The United Counties of Prescott and
Russell (UCPR) is pleased to announce that construction of the new
Visitor Centre in the Larose Forest has now begun.
A project valued at $980,000, this visitor centre will allow for the
rental of equipment, such as bicycles and snowshoes, and will provide a
relaxation area for users as well as a source of drinking water.
The construction of the Visitor Centre represents an important
partnership between the UCPR and the Federal Economic Development Agency
for Southern Ontario. FedDev Ontario has invested $350,000 through the
Canadian Experiences Fund, while the UCPR is investing $630,000 for road
upgrades, parking, and stormwater management improvements.
“The UCPR is extremely excited to open our new Visitor Centre for the
coming fall season, following an already record-breaking year of trail
usage in our majestic forest,” stated Pierre Leroux, Warden of the UCPR
Council.
“The Larose Forest staff would also like to thank our residents and
visitors for complying with the new safety standards for trail use since
the reopening and for supporting actions against the spread of
COVID-19,” added Louis Prévost, Director of Planning and Forestry for
the UCPR.
“We are pleased to support this important investment for the
community of Prescott and Russell as part of the Canadian Experiences
Fund,” explained Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for
Glengarry-Prescott-Russell. “The construction of a visitor centre in the
Larose Forest will allow tourists to access and enjoy the natural
beauty of this geographically-rich region.”
The UCPR would like to thank the Government of Canada for its significant financial support. Visit the Larose Forest website for more information.