Surrey

Surrey is BC’s biggest city by land area, and is expected to become the province’s biggest city by population by 2041. The city is a hub for multicultural cuisine, offering tantalizing experiences like the Spice Trail that showcase flavours from around the world.

The Surrey section of the ETF spans 27 kilometres, starting at the Patullo Bridge. Over half of the route follows well-maintained trails and bike lanes that trace the BC Parkway. Just by the field where the BC Lions football team trains, the path branches off, offering options to venture east towards scenic views over the Port Mann or south into the city’s core. From here, trail users can access the Green Timbers Trail, which joins the Canyon to Coast Trail on the south side of the Golden Ears Bridge. Together, these trails form two looping routes that provide easy access to Surrey’s many amenities and attractions.

The information on this page currently focuses on the Canyon to Coast Trail component. Experience the Fraser (ETF) is a recreational, cultural and heritage project that extends along the Lower Fraser River Corridor connecting Hope to the Salish Sea. The project consists of three main components:

• Greenway - The Canyon to Coast Trail

• Blueway - recreational use of the river

• Experiences & Attractions - major attractions and experiences, community amenities and feature points

The information provided here is specifically related to the Greenway - The Canyon to Coast Trail which is the backbone of the overall ETF project. As of 2023, a continuous route has been mapped; however wayfinding signage for the route has not been fully implemented. Community reports, maps, and other information shared here are a resource for communities for informational and planning purposes only. The final route will be determined collaboratively with partners as part of the ETF implementation process.

Learn more about the history of the project and the vision for the future:

Project History ETF Concept Plan ETF Implementation Plan