Waterfront Renaissance Trail recipient of 2009 Ecotourism Award

Trail Information

This 14-foot-wide, shared-use concrete trail is the crowning jewel of Vancouver's Columbia River Waterfront Renaissance, connecting the downtown area to the city's long-neglected shoreline. The trail follows the Columbia River, passing Vancouver Landing, the Captain Vancouver Monument and the plaza dedicated to Ilchee, a Native Indian chief's daughter.

The Water Resources Education Center lies along the trail, as do the Old Apple Tree, Marine Park, Kaiser Viewing Tower and Shipyards, and Tidewater Cove. Along the way are shops, restaurants and great places to picnic, play or just enjoy the view. The trail will continue east with the future Wintler Park extension.

The trailheads are located at Wintler Community Park, Marine Park, Waterfront Park and downtown Vancouver.

Trail Map (pdf)

Driving Directions
From I-5
W on Mill Plain Blvd
S on Columbia Ave
Travel under I-5 bridge
On S side of Columbia Way