Looks like it is official .. the path through the field behind our house has been designated as a Winnipeg trail, named the Cordite Trail. Kind of exciting … and a great place to walk. I wonder if the city will keep it cleared during the winter months.
Here’s a bit of interesting history (that I knew nothing about ) as per the Winnipeg Trails webpage:
The Cordite Trail is named after the Cordite Plant that was built in Transcona because of close proximity to water, fuel, power, labour and rail lines. Between 1941 and 1945, the plant manufactured cordite, an explosive material used in munitions along with nitrocellulose and nitro-glycerine, also used in explosives. When the Second World War ended, the plant was used as Japanese Interment camp for a few months.
Eventually the site was cleared and today this peaceful area provides an ideal environment for marsh birds, hawks and other wildlife. The bulrushes provide shelter for nesting geese and ducks in the spring, and often you can see foxes sneaking around! The trail is popular with area residents for walking, cycling, dog walking, and children’s play.
The Cordite Trail is situated in a very open meadow-like field area and runs along the northern edge of Transcona. The western section which begins at Lagimodiere Blvd is north of Kildonan Estates and the east section crosses Redonda in East Transcona. Currently there is a gap in the trail between Plessis Rd and Day Street.
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Oh Col, a permanent trail in your backyard…how wonderful for you and the dogs!!! Nice for your property values, too. I would think that when and if you ever sell, that would be a huge plus…I know it would be for me. Congrats….however, I am going to refer to it as Sadie’s Trail.
Then, Sadie’s trail, it is! :-)
How nice to have the trail right close by. I like Dianne’s rerm, Sadie’s Trail.
That is an interesting fact about the cordite too.
From harshland to marshland; that’s quite the history and the trail looks so calm and peaceful now. May you enjoy many, many more happy walks. Thanks for taking us along.
I love the “from harshland to Marshland” part. :-)
Will this be multipurpose — snowmobiles etc?
Snowmobilers were out using it last winter.. so perhaps. :-)
How great for you, Coco and Sadie. It seems like every expanse of land around here goes into more development.
Sometimes the government gets it right. Love your altered trail maps!
Jan and Linda above me pretty much said everything that came to mind for me. Enjoy your new official trail!
that’s handy. will it hook into the TransCanada network?
Hi Pearl, I wondered that at first as well… but it seems that it will be just one of many Winnipeg trails (within the city). I am hoping it will be expanded to connect with other trails close by, making for a long walk.