Work begins on a new section of the Baden-Powell Trail

VANCOUVER – Work began Saturday morning to build a new section of the Baden-Powell Trail.

Volunteers, along with district officials, cleared away logs and other debris to create the memorial connector.

When completed, a new section of trail will be created about one hundred metres away from Indian River Road, keeping hikers and walkers away from traffic.

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David Boyer has advocated and raised money for the project, which is being done in the memory of his son, who took his own life after a lengthy battle with depression.

His family said he was happiest when he was out on the mountain path.

“The district and ourselves have been working on a private – public partnership to develop this,” said Boyer.

“We’ve now raised about $103,000 on a $150,000 budget to build this trail.”