Civil and Municipal - Jan 22

94 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 in 1991, has evolved into Drayton Entertainment. They have gone on to become one of the nation’s most successful theatre companies with six locations in Ontario. They continue to entertain locally in Mapleton’s renovated 1902 Opera House and former Town Hall. From an outdoor recreation aspect, the township is full of rolling hills, making it difficult for novice cyclists, but a welcome challenge for the experienced. Davidson says the town is working toward becoming more walkable and bikeable by adding to their small trail system – most of which are less than 2 km in length. On the outskirts of Mapleton is Conestogo Lake, which is another one of the gems in the community. The manmade lake is home to many cottages and is also a popular destination for camping, fishing, and water activities. There are three community centers in Mapleton, with plans to turn one of them into a multi- court facility with a walking track and a seniors center. The jointly funded facility will go ahead once supportive funding from the provincial and federal government to cover the $10 million project is realized. That facility, adjoined to the local ice rink, will include many environmentally- friendly and sustainability features including using an electric Zamboni. Baron says it’s