Gravitron Trail redeveloped and renamed in honour of the late Graham Haywood
Public invited to participate in trail dedication and renaming ceremony July 15, 2023
Pemberton, BC – With funding from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD), the Pemberton area mountain bike trail formerly known as Gravitron has been redeveloped and renamed, in honour of former SLRD staff member, Graham Haywood.
Private and public funds support further development of the Sea to Sky Trail
Trail expansion work to begin this summer
Pemberton, BC – The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is pleased to announce that significant private and public funds have been secured to further develop the Sea to Sky Trail.
The Wilson 5 Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation, is contributing $1,370,000 to the project – the most significant private Sea to Sky Trail donation to date.
New Furry Creek Viewing Platform Opens to the Public
Improved platform is accessible and has expanded seating
Pemberton, BC –The new-and-improved Furry Creek viewing platform is once again open to the public, complete with access ramp, better sightlines and an expanded seating area.
Furry Creek Viewing Platform Replacement Project
The Furry Creek Spit and Viewing Platform will be closed from June 21 to mid August, 2021.
A fence will be erected across the spit trail. Please watch for construction vehicles accessing the spit from the easement behind the gate at Oliver's Landing parking lot.
Project schedule:
Notice of Closure: Britannia Beach Playground and Trails
Walkway to Playground, Playground and Walking Trail to Close April 3, 2020
In order to respect the Provincial Health Officer’s requirement for physical distancing and to limit the size of groups gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic, please be advised that effective April 3, 2020 and until further notice, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) will temporarily close areas in Britannia Beach, within the SLRD’s jurisdiction, specifically the paved walkway to the playground, the playground and the walking trail between Copper Drive and Goat Ridge.
Notice of Changes to Procedure for Receiving Requests For Proposals
Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, to comply with the current recommendations and orders of the Provincial Medical Health Officer, and to protect staff safety, please be advised of the following revisions to the proposal submission requirements for the following Request for Proposals:
Temporary Closure of Naylor Way
Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District is taking measures to ensure the safety of our employees and community members, and these measures are being upgraded almost daily as the Prime Minister and Provincial Medical Health Officer continue to strengthen their recommendations and orders.
Due to the volume of people who have been accessing the Naylor Way trail, the SLRD will temporarily close access, effective Friday, March 27, 2020.
Notice of RFP - Furry Creek Landscaping
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide landscape maintenance services for public green spaces in the community of Furry Creek.
For more information, please view the posting.
- Closing Date: June 21, 2019
Contracting Opportunity: Construction of gravel crush multi-use trail (portion of Friendship Trail)
The SLRD is requesting Proposals from qualified firms to construct a 1.5 - 2.0 metre wide gravel crush trail between Harrow Road and Pemberton Farm Road East, along the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99). This is a portion of the Friendship Trail (Pemberton and District Area).
Proposals will be accepted until Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
For more information, visit the Contracting Opportunities Directory.
SLRD Seeks Community Feedback on Pemberton Valley Recreational Trails Master Plan Update
Community Open House and launch of online survey planned for April 9
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