Resort Village of Candle Lake

Trails Advisory Board 

As a committee of Council, the Mandate of the Candle Lake Trails Advisory Board is to provide recommendations and volunteer support to Staff and Council on matters pertaining to trails within the Municipality.

The Board works with the Manager of Recreation and Community Development to plan new routes and maintain existing trails in an effort to ensure residents and visitors have opportunities to enjoy a safe and varied outdoor experience year round.

Board Members

Interested in Joining the Trails Advisory Board? 

The key to the success of our Board is our trail volunteers and community members who see outdoor activities as an important part of resort life.  

The Board is always looking for new trail enthusiasts to join our volunteer Board.  To enquire, please view the onboarding information and application or contact the Resort Village Office at (306) 929-2236.

Activity Trails

Please click the link for the RVCL Activity Trails Map and see a list of trails available at Candle Lake.

Bay Lake Trail North	Bay Lake Trail South	Deep Bay Trail
Main Street Walking Path	Nobles Point Shoreline Trail	Northview Trail
Old Baldy Trail	Old Horse Trail	Simon Lehne Trail
Tapawingo Trail	Waskateena Beach Trail	West End Trails
West Side Trail	Fun Run Trail

Candle Lake Trails Advisory Board – 5 Year PLAN 2024 to 2028 

Short-Term Plan (budgeted in 2024) 

1. Establish a land bridge to access a crosswalk on Highway 265 from the Bayview Business district to Emma’s Kitchen & The Market
2. Better define the walking path in front of the Market (example, add delineators, etc.)
3. Establish a land bridge to access a crosswalk on Highway 265 from the West Side Trail to the access to The Market
4. Extend Simon Lehne Trail to Northview Trail to Nobles Point Marina, with a crosswalk on Simon Lehne to be completed in 2024 with crusher dust surface (Phase 2)
5. Replace existing trail head garbage cans with bear proof garbage cans 
6. Establish a dedicated storage area for large Trails supplies and materials. Filing cabinet available in Senior’s meeting room for small items.
7. Develop a Trail from Bayview to RVCL recreation area and Bay Lake Trails. Fun Run Trail, work in progress
8. Boardwalk on the Nobles Point Nature Trail
9. Recognize and promote the historic significance of Old Horse Trail with signage, in concert with Communities in Bloom, work in progress

Long-Term Plan (not yet budgeted)

1. Improve pedestrian access along Simon Lehne from Main Street to Ford Road
2. Develop connectors to the Flood Berm
3. Pursue development of a nature trail north of Elm St, West of Simon Lehne, south of Nobles 
4. Connect the existing Trails system from Van Impe to to Minowukaw via village as per 20 year plan
5. Support RVCL renewal of the adoption of the Aschim Heritage Homestead property (expiration of current agreement 2029)
6. Develop a roadside trail from Deep Bay to the old Telwin access

Annual (on-going maintenance and sustainability) (budgeted annually)

1. Consult on new development applications re trails and pedestrian access 
2. Maintain accessible entrances to winter ski trails
3. Groom winter ski and snowshoe trails
4. Identify low, wet, eroded, or damaged areas and recommend maintenance options
5. Identify trails that should be closed temporarily due to unsafe or impassible conditions
6. Create an annual seasonal task list for Trails maintenance for the RVCL Maintenance Crew
7. Update maps, signs, promotional material, and social media to reflect the current trail status
8. Boardwalk maintenance, and repair over marshy/wet areas
9. Maintain markings/barriers to walking lanes on roadways 
10. Consult with Resort Village regarding trails design and trail upgrades
11. Partner with Sport, Culture, & Recreation to host Ski/Snowshoe/curling event(s) to promote trails use and community engagement
12. Promote Trails via Sandy Bay Festival of Lights, Welcome to The Lake, Canada Day, etc. 

Thank you!

The Trails Advisory Board thanks all of its volunteers and local businesses who provide ongoing support to trail initiatives. This support ranges from providing time and energy to helping with trail maintenance, offering ideas on how to strengthen our trails system, displaying trails maps, and providing personal financial donations.  

• Affinity Credit Union District Council Funding for Fall 2022 awarded to Candle Lake Trails Advisory Board (see more)
• Communities in Bloom $5,000 Grant in December 2020 - used toward the purchase of a new groomer (see more)
• Saskatchewan Trails Association $500 grant 2021 for trail Acknowledge (see more)
• FireSmart $500 grant 2021 for trail cleanup (see more)
• Fun Run Inc. Funding of $16,000 for Phase 1 to develop a trail connecting Bayview Drive (connector to West Side Trail) to the Resort Village Recreation Grounds (Hall / Curling Rink / Tennis Courts / Park / entrance to Bay Lake Trails). (see more)
• SGI 2023 Traffic Safety Grant of $40,000 for development of the trail connecting Bayview Drive to the Resort Village Recreation Grounds.