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October is Matching Month!
If you are wanting to see trail work begin next spring, October is a great time to donate. All donations given for the month will be matched!
Continue ReadingNew Car Dealers Association of Vernon Raise $7,091
New Car Dealers Association of Vernon Raised $7,091 in their “Fun in the Sun” Charity Golf Tournament on Sept 11!
Continue ReadingYou are Invited to the Okanagan Rail Trail Kelowna Celebration!
Join Okanagan Rail Trail volunteers and our partner Tree Brewing Institute on Sunday, September 25th to celebrate the Okanagan Rail Trail. Visit the event website for more details.
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It is our turn to make this trail happen! Your generous donation will support the work required to design and build a quality continuous trail from Coldstream to Kelowna.
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Get Involved
By creating a network of supporters throughout the valley we can increase the awareness of this great opportunity and raise the funds necessary to develop this trail.
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Let’s Create An Okanagan Legacy
This nearly 50 km level route along spectacular lakeshores, and rural and urban landscapes will appeal to all ages and abilities. The trail will connect our communities, and create a unique legacy for future generations.
The process to convert rails to trails is now underway. CN is concluding their responsibilities to remove rails and ties and complete environmental clean-up.
Local governments of Kelowna, Lake Country, Regional District of the North Okanagan and the Okanagan Indian Band are cooperating to design and build the trail and have approved preliminary plans for the first phase of construction. Community Foundations are prepared to receive donations and provide a tax deductible receipt. Trail construction could begin by spring 2017, if we all come together, get involved and donate now.
Campaign Progress
It will take a community to build a legacy.
Current Target
16%Stage 2: $2,000,000 for environmental and rock scaling. Stage 1 ($500,000) Funded.
48.5 km Funding Goal
5.05 (10%) total kilometres funded
1430individual
donors
35trail
ambassadors
11campaign
partners
22business
partners
Funding totals are not automatically updated after your donation, please check back regularly for updates.