Water, Pathway, and Public Transit Connections for a Healthier Abegweit First Nation, Prince Edward Island

in progress

This project will offer active travellers the ability to explore and be active in the community by connecting the Confederation Trails to multi-use pathways in the community; a floating dock/boardwalk system that offers access to the Hillsborough River; and an Active Transportation Visitor Centre that will provide storage for and access to active transportation equipment. Abegweit has already purchased kayaks, canoes, snowshoes, skis, bicycles and e-bikes, but does not have a facility to properly store this equipment and more importantly, connect the public to this equipment to encourage active transportation. The Active Transportation Centre will serve as a storage facility for the equipment listed above. The Centre is located in close proximity to the Confederation Trail System and Hillsborough River. Multi-use pathways will tie all active transportation assets together, connecting the Confederation Trails, floating dock/boardwalk system and the Active Transportation Centre. In addition to serving as a storage facility, the Active Transportation Centre will serve as a respite location, with access to publicly accessible washrooms/changerooms for individuals and groups using the trails or any of the equipment listed above. The facility will enhance the community’s connection to active transportation opportunities; while providing a space to educate users on the safe usage of the equipment. The project will also foster connections with surrounding communities via water pathways by use of kayaks and canoes.