"The re-establishment of the Ontario Northlander train service is unquestionably good news for those seeking cost-effective, hassle-free access to cottage country — and northern Ontario."the purchase of three new trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail service — and I, for one, believe strongly that reinstating the service will bring plentiful benefits to cottagers, and the cottage country community at large.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, the passenger rail is slated to provide service from Toronto to Timmins, with a rail connection to Cochrane. Unquestionably, the re-establishment of the Ontario Northlander train service is good news for those seeking cost-effective, hassle-free access to cottage country — and northern Ontario.For those individuals who are wary of undertaking the 2.
The ripple-effect of easier access for cottagers will be: positive impacts on the small cottaging communities they visit. Increased ease of tourism means higher patronage for small-owned shops, restaurants, and attractions, which supports local economies and helps these beautiful destinations continue to thrive.
Further, rail service to Muskoka has a long and storied history in the area as the Muskoka Lakes rail service was originally established in the early 20th century by US steel barons from Pennsylvania who wanted easier access to their favourite Northern lakes hunting and fishing playground.Muskoka as we know it was already well on its way to becoming the darling of lake districts for decades to come.