Notice of Rouge Beach and Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Closure

Service Disruption Notice issued on behalf of Parks Canada

Purpose:  Rouge National Urban Park Service Disruption - Rouge Beach Improvements Project
Duration: November 2025 to Spring 2027

This notice is being shared by the City of Pickering as a courtesy to help inform residents and stakeholders. The Rouge Beach Improvements Project is fully planned, managed and communicated by Parks Canada, Government of Canada.

Construction Closures and Impacts
Source: Parks Canada

Access to Rouge Beach and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is temporarily closed until Spring 2027 due to ongoing construction.

Visitors are asked to follow all posted detour signage and respect closure notices for their safety.

View area and detour map below: 

The City of Pickering is not the project owner and does not control construction timelines, detours or project-related communication. All information provided here is taken directly from Parks Canada.

Project Background
Source: Parks Canada

This initiative includes two main components aimed to enhance and further protect the natural and cultural integrity of the area and foster meaningful connections to the Rouge’s beauty and rich history. 

1. Revitalization of the Rouge Beach Day Use Area

This work includes improved infrastructure to address climate change impacts, flooding, erosion, species at risk, invasive species and overall ecological restoration. The project aims to enhance environmental protection and support safe access to the Lake Ontario shoreline and Rouge Marsh.

2. Formalized trail and boardwalk connection

A proposed new trail and raised boardwalk will create a continuous connection from Rouge Beach to the broader Rouge National Urban Park trail network. This route will extend toward the Twyn Rivers Day Use Area and ultimately toward the future park visitor centre near the Zoo Road Day Use Area. The trail is designed to provide a safe, low-impact experience in this ecologically sensitive environment.

Parks Canada Staff Contact:
Jeffrey Law
Project Manager, Rouge National Urban Park
Parks Canada, Government of Canada
10725 Reesor Rd., Markham, ON L6B 1A8
jeffrey.law@pc.gc.ca
T : 437.778.6314