Striving Together, Succeeding Forever.
Active Projects
NEW Mt Nelson Pump Track Revitalization Project Campaign
Project Total: $620,000 Raised to Date: $506,605 Balance to Raise: $ 113,595 % of Goal Achieved: 82%
The beloved Mt Nelson Pump Track is being revitalized into a modern, more accessible facility for riders of all ages, starting mid-August, 2026
Led by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, this project is being delivered in collaboration with the District of Invermere, Rocky Mountain School District and Greenways!
Donation Levels
Donation Levels 🚲Friend of the Pump Track – up to $100 🚲 Community Supporter – $100+ 🚲 Community Builder – $250+ 🚲 Track Supporter - $500+ 🚲 Track Builder – $1,000+ 🚲 Legacy Donor – $5,000+ 🚲 Legacy Champion – $10,000+
🚲 Naming Rights – inquire
all donations through Greenways (direct or through Canada Helps will receive a charitable tax receipt) donate here
Future Projects and Sustainability
Annual Goal: $30,000 Raised to Date: $ 5,427 Balance to Raise: $24,573 % of Goal Achieved: 18%
Donations to support our highest-priority trail initiatives and organizational needs.
Happy to chat further if you want to donate to a specific idea or project.
Endowment
Endowment Goal: $1,000,000 Raised to Date: $11,500 Balance to Raise: $ 983,500 % of Goal Achieved: 1.15%
Managed by the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, our endowment, established in 2023, will provide ongoing support to Valley Greenways Trail Alliance in its work to promote sustainable trail systems that contribute to a vibrant healthy communities.
We are just getting started but eventually hope to have $10MM in this fund to create sustainable annual revenue stream for operations.
Old Coach Trail Completion Campaign
Project Total: $2,485,000 Raised to Date: $2,425,000 Balance to Raise: $ 60,000 % of Goal Achieved: 98%
We have almost completed the resurfacing of Old Coach Trail in partnership with RDEK and the MWLRS and input from Shuswap Band. We need $28,000 to cover the final costs on this project not covered by the grants we have received.
Highlights from our Completed Projects
Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail
The Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail is a 25-kilometre paved, non-motorized multi-use trail connecting Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs along the west side of Lake Windermere. Led by the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance and completed through strong partnerships with local governments, funding agencies, businesses, and community donors, the trail provides a safe and accessible route for walking, cycling, running, and other active transportation uses. The project has become a flagship regional asset, enhancing recreation, supporting healthy lifestyles, increasing tourism, and strengthening connections between Columbia Valley communities
Mineral King & Cool Water Loop Trails – Panorama
Funded through Columbia Basin Trust and Panorama Mountain Resort, this project developed of the Mineral King and Cool Water Loop Trail Network, expanding accessible recreation opportunities in the upper Columbia Valley. The project enhanced trail connectivity and provided sustainable, multi-use trail experiences for mountain bikers, hikers, runners, and other outdoor enthusiasts while contributing to Panorama's growing reputation as a four-season recreation destination.
Nipika Cross River Adaptive Trails Project
The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance partnered with the Shuswap Band and Stone Creek Resorts to develop the Home of the Baldheaded Eagle Community Trail, a key active transportation link through the Eagle Ranch area. Funded through the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP), the project improved safe pedestrian and cycling connectivity while strengthening regional trail connections and highlighting the cultural significance of the area. The trail provides residents and visitors with expanded opportunities for active transportation, recreation, and experiencing the natural beauty of the Columbia Valley.
Home of the Baldheaded Eagle Community Trail
Funded through Columbia Basin Trust and Nipika Mountain Resort, the Nipika Cross River Adaptive Trails Project improved trail accessibility and expanded adaptive recreation opportunities in the Cross River Recreation Area. The project helped create a more inclusive trail network for adaptive trail bike users while enhancing access to one of the Columbia Valley's premier outdoor recreation destinations.
Together, they tell a nice story about Greenways' impact across connectivity, recreation, accessibility, and community partnerships.