Where to paddle on the Trans Canada Trail
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Make a splash
From the ancient water trails traversed by Indigenous peoples to the trading routes of voyageurs, Canada’s water routes have played a crucial role in the creation of our national identity. Today, a new generation of adventurers are connecting to this rich history across the Trans Canada Trail’s many waterways. Here’s everything you need to explore Canada’s best waterways this summer.
![Salish Sea Marine Trail - Jennifer Mahon](https://tctrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Activity-Paddle-Salish-Sea-Jennifer-300x158.jpg)
Salish Sea Marine Trail - Jennifer Mahon
![Chief Whitecap Waterway - Jeff Wizniak](https://tctrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Activity-Paddle-Chief-Whitecap-Jeff-Wizniak-300x158.jpg)
Chief Whitecap Waterway - Jeff Wizniak
![Bras d'Or Lake Water Route - Charles-André Roy](https://tctrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Activity-Paddle-Bras-DOr-Charles-Andre-300x158.jpg)
Bras d'Or Lake Water Route - Charles-André Roy
Our top 5 Trail sections
- Lake Superior Water Trail
- Ontario
- Bras d’Or Lake Water Route
- Nova Scotia
- Chief Whitecap Waterway
- Saskatchewan
- Salish Sea Marine Trail
- British Columbia
- Path of the Paddle
- Ontario and Manitoba
Keep exploring, consult our interactive map.
Could you paddle for hours?
We’ve got you covered. Immerse yourself in this serene 5-hour outing near Vancouver Island.
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