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Trail · Kelowna, British Columbia
Myra Canyon
Section of the old Kettle Valley Railway over Myra Canyon, above Kelowna, with 18 wooden and steel bridges and 2 tunnels, now a bike and walking trail.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Myra Canyon
The Kettle Valley Railway was built in the early 20th century to link the interior of British Columbia to the coast. In Myra Canyon, in the mountains above Kelowna, the tracks followed the canyon walls on 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels. The railway was abandoned in the 1970s and the tracks were removed.
The railbed became a trail, about 12 km between the two parking areas, flat and wide, good for biking and walking. The bridges stand tens of meters above the canyon floor, with views over the valley and Kelowna in the distance. In 2003 a wildfire destroyed most of the wooden bridges; they were rebuilt to match the originals.
The section is a National Historic Site and lies within Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. Bike rentals are available near the parking lot in season.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
From June to October, when the access road is free of snow. In the morning, before the heat.
How to get there
Via Myra Forest Service Road, about 25 km from downtown Kelowna, with an unpaved stretch near the end.
Tip
Do the route by bike: it’s about 24 km round-trip, almost flat, with stops at every bridge.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Myra Canyon
How many bridges does Myra Canyon have?
Eighteen trestle bridges and two tunnels on the old railway section.
Is the Myra Canyon trail difficult?
No, it is flat and wide, about 12 km each way.
Are the Myra Canyon bridges original?
Most were rebuilt after the 2003 fire, in the same design as the originals.