September 10, 2001

The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Molson Indy will officially open the Southeast False Creek Walkway, which completes the 28-km waterfront path that winds from Kitsilano Point to Coal Harbour, on:

Sunday, September 16, 2001
11:30 a.m.
On the plaza at the north foot of Spyglass Place,
underneath the south side of the Cambie Street Bridge

Join the celebration by taking a walk on the route with Mayor Philip Owen and members of Council, or bring your bike and explore the waterfront on a guided bicycle tour.

Click here to view time-lapse video clip of entire 28 km waterfront walkway
(5MB RealMedia file).

The Southeast False Creek Walkway provides public access to the last remaining section of waterfront land that was used for industry. Most of the original trees and greenery along the waterfront have been perserved, and an asphalt walkway and fence installed for public comfort and safety.

The new walkway is a testament to the City’s dedication to keeping most of Vancouver’s waterfront property open to the public. Vancouver is now the only city in North America with such a waterfront walkway system. The walkway is also an important part of future plans for creating a sustainble community in Southeast False Creek. The new section was built by the City’s Engineering department with City funding and a generous contribution from Vancouver Molson Indy.

Note to electronic media outlets: A digital video with a time-lapse tour of the entire waterfront walkway is available for use by calling Thomas Donovan at 604-871-6064.

(c) 2001 City of Vancouver