What
is the Centennial Trails project?
The trails and walkways in Saanich are diverse
and provide opportunities for recreation, transportation,
exploration, and connection of the rural and cultural
richness of our community.
The principle of preserving trail connections and
creating new ones is embodied in the District of
Saanich’s Official Community Plan – a
guiding document for future land use and development.
Over the years, trails have been established throughout
the community for the use and enjoyment of residents
and visitors alike. Some of these trails include:
Colquitz River Linear Park, Galloping Goose Regional
Trail, Lochside Regional Trail, Blenkinsop Bridge
Crossing, Glendale Trail and the Interurban Rail
Trail.
As part of the celebration of 100 years of municipal incorporation
in 2006, the District of Saanich embarked on the Centennial
Trails project. Approved by Council in December, 2003, this
project intended to build upon existing trails and make
multi-use trail connections east/west and north/south to all
geographic areas of the municipality. The east/west trail
connections will eventually link Frances King Regional
Park to Mt. Douglas Park.
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Trail
Pages
Phase 1: 2004-2006
Phase 2: 2007-2009
Maps (pdf format)
Trail Facts
- Currently, there are more than 85 Km of trails in Saanich
- Completion of Centennial Trails will add 14
Km of new trails and 30 Km of improved trails
to the overall system
- Centennial Trails will be completed in 2 phases;
the first phase by 2006 and the second phase by
2009
- Funding for the Centennial Trails, Phase 1 will
come from the District of Saanich and the Canada-British
Columbia Infrastructure Program
For More Information Contact:
Parks and Recreation
1040 Mckenzie Ave
ph: 475-5522 or by Email |
