Sky Train Extraordinaire

 

 

Here is what could be done with Sky Train. The present idea is to continue the line past Surrey, the fastest growing city in Canada, to Langley. The plans are already there. To expand the elevated rail line further seems like nothing more is needed except concrete and steel. And money. And imagination.

 

And the deal; After the extension to Langley, just continue the line through to Cloverdale and its historic sites. Used in many movies for small town charm, and the world famous Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, its fertile lands also grow the best strawberries in the world!  Then Aldergrove, and many farm markets including the world's biggest cannabis farm! The primary communications station for the whole Canadian Navy Pacific Fleet lives here.  

Then ride on through the south valley to Abbotsford, the Hub of the Fraser Valley and the home of the Abbotsford International Air Show, largest in Canada. The show has featured the Snowbirds, the Blue Angels, a huge Russian Antinov AB 124, a WWII Lancaster bomber, an SR71 Blackbird and every aircraft in between! And you may see soaring eagles and circling hawks too! 

 

 

Abbotsford retains a small town charm though it is just a step to the USA border, and a bridge to Mission, B.C.

 

But our new Sky Train route isn't turning back yet, we're moving on ...

 

All along the way there will be glorious views of rural farmland with picturesque barns and dramatic snow capped mountains! On to Chilliwack, surrounded by hop farms, cornfields, mountains and lakes, parks and trails. But with the bustle of a thriving center! Here you may glimpse a glider being towed to altitude and para gliders floating on invisible air currents. Even a Tulip Festival! As well as a multitude of recreational areas for leisure activities!     

     

Then moving still eastward to Agassiz where there is a crossing for cars now, at Rosedale, and with a new Sky Train bridge across the Fraser there would be a connection to the famous Harrison Hot Springs resort. Now take a western route north side of the Fraser to Mission, full of early BC history and old shops for browsing. And follow the scenic Lougheed highway and a sight of the Benedictine Monastery and Westminster Abbey tower to Coquitlam Center and a meet up with the existing Sky Train line again with access to all of Greater Vancouver!

 

A wonderful green loop route for tourists and locals to enjoy our great Fraser Valley ambience! And the people become friendlier! This could be a great day trip for folks who cannot afford otherwise costly travels and don't want the stress of driving, and most of the time you are elevated for exhilarating views!  The Fraser River has been a highway for commerce for two centuries! And lurking beneath are the world's biggest sturgeon!

 

The old BC Electric Interurban Tram Line went through Richmond since 1910 and into the Valley once before, the right-of-ways are still there and BC Hydro retains the rights for passenger service. 

And we have abundant clean electric power in BC with a huge reserve for the next 100 years when Site C comes on line! 

 

 

Families could get a day pass, perhaps enabling them to get off and on along the way to sample the small town offerings! Pack a box lunch? 

A wonderful way to spend a few hours comfortably site-seeing within your own backyard! 

 

Of course virtually all the towns on this proposed Sky Train scenic route have interesting historical meaning, festivals, cultural events and fun all year round. Easy to research when you plan to go. Even a casual day-trip ride of the loop would be de-compressing for your mind and replenishing for your spirit! 

Why not make our whole Fraser Valley an affordable and enjoyable and memorable BC tourist attraction? 

 

 

Why not?

Don't tell me you can't do it, show me how you CAN do it!