The City of Yellowknife is beginning planning for future improvements to the Niven Lake Ravine Trail and is inviting residents and trail users to participate in the first round of public engagement.
The Niven Lake Ravine Trail, also known as the Fire Cutline Path or Niven Firebreak Trail, is an important year-round community corridor for walking, cycling, skiing, snowmobiling, commuting, and accessing nature. Through Engagement Round 1, the City seeks feedback on how the trail is used today, what people value most, and what should be considered as future trail design options are developed.
"The Niven Lake Ravine Trail is an important part of how people move through and enjoy our community," said Grant White, Director of Community Services. "Everyday users bring valuable knowledge about how the trail functions in different seasons, where opportunities exist, and what should be considered as we begin planning for its future. Their feedback will help us make better informed decisions as the project moves forward."
The project builds on a long-term vision to strengthen connections between the Niven Lake neighbourhood, surrounding communities, and recreational amenities. It also complements broader planning initiatives currently underway, including updates to the City's Comprehensive Community Plan and the development of the Transportation Plan. Together with technical analysis, community feedback will help inform future trail design options.
Residents are encouraged to participate by attending one of the following engagement opportunities:
Project Pop-up #1 – ATCO Aquatic Centre
- Location: ATCO Aquatic Centre Lobby
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Meet the project team, learn more about the project, and share feedback about how you use the trail and what improvements you would like to see.
Project Pop-up #2 – Trailhead Coffee Chat
- Location: Niven Firebreak Trail Start
- Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Stop by for a coffee, chat with the project team, and share your thoughts while using the trail.
Project Pop-up #3 – Share and Stroll
- Location: Niven Firebreak Trail Start
- Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Chat with the project team before taking a self-directed walk along the trail to reflect on current conditions, opportunities, and areas that may benefit from improvement.
Residents can participate by attending a pop-up event or completing the online survey. Feedback gathered during Engagement Round 1 will be considered alongside technical analysis as future trail design options are developed.
For more information about public engagement opportunities, please visit the City’s Public Engagement webpage.
City Begins Niven Lake Ravine Trail Planning Project
Thursday, June 25, 2026
