The Iron Horse Trail

I love running, walking and cycling on the Iron Horse Trail as do many people in K-W.
It is a peaceful place to enjoy wild plants, tall trees, birds, and wildlife in all seasons.

We are so lucky to have this quiet little pathway that connects Waterloo and Kitchener.

During a break from my festival duties I snuck over to City Café for a coffee and bagel. There I started chatting with a lady who told me about a series of stories along the trail created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the trail in 2007.

You can find it here:

http://www.ironhorsetrailstories.ca/index.html


Created by Sarah Anderson, it is fascinating to listen to the people who truly enjoy the trail, and to learn a little about the history and the delicacies that grow there.

The first Animate the Trail event began in 2012. It is held on the same weekend as the Henry Sturm Festival, so we now have a trail-long event with several neighbourhood volunteer groups creating fun activities and entertainment  for children and people of all ages to enjoy.
It is a great way to bring people together and strengthen our community.