West Toronto Railpath

Phase 2, an extension south from Dundas Street West to Liberty Village, was approved and proceeding with detailed design as of September 2020 with funding of $2.9 million jointly from the City and the Government of Canada.

The City of Toronto first authorized purchase of the land for the portion from Cariboo Avenue to Dundas Street West (known as the CP LEAD spur) in 1997.

[5] The project combined the restoration of historical rail bridges with the installation of new public art pieces by artist John Dickson, all situated among indigenous planting.

Concrete plazas are located along the trail where existing streets intersect it, providing neighbourhood connections and gathering places.

The realization of Phase 2 will be coordinated with the Metrolinx's Georgetown South Project, a planned expansion of rail capacity along the line for GO Transit and the existing Union Pearson Express.

[6] Like other rail trail projects, the path runs along railway rights-of-way established many years ago that have been narrowed or abandoned.

Phase 1 is 2.1 km long, beginning at Cariboo Avenue and running southeast to Dundas Street West and Sterling Road.

[10] Metrolinx has indicated that it will work with the railpath's advocates to try to include the path as part of the Georgetown South expansion plans.

The railpath where it crosses over Dupont Street
West Toronto Railpath, looking south as it passes over Bloor Street West .