July 24, 2024
We are excited to announce that Trails to the
Boundary is taking over KVR Outfitters Bike Rentals & Tours as of Aug 1,
2024.
Paula Sheridan, the owner and founder of the
business, started cycle tours in the West Boundary in 2011 after nine years of
cycle tour guiding in both the Canadian Rockies and New Zealand. She
currently spends the summers here and the rest of the year operating an eco
tour business in New Zealand with her partner Swade. Through her
business, thousands of cyclists have come to our area from all over the world,
using our accommodators, our food services, local contractors and ancillary
services.
“I’ve witnessed the KVR transform from a
little-known trail into a thriving destination. I’ve had the privilege of
helping small businesses start up and grow along the trail, creating niche
opportunities in rural communities. This journey has been both
challenging and incredibly rewarding, seeing individuals and businesses
flourish through their connection to the KVR. I have been delighted to
see many changes along the way, from the exciting imminent reopening of Adra
Tunnel, to new shelters and the resurfacing of the trail from the Little Tunnel
to Penticton. I hope to see more infrastructure development to improve
this valuable regional asset.” Paula Sheridan
This is the second foray into social enterprise for
Trails to the Boundary. Our first was the gift store at Riverside
Centre. All of our projects serve our goal of economic development in the
West Boundary. We see huge potential for building cycling tourism in our
area. Cyclists seek the challenge of long multi-day rides. With the
low grades of rail trails, people of most fitness levels can enjoy riding them.
We’ve worked with Paula over the years in our role
as partnership agreement holders with Recreation Sites Trails BC. We’ve
seen the economic development that has occurred as a result of the tours that
are operated in our area. We share Paula’s vision for including an
awareness of our natural resources in our work. We are excited to work
with our neighbours across the Southern Interior to build this industry.
Our plan is to continue to work with existing
contractors after the acquisition and to increase business development in
support of low impact tours in the area.
We thank Paula for holding us by the hand as we
take on this new venture. We will continue to follow your good works in
New Zealand with your tours there and with your environmental projects.
For more information, contact Pat Henley (250)
528-0227
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