Orillia’s Centennial Drive is being renamed Lightfoot Drive, in honour of legendary singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
Council passed the necessary bylaw Monday afternoon.
The route runs along Orillia’s waterfront and Mayor Don McIsaac says the renaming recognizes a local icon, and global ambassador of Orillia.
Lightfoot was born and raised in Orillia died last May.
The renaming takes immediate effect but it will take several weeks to change official maps, listings and road signs.