The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation (TOTF) was incorporated as a provincially registered non-profit society in 2017 with CRA registered charitable status granted on April 1, 2019.

TOTF is an industry-led organization, governed by an elected Board of Directors, who represent and support business and community tourism interests throughout the Thompson Okanagan region.

Purpose

TOTF’s purpose and mandate is to nurture, preserve, and enhance recreational trail systems and rail trail corridors that connect healthy vibrant communities across the Thompson Okanagan region, acting as a vessel to attract investment, leading initiatives to sustain and maintain the trails that unite the region.

Master Plan

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) recently completed the Kettle Valley Rail Trail Masterplan: Midway to Glenfir. This plan articulates a vision for the Midway to Glenfir segment of the KVR Trail.

Programs

TOTF manages the BCRailTrails.com website which strives to provide current trail information and resources for the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Due to the nature of trails and the impacts of unexpected weather events, the information and data posted serves as a general reference only and may not reflect the current conditions or closure situation.

TOTF formally established the KVR Trail Preservation Alliance (KVRTPA) in August 2022, utilizing a stakeholder model, with no fees to join, to bring forward the collective voice on behalf of all stakeholders (trail users, communities, business) to collaboratively work with government to advocate for the repairs and maintenance needed to restore and preserve the KVR trail to realize the maximum recreation, tourism/heritage, and economic potential for the neighbouring communities, businesses, residents and visitors.

TOTF actively sources opportunities to attract investment and generate revenue from grants, corporate sponsorship, donations, raffles and fundraising events to fund trails initiatives and advocacy efforts.

More Information

We welcome tourism professionals, community representatives, and trail enthusiasts to connect with us to learn more.