Our Vision is to design and build a scenic walking trail around Cultus Lake for the pleasure of residents and visitors.
Lakeside Trail
The Lakeside Trail is a 10 km long multi-use trail that is designed to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The trail is wide enough to accommodate walkers, runners, cyclists, strollers, and wheelchairs. It connects many communities from the south to the north on the lake to many campgrounds and picnic grounds.
It has a variety of amenities along the route, including picnic areas, a golf course, restaurants, water sports rentals and beaches. The trail is also designed to be environmentally friendly. It minimizes its impact on the surrounding ecosystem and protects sensitive habitats.
Key Benefits of Lakeside Trail
- Climate change resiliency: The trail helps take cars off the road, builds awareness on the importance of the health of the environment, promotes a healthy lifestyle and reduces stresses by ‘going for a walk’ and breath the fresh air.
- Biodiversity protection: The trail design minimizes its impact on the surrounding ecosystem and protects sensitive habitats.
- Four-season connectivity: The trail is open year-round and can be used for a variety of activities in all seasons.
- Barrier-free access: The trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- Varied usages: The trail can be used for walking, running, cycling, and commuting.
- Safe and welcoming experience: The trail is designed to be safe and welcoming for all users.
- Active transportation route: The trail can be used as an alternative to driving.
- Recreational experience: The trail connects a variety of recreational amenities.
- Local needs: The trail was designed to meet the needs of the local community and visitors alike.
- Learning opportunities: The trail provides opportunities to learn about the local ecology and culture with eco-education signage as well as wayward signs to find your way.
- Indigenous communities: The Lakeside Trail group is committed to engaging with indigenous communities.