- On 2015-11-20
Invermere to Fairmont – Westside Legacy Trail Progress Update!
The WLT will begin at the south boundary of Invermere (near Castlerock Estates) and will end at the railway overpass entering Fairmont Hot Springs. It will be 25 kilometers long, five meters wide with a three meter paved surface and a painted centreline. The project is being undertaken by the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, […]
Read more- On 2015-11-16
Invermere to Fairmont – benefits of the Westside Legacy Trail
The new Westside Legacy Trail’s benefits apply to locals, part-timers, and visitors to our area alike – and will attract more people to our wonderful Valley. Following in similar footsteps as other large trail projects in BC, we hope to bring about many benefits – some of which include: The project is being undertaken by […]
Read more- On 2015-11-14
Invermere to Fairmont – what is the Westside Legacy Trail?
Running parallel to Westside Road, the new Westside Legacy Trail will run from Castlerock Estates in Invermere, down to a new parking lot in Fairmont Hot Springs. There will be many access points to the Trail along Westside Road, allowing cyclists, walkers, runners and many other user groups easy access to 25km of paved trail. With a […]
Read more- On 2015-10-08
Greenways now accepting gifts of securities
Looking for a non-cash alternative to make a gift to the Westside Legacy Trail? Gifts of publicly traded securities such as stocks, bonds, shares, income trusts, etc. may offer a tax efficient method of donating and also provide a charitable receipt. If this donation method is of interest to you, please contact Mark Halwa – Executive Director […]
Read more- On 2015-09-12
New Westside Legacy Trail overview!
CVGTA Westside Legacy Trail poster (Oct 14, 2015) Check out our new Fast Facts on the Westside Legacy Trail!
Read more- On 2015-06-10
Cory Sarich named Honorary Chair of Westside Legacy Trail
Greenways is pleased to announce Cory Sarich has accepted the position as Honorary Chairman of the Westside Legacy Trail Fundraising Committee. Cory is a NHL player, a former Calgary Flame and defenseman with the Colorado Avalanche, and was involved in a life threatening accident on Windermere Loop road……while cycling!. Cory is anxious to support this […]
Read more- On 2015-03-04
Westside Legacy trail surveying underway!
On Friday February 27, WSP Canada began surveying the Westside Trail routing.
Read more- On 2015-01-19
$80,000 of grant funding approved!
January 19, 2015 – today, the Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds committee approved an $80,000 grant towards the Westside Legacy Trail!
Read more- On 2015-01-10
Paved multi-use trail coming…
The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance would like to announce its newest project – a 25 km multi-use paved trail along the west side of Lake Windermere. Westside Legacy Trail project overview
Read more- On 2014-12-07
CVCF steps up to help youth cross-country skiers
December 7, 2014 – The Columbia Valley Community Foundation provided a grant today to purchase equipment for the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club’s racing program. Many thanks to the CVCF Directors for their financial assistance!
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