Central Valley Greenway, Urban trail in Vancouver, Canada.

The Central Valley Greenway is an extended recreational trail spanning about 25 kilometers through Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. The path consists of paved sections and separate cycling lanes that allow pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely and comfortably between the cities.

The Central Valley Greenway opened on June 27, 2009, with celebrations, guided bike tours and walking tours on parts of the route. Its roughly $24 million cost was funded by the government of Canada, the province of British Columbia, TransLink, Metro Vancouver and the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster. The project was set in motion by a grant from Vancity Credit Union to Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) for its transport advocacy. Some sections remain interim and are to be upgraded.

The route passes 13 SkyTrain stations and links destinations such as Commercial Drive, Hume Park and Downtown New Westminster. Its name comes from the Central Valley it follows, and the flat corridor lets commuters, wheelchair users and in-line skaters share the same way through a hilly region.

The route runs from Science World in Vancouver to New Westminster through Burnaby, mostly flat along the Central Valley. In Burnaby, some gravel paths are less suitable for in-line skating, and sections through Burnaby Lake Regional Park and along the Brunette River are open during daylight hours only. The path connects 13 SkyTrain stations, including along the Millennium Line in Burnaby and New Westminster.

While using the path, travelers pass through Burnaby Lake Regional Park where they can observe local wildlife without leaving the route. This nature experience in the middle of urban areas gives the trail a special quality where city and nature meet.