Regional Trails

The Capital Regional District (CRD) protects and manages four regional trails on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, which provide outdoor experiences and activities that are vital to the region. The regional trails support active transportation and recreation, the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors, and work toward action on climate change, all while offering social connections and improving quality of life. 

The E&N Rail Trail, Galloping Goose Regional Trail, and Lochside Regional Trail are multi-use corridors used for both recreation and active transportation. All who safely walk, pedal and roll are welcome. We all belong here. 

Trail Visitation Trends

The regional trails in the capital region saw 4.4 million visits in 2025. That’s an increase of 7.2% from 2024. With that growth it’s important for everyone's enjoyment that we all safety Share The Trail, which creates a more enjoyable trail system for everyone. 

Share The Trail: Regional Trail Safety and Etiquette

Here’s how you can safely Share The Trail: 

  • Be informed: Learn and understand trail rules, traffic signage, and signs, while keeping up to date on the latest safety regulation (e.g., helmets are required, and you must be 16+ to ride an e-scooter or a standard e-bike, or 14+ to ride a light e-bike).  
  • Be alert: Be aware of your surroundings, watch out for other trail users, and make eye contact with others. Listening to music or using your phone is a dangerous distraction that can make it hard to notice approaching traffic when you are walking or rolling. 
  • Be visible: Wear light, bright and reflective materials and add lights or reflectors to your gear. Where possible, stay on the pathways so you can see approaching trail users.   
  • Be predictable: Communicate your intentions to fellow trail users by using your voice, hand signals, eye contact, or use lights and bells.   
  • Be courteous: Safely share the trails and follow posted signage, keep to the right, yield to others, mind your speed, alert others before passing, keep pets on leash (scoop poop), and respect the environment. Show mutual respect to fellow trail users and be kind.   

Frequently Asked Questions

Regional Trestles Renewal, Trails Widening and Lighting Project

The RTWL project is delivering 53.5 million infrastructure investment to improve safety and comfort over six kilometers of the Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails.  Learn more about this project.

Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan

The Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan supports cycling and walking as part of an integrated transportation network that includes trails and cycling corridors across the region.

Report an Issue

Thank you for your assistance in keeping our regional trails safe and clean. If you see something that requires our attention on a regional trail, report an issue online.

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Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation