Come join us this Saturday at Chelsea’s Community Services Fair.
Chelsea Services and Recreation Fair
Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meredith Centre
The Municipality will unveil the Active Transport Master Plan around 11am.
The railway corridor is a key element in our community. We at Chelsea Trails have seen what a popular recreational asset it can be for our community through the ski trail grooming initiative launched several years ago. And as the Active Transport Plan Master is being developed by the Municipality of Chelsea, with the support and input of Sentiers Chelsea Trails, the railway corridor is certainly being examined as a key potential structural element of an active transport corridor for the community.
Sentiers Chelsea Trails is not opposed to the tourist train project, but is aware that the rail corridor has now languished for three years without maintenance and should be put to the service of the community without further undue delay. SCT Board member Alain Piche outlined our position in an article published in the LowDown on May 21, 2014
The conversion of the railway corridor into a community trail would bring changes to the community and is causing debate. For the consideration of Chelsea residents on this issue, we will assemble some of the key information and comparative sources relevant to the discussion of conversion of the Chelsea railway corridor.
A petition, recently created by a Chelsea resident, Tammy Scott has contributed to the debate around the future of the rail corridor. Comments made on the petition by residents of Chelsea and the region are illustrative of public opinion .
Join us for an ecological and historical exploration of the Pioneer Cemetery and the Hydro Quebec Lands in Chelsea with biologist Carolyn Callaghan on June 7. Meet in front of the Meredith Centre (to the left, by the rocks). Please park in the soccer parking lot and not at the Meredith Centre.
Please consult our website for rain date information (http://sentierschelseatrails.wordpress.com/).
A big thank you to the volunteers who helped clear most of the two trails planned for the southern sector of Chelsea Park. Only a few small sections remain. Presently we are taking a break for more planning and discussions with private landowners. If all goes well, we should be able to put the finishing touches on the two trails starting the end of September to early November, 2014. We’ll keep you informed.
Anyone wanting to join our trail crew in the fall, please contact Marc Desjardins at [email protected]
The Municipality has extended the deadline until Friday, April 25, for feedback regarding the public consultations on the 2 Plans:
– the Parks and Green Areas Master Plan
– the Active Transport Master Plan
How to learn about the 2 master plans:
You can provide feedback by:
1. Printing off forms – but it’s 36 pages;
2. Picking up forms from Municipality offices;
3. New option: email your comments to Sophie Hubert at [email protected].
Deadline is Friday, April 25
Main issues include: (Prioritize or comments)
– importance of trails – to develop a network of “nature paths” linking neighbourhoods to each other and schools, Centre Village, Gatineau River and Gatineau Park;
– bike lanes: designated cycling lanes;
– multi-use pathways;
– converting the railway into a community trail (in the event the train does not run);
– bike lanes on de la Montagne, Old Chelsea Road and chemin de la Mine
– importance of parks as meeting and socializing places (includes smaller, neighbourhood parks & Meredith, St. Stephen’s & Hollow Glen)
– access to Gatineau River; and access to Beamish Lake in Hollow Glen.
The future of trails in Chelsea,
It’s more than just a walk in the Park
Our community has a great chance to preserve and develop a green network of non-motorized trails linking neighbourhoods and meeting places throughout the municipality. To find out more about your organization dedicated to the trail network, look at our site and join us for our Annual General Meeting where preliminary results of Chelsea’s Active Transportation Plan will be unveiled. http://sentierschelseatrails.wordpress.com/
The time is now.
At Farm Point Community Centre
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
“We want to hear from you”
Participate ONLINE!
Further to the Public consultation of April 5th for Chelsea’s Parks and green spaces and Active Transportation Master Plan, we would like to thank the members of our community for showing up in such a great number and participating so kindly!
If you did not have the chance to participate in this public consultation, you can always submit your ideas by having a look at the online consultation. Afterwards, please complete the participant’s workbook. You can download and print the documents by going to chelsea.ca website, and scrolling down to April 7. You can also pick up the documents at our offices and return a scanned copy by email at [email protected]. Please note that this email address is no longer accessible after April 18, 2014.
You can also return the documents to our offices or at the reception desk or at the library. If you wish, you can also mail them back at your expense, to the attention of the Department of Recreation, Culture and Community Life / Parks and Trails.
The information and workbooks will be available until next April 18 under the Recreation and Culture /program activities and festivities tab.
Thank you for your collaboration!
The Recreations, Culture and Community Life Team
and Chelsea Trails
The future of trails in Chelsea,
It’s more than just a walk in the Park
Our community has a great chance to preserve and develop a green network of non-motorized trails linking neighbourhoods and meeting places throughout the municipality. To find out more about your organization dedicated to the trail network, look at our site and join us for our Annual General Meeting where preliminary results of Chelsea’s Active Transportation Plan will be unveiled.
The time is now.
Join us at our Annual General Meeting of Chelsea Trails
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
At 7 PM
At Farm Point Community Centre
We need you! Step up to support the railway winter trail
For the last 7 years, Chelsea residents have enjoyed 14 kilometers of groomed passage on a multiple purpose winter trail, following the Gatineau River, but it’s not a sure thing. The Municipality contributes to the maintenance and tracking cost but we need contributions from people who love the trail if we want to keep it open, year after year. To help secure the future of the winter trail project along the Chelsea railway right of way, Sentiers Chelsea Trails is launching the Chelsea Community Trail Fund 2013-14 to raise money for trail maintenance. All contributions will go directly to the cost of trail maintenance and operation.
The geography of Chelsea, a long and narrow municipality stretching over 23 km north to south, bordered by the Gatineau River and the Gatineau Hills, makes the Chelsea railway right of way an important north-south trail joining the neighbourhoods of Chelsea Village, Tenaga, Gleneagle, Kirk’s Ferry, Larrimac, Burnett, Cascades and Farm Point. The trail offers some of the best views of the beautiful Gatineau River and creates the basis for a seasonal, north-south linear park for Chelsea residents.
The trail, during favourable snow conditions, is tracked to provide a surface for cross-country skiing (classic and skate), snowshoeing, walking, running and sledding. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. The Chelsea Community Trail is easily accessible and flat, allowing for residents of all ages and abilities to get out and engage in a variety of fun, safe and healthy winter activities.
Levels of sponsorship and recognition:
Individual and Family Winter Trailblazers $15 to $500
All individual donors of $50 or more will receive a gift certificate of $20 value on a first-come first-served basis. The certificates are kindly provided by our corporate sponsors: Biscotti, Les Saisons Café and Le Pub Chelsea.
A tax receipt will be provided for the balance of the donation.
Community Winter Trail Service Providers Negotiable $
For more information, contact Alain Piché at [email protected].
We wish to recognize the support and the commitment of the Municipality of Chelsea towards this project.
In recognition and with thanks to our major Corporate Winter Trail Leaders and our community partners:
Start time at Larrimac
for walkers and snowshoers 3:00pm (approx. 1.5 hrs)
for skiers 3:30pm (approx. 1hr)
Join Bonfire at Meredith Centre 4:30pm
The walk will start at Larrimac Golf Club on the railway ski trail, and proceed along the river past the Gatineau River Yacht Club (nearly half way) to the intersection of the trail and Church Street, just north of Chelsea village. From there it’s a 15 minute walk up Church Street, across the 105 to the Pioneer Cemetery and along a path to the Meredith Centre. As was the case for the original walk, along the way people will join the group as it progresses.
The walk will end at the Meredith Centre with a bonfire and potluck dinner. This will be accompanied by film and slides of last year’s Journey and will give an opportunity for First Nations guests and the community to talk about what the Journey of the Nishiyuu meant to them. A cash bar will be available.
Those unable to participate in the walk are welcome to join the festivities at the Meredith Centre.
In order for organizers to properly prepare it would be appreciated if those planning to attend would indicate this via e-mail to [email protected]. Please include the number in your group.
Those wishing to take part in the pot luck dinner are asked to bring a contribution. Please note that it will be a cold buffet. This can be dropped off at the Meredith Centre any time after noon on Sunday. Wood for the bonfire would also be welcome.
Organizers are still looking for volunteers to assist with “walk” activities and for events at the Meredith Centre. Those interested in helping out are asked to let organizers know at [email protected].
See you Sunday!
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