It took 25 years, but in August 2017 Canada finally unveiled its Great Trail – nearly 15,000 miles (about 22,000 km) of connected trails spanning the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Also known as the Trans Canada Trail, it is thought to be the longest recreational trail system in the world. Founders Pierre Camu, Bill Pratt and Paul LaBarge came up with the idea of the mega-trail in 1992 to celebrate the nation’s 125th birthday. Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on the trail network, designed for those who enjoy hiking, biking and paddling.
O Canada, we are on guard for you:
You can spend two weeks biking through the Newfoundland woods, from St. John’s to Port aux Basques, along the T’Railway.
On Vancouver Island, you can hike from Cowichan Valley to Victoria, crossing a new suspension bridge that spans the Goldstream River.
In the Yukon and Northwest Territories, you can travel the Dempster Highway or canoe along the McKenzie River Trail.
Author: Jacob Scott Stahler
