
Parks Canada wants to build a small gravel parking lot near the Wolf Trail in Thousand Islands National Park. This is the first phase of a bigger project to create a wildlife crossing under County Road 5. The crossing would reconnect wetlands and reduce animals getting hit by cars on this stretch of road.
Why This Matters
Visit Thousand Islands National Park? This new parking lot would make accessing the Wolf Trail safer and easier. The bigger picture: it's part of creating a wildlife corridor connecting Algonquin to the Adirondacks, helping animals move safely across the landscape.
What Could Change
A 25m x 25m gravel parking lot would be built with a laneway entrance from County Road 5. This sets the stage for future phases that would add a wildlife underpass to reduce roadkill and restore wetland connectivity.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed parking lot location and design appropriate for the site?
- What environmental impacts might the construction have on the adjacent wetland?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.