FRASER VALLEY DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL UPDATE

The Experience the Fraser (ETF) initiative continues as a key focus for the Fraser Valley Destination Management Council. A section of the ETF greenway, known as the Coast to Canyon trail, has recently been completed through Chilliwack. Plans are being made to showcase this route complete with wayfinding signage, parking lot improvements, and cultural kiosks that educate and inspire visitors to learn more about the Fraser River, its history, and its cultural importance.

Work is ongoing on the development of the Experience the Fraser website to share more information about the initiative’s history, current projects, and future plans. Meetings continue with communities along the Fraser River to discuss wayfinding and cultural kiosk additions, and updates to existing—but outdated—signage.

Active transportation network planning processes are either underway or have been recently completed by the Fraser Valley Regional District, Chawathil First Nation, and District of Kent. This work will create the roadmaps for improvements and provide ways to incorporate ETF goals into local government planning.