Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society

A steep dirt embankment coming down from the paved Centennial Park pathway, leading down to the Columbia River recreation trail. Part of Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program trail update.

Columbia River trails slated for accessibility upgrades

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Apr 8, 2026

Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program and Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society collaborate to improve accessibility along key Columbia River trails.

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Ward Kemerer with Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society, dressed in a snow suit sitting on the modified track sled used to groom trails. The machine has a large groomer section on the front that juts out a couple of meters.

Meet The Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society

By Charlotte Smith ● Long-form ● Mar 12, 2025

The Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society keeps the trails accessible all year round.

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A thanks to Ward Kemerer for the Greenbelt’s winter trail grooming

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Feb 20, 2023

Ward Kemerer is a name synonymous with the Revelstoke Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society and the winter snow grooming efforts on “the flats.” Ward was asked to become the interim President in 2018 after he came up with the idea to generate revenue and membership by enabling year-round use of the trails.

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New sign raises awareness for Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Oct 18, 2021

Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society members and supporters gathered on Oct. 15 to commemorate a new sign at the recreational greenspace on the banks of the Illecillewaet River.

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