Looking Back - Lions Bay Trail System

Monday, 05 July 2010 17:00 Written by Trudi Luethy

By the time the publication of the summer 2010 lionsbay.net and Lions Bay Community News reaches your mail boxes you most likely have found more time to do the things that Lions Bay is famous for...

The children are out of school and you have the privilege to fill your days with fun activities. Lacy and fun filled days at the beach have been part of our shores for many years. The summer of 2010 has a new option in presenting you with a fabulous way to discover new trails through our woods. Bring the children, take the dog, team up with other families.

How about a picnic lunch? Take time this summer and be inspired. Let the children invent their new games while walking through the woods.

The committed team of Lions Bay trail blazers has worked passionately in making our village a back yard a walkers / hikers paradise.

We encourage young and not so young to enrich their daily lives with a walk / hike. New medical studies have shown the benefits of daily walking. While walking along the network of trails you might find other fellow hikers.

Whenever I have too much on my mind I manage to download my brain/computer while walking in the woods. Within the space of a short 45 to 60 minute walk / hike I feel refreshed.

Below you will find the names of the new and existing trails.

1. “The Circuit” - Trail leading form Isleview Place to Lions Bay Ave. - The Circuit is a regular route for joggers and walkers.

2. “Pride Path” - Trail from parking lot by the train tracks to the Frank Smith Works Yard. - The entry “A Pride of Lions” by Ms. Sheryl Helm won the contest @ Canada Day, July 1st, 1997.

3. “Tidewater Trail” - Trail leading from Sweetwater Place to Tidewater Way across the train tracks – to Kelvin Grove Beach. Kelvin Grove beach is a dog friendly beach. Do respect this special place in keeping it clean.

4. “Kiewit Trail” - New trail put in by “Peter Kiewit Sons” Construction in 2009 linking Kelvin Grove to Central Lions Bay.

5. “Centennial Trail” – Trail from central Lions Bay to Brunswick Beach in commemoration of their 100th Anniversary of Brunswick in 2008.

6. “The Harrison Trail” - Trail leading from Centennial Trail to the Lions Trail crossing Soundview. Pat Harrison approached Village Council for permission to construct the trail. Pat and his team achieved a secondary route to the famous Lions trail from the school parking lot.

7. “Crystal Trail” - Trail from the "Old Gravel Pit" to Crystal Falls.

8. “Soundview Trail” - Trail off Mountain Drive at Sunset Drive to the "Old Gravel Pit". This trail is marked on Lions Bay maps. At the time the “Sound was in View”. The trees obstruct the view completely.

9. “Rozy’s Waterfall Trail” - Trail from the "Old Gravel Pit" to picnic area overlooking Rozy’s Waterfall. This trail is in Memory of the late Rosalind McPhee, 1946-1996. Author of “Picasso’s Woman.” “Rozy” & Freyja the (Great Dane) spent precious time together.

10. “Court Connector” - Trail from Sunset Drive (south) to Tennis Court.

11. “Loggers Lane” - Trail leading below Stewart Road to Centennial Trail. This existing trail was used during the time of logging in Lions Bay.

12. “ 39 Steps l” - Connector trail from the School field parking lot to the new Centennial Trail. This trail gives dog owners the privilege to connect to the trail below. Doggie Bags and disposal container are available at entrance of trail.

13. “Fern Trail“ - Trail off Centennial Trail to the School. This trail is enchanting amongst beautiful ferns, a nursing log and a small stream. Beyond the stream is the NO DOG ZONE.

14. “The School Trail” - Small trail leading off Loggers Lane to north end of School.

15. “Turpin Trail” - Trail leading from School playing field to Centennial Trail. Lisa Turpin (nee: Bromiley) and son Zachery are the first mother and son students that attended Lions Bay School. This is a NO DOG ZONE.

16. “Eagle View Loop Trail” (turn left) after the two metal bridges off Centennial This trail passes under the power lines. Look out for the magnificent Heritage Cedar Stump, with signs of logging practices on it. This section gives you magnificent vistas of Howe Sound, the islands and Coastal Mountains. Continue across a small stream which leads you back to the Centennial Trail.

17. “Marjorie Meadows” also known as (The Doggy Trail). Marjorie Meredith long time resident & visionary with her beloved dog “Max” created this special place along the rushing water of Harvey Creek and views of the Lions. Look out for a woman’s head and a round stone creation placed in memory of Marjorie in 2008. In June wild columbine are in bloom, our official and beautiful Lions Bay flower, The Royal Oak tree on your left was grown from an acorn by Lions Bay residents Michael and Marylou Reigh. The acorn was gently picked off the grounds at Windsor Castle and brought to Canada. With permission from Council the young tree was transplanted to its current location in 1998.

Note to All Dog Owners; the Lions Bay School playing field is a “NO DOG ZONE”

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