Walking

There are many benefits to walking including:

• reducing car dependence
• reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• improving health of residents
• increasing social connections
• reducing infrastructure demands
• creating more liveable and vibrant communities

The City of Campbell River has many walking amenities. There are more than 100 crosswalks in the City, including 50 crosswalks with flashing amber lights. These crosswalks connect more than 130 km of sidewalks in Campbell River.

The City is reviewing locations for upgraded crosswalks. Locations are prioritized based on:

• vehicle volume
• pedestrian volume
• proximity to schools

Residents wanting specific locations to be added to the list for review should contact the Transportation Department.

Master Transportation Plan

The Master Transportation Plan [PDF/13.4MB] has set a goal to increase walking. To accomplish this, the City is:

• building more sidewalks
• focusing on pedestrian priority areas
• enhancing pedestrian treatments
• developing the greenways network

Recent improvements to pedestrian infrastructure include:

• upgraded crosswalks along South Alder Street at Parkway Road, Yorkshire Drive, and Hudson Road
• new multi-use pathway along Willis Road
• new pathway on Cheviot to link to Ripple Road Elementary School

Greenways Loop

Visitors and locals are invited to use the Greenways Loop. It's a 28 km, wheelchair accessible, recreational trail linking Campbell River’s Forests, River, Ocean and Greenways (FROG). The Loop’s vision, design, construction and maintenance include time, money and resources from countless volunteers and organizations.

Almost every Campbell River resident lives within 5 km of the Loop.

• Simple Greenways Loop map [PDF/459KB]
• Detailed Greenways Loop map [PDF/22.8MB]