The Creston Valley – Kootenay Lake Wayfinding Project has commenced the manufacturing process for new signage in the Creston Valley.
The project, according to a press release from Kootenay Employment Services (KES), stems from a comprehensive assessment of local Wayfinding infrastructure conducted between 2016 and 2018.
The assessment identified that enhanced signage throughout the Town of Creston and Regional Districts A, B, and C would significantly improve access to essential services and tourist destinations across the region.
KES is leading the project as the delivery agency for the Creston Valley and Kootenay Lake Economic Action Partnership.
Phase one launched in 2023 and is now in the refinement stages, nearing the completion of phase two.
In 2023, KES successfully secured $1 million in Destination Development funding for the project from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport.
KES engaged Ion Design to conduct extensive community consultations with stakeholders, the general public, and targeted community populations to ensure the Wayfinding system meets diverse local needs.
The new signage initiative will address several priority areas, including improved trail network navigation, new pedestrian signage within the Town of Creston, information totems, and kiosk panels at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.
The project will also feature panels promoting important local offerings at Ferry terminals, gateway monuments honouring the Lower Kootenay Band/Ktunaxa region, and facility identification signs.
“This project represents a collaborative effort to enhance both resident and visitor experience throughout our region,” said Gregg Berg, Special Projects Manager at Kootenay Employment Services.
“The improved Wayfinding system will strengthen our tourism infrastructure while better connecting community members to essential services and recreational opportunities.”
The project has been developed in partnership with the Town of Creston and Regional Districts A, B, and C.
Special recognition is extended to Carol Louie, whose artwork represents local indigenous culture and history, and to the Wayfinding Steering Committee and community members who participated in consultation sessions.
Installation of the new signage will commence in the coming months, with improved Wayfinding infrastructure appearing throughout the Creston Valley – Kootenay Lake region.
For more information about the Creston Valley Kootenay Lake Wayfinding Project, click here.
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