Trail News

February-March 2024

After a light winter, the trail system is poised for the increased activity that nicer weather always brings. As we think of the history of our trails, especially the Howard Watson Trail, we ‘re reminded of the recent loss of 2 “trailblazers”, John Timar and Fern Noel. John was a long-time member of the Bluewater Trails Committee and active outdoor living advocate, and Fern was literally on the front-lines of the establishment of the HWNT. It wasn’t easy as you can read here.  Thank you John and Fern for the legacy you leave behind for us to enjoy.

September 2023

Work on the Rapids Parkway Expansion continues over the fall months in concert with the new roundabout at Quinn Drive, the levelling of Exmouth Street, the paving of Rapids Parkway undertake 402 overpass, and the installation of the trail alongside the new roadway. 

 

 

October 2023

Note that the Howard Watson Trail is left in its natural state during the winter. There is no winter maintenance. No plowing. No salting. Sections of the trail will be slippery and ice-covered. Sections will be covered with deep snow. Please take all necessary precautions and enjoy the trail in all its natural beauty in winter.

New Look for Website

Welcome to our refreshed website, designed for easier use with mobile devices. We will be making small adjustments here and there for a couple weeks to get everything just right.

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Howard Watson Trail connects to Lambton College

Sarnia Council, at it\’s sept. 9/19 meeting, approved a side-extension of the Howard Watson Trail that passes across Finch Drive and lead directly into the campus of Lambton College. The Committee is funding 20% of the $278,000 cost, with another $30,000 coming from Lambton College and a provincial grant covering the rest. Cope Construction did

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Ecological Significance of the Howard Watson Nature Trail

The Howard Watson Nature Trail (HWNT) is a remnant prairie, a habitat-type that at one time covered much of southern Ontario. Temperate grasslands and savannahs are among the most endangered ecosystems worldwide. In Ontario, less than 0.5% of the historic prairie and savannah areas remain. Because these ecosystems are so rare, many of the species

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Resurfacing the Howard Watson Trail (watch video)

Watch a 2-minute video showing the resurfacing in action! Click on link below:   (above) The city, in concert with the Bluewater Trails Committee, is working to widen and smoothen portions of the Howard Watson trail. Here, just west of the Blackwell Road gateway, a work crew painstakingly applies fine screenings onto the trail. This

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