Eric Christmas Memorial Boardwalk and Wildlife Viewing Platform

We are pleased to announce that the project is now complete!

Grand Open Ceremony

Saturday June 13th, 2026

1:30 to 2:30 PM

We will gather on the trail around the new boardwalk for a short ceremony followed by light refreshments.

Please bring your own water bottle and folding lawn chair if needed.

Note that the limited parking at trailhead will be reserved for those with accessibility needs.

Please RSVP by June 3rd to: janetaitken1@gmail.com

Learn more about the rebuilding of the Eric Christmas Memorial Boardwalk and Viewing Platform and how we’re ensuring future generations of nature enthusiasts can enjoy this treasured space.

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Design

Boardwalk and Viewing Platform Site Plan

Marc Lamerton (Avex Architecture), October 2024

Model

Otto Pfannschmidt, January 2025

Construction

Postech Screw Piles Okanagan and Shuswap Trail Alliance

Picture of completed boardwalk and viewing platform

April 2025 - March 2026

Happy SABNES Board Members!

Left to right: Geoff Benson (SABNES Board Treasurer), Matthew Pyper (SABNES Board Member), Adrian Bostock (Shuswap Trail Alliance), Janet Aitken (SABNES Board President)