one will find Kilometer 0 of the Centennial Connector Trail Loop. Here, the trail follows the west bank of the Fraser River, with Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park on the opposite side of the trail as it heads south. At the south end of the park the Centennial Connector Trail Loop meets the Heritage Trail, which heads south. North from Kilometer 0, the Centennial Connector Trail Loop follows Taylor Drive until just south of Patricia Boulevard, where it begins a northeasterly trek as the Cottonwood Trail. It continues to Cottonwood Island Park and the
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All the trails on the route are paved, most with amenities as given below. Parking is available along 17th Avenue at the northeast corner of Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. Learn more at the
CENTENNIAL CONNECTOR TRAIL LOOP
On March 6, 1915 the City of Prince George was incorporated. In 2015, the Centennial Connector Trail Loop was created as part of the 100th Anniversary celebrations. This trail is a series of paved pathways, sidewalks and rustic trails that encircle the City's bowl area. It connects Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park and the Heritage River Trails to Moore's Meadow Nature Park and the University Connector Trail. The 30 kilometer route is marked at each kilometer and is dotted with interpretive signs describing the natural beauty, flora, fauna, geology and human history of the area.
JOURNEY THROUGH PRINCE GEORGE'S HISTORY
Kilometer Zero and the Heritage River Trail
Kilometer zero is located at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. Heading north on the Heritage river Trail is the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers and Cottonwood Island Park. Nestled in the park is the Railway and Forestry Industry Museum. The Centennial Connector Trail Loop skirts the Nechako River and exits the Heritage River Trail at the Cameron Street bridge.
Connecting to Moore's Meadow Nature Park
From the Cameron Street Bridge, the route follows the sidewalks through a quiet neighbourhood on Second Avenue. Connecting to 5th Avenue near Central Street, the route heads west to Tabor Boulevard, then First Avenue where it enters Moore's Meadow Nature Park. The rustic trails of this natural park lead down into a "glacial kettle", quickly isolating the park from its urban setting and opening into a wild meadow. The area is well used by dog lovers as one of the community's off leash dog parks.
University Connector and back to the Heritage River Trail
From Moore's Meadow Nature Park, the Centennial Connector Trail Loop follows Foothills Boulevard south to University Way. Its steep incline on paved sidewalks is a favorite for fitness enthusiasts and the vistas from the hill reach as far as the McGregor Mountains. The trail then circles around Tyner Boulevard, down Ospiko Boulevard to the open spaces of Ginter's Meadow, an off leash dog area, and connects to Massey Drive. The short sidewalk connection leads to the sports fields of Carrie Jane Gray Park and back onto the paved trails of the Heritage River Trail system, working its way back to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park through the thriving bird refuge of the Hudson's Bay Wetlands and past The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre.
From the Sign at Kilometer 0