Section 57 granted for the Tour de Soo 1, 2, 3, Dogwood Ridge and Umik trails.

The PVTA is thrilled to announce Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) has granted a Section 57 for Tour de Soo 1, 2, 3, Dogwood Ridge and Umik.

A Section 57 is like a work permit for recreation infrastructure, ensuring trails will be preserved and protected for generations to come. As most trails in the Pemberton network do not have a Section 57, this is a significant achievement.

This deeply collaborative process, led by Brenda Williams and with support from Líl̓wat Land & Resources, the SLRD and the PVTA, took many years of work and commitment. Among other requirements, an archaeological study was completed by Líl̓wat Land & Resource field technicians.

The PVTA can now take these trails into our inventory and maintain them safely now and into the future. Thank you to Líl̓wat Nation for granting permission to use this land recreationally. Here’s a breakdown of the trails and their intended user groups:

Tour de Soo 1: MTB, Horse, Hike
Tour de Soo 2: Horse, Hike
Tour de Soo 3: Hike
Dogwood Ridge: Horse & Hike
Umik (to go upstream by land): Horse & Hike

Special note: From the Trails Master plan “Uphill of Tour de Soo has cultural and environmental values that may be impacted by trail development and use.” Out of respect trails should not be built above the Tour de Soo.

Curious about what goes into a Section 57 application and why it is so important to sustain the trail network? Learn more here