McKenzie Marsh is a beautiful 10-hectare area of marshlands and ponds full of wildlife. Like many other marshlands, the McKenzie Marsh in Aurora, Ontario, dating back to the 1800s, was covered by swamp forest. After settlement, it became farmed land. In 1973, the McKenzie family of Aurora, who owned the land, worked with Environment Canada and Ducks Unlimited to construct a dam on the north end of the marsh.
This created a rich wetland that became a habitat for wildlife. As Aurora's population has increased, St. John's Sideroad traffic has increased, becoming dangerous for crossing animals. With increasing traffic, the use of winter salts for defrosting roads became safe for drivers but unsafe for wildlife.
In 2006, St. John's Sideroad wetland enhancements were completed, providing safe habitat to many animals and a beautiful view to spectators. The wooden boardwalk on the St. John's Sideroad between Yong Street and Bayview is now part of the Nokiidaa Trail and links to the Holland River Trail System. Most of all, the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk is about the unity between people and wildlife. Residents of Aurora can now enjoy walking, jogging, and bicycling, and at the same time, they can explore and experience the wonders of nature at the McKenzie Marsh.
~ Anna
This created a rich wetland that became a habitat for wildlife. As Aurora's population has increased, St. John's Sideroad traffic has increased, becoming dangerous for crossing animals. With increasing traffic, the use of winter salts for defrosting roads became safe for drivers but unsafe for wildlife.
In 2006, St. John's Sideroad wetland enhancements were completed, providing safe habitat to many animals and a beautiful view to spectators. The wooden boardwalk on the St. John's Sideroad between Yong Street and Bayview is now part of the Nokiidaa Trail and links to the Holland River Trail System. Most of all, the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk is about the unity between people and wildlife. Residents of Aurora can now enjoy walking, jogging, and bicycling, and at the same time, they can explore and experience the wonders of nature at the McKenzie Marsh.
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