Rose Point Recreational Trail -- Seguin Township

The Rose Point Recreational Trail Management Plan (pdf)

Welcome to the
Rose Point Recreational Trail!

The Rose Point Recreational Trail is 6 km in length and is owned by Seguin Township. The trail route travels from James Bay Junction Road South through to Rose Point Road along the old JR Booth Rail bed. The trail is an important link in the Park-To-Park Trail and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs TOP trail systems. The importance of this trail increases with being a vital link in larger provincial and regional trail systems. The rich history, geology and nature found along this trail provide a stunning environment for recreational trail users to enjoy. The Rose Point Recreational Trail is a huge economic driver in the area bringing in trail enthusiasts including Snowmobilers, ATVers, hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers.

Trail Access Points:
- Glen Burney Rd.
- James Bay Junction Rd. North & Oastler Park Drive by Oastler Lake Provincial Park.

Every 1.6 kms you walk or run
theoretically gives you an extra
21 minutes of life and saves 30¢
in medical care!

Committee Members:
Dave Aylsworth - Chair
Catherine McNeice, Bill Park,
Donald Sanderson, Mike Timmins,
Bruce Gibbon - Council Representative

FACT: By biking instead of driving just once a week, an individual with a five-mile commute will save 500 pounds of CO2 annually from the atmosphere.

The Rose Point Recreational Trail was once part of the Ottawa - Arnprior - Parry Sound Railway that ran from Ottawa to Depot Harbour.

Seguin Council approves Capital Upgrades to the trail starting Fall 2007!
Initial upgrades will begin in 2007 and will be completed over 5 years.
The surface will be suitable for bikes, motorized wheel chairs and walkers!

Rose Point Recreational Trail Committee

The Rose Point Recreational Trail Committee is responsible for upholding the guidelines identified in the Rose Point Recreational Trail Management Plan and overseeing the maintenance of the Trail through administration of the Maintenance Contract.

The following are responsibilities of the Committee:

- Review and oversee the services and performance of the Maintenance Contractor.

- Recommend to Council policy in respect to levels of service and the operation and maintenance of the Trail.

- Organize an annual Public Information Session to increase awareness and promote the Trail.

- Identify methods to raise additional revenues and balance the Trail budget.

- All expenses incurred associated with the operation of the Trail shall be approved

- Provide recommendations to Council on 5 and 10 year capital budgets.

- Recruit new Members to fill Committee vacancies.

- Review and recommend potential Partnerships such as Ducks Unlimited.