Cowichan Valley Trail - Trail Etiquette

Share the Trail

Be safe, courteous & respectful.

The Cowichan Valley Trail is a spectacular multi-use trail that is an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail route on Southern Vancouver Island. The trail provides for easy cycling, walking and horseback riding. As there are a variety of different users on the trail every day, it is important to be aware of one another and share the trail. The CVRD wishes to promote trail etiquette by raising awareness and encouraging safe use of the Cowichan Valley Trail system.

Trail User Etiquette

Share the trail and show courtesy towards other users
Be mindful of your speed (particularly when passing others)
Keep right, except to pass
When passing, alert other trail users
Communicate with signals and eye contact
Use caution, particularly around horses
Wheels always yield (cyclists yield to pedestrians, and both cyclists and pedestrians yield to horses)
Cooperate with others and show mutual respect
Show kindness to trail users if mistakes are made
Respect the trail environment, vegetation and neighbouring lands
Keep pets and animals leashed and under control at all times