The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in partnership with the Town of Comox, Government of Canada, and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT), is pleased to announce the official opening of Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path (MUP), which was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony that occurred on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The Lazo Greenway MUP will provide the community with a new active transportation corridor linking key segments of the local trail network and offering safer, healthier, and greener travel options for residents and visitors alike.
“The completion of the Lazo Greenway marks a milestone in our region’s vision of an integrated active transportation network,” says Electoral Area B Director Richard Hardy. “It gives people of all ages a safer and healthier choice for getting around, while emphasizing our commitment to environmental stewardship and community connectivity.”
“Together with the generous support of our funding and local government partners, we are proud to see this vision for the Lazo Greenway completed and opened for the community to enjoy,” said Comox Mayor Nicole Minions. “This is a project that benefits our residents today, while leaving a positive impact for generations to come.”
“Active transportation infrastructure is essential to building healthy, green, and inclusive communities. The newly constructed Lazo Greenway will provide a safer travel option for pedestrians and cyclists in the Comox Valley,” said Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria. “We will continue to work with our partners and invest in projects that build stronger, more vibrant, and better connected communities across the country.”
The path runs about 2.5 km between Butchers Road and Sand Pines Drive, weaving along Lazo Road, and provides a consistent connection for walkers, cyclists, and other non-motorized users.
As part of the design, the path combines asphalt and gravel surfaces to balance accessibility with environmental sensitivity. Pedestrian crossings have been installed at Forester Avenue and Sand Pines Drive to enhance safety, with amenities like benches, garbage cans, and a drinking fountain (for people and pets) installed along the route.
In more sensitive areas, such as through marshland, split-rail fencing and amphibian protection fencing have been included to protect wildlife and guide amphibian migration safely beneath the roadway via culverts.
Major funding for the project has come via the Government of Canada’s Active Transportation Fund, which has provided $1,017,930 towards the project costs.
The opening of the Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path brings several key benefits to the region:
- Improved connectivity and mobility – Residents and visitors within Lazo Road, Point Holmes, Goose Spit, and Lazo Marsh will now have a safe, direct route for walking or biking rather than relying on vehicular travel.
- Health and recreation – The path encourages active lifestyles, providing opportunities for daily exercise, scenic walking routes, and recreational cycling.
- Reduced vehicle traffic and emissions – By offering a viable non-motorized route for short trips, the greenway will help decrease short car journeys and greenhouse gas emissions, further contributing to local climate goals.
- Ecological sensitivity – The inclusion of amphibian fencing, careful alignment, and environmental mitigations reflect a commitment to protecting local ecosystems. In addition, the project included the removal of invasive plant species and the replanting of native trees and vegetation, supporting long-term habitat restoration and biodiversity.
- Tourism and local appeal – The greenway enhances the recreational appeal of the region for visitors, strengthening the network of trails and waterfront links.
Construction of the project was completed in conjunction with the Sewer Conveyance Project to reduce impact to residents, avoid individual project delays, and find potential cost savings where possible.
For more information on the Lazo MUP, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/LazoMUP.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contacts:
Comox Valley Regional District
Doug DeMarzo
General Manager of Community Services
250-334-6053
Town of Comox
Nicole Minions
Mayor
250-339-2202
Government of Canada
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
Email: media-medias@infc.gc.ca
Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
