64-Acre Greenspace Opening May 2026 — Right Next to The South Banks Towns at Lakeview Village

A massive 64-acre conservation area with wetlands, trails, and wildlife habitats is opening right next door to The South Banks Towns — making waterfront living at Lakeview Village even more extraordinary.

By Karan Dhulla · 2026-02-15 · Community · 5 min read

A World-Class Nature Preserve at Your Doorstep

For future residents of The South Banks Towns at Lakeview Village, the neighbourhood just got even better. The Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area — a stunning 64-acre (26-hectare) greenspace along Mississauga's eastern waterfront — is set to open to the public in May 2026.

This isn't just another park. It's a transformative ecological restoration that combines wetlands, grasslands, lowland forests, and shoreline habitats, all designed to support wildlife while offering residents an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle.

What You'll Find Steps from Your Front Door

The conservation area, led by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Peel, features:

  • 5.5-metre-wide Waterfront Trail with marked cycling and pedestrian lanes
  • Accessible trails, boardwalks, and lookouts with rest areas every 90 metres
  • Bird and wildlife watching — already home to 75 bird species and 38 fish species
  • Paddling, cycling, meditation, and educational activities
  • Seasonal fishing access via an on-site barge
  • Parking and permanent washrooms at the Marie Curtis Park entry point

    • Even before its official opening, the conservation area has documented 175 species, including mammals like deer, birds, fish, and various plant species — a testament to the area's natural recovery.

    Named for a Local Champion

    The conservation area is named after the late Jim Tovey, a beloved Mississauga Ward 1 councillor, CVC board member, and passionate environmental advocate. A wood canoe art installation by artist Sawmill Sid (Sidney Gendron) commemorates his legacy at the site.

    Sustainability Built into the Foundation

    The project stands as a model for sustainable construction. Since 2016, it has reused:

  • 370,630 cubic metres of brick, block rubble, and concrete
  • 1.7+ million cubic metres of clean excess soil
  • 77,295 cubic metres of topsoil

    • This approach reduced transportation costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and landfill use — contributing to approximately 50% of overall project savings.

    What This Means for The South Banks Towns Homeowners

    Living at The South Banks Towns means having this 64-acre natural sanctuary as your extended backyard. Imagine morning jogs along the waterfront trail, weekend bird-watching sessions, or evening cycling along Lake Ontario — all without leaving your neighbourhood.

    Combined with the 451 acres of green space planned across all of Lakeview Village and access to 1,500+ acres of surrounding parkland, The South Banks Towns offers a lifestyle that simply doesn't exist anywhere else in the GTA at this price point.

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