Lake Trail Multi-Use Path

Latest news

• Work is now complete on Phase 1 of the pathway.
• The work was completed by Sakaw Projects between September 15 and early November 2025.

About the project

The City of Courtenay has completed Phase 1 of the Lake Trail Multi-Use Path. This project will make it safer and easier for people to walk, bike or roll along Lake Trail Road between Arden Elementary and Lake Trail Community School.

Phase 1 includes:

• Building a 620-metre gravel multi-use path on the north side of Lake Trail Road between Lake Trail Community School and Arden Road.
• Improved bike lanes on the north side of Lake Trail Road between Arden Road and Webb Road.
• An upgraded bus stop.
• Drainage improvements next to the pedestrian path between Arden Road and Lake Trail Community School. 

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A proposed Phase 2, from Arden Road to Arden Elementary, is pending environmental permit approvals.

The project is designed to:

• Increase connectivity between Lake Trail Community School and Arden Elementary. 
• Improve safety for people who walk or bike along the corridor.
• Encourage more families to choose walking or cycling for their commute. 
• Contribute to a more active and sustainable city.

Notices and updates

• Neighbourhood notice #1 (September) [PDF/374KB]
• There are no traffic impacts at this time.

Background

• In 2018 and 2022, elementary students and neighbourhood advocates asked Council for safer walking and cycling options between the two schools. 
• The project is supported by the City’s 2019 Parks and Recreation and Transportation Master Plans, which allowed the City to begin initial design work.
• In 2021, Council approved a grant application to support the project. 
• In 2024, the City received a $500,000 grant through the Province of B.C.'s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program.

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