Last year, the Ontario government held a presser to trumpet the fact that the looooooooooong-overdue Northlander train connecting Toronto with Cottage Country would finally be up and running in 2026. So far, that claim seems overly-optimistic. Those of us planning to, you know, make plans and reservations in hot spots like Muskoka have thus far been disappointed. Recent emails sent for clarification have gone unanswered. Not a good look for the government after promises made to taxpayers.
The numerous planned stops terminate at northerly Cochrane. Key stops mid-way will supposedly include Gravenhurst and Huntsville, which would be HUGE news for non-drivers.

Gotta love the quip once made in a certain guidebook (Moon? Rough Guide?):
'The main reason for visiting Cochrane is to leave again.'
Snarky, but 100% true.

I am done. the sighing ratepayer

Yesterday at the gym, a fellow member remarked that the business folks he knows up in key cottage country towns such as Huntsville are really pissed at the powers that be, cos they have been counting on the extra clientele created by said train.
Motels, restaurants, car rentals, taxis, tour guides, boat outfits and more have every right to complain about this, yet-another delay.
I am done. the choo-choo and the boo-boo