Trans Canada Trail Regional Park

We at the CVRD have been working hard in conjunction with a number of
partner organizations to develop the Trans Canada Trail Regional Park here
in our community. Read on to discover more. Trans Canada Trail Regional Park follows the abandoned Canadian National
Railway (CNR) right-of-way from Sooke Lake Road (at the south end of
Shawnigan Lake) to the Holt Creek trestle in the Glenora area. It continues
through to the Town of Lake Cowichan along the same ROW but under the
jurisdiction of BC Parks. The trail will eventually connect with the
Galloping Goose Trail in the Capital regional District and create a
continuous national trail system from mile '0' at Douglas and Dallas Roads
in Victoria to St John's Newfoundland, with a branch going up through the
Yukon, a distance of approximately 17,400 kilometres.

What is the Trans Canada Trail?
The Trans Canada trail is a shared use recreation trail that will wind its
way through every province and territory. It will be the longest trail of
its kind in the world, spanning approximately 17,400 kilometers. Vancouver
Island's section of the Trail will accommodate three core activities:
walking, cycling and horseback riding.

Park Features:

Part of the Largest Trail system in the World
Historic Wooden Trestles
Interpretive Information along the Trail
Several Parking Facilities
Nature Viewing
Ideal for Biking, Hiking or Horse-back Riding.
Trans Canada Trail Development
Trans Canada Trail funding and development has been a co-operative project
between the CVRD, Human Resources Development Canada, the Ministry of
Environment Lands and Parks, Trails BC, the South Cowichan Rotary Club and
many other agencies, local groups, businesses and individuals. Evidence of
the projects success can be found in the newly created viewing platforms at
both ends of the Kinsol Trestle, and the extensive trail upgrades throughout
the Trail. We're always looking for volunteers to get involved with our many
park development projects. If you're interested in participating in helping
make our parks the best they can be, contact us and get involved! Email
parks@cvrd.bc.ca