A sense of history and attractive landmarks can give us a feeling of stability and pride in where we live; making us even happier with the town and neighbourhood we live in. Voted one of the best places to live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine, Newmarket ranks 15 out of 179 Canadian communities.
People who call Newmarket home have discovered the heritage and scenic areas in the centre of town. The East Holland River is the historic backbone of Newmarket, flowing alongside historic Main Street, under the Keith Bridge on Davis Drive and north to Lake Simcoe. In the 1800s, Newmarket residents used the river for industry and irrigation. Today it’s used for recreation, following along the Tom Taylor Trail. Recently those using the trail have seen some detour signs where it normally passes under the Keith Bridge. The detour directs people to cross at the traffic lights on Davis Drive, and pick up the trail again on the other side.
Over the next year, we will be widening the Keith Bridge to allow for rapidways to be constructed on Davis Drive from Yonge to the Southlake Regional Health Centre. As we widen the bridge we’ll also be enhancing it, adding architectural features such as stonework, railings and light fixtures that provide interest and reflect Newmarket’s heritage.
Completing the beautiful new Keith Bridge by the end of 2011 is a major part of the Davis Drive transformation that Newmarket residents will be watching with excitement over the next three years.