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This is one of four existing railway bridges on the old Kettle Valley Railway, now Trans Canada Trail, that were converted from railway bridges to pedestrian/biking friendly crossings for the trail. The crossings were completed by the Canadian Military Engineers, assisted by the Royal Engineers on two of the crossings from 2002 to 2004.  

The bridges were named Canadian Railway Troops Crossing after the First World War Canadian Railway Troops who were part of the Canadian Engineers.    

The location of the four crossings are: Cascade, Grand Forks (first crossing completed, southwest of Cacade Falls), Grand Forks (trail at end of Nagraeff or Popoff Roads), and Grand Forks (near Kettle River Drive and 13th Street).

The Castlegar Legion Military Mural was created in 2021 by West Kootenay mural artist Tyler Toews of Canadian Murals. The design features a cross intertwined with a white ribbon and poppies. There is representation from all three branches of the Canadian Forces - a military helmet sits atop the cross, while military boots sit at its base; a sailor's cap sits along the ribbon and a Royal Canadian Air Force cap rests above an image.

The legion’s Ways and Means Officer Bev Storvold first suggested the idea of mural, but it took several years to come to fruition. Storvold didn’t give up and a Columbia Basin Trust grant was secured for the project. The organizers included Legion Vice President Dean Burdeyny, Ways and Means Officer Bev Storvold and President Chris McBain.

Construction of the Major John Biker Bridge began in 1995 and was completed in 1996 by 44 Field Engineer Squadron. It is a 50ft Double Single Bailey Bridge used to access the north part of the range.

Major Biker was an Officer Commanding 3 Engineer Services and Works Company during the Second World War and was the first Commanding Officer of 44 Field Squadron in 1947. 

This cenotaph was first dedicated by the Rossland Branch of the Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada on November 11, 1921, to those who fought in the Great War. It was erected by funds from the commissions of the Victory Bond Campaign Committee, along with help from the City of Rossland. After the Dominion War Department gave Rossland captured German trophies, the memorial was further developed in the spring.

On July 1, 1997, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 14 rededicated the memorial to those who fought in the Second World War and the Korean War by adding plaques. Those who served during the Boer War were commemorated on the cenotaph with the Legion adding a plaque on September 9, 2000.

The Peace and Remembrance Mural is located next to the memorial.

This mural was started by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture Public Arts Committee for the 75th D-Day Anniversary. Funding was received from the CBT Public Arts Fund, Nelson District Credit Union Rossland Branch, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 14.

The mural was painted on 4'x8' panels by local artist Tyler Toews and mounted on the outside wall of the J. Van der Ham building near the cenotaph. It depicts wildflowers of the West Kootenay region, symbolizing Canada's commitment to peace and also commemorating the locals who served during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. The mural was completed in time for the 2019 Remembrance Day Service.

The cenotaph, which honours Lower Kootenay Band Warriors who served in the First and Second World Wars and Korean War, was erected near the Lower Kootenay Band cemetery. It consists of a 15,000 pounds boulder and a plaque which was built by Korean War Veterans. It had fallen into disrepair and was vandalized, but renovated in time for the 2019 Remembrance Day events. 

This statue of a First World War foot soldier was erected near the Cenotaph in 2009. The soldier is shown kneeling, appearing to be at the grave of a fellow soldier.

Grays Peak was named in memory of RCAF Flight Sergeant John Balfour Gray and RCNVR Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, who died during the Second World War. The following is an excerpt from: http://www.54thbattalioncef.ca/WARPAGES/geographic.htm Geographic Memorials - Grays Peak Named to remember brothers RCAF Flight Sergeant John Balfour Gray, and RCNVR Lieutenant Pilot Robert Hampton Gray, VC. The brothers were born in Trail and grew up in Nelson; John was the first Nelson man to die during WWII, and Robert was the last Nelson man to die during hostilities. Parents: John Balfour Gray, Sr., and Wilhemina Gray, Nelson. RCAF Flight Sergeant John ("Jack") Balfour Gray, R58225, recipient of the Aircrew Europe Star; serving as Air Gunner with 144 RAF Squadron when he was killed during a mine-laying operation, 27 February 1942, age 21. Buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Doncaster, UK, grave G. 63; and his older brother…..RCVNR Lieutenant Robert Hampton ("Hammy") Gray, VC, DSC, killed in action 9 August 1945, age 27 - the day the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki and 5 days before the war ended - by crashing his flaming Corsair bomber into a Japanese destroyer at the cost of his own life. Earlier in 1945 he had been awarded the DSC, and was posthumously awarded Canada's 13th Victoria Cross. With no grave but the sea, his name is inscribed on the Halifax Memorial, panel 13.

This memorial was dedicated as Veterans Way, December 18, 2004, by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 173.

The Hampton Gray Room is named in honour of Temporary Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (the last Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross), who was shot down on August 9, 1945. See also memorial 59033-038