Time for a Trail  

Let's turn the inactive Island Rail Corridor into a
multi-use trail that connects Vancouver Island

Island Rail Corridor near Cowichan Station (Photo: Alan Philip)

Let's turn the Island Rail Corridor into a multi-use trail that connects Vancouver Island

The E&N is a gorgeous corridor that stretches from Victoria to Courtenay and Parksville to Port Alberni. Let's turn it into a continuous, multi-use trail connecting our communities and First Nations.

A continuous trail preserves the E&N Corridor for future generations at minimal expense. It can also easily adapt to First Nations interests.

Studies estimate $95 million in annual economic benefit from the trail as well as significant physical and mental health benefits.

A non-motorised, multi-use trail eliminates ongoing carbon emissions, noise pollution and creates a more natural environment.

An amazing new trail for Vancouver Island

FORT-VI’s federally-funded feasibility study demonstrates the benefits of a continuous multi-use trail on the rail bed of the Island Corridor. The study looked at the health benefits of active transportation and found significant positive impacts.
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Recent News

Sep 5 2024

Open House

A reminder of the upcoming open house on the Island Corridor on Sept 14, 2024 by the old train station in Charles Hoey Park. FORT-VI will have an information table at the train station this Saturday 7th from 11 AM to 1 PM to answer your questions and provide background material for your input.
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Aug 11 2024

Public Input

Read FORT-VI's Q&A submission to the CVRD and help develop a shared vision for the Island Corridor
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Apr 30 2024

Myth Busting

Dispelling myths about rails to trails on the E&N corridor
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Green Lake Trestle on the Island Rail Corridor

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