Canada’s National Trail

Fresh air, snowflakes sparkling in the sunshine, and the sound of your shoes forging new paths through a winter wonderland – what could be better? The Trans Canada Trail is your connection to it all – including the feel-good mental health benefits of outdoor activity. So, this winter, get out on the Trail and transform those winter #Blahs2Ahhhs.

Thanks to all who took part in the 2021 Great Canadian Hike from September 15 to October 31! Trans Canada Trail called on people across Canada to DISCONNECT from screens and RECONNECT to nature and to one another, by collectively spending 28,000 hours on Canada’s 28,000 km-long national trail. Canadians accepted the challenge, with people from EVERY province and territory taking part – hiking, walking, rolling, paddling or biking along the Trail. In the coming days the final numbers will be announced but we already know that our goals were surpassed by an incredible amount!

You may have noticed that things look a little different these days on our website, social media pages, and maybe even trail signs. As of June 1, 2021, the name of The Great Trail of Canada has changed back to its original name, and is once again known as the iconic Trans Canada Trail.

It’s YOUR ODE, your anthem to Canada’s national Trail.

Review our annual report and see how we’re keeping busy making improvements and lasting connections along the Trans Canada Trail.