Where to Hike, Bike, Paddle and Roll on the Trans Canada Trail During the Great Canadian Hike
The Great Canadian Hike is back! From September 1 to 30, 2026, participants will be heading outside to walk, roll, bike, paddle and hike a collective 100,000 kilometres, both on and off the Trail. Here are some great options from coast to coast to coast to log your kilometres and enjoy the outdoors.
Bike: City of Whitehorse – Millennium Trail
Cycle through town and along the Yukon River on the City of Whitehorse – Millennium Trail. For a longer trip, follow the river to Myles Canyon and take in the views, or create an itinerary for visiting the city, and stop at museums or cafés en route.
Photo credit: Bich-Anh Nguyen
Paddle: West Arm Provincial Park
Head out from Rotary Lakeside Park in Nelson in the West Kootenays for an exceptionally beautiful paddle on Kootenay Lake. Enjoy calm waters, mountain and valley views, and serene vibes all around.
Roll, walk or jog: Meewasin Trail, River Landing
Right in the heart of Saskatoon, the Meewasin Trail’s River Landing section offers great views of the South Saskatchewan River, plus a wide, paved trail, ideal for a late afternoon stroll with the family or a morning jog.
Hike: Onishkatoon Gwaykaadiziwin Trail
The new Onishkatoon Gwaykaadiziwin Trail became part of the Trans Canada Trail this year. It completes a 38-kilometre loop around Falcon Lake. Designed for both hikers and cyclists, the Trail section provides users with a scenic route that showcases the area’s forests, lakes and rugged Canadian Shield landscape.
Photo credit: Keely Middleton
Walk, roll or jog: Waterfront Trail – Martin Goodman Trail, Woodbine and Sugar Beach areas
The Waterfront Trail – Martin Goodman Trail follows Lake Ontario through the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. It’s an ideal spot to hit the Trail for some Great Canadian Hike time, then stop for a snack and a break at a local café.
Photo credit: Rudderless Travel
Paddle: Lake Superior Water Trail
This epic Trail section runs for close to 1,000 kilometres from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay via beautiful Lake Superior. Several access points are available; we recommend using caution and sticking to more sheltered areas that will likely offer warmer temperatures.
Bike: La Montérégiade
Running from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Granby in Quebec’s Montérégie region, la Montérégiade offers a well-maintained Trail section that is ideal for cycling with the whole family. It’s paved, off-road and lots of fun.
Hike: Fundy National Park
Choose from several trail options in Fundy National Park, from short, forested loops to long coastal treks. Shiphaven is a popular short-and-sweet option featuring estuary views, while the Coastal Trail, east and west sections, feature challenging forested and coastal routes.
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