As many do not know, both Chapples and Strathcona was donated to the city for the purpose of community recreation.  As stated by golfingnews.ca--

"[Strathcona] The golf course was founded in 1925 with the property being donated by Lord Strathcona and the Strathcona family," "This land used to be a tree farm and then they cut nine holes into it. A few years later the other nine were constructed."

"Chapples was opened in 1949 and named after Clem Chapples, who was instrumental in its formation through the donation of land."

This was a donation by families of Thunder Bay's past to benefit the recreational use and community involvement.  Not everything should be based on substantial profit.  As a community we must also be committed to active and social clubs, bringing in healthy life style and building communal relationships.  

I do not believe the families of Lord Strathcona and Clem Chapples desired their land to be sold to multi-million dollar corporations to sub-divide lots and establish a "housing development".  I am no property lawyer--but maybe there are some covenants in place restricting the use of land for such desire.  

#10: Member -  

 amen!