Ontario Taking Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway

• The Thousand Islands Parkway is a landmark destination that countless families, businesses, and tourists rely on to see the best of eastern Ontario.
• The upload of maintenance costs from the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will free up resources and critical funds that allow the SLPC to focus on providing a high-quality experience for the millions of commuters, residents and tourists who use it for boating, camping and other activities every year.
• Under an expanded memorandum of understanding (MOU), MTO will cover maintenance and infrastructure costs and conduct a full review of the Parkway, providing SLPC with recommendations to improve management of the corridor.
• Additionally, our government is investing $27.5 million to resurface nearly 17 kilometres of Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville.
  • The investment will also include culvert repairs and replacements, new lighting at the County Road 2 ramp terminals, and rehabilitation of the Mallorytown Road underpass to accommodate the future widening of Highway 401.
• Our government is stepping up our support for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission so that they can focus more of their resources on restoring trails, campsites, and other amenities, improving the visitor experience for everyone.