Great Canadian Hike: Great Experiences, Great Prizes Were Won
It’s a wrap! From September 20 to October 19, 2025, over 2,000 participants joined together to hike, bike, paddle and roll from coast to coast, logging kilometres and raising funds for Trans Canada Trail.
We’re sending out our sincere thanks to all those who joined in the fall fun by participating in the Great Canadian Hike and logging their kilometres. You helped raise awareness about the benefits of getting outside and staying active, and you helped connect people across Canada along the Trail.
Congratulations to our contest winners, who won great prizes from Columbia Sportswear, Garmin and Manulife.
What our contest prize winners are saying
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“Honestly this was not expected. We had fun promoting the challenge and the club pulled through!” — Michelle with Russell Run Club.
“Everyone is really happy!” — Joelle with Toyota Du Beau
Weekly prize winners
Top fundraiser
Week 1 winner: Susan W, Ontario
Week 2 winner: Shaun C, Quebec
Week 3 winner: Jennifer M, Ontario
Week 4 winner: Uchechi I, Albert
Most kilometres logged walking/hiking
Week 1 winner: Ernie W, Newfoundland and Labrador
Week 2 winner: Louise C, Ontario
Week 3 winner: Sajid A, Manitoba
Week 4 winner: Daniel G, Albert
Photo credit: Jennifer Matthews, Sajid Ali
Most kilometres logged running
Week 1 winner: Mike D, Nova Scotia
Week 2 winner: Nicole B, Ontario
Week 3 winner: Patrick B, Ontario
Week 4 winner: Normand F, Quebe
Most kilometres logged cycling/rolling
Week 1 winner: Dave F, Ontario
Week 2 winner: Marty H, Ontario
Week 3 winner: David N, Ontario
Week 4 winner: Étienne G, Quebec
Most kilometres logged paddling
Week 1 winner: Fate M, British Columbia
Week 2 winner: Lori J, Quebec
Week 3 winner: Catherine M, Alberta
Week 4 winner: N/A
Photo credit: Ernie M., Fate M.
Grand Prize winners – individual
Top fundraiser: Frieda B, Ontario
Most kilometres logged walking/hiking: Sajid A, Manitoba
Most kilometres logged running: Mike D, Nova Scotia
Most kilometres logged cycling: David N, Ontario
Most kilometres logged paddling: Fate M, British Columbia
Grand Prize winners – team
Top fundraiser: Équipe Du Beau Toyota, Quebec
Top distance: Russell Run Club, Ontario
Main photo credit: Jennifer Mahon
