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Aerial view of Pretty River Estates and Indigo

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Aerial image of the 400 metre walkability zones to Triangle Park. Triangle park is adjacent to the Hamilton Drain Trail (via bridge) near southwest corner of Kirby Avenue between the Indigo Estates and Pretty River Estates Subdivisions.

Why is Collingwood at risk of flooding?

Portions of the Town of Collingwood is at risk of flooding as the town was built on a shallow floodplain. Some of the most notable floods are the 1912 Victoria Day Flood and the 1942 St. Patricks’ Day Flood. In the 1970s, the Pretty River Dike was built to reduce the risk of flooding in the urban areas of Collingwood.

What will the dike look like after the vegetation is removed?

Currently, dense tree, shrub and ground cover are covering the small stone which protects the banks from the erosive forces of flowing water. After the trees and large shrubs are removed, the stone will be more visible. Looking from the recreation trail, the river will also be more visible.

How will the vegetation be removed?

The vegetation will be removed in two phases for every section (see map of Pretty River Floodplain for location of sections)Phase One – Remove the Understory (small material) This phase includes removing small woody material such as smaller trees

Wilson-Sheffield Community Park & Triangle Neighborhood Park

park and is the newest park that has also been identified as a need/gap within the Pretty River Estates subdivision. Triangle Park is adjacent to the Hamilton Drain Trail (via bridge) near southwest corner of Kirby Avenue and between the Indigo Estates

How will this affect the wildlife that currently live in the area?

The Pretty River Dike will continue to contribute as an urban fish and wildlife corridor. Trout and salmon will continue to move upstream to their spawning grounds with the young moving downstream to Georgian Bay. Low shoreline shrubs will continue

What will happen to fish and wildlife habitat?

the water will not be removed to continue to support fish and wildlife habitat. Ground cover and low shrubs retained along the dike system will quickly recover from any disturbance associated with removal work. The urban natural corridor associated with the Pretty River will continue to function.

Why choose Maple Street? Why not another street?

This project was identified in the Town’s Cycling Plan, completed in October 2019 by Paradigm Transportation Limited.  Maple Street was selected for several reasons:The Train Trail and River Trail provide good north-south cycling corridors on the

Council Adopts Greener Collingwood Corporate Climate Action Plan

Conservation Authority - There are four major watercourses that flows through the town – Silver Creek, Black Ash Creek, Pretty River, and Batteaux River. These beautiful and valuable natural resources provide recreation for local residents and