Cross Country Ski enthusiasts the latest to benefit from PRPA Community Investment Fund dollars

One of the two new shelters in place at Onion Lake following funding
from the PRPA Community Investment Fund
(from PRPA Video)

The Onion Lake Ski Trails are set for some upgrades that as the Prince Rupert Port Authority and the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club partner up towards some shelters for the trails with the construction of two multi function shelters at the popular recreation area between Terrace and Kitimat.

The Onion Lake
facility is south of Lakelse Lake
located between Terrace
and Kitimat

Through a $27,000 contribution from PRPA’s Community Investment Fund, the organization responsible for maintaining the regional cross country ski hub and trail network was able to construct much-needed sizeable, all-season shelter areas to offer rest, warmth, and a place to gather for trail users along the extensive 35km+ network. 

The recreation site currently notes of 850 season’s pass holders with thousands of day pass users, and the club offers lessons and recreation to a variety of skill levels and age groups. The Onion Lake facility is the only maintained cross-country trail network on the north coast and is used frequently by residents from communities across the region.

The new shelters are located at the Onion Lake Viewpoint and the Lakelse Lake Viewpoint, offering trail users a scenic resting stop while they are several kilometres away from the stadium and club facilities at the trails’ starting point. 

Both are equipped with seating for small groups like families, clubs, or school groups, and one offers a fireplace for warmth. The design and construction of the shelters were completed to ensure long-term public use.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has often noted of the expanded footprint that the facilities in Prince Rupert have across the northwest and frequently use the Community Investment Fund in communities across the region for community projects.

“The Prince Rupert Port Authority is committed to investing in recreational assets that improve the quality of life for residents in northern BC and that help ensure that everyone can participate in outdoor opportunities that support an active lifestyle while enjoying our pristine wilderness “We applaud the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club for their partnerships with multiple organizations in ensuring the trail assets are multi-use, accessible to a variety of skill levels and ages, and available year-round.” -- Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO, Prince Rupert Port Authority.

You can learn more about the most recent investment here.

Included in their roll out today was a video of the project that showcases the extensive attention to detail by the Club that the work delivered.

You can find out more about the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club here.

A look at past PRPA Community Fund investments is available here.