Welcome to Trans Canada Trail

Explore Canada’s national trail, the longest network of multi-use recreational trails in the world.

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2025 Funding Streams Are Open

Groups can apply for grants to support trail infrastructure, major repairs, greenway development and maintenance.

A group of people plant a sapling while surrounded by tall, leafy trees.

Planting for tomorrow

Federal Government Makes $1.6 Million Investment in the Trail

New funding will support tree-planting activities across Canada.

Our mission and vision

2024-2029 Strategic Plan

Trans Canada Trail prepares for the next generation of trail users

A year of impact

Our 2023–2024 Annual Report Is Here!

The annual report outlines our successes, thanks to the dedication of our amazing partners, supporters and volunteers

500 Days in the Wild

Dianne Whelan’s Documentary Is a Story of Connection and a Case for Suppor...

Since Dianne completed her journey, more than 4,000 km have been added to the Trans Canada Trail.

The cover photo of Trans Canada Trail's imapct report. It shows a person running a boardwalk along the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta

The Benefits of Connecting Canadians

The Economic, Environmental and Public Health Impacts of the Trail

Commissioned by Trans Canada Trail and conducted by Econsult Solutions, this pioneering study is the first of its scale ...

A woman standing on a yellow line on the Trans Canada Trail playing the violin for the Made To Be On campaign

GET ON THE TRAIL THAT WAS MADE TO BE ON

Trans Canada Trail Launches “Made To Be On” Campaign

This exciting campaign celebrates the spirit of connection, community and adventure.

Get #OnTheTrail

Your kindness powers the Trans Canada Trail

Ensure this wonderful Canadian legacy remains safe and accessible for ever...

With your help today, we can ensure the Trail remains safe and accessible for everyone who uses it.

Get Inspired

Trans Canada Trail & Peace by Chocolate

One Trail, One Love Bar Collection

What could be better than a day of adventure out on the Trail? A day of adventure out on the Trail, plus treats!

Your Trail to Discover

Explore your way

The Trans Canada Trail offers a wide range of activities through a variety of landscapes – urban, rural and wilderness; along greenways, waterways and roadways. Stretching 28,000 km from coast to coast to coast, it embodies the vastness of our terrain and the diversity of our people.

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Activities on the trail

There’s something for everyone

Whether you're looking for a place to hike, cycle, paddle, ride horseback, cross-country ski or snowmobile, you can find an experience that calls out to you.