As the longest trail network in the world, the Trans Canada Trail connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and inclusive outdoor activities. Through collaboration and partnerships, we build, maintain and steward Canada’s national trail, a unique system of connected urban and rural trails.

Our vision: Building on the achievement of connection, the Trans Canada Trail will continue to inspire everyone to embrace the outdoors, to discover the diversity of our land and people, to enhance their health and well-being, and to share their stories along this globally significant and iconic trail network.

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Connecting Canadians to Nature and to One Another 

Together with our partners, we created an epic trail of trails - a national unity project that brings together people from all walks of life. The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multiuse recreational trail in the world, spanning over 27,000 kilometres. The trail links our three oceans – the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic – and connects 15,000 rural, urban and Indigenous communities. It’s a thread that connects Canada’s diverse landscapes, seasons, people and experiences. 

We all have a connection to the Trans Canada Trail regardless of age, passions or beliefs. It is a national legacy, a Canadian asset, and a sustainable gift that fosters unity, collaboration and connectedness. 

 The Trail offers countless opportunities to experience the outdoors, including hiking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, in a variety of beautiful landscapes. 

 In addition to the many positive mental and physical health impacts of trail usage, the Trail also provides significant economic and environmental benefits for the communities where we live, work and play. 

Trans Canada Trail is a registered charity, and we are grateful to all who have helped to create our national trail. And, this is just the beginning of our story, as we plan for future improvements and growth for generations to come. 

Your support today will preserve and enhance the Trans Canada Trail by: 

• Connecting additional loops and spurs to the main Trail so that Canadians and international visitors can experience more of our country’s diverse and breathtaking beauty 
• Adding amenities such as benches, restrooms, guide wires and docks that will increase accessibility for seniors and people with physical disabilities 
• Converting sections of road routes into greenways for better cycling, walking and hiking experiences and allowing Trail users to get closer to nature 
• Funding emergency repairs to the Trail when damaged by floods, fires, storms or other natural disasters 

For more information please contact our Donor Services team at donorservices@tctrail.ca or at 1-800-465-3636.