Top Bridge Regional Trail

Inaugurated in 1999, this rough and ready 4 km trail takes you from the ocean at Rathtrevor Beach Park to the river canyon and original crossing site of the Englishman River known as Top Bridge. In 2007, a magnificent pedestrian-cyclist suspension bridge reconnected both sides of Top Bridge, linking the community and parks that touch on the trail. Used as a film location, Top Bridge was voted one of 10 Amazing Places in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region. Whatever the time of year, there's always something of interest to see at Top Bridge.

The trail reroute through the City of Parksville right-of-way and railway corridor is now complete. Trailhead signs and maps will be updated in 2025 to show the new route. The parking area at Industrial Way has been regraded and resurfaced to remove potholes and improve drainage.