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February 28, 2011 marks the sixth anniversary of Ontario’s Greenbelt. As the world’s largest greenbelt at 1.8 million acres of working countryside, it spans across the Greater Golden Horseshoe and extends to the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. Boasting some of the best agricultural land in Canada, valuable natural resources and significant environmental features, the Greenbelt is also home to vibrant rural communities engaged in diverse economic activities. The Greenbelt provides numerous recreation, tourism and cultural opportunities. It is the location of historical landmarks, hiking trails, fairs, festivals, farmers’ markets, culinary tours, wineries, dining and theatre. Currently, a number of municipalities are taking steps towards expanding the Greenbelt. The McGuinty government welcomes requests from other municipalities interested in growing the Greenbelt in their communities. The Greenbelt is a key part of the government’s plan to manage growth, build a sustainable green economy and protect the environment, which will help to build prosperous and more livable communities. | |
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- The GreenbeltFact Sheet
- Growing the GreenbeltCriteria used by the province when considering requests from municipalities to expand the Greenbelt.
- Protecting the Greenbelt: The Greenbelt PlanGreenbelt plan (policies) and information related to building a greenbelt
- Greenbelt MapsGreenbelt maps, including detailed mapping of smaller geographic areas of the Greenbelt Plan area and maps of the Plan of the Boundary of the Protected Countryside
- Protecting the Greenbelt: Greenbelt Act, 2005The Greenbelt Act, 2005 enables the creation of a Greenbelt Plan to protect about 1.8 million acres of environmentally sensitive and agricultural land in the Golden Horseshoe from urban development and sprawl.
- Greenbelt CouncilThe Greenbelt Council is a provincial advisory agency established under the Greenbelt Act, 2005 to provide the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with advice on the Greenbelt.
- Greenbelt Hiking TrailsInformation about hiking trails in the Greenbelt.
- The Oak Ridges MoraineThe Oak Ridges Moraine is an environmentally sensitive geological landform in south central Ontario, covering 190,000 hectares.
- Greenbelt Task Force Advice and RecommendationsTopics such as the environment, transportation, agriculture, tourism and recreation, and natural resources were discussed during the 2004 Greenbelt Consultation.
- BackgroundGeneral information about the history of the Greenbelt.
- ArchiveGreenbelt Task Force advice and recommendations, building a Greenbelt, Greenbelt consultation and process, public meetings...
