Current Campaigns - Elora Cataract Trailway
The Elora Cataract Trailway was originally the route of the Credit Valley Railway. The main line was constructed in 1879 between Toronto and Orangeville, and the branch line from Cataract to Elora was built at the same time.
In 1883, the Credit Valley Railway was incorporated into the Ontario and Quebec Railway, and the following year it was leased to the Canadian Pacific Railway. It operated as the CPR's Elora subdivision until 1988, when it was abandoned.
The Grand River and Credit Valley Conservation Authorities acquired the right-of-way in 1993. A community group, the Elora Cataract Trailway Association, has been working with the two conservation authorities to bring the project to fruition. The goal is to create a greenway or linear park through which people can explore their environment in different ways while, at the same time, encouraging the protection of natural and cultural heritage values.
The CVC Foundation raises funds to be spent in maintaining and improving the railway and its amenities through the Hillsburgh-Erin section of the trail
How to Support the Elora Cataract Trailway:
- Donate by phone: Call 905-670-1615, ext. 247 to make a donation with your credit card.
- Donate by mail: Print and mail your donation via cheque or credit card information to: Credit Valley Conservation Foundation, 1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga, ON. L5N 6R4
- Donate by fax: Print and fax our donation form with your credit card information to 905-670-2210
- Donate now through Canada Helps
Our Charitable Registration #: 118879048 RR0001
All donations of $10.00 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
Questions? Please call Terri LeRoux at 905-670-1615 x247 or email Terri at tleroux@creditvalleycons.com.
