BC Hydro says the Canyon View Trail is expected to open around mid-December.
Spokesperson Stephen Watson says crews have been working endlessly to try and finish the construction as soon as possible.
“We know how important the trail is to the community and once opened up, it will be a real community asset for many years to come.”
“People are eager to have that trail loop back in place, and we’re sorry it’s taking longer than originally planned. This project is really like two projects in one, with the new underground hydroelectric facility and then the removal of the old above-ground facility that essentially started last January.”
Watson added that many things have been done to the trail to make it more accessible and safe.
“We’ve completed modifications to our Canyon View Trail parking lot by the river, mainly moving the trail along the outer edge of the lot near the river so people don’t have to walk or jog through the middle of it, providing visual and safety improvements.”
Some of the other upgrades to the trail include replacing the old John Hart road entrance sign that was refurbished by School District 72 students, connecting the upper portion of the new Canyon View Trail with the lower, and adding a kiosk sign with two new interpretive panels.
The revised Canyon View Trail will also pass through the old powerhouse area and include a lookout area of the river and feature five large interpretive panels and two totems from the We Wai Kai Nation and Wei Wai Kum Nation.
