What is the the Christina Lake Trail Alliance
A collaborative committee supporting Christina Lake trails through advocacy and coordination.
The Trail Alliance brings together organizations representing trail user groups, industry, tourism, and local government. We share information, identify common concerns, and connect the organizations and agencies involved in trail access, planning, stewardship, safety, and promotion.
The Lafferty Link
The Lafferty Link is this collaboration in action. After the route was decommissioned, advocacy by the Trail Alliance helped bring industry and the provincial government together to find a way to reopen this important trail connection. With the necessary permissions now in place, we are working with one of our community partners, Grand Forks ATV, to develop signage and infrastructure for a staging area.
Trans Canada Trail Advocacy
In 2025, the provincial government advised that there was no maintenance plan or funding in place for the section of the Trans Canada Trail between Fife and Castlegar. This corridor is an important regional asset, and its future affects communities, trail users, tourism, and local organizations throughout the area. The Trail Alliance is working with regional stakeholders to advocate for a better outcome and greater clarity about the trail’s long-term maintenance and management.
An Updated Trail Safety Program
The Trail Alliance is also developing an updated Trail Safety Program with support from the Off-Road Vehicle Fund. The program will help trail users understand where shared-use segments are located and how to travel them safely and respectfully.
The work includes:
- Updated trail maps
- Trail markers and directional signage
- Kiosk signage
- Safety brochures
- Trail etiquette guides for public distribution
Trails serve many users and cross a variety of landscapes and jurisdictions. Clear information and consistent signage will help people understand where they are, what types of use to expect, and how to share the trail responsibly.
These projects show why the Trail Alliance matters. No single organization can address every trail-related challenge alone. By bringing the right people together, we can strengthen communication, coordinate practical work, and provide a more unified voice for the trails that connect our communities and region.
