TheCentral Valley Greenway (CVG) is a 24-kilometre pedestrian and cyclist route inMetro Vancouver, running from Science World inVancouver toNew Westminster, throughBurnaby. The greenway officially opened on June 27, 2009, with opening celebrations, guided bike tours, and walking tours on sections of the route. Despite its official opening, some sections are complete on an interim basis and are anticipated to be upgraded in the future.
The total cost of the greenway was approximately $24 million. Funding was provided by the government of Canada, the province ofBritish Columbia,TransLink, Metro Vancouver, and the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. The greenway was catalyzed by a grant given toBetter Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) byVancity Credit Union, in recognition of its transportation advocacy efforts, such as advocating for the construction of the greenway.
The greenway provides a safe corridor for commuters and a green route to local parks. In the Burnaby and New Westminster sections, the route runs near theSkyTrain'sMillennium Line. The route follows the Central Valley, providing a remarkably flat route through a hilly region. Most sections of the trail, a combination of off-road paths and quality on-street routes, are suitable for many users (pedestrians, commuter and recreational cyclists, wheelchair users, in-line skaters, etc.). In Burnaby there are some gravel paths less suitable for in-line skating. Sections of the trail in Burnaby passing through Burnaby Lake Regional Park (pedestrian route) and along theBrunette River are open during daylight hours only.
Along the way, the Central Valley Greenway connects major destinations, including
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