Halloween: Spooky Places on the Trans Canada Trail

Canada is known for a few things: stunning landscapes and stellar musicians, to name only two. But we’re not all jagged mountaintops and dance-able Drake songs. We have skeletons in our figurative coast-to-coast-to-coast closets. These locations along the 28,000-kilometre Trans Canada Trail network are the perfect example of our vast and ghostly past. If you […]

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Featured Hikes: Prince Edward Island

As the birthplace of Confederation, Prince Edward Island has a rich history of making connections. Today, many walkers, hikers and cyclists seek another kind of connection along the Confederation Trail, the island’s 440-kilometre section of the Trans Canada Trail. Not sure where to start? Here are our Featured Hikes along the Trans Canada Trail in […]

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Featured Hikes: Newfoundland and Labrador

From the lively streets of St. John’s to charming fishing villages and cliffside walks, the Trail in Newfoundland and Labrador has something for hikers of all levels. Experienced hikers will meet their match on the internationally renowned East Coast Trail, which runs along the rugged Atlantic coastline of the province. Further inland, trail explorers can […]

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Sounds of the Trans Canada Trail: 25 Feel-Good Tracks for Trail Adventures

When it comes to improving your mood, few things are better than your favourite songs! In fact, research suggests that listening to upbeat music can help people feel happier, manage their stress levels, enhance their memory and ease pain. This month, we’ve collected 25 feel-good songs from some great Canadian artists. Here are some highlights […]

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Featured Hikes: New Brunswick

Stunning coastal scenery, charming communities and diverse heritage await outdoor enthusiasts along New Brunswick’s sections of the Trans Canada Trail. Featuring the Bay of Fundy, city skylines and beautiful rural areas, it’s a wonderland for hikers, cyclists, equestrians, paddlers and many others. Discover Featured Hikes in New Brunswick.     City of Fredericton – North […]

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GET CONNECTED ON THE TRAIL

Guest Contributor: GenWell Project    The GenWell Project, the Global Human Connection Movement launched in Canada in 2016, is pleased to partner with Trans Canada Trail, to ensure that all Canadians recognize that by hiking with others, they don’t just double the amount of time spent on the Trans Canada Trail, but that they also get the opportunity to improve their social health, now deemed to be as important as exercise and eating […]

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5 Essential Tips for Trail Outings with Your Dog

For excellent company on the Trans Canada Trail, look no further than humankind’s best friend. There are many benefits to bringing a dog along, not least that they’ll probably enjoy the change of scenery as much as you do. “Compared to the sidewalk, it’s a more fun way to give them the exercise they need,” […]

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Featured Hikes: Saskatchewan

The prairie province of Saskatchewan has a history of celebrating its diversity – not only by honouring the contributions of its many distinct communities, but also through its spectacular landscapes and history. The Trans Canada Trail in this province takes in expansive prairies, stunning waterways and exciting cities, as well as heritage sites and provincial […]

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Featured Hikes: Yukon

Wild, mountainous and rich in diverse histories, Yukon promises unforgettable experiences to all outdoor enthusiasts. Discover Whitehorse’s network of trails, which brings you along the majestic Yukon River, the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site and the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Discover these natural and historical wonders on your next trip north.     City of […]

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10 Instagram Accounts That Encourage All Outdoor Enthusiasts to Come Outside

The benefits of being outdoors are universal – clearing our minds of everyday distractions, getting exercise without having to hit a treadmill, and discovering something new about the land that we live on. But, up until recently, the outdoors was portrayed as a place that only a certain group of people could enjoy. Not only […]

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