Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island Trails Guide ERCA launches publication for residents and tourists

Residents of the Essex region can now consult one comprehensive publication to discover and explore 32 of the region's trails. The Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island Trails Guide was launched at a celebration at Sadler's Pond Park in Essex.

"This is the first publication that identifies trails in every one of the region's municipalities," explained Percy Hatfield, Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, which coordinated the guide. "Each municipality was invited to submit their top trails for inclusion, and ERCA undertook the mapping, descriptive writing, and coordination of the book."

The guide includes directions to each trail, a map with trail distance, and a listing of the amenities at each location. Most of the trails are wheelchair accessible, and many include other opportunities for activities such as birding, cycling, nature viewing and in some cases, beach activities. The guide has been published in larger sized typeface than many publications, to ensure ease of reading for seniors and others.

"We have included information about healthy eating, as well as the health benefits of various trails activities," Hatfield went on to say. "Trails are of significant importance to any community. They support active lifestyles to improve the health of all our residents, including persons with disabilities, young people and seniors. And, trails allow us to conserve and appreciate the local environment, leading people through diverse plant and animal habitats, connecting us with the natural environment."  To read more go to www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com.