Elgin Promenade

Elgin Promenade Burlington, ON. RECREATION  //  TRAIL DEVELOPMENT In the heart of downtown Burlington, lies the Elgin Promenade trail network.  The Elgin Promenade serves as a pedestrian and cycling corridor that extends from Brant Street to Martha Street connecting the downtown core to the Centennial Multi-Use Pathway.  Navigating its way through the core, SDG was …

Smithville Square Parkette

Smithville Square Parkette Smithville, ON. RECREATION  //  PARKETTE Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence SDG completed the detailed design and tendering of the Smithville Square Parkette project. Scope of work included conceptual and detailed design of a new urban parkette, with an entry sign feature, soil cells (green infrastructure), a flexible open space for events, decorative …

Cedarvale Park

Cedarvale Park Guelph, ON. RECREATION  //  PARK In conjunction with the city, SDG developed and designed a park that offers a range of activities for all ages. Cedarvale Park serves as a focal point for the surrounding community and creates a sense of place. Amenities in Cedarvale Park include two unique play areas, fitness equipment, …

Mico Valeriote Park

Mico Valeriote Park Guelph, ON. RECREATION  //  PARK Mico Valeriote Park is 0.73 hectares in size and was dedicated to the City in 1973. The park is located in the Ward 1 Neighbourhood and is well used by visitors of all ages. Through extensive public consultation, SDG and the City developed a program for the …

Humbertown Park

Humbertown Park Toronto, ON. RECREATION  //  COMMUNITY DESIGN  // PARK SDG worked together with the staff of Kingsway College School and the City of Toronto Parks Department to convert this public park into a state-of-the-art Sports Field and Natural Play Structure. The school will utilize the park during school hours and the neighbourhood will take …

FWR Dickson Trail

FWR Dickson Trail Ayr, ON. RECREATIONAL  //  ECOLOGICAL  //  TRAIL PLANNING   To many in Waterloo Region and Brant County, a trip to the FWR Dickson Wilderness Area means a chance to feed the chickadees along the boardwalk and explore the rolling native grasslands that fill the heart of this area just south of Cambridge. Many …

Queens Square

Queens Square Cambridge, ON. RECREATIONAL  //  CULTURAL LANDSCAPE  //  HISTORICAL RESTORATION  Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence Architecture MasterPrize Award  DNA Paris Design Award in Parks & Public Spaces For nearly 200 years, Queens Square has been the heart of downtown Cambridge. This urban plaza forms a key linkage in the open space system of the …

Cayuga Vista Trail

Cayuga Grand Vista Trail Cayuga, ON. RECREATIONAL  //  ECOLOGICAL  //  TRAIL DEVELOPMENT  IDA Design Awards | Silver Winner | 2018 Architecture MasterPrize Award Winner | 2019 DNA Paris Design Awards Winner | 2020 The Cayuga Grand Vista Trail is the first step toward a more connected Haldimand County. The 1.2-kilometer trail has reclaimed a disused …

Pillar and Post Gardens

The Gardens at The Pillar and Post Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON. RECREATIONAL  //  CULTURAL LANDSCAPE  //  EVENT SPACE Architecture MasterPrize in Landscape Architecture | Gardens Category  DNA Paris Design Award  Niagara Biennial Design Award | Outstanding Achievement in Landscape Architecture Grands Prix du Design | Gold Certification – Landscape Architecture – Public Space Landscape Ontario | Award …

Hamilton Trails Master Plan

Hamilton Trails Master Plan Hamilton, ON. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING  //  TRAIL DEVELOPMENT  //  RECREATIONAL DESIGN   SDG was retained in 2015 to assist the City of Hamilton in undertaking a comprehensive review and update of their Recreational Trails Master Plan document and its proposed trail initiatives for all 15 city wards. Public feedback was a significant component …