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The Cowichan Valley Regional District invites you to watch this video to learn about what could be the biggest opportuni...
06/10/2025

The Cowichan Valley Regional District invites you to watch this video to learn about what could be the biggest opportunity for Vancouver Island… or at the very least… the longest!

It’s the Island Rail Corridor, a 289 km long rail line stretching between Victoria and Courtenay that winds through 13 municipalities, 5 regional districts, and several First Nations.

Visit the Island Rail Corridor link in bio ☝️

Towards A Shared Vision for the Island CorridorSurvey closes this Monday, September 30th!Visit the Island Rail Corridor ...
09/27/2024

Towards A Shared Vision for the Island Corridor

Survey closes this Monday, September 30th!

Visit the Island Rail Corridor link in bio ☝️to learn more and have your say!

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉🏙️ Spotlight on Duncan’s Crossing 🏙️Le...
09/24/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉

🏙️ Spotlight on Duncan’s Crossing 🏙️

Let’s journey back in time to the origins of Duncan’s Crossing, a station that played a crucial role in the growth of the City of Duncan.

🔍 Station Facts:
Duncan’s Crossing was established in 1887.
The station spurred the city’s growth, attracting businesses like banks, prestigious hotels, a creamery, and various stores, as well as churches.

The original station quickly outgrew its capacity and was replaced by the current station in 1912.

The second floor of the new station served as the home for the station master and his family.

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🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉🏡 Spotlight on Cobble Hill Station 🏡Le...
09/24/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉

🏡 Spotlight on Cobble Hill Station 🏡

Let’s take a look at the history of Cobble Hill and its transformation with the arrival of the railroad.

🔍 Station Facts:
Settlers began to live in the Cobble Hill area around 1850.

In 1862, passengers from the survey ship HMS Hecate augmented the settler population.

The completion of the railroad in 1886, with a station in Cobble Hill, spurred the village’s growth.

Learn more via the Island Rail Corridor link in bio above ☝️

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🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉🏞️ Spotlight on Cowichan Station Flag ...
09/23/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉

🏞️ Spotlight on Cowichan Station Flag Stop 🏞️
Today, we’re highlighting the historic Cowichan Station Flag Stop, a key piece of the E&N Railroad’s expansion and a beloved local landmark.

🔍 Station Facts:
The Cowichan Station Flag Stop was established in 1886 and is located near the stone railroad trestle on Koksilah Road in Cowichan Station, BC.
Originally named “McPherson Station” after local property owner and railway foreman Donald McPherson, the name was changed to “Cowichan Station” in 1896 due to a naming conflict with a McPherson post in Nova Scotia.
The current shelter, built in the 1950s, replaced the original station structure and provided shelter for railroad passengers.

Stay tuned for more exciting posts as we continue to explore the bridges, stations, and the tunnel of the CVRD Island Rail Corridor! 🌉🚂✨

Learn more in the island Rail Corridor link in bio ☝️

🌉 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🚂🌲 Spotlight on the Arbutus Creek Trest...
09/05/2024

🌉 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🚂

🌲 Spotlight on the Arbutus Creek Trestle Bridge 🌲

Did you know that one of the longest cantilever spans in North America found its home on Vancouver Island? Let’s dive into the fascinating history of this remarkable bridge!

🌉 Bridge Facts:
The original span was built by Joseph Tomlinson, pre-fabricated in England, and shipped to Canada in 1883.
Constructed by the San Francisco Bridge Company, it was one of the longest cantilever spans in North America at the time.
When a new bridge was built at Cisco in 1910, the original span was relocated to the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway on Vancouver Island.

Stay tuned for more exciting posts as we continue to explore the bridges, stations, and the tunnel of the CVRD Island Rail Corridor! 🌉🚂✨

Learn More at Island Corridor link in bio ☝️

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We want to hear from you! Mark your calendars for the September 14th public open house at Charles Hoey Park in Duncan, f...
08/28/2024

We want to hear from you! Mark your calendars for the September 14th public open house at Charles Hoey Park in Duncan, from 10 am – 2pm. Your input will shape the report and recommendations that will be presented to the CVRD Board in the winter of 2025.

The CVRD has initiated a public engagement process to better understand public values for a future vision for the Island Rail corridor in the CVRD.

Our planning process has begun with a series of studies on transportation, land use, climate, environment and remediation.

Learn more at the CVRD Island Corridor link in bio ☝️

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More SeriesDid you know the Island Corridor bisects four sections of reserve land with...
08/26/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series

Did you know the Island Corridor bisects four sections of reserve land within the CVRD?

Stz’uminus First Nation Reserve No. 11 and 12

A 550 m section of rail line intersects the Stz’uminus (Squaw-hay-one 11) First Nation Reserve No.11. The rail line has been inactive since 2013. The surrounding area was historically agricultural, residential and/or forested. At present, there is some agricultural and residential development north and west of the site, respectively.

A 1,230 m rail line section bisects the Stz’uminus (Oyster Bay 12) Reserve No. 12. The surrounding area was historically agricultural, residential, forested, and/or vacant. A service station was constructed adjacent to the site sometime between 2015 and 2018.

Click the Island Rail Corridor link in the bio above ☝️

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🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More SeriesDid you know the Island Corridor bisects four sections of reserve land with...
08/26/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series

Did you know the Island Corridor bisects four sections of reserve land within the CVRD?

Halalt First Nation Reserve No. 2.

A 1,535 m section of rail line bisects Halalt First Nation Reserve lands. The rail line has been inactive since 2013. The surrounding area was historically agricultural, residential, forested, and/or vacant. Currently, there has been some agricultural and residential development to the north, south, and west. The area to the east remains forested.

Stay tuned for more posts as we continue to explore the CVRD Island Rail Corridor 🌉🚂✨

Click the Island Rail Corridor link in the bio above ☝️

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🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More SeriesDid you know the CVRD Island Rail Corridor bisects four sections of reserve...
08/26/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series

Did you know the CVRD Island Rail Corridor bisects four sections of reserve land within the CVRD?

Cowichan Tribes Reserve No 1.
Two discontinuous sections of rail line intersect Cowichan Tribes Reserve Lands. The north portion is approximately 780 m long and the south portion is approximately 750 m long. The rail line has been inactive since 2013.

The surrounding areas to the south and east were historically agricultural and undeveloped until the 1970s when commercial and industrial development began. Areas to the north have been commercial since at least the mid-1940s and remain similar to date. The areas to the west were undeveloped until the 1960s when residential development began.

The areas surrounding the south portion of the site were historically agricultural and residential since at least the 1940s. Areas to the south, east and west remain agricultural and residential today. Areas to the north of the site were developed for commercial use in the 1970s.

Stay tuned for more posts as we continue to explore the CVRD Island Rail Corridor 🌉🚂✨

Click the Island Rail Corridor link in the bio above ☝️

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🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉🏞️ Spotlight on Tunnel Hill 🏞️Ever won...
08/26/2024

🚂 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🌉

🏞️ Spotlight on Tunnel Hill 🏞️

Ever wondered why the first hill you encounter while driving northbound on Vancouver Island’s Malahat Drive is called Tunnel Hill? Let’s explore its fascinating history!

🌲 Tunnel Hill Facts:
• Tunnel Hill is named after the Railway Tunnel located above Malahat Drive to the west.

• This impressive tunnel was blasted through solid granite about 100 meters above the highway.

• The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering and a key part of the Island Rail Corridor’s history.

Stay tuned for more exciting posts as we continue to explore the bridges, stations, and the tunnel of the CVRD Island Rail Corridor! 🌉🚂✨

Click the Island Rail Corridor link in the bio above ☝️

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🌉 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🚂📢 Join us on September 14 for the Publ...
08/16/2024

🌉 CVRD Island Rail Corridor Learn More Series: Bridges, Stations, and the Tunnel 🚂

📢 Join us on September 14 for the Public Open House at Charles Hoey Park, right next to the Cowichan Valley Museum (former Duncan rail station)!

🌟 Welcome to our new series! We’re excited to take you on a journey through the Island Rail Corridor, focusing on the bridges, stations, and the Malahat Tunnel within the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD).

🏞️ What is the Island Rail Corridor? The Island Rail Corridor consists of the Victoria Subdivision, the Port Alberni Subdivision, and the Wellcox Spur. The CVRD portion is part of the Victoria Subdivision.

🚂 Quick Facts:
The CVRD Island Corridor spans 71,780 meters.This includes 4,850 meters of bisected reserve lands.Most bridges were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Timber structures like trestles and ties have been replaced over time but are now nearing the end of their lifespan.Numerous steel structures are also approaching the end of their expected service life.

📅 Save the Date! Share your vision for the future of the CVRD portion of the Island Corridor at the Public Open House on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Charles Hoey Park!

Stay tuned for more posts as we explore the fascinating history and future of the Island Rail Corridor! 🌉🚂✨

Click the Island Rail Corridor link in the bio above ☝️

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