Fenelon Forward

Fenelon Forward was formed in 2011 to develop and advocate for improvements in

Fenelon Falls in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. Since then, Fenelon Forward has partnered in local economic development projects in Fenelon Falls, including

  • Launching the Town Crier online newsletter
  • Promoting infrastructure improvements for growth (waste water treatment, roads and sidewalks) 
  • Organizing public discussions and consultations about issues and improvements in Fenelon Falls, and undertaking surveys or other fact-finding initiatives
  • Planning with the City and Downtown Revitalization for improvements on Colborne Street
  • Studying options for a secondary bypass and bridge improvements

The Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Project is a central part of this collaborative effort to improve the village. Downtown Revitalization facilitated community consultation for improvements in Fenelon Falls, which then became part of a broader City of Kawartha Lakes project that included Coboconk, Omemee and Lindsay. After a brief dormancy during the pandemic, “Downtown Revitalization 2.0” is resuming efforts towards improvements in the area bounded by May and Market streets streets on the west, Bond St. on the north, Colborne St. on

the east, and Water St. on the south.

Contact:

Fenelon Forward – Chris Appleton, Chair  705-887-3843

chris.ross.appleton@gmail.com

Downtown Revitalization – Lynne Manning, Chair – 705-887-1989 – lynnemanning3@gmail.com

Downtown revitalization

The BR&E process in Fenelon Falls led to a downtown revitalization project also including Coboconk, Lindsay and Omemee.  All four communities provided action plans in 2017 that resulted in the City of Kawartha Lakes forming a Downtown Revitalization Committee of Council to coordinate implementation in each community.  Fenelon Forward is facilitating community consultation for the revitalization project in Fenelon Falls.

“The Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization project includes properties located on Lindsay Street and Colborne Street, between Bond Street to the north and just past West Street to the south. The boundaries extend westward to include Water Street, May Street, Market Street and Francis Street locations.

The Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization program works to develop the proper mix of public space and social uses combined with bustling commercial activity to create a vibrant and engaging environment for residents and visitors alike. Strengthening local business, investing in built-environment, designing public spaces that encourage civic activities and providing work and living opportunities are some of the initiatives involved in improving the social, economic and physical health of our Downtowns.”

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