Saanich considers pop-up shops along Galloping Goose, Lochside trails

Jeremy Bradley drains the last of his water bottle as he heads home to James Bay on his electric bike.

Bradley said the increase in e-bike traffic on the trail system has been significant over the past year, so providing services along the corridors would be an asset for riders now travelling long distances with electric assist. A notice of motion is being prepared by Haynes and Mersereau to bring before council on Sept. 19 — the last meeting before the civic election on Oct. 15.

“Two years of the pandemic and the explosion of popularity of e-bikes have changed things on the economic landscape,” said Haynes, noting work and commuting to work have both changed. Saanich has also been watching the City of Victoria’s move in March to allow permits for pop-up shops along Dallas Road, where on busy weekends, as many as eight food trucks and trailside cafes spring up near Clover Point.

Don't destroy the natural beauty of these trails by commercializing them and adding distraction hazards. If you want to do something useful, add more toilets/ water stations. Already enough bike-friendly cafes along these routes, and most trail users aren't shopping for trinkets.

Good idea! Bike friendly business!

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Saanich considers pop-up shops on Galloping Goose TrailThe District of Saanich is looking into adding pop-up shops and food vendors along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Lochside Trail. The idea for food vendors along the trails first surfaced in Saanich about seven years ago, but recent moves from the City of Victoria and the effects of the pandemic have district council considering the idea more seriously.
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Saanich pitches shops along Galloping GooseSaanich Mayor Fred Haynes says he'd like to see pop-up vendors come to the Galloping Goose Trail, like what's seen along Dallas Road. Amazing to see what representatives think up just before elections start. Please don't do it. Leave natural beauty as it is, unless you're adding more toilets & water stations. People aren't biking those trails to buy trinkets, and there are already enough nearby cafes.
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