Recreation / Tourism
Providing opportunities for all users to access one of the most pristine wilderness adventures in the southern interior.
Residential
Year-round rail grade access is critical for the health and safety of residents and communities along Lower Arrow Lake.
Industrial
Industries utilize, share, and maintain access roads to natural resources with other users of the Columbia & Western Rail Grade.
Rural Development
Partner with government, regional district, and organizations to improve infrastructure and benefit local residents and tourism.
Columbia & Western Community Society
User Pass Required
APPLY FOR A MEMBERSHIP
A pass is required to access rail grade at Castlegar. You can apply for and pay for this pass online, giving you access right away.
In 2021 the original Columbia & Western Trail Society was rebranded as the Columbia & Western Community Society. We still promote and maintain the breath-taking 85 km section of Rail Grade from Castlegar to Fife, however, the group has expanded to include the communities along the Rail Grade route. We remain a Not-for-Profit Society partnering with local interest groups, residents, industry partners, and governments to maintain our world-class historic railway line.