Caledon East Revitalization

Since the adoption of the Caledon East Revitalization Task Force in 2023, the Revitalization Task Force has supported, advised or been directly involved the following initiatives aimed at the revitalization of Caledon East:

The Cardwell Junction Murals

Two new murals have been installed in Caledon East on the Caledon Trailway between Mountainview Road and St. Andrews Road. The result of a partnership between the Town of Caledon and the Caledon Trailway Book Committee, these murals are mounted onto the remaining abutments of Cardwell Junction. One mural features an illustration of a train moving along the previous railway to acknowledge the history of the site and the other illustrates people cycling and walking along the Caledon Trailway. The Cardwell Junction murals are part of the Town of Caledon’s Public Art Program and are funded in partnership with the Province of Ontario, the Town of Caledon, and a donation of book sales revenue from “The Caledon Trailway, Building the Dream” by Caledon Trailway Book Committee members: Diane Allengame, Cheri Cowan, Donna Davies, Walter Getman, Emil Kolb, Fay McCrea, Dave Mullan, Wayne Noble, Jan Smith-Bull, Betty Ward.

Tourism Wayfinding Signage

On April 10, 2024, permanent wayfinding signs were installed along the Caledon Trailway at the village and hamlet intersections of Palgrave, Caledon East, Cheltenham, Inglewood and Terra Cotta, marking opportunities for trailway users to visit nearby businesses offering food, beverages and shopping. These signs were designed to provide context to the area surrounding the Trailway – amenities within walking distance, number of kilometers until the next village, reminders about trailway etiquette and a QR code link to Caledon’s tourism website.

Caledon Trailway Improvements

The Town was also able to complete numerous Caledon Trailway enhancements with many enhancements in Caledon East:

• As part of the approved Province of Ontario RED (Rural Economic Development) funding received, the Town was also able to additional bicycle repair stations to be placed in downtowns and village intersections of the Caledon Trailway. These stations are equipped with Allen keys, wrenches and air pumps, as well as a stand to comfortably complete basic maintenance to ensure the safe enjoyment of a bicycle.
• As part of the approved 2024 budget, the Town of Caledon committed to additional staff to support ongoing trailway maintenance as more residents and visitors continue to enjoy this amenity.
• Visitors to the Caledon Trailway will also notice the addition of boot brush stations at three locations. Installed by Parks Operations staff, these stations are part of a pilot project to increase awareness of invasive plants at some of the more popular Trailway access points. Trail users will learn about common invasive plants and what they can do to reduce the spread along the Trailway. This project was made possible through collaboration with Trans Canada Trail.
• New information kiosks were installed in Caledon East along the Caledon Trailway in 2024, they are a partnership between the Town of Caledon and the Caledon Trailway Book Committee

Caledon East Station lands Heritage Plaque and Placemaking

In partnership with the Caledon Trailway Book Committee and the Town of Caledon, multiple Heritage plaques have been installed in downtown Caledon East and along the Caledon Trailway that celebrate the unique history and importance of the Caledon East Train Station and more recently Caledon East Bicentennial.

Caledon East Urban Design and Streetscape Study Review and Approval

The Town of Caledon has completed the Streetscape and Urban Design Study for Caledon East, which includes elements along the Airport Road corridor. Although the two projects are separate, the Region and the Town of Caledon are working collaboratively to include various elements of the Streetscape and Urban Study in the Airport Road Improvement project. Improvements to the right-of-way are part of the Region’s scope of work, while the Town’s Study includes the land use in the areas immediately surrounding the right-of-way. The Region is collaborating with the Town where it is appropriate.

Land Acquisition in downtown Caledon East to support Revitalization

The Town of Caledon has purchased a property on Airport Road to support the revitalization and beautification of Caledon East’s downtown core. The Caledon East Revitalization Task Force, a Town-led group of residents, staff, and Council members, will be tapped to help determine the best community use for the property alongside residents. The purchase of this land is also a recommendation of the Streetscape and Urban Design Study for Caledon East. he Task Force will provide input into opportunities for the property’s future use for the community, so Town Council can consider any project needs in its 2026 budget deliberations.

Caledon's 50th Anniversary Heritage Traffic Cabinet Wraps

The Town of Caledon, in collaboration with the Region of Peel and Peel Archives, launched a series of new Heritage Traffic Cabinet Wraps in 2024 that celebrate the unique heritage of Caledon for our 50th Anniversary. These wraps feature a range of images, from snapshots of everyday life to cherished memories created by residents of the past. Explore the locations of these utility boxes below in Caledon East and discover more about the captivating photos showcased on them. They are located at the following intersections:

• Old Church and Atchison Drive
• Old Church Road and Airport Road
• Airport Road and the Caledon Trailway

Speed Reduction in Downtown Caledon East

The Region of Peel approved a speed limit reduction from 50km/hour to 40km/ hour on sections of Airport Road and Old Church Road in the Community Safety Zones. The specific area includes on Airport Road from 250 metres south of Cranston Drive to 80 metres south of Leamster Trail and on Old Church Road from 40 metres west of Henry Wilson Drive to Airport Road. To learn more about the speed limit reduction, please review the Region of Peel Report.