North Shore Spirit Trail Case Study

Chasing the January blues away on the North Shore Spirit Trail

Suffering from a case of the January “blues?” Behind on your 2017 fitness resolutions? The award-winning, North Shore Spirit Trail may be exactly what you are looking for! Rain or shine, a quick jaunt along the North Shore Spirit Trail is guaranteed to lift your spirits and chase the January blues away! Ultimately, this fully accessible greenway and waterfront corridor will connect Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove – a true North Shore treasure!

I was surprised to learn that in North Vancouver alone there are seventeen distinct sections to the Spirit Trail. Personally, I have explored the majority of them and find myself at a loss to choose a favourite section. From the enchanting and bustling Lonsdale Quay to the view of Burrard Inlet from the Kings Mill Walk Park, the route is a testament to partnerships and a shared vision of an active waterfront transportation corridor. Short on time and needing a little “pick me up”, and a dose of nature, I decided to explore Moodyville Park, section twelve of the trail.
Dating back to the 1860’s the area was home to one of the first schools in the province. Stopping to glance out over the railway tracks in lower Lonsdale, I tried to imagine what life on the inlet must have been like during those early days. The story of the Spirit Trail’s logo, named Shewalh Stelmexw, Squamish for “People’s Path” reminds us of the connection between the trail, communities and our natural