The roadway spans approximately one kilometre and links County Road# 44 with a secondary memorial roadway, named Honour Way, to the east. Canadian, British and American Veterans are recognized at this site by way of a bronze plaque set at the base of an individual memorial tree dedicated in their honour.
The original concept for a 'Living Memorial' came to the forefront when local resident Owen Fitz'Gerald, Past Chairman of the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation Board of Directors, made a battlefield pilgrimage to Normandy, France. He wanted to try and emotionally experience what his father and thousands like him may have felt on that terrible day in 1944. The many rows of graves and markers in Remembrance of the Fallen inspired him, which resulted in his idea and recommendation for a tree-lined memorial roadway at the Ferguson Forest Centre.
Based on Fitz'Gerald's vision and active participation, the roadway was planned and built, with the kind and generous support of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville, Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation of Directors and Executive and members of the Royal Canadian Legion Kemptville Branch #212. Once completed, the roadway was officially named "Veterans Way", in honour of those that served, and those that continue to serve. On May 25, 2002, special guests representing various civil and military organizations, along with members of the general public, were in attendance at the official opening of Veterans Way. A plaque dedicated to military personnel who served in the First World War was unveiled and the first memorial tree was planted by the Leeds and Grenville Federal and Provincial members of Parliament.
