Trans Canada Trail’s Trail Care Grant Program

About Trail Care

Each year, thousands of volunteers undertake projects to ensure that all users can safely access the benefits of outdoor recreation on the Trans Canada Trail. Our Trail Care grant program provides funding for projects to improve Trail sections, supporting the transition from one season to another.

Trail Care funds can be used for a wide range of activities:

Spring
Regular trail maintenance, small improvement projects on existing sections of the Trans Canada Trail, community cleanup events, and volunteer training.

Fall
Winterization activities, including trail grooming, snow clearing, community cleanup events, small equipment purchases or rentals, volunteer training and small improvement projects on existing sections of the Trans Canada Trail.

With our Trail Care Grant Program, we can ensure the Trail’s sustainability now – and for generations to come by

Seasonal preparedness

Nature is an unstoppable force, and each season brings unique challenges to those who use and maintain the Trans Canada Trail. Our Trail Care grant program helps direct resources where they’re required so that trail users can enjoy the Trans Canada Trail at any time of year.

Safety & accessibility

Our Trail Care grant program is one way in which we help communities keep the Trans Canada Trail safe and accessible for people to enjoy its superlative beauty from coast to coast to coast.

Connection with/support for local communities

The Trans Canada Trail is maintained and cared for by more than 500 trail groups and organizations across Canada. Our Trail Care grant program supports these groups and organizations, and their volunteers, to ensure an improved trail experience for all.

TRAIL CARE - SPRING 2022

Each spring, thousands of volunteers undertake projects to prepare the Trans Canada Trail for the busy trail season. Projects include seasonal trail clean-up and maintenance – a thorough spring cleaning!

CLICK HERE TO SEE STORIES OF IMPACT

TRAIL CARE - FALL 2022

More Canadians than ever have turned to outdoor recreation as way to support their mental and physical health – yes, even in our frigid winters! Our Trail Care grant program allows local trail groups to winterize their trail and ensure that they can open and safely operate during the winter season.

READ THE TRAIL CARE GRANT GUIDELINES

A big thank you!

We salute the passion and commitment of our trail partners and volunteers across the country, who are integral to making the Trail the connective ribbon that it is.