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Floodway trail open for fun-seekers
A 52-kilometre trail along the Red River Floodway, named after the man behind "Duff's ditch," officially opened Tuesday.
The Duff Roblin Parkway Trail runs the entire length of the floodway, from Lockport to St. Norbert, and includes a new pedestrian bridge across Highway 59 and a floating bridge across the floodway.
Much of the trail has been open for months but the floating bridge completing the trail was finished last week. Premier Greg Selinger opened the trail Tuesday in Birds Hill Provincial Park, just in time for Folk Fest.
Selinger said the trail is part of a larger network of trails, including the Trans-Canada Trail, that promotes active living and transportation.
The trail is mostly gravel, with some paved sections through Birds Hill.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition July 4, 2012 A7
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