Trans Canada Trail 🇨🇦

Welcome to the @TCTrail network, Great Northern Trail Network! Spanning 150+ km at the tip of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula, this growing coastal trail network connects communities, history and breathtaking landscapes. Explore it on our map: brnw.ch/21x2QoK

From Manitoba’s parks and urban trails to conversations on stewardship, connection and reconciliation, the Canadian Trail Summit is designed to inspire learning indoors and out. Now 80% sold out! 🚨 Register now: brnw.ch/21x2PZq

The #CanadianTrailSummit is a chance to learn and network, but it’s also to explore Manitoba’s incredible trails! Arrive early and discover why Manitoba is awesome for trail lovers. Thanks to @TravelManitoba for putting together these recommendations: brnw.ch/21x2MEZ

Claudia Leroye shares the touching story of how her sons’ names became part of the @TCTrail Pavilion on Granville Island, thanks to a meaningful donation from their grandparents. Read her story here: brnw.ch/21x2MqX

A global study (36,000+ people, 75 countries) found that people who feel connected to nature consistently report higher well-being. That’s what the @TCtrail does best. It puts nature in reach, so connection can actually happen. Not once. But again and again.

This year, nearly 400 @ToyotaCanada employees joined us for trail clean-ups, tree planting and sustainability initiatives across the country. Thank you to #ToyotaCanada for helping strengthen and protect the @TCTrail for future generations. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x2JGj

Canada’s trail sector rarely gathers like this and people are noticing. We’re now over 75% sold out for the #CanadianTrailSummit. From climate resilience to accessibility, the future of trails is being shaped now. Join us! June 16–19 | Winnipeg 👉🏻 brnw.ch/21x2HDh

“Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson The Trail invites you to slow down, not just move through. 🧘 📷: Jennifer Mahon - Pemiska Trails, part of the @TCTrail, SK

When a place becomes part of your life, it’s natural to think about its future. During Leave a Legacy Month, we’re grateful for those who choose to include @TCTrail in their plans. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x2uMk

The wood frog is one of the first signs of spring across Canada. It can survive being frozen through winter, then thaw and resume activity as temperatures rise. Seasonal changes on the @TCTrail are not just visible, they’re biological signals of life returning.

At @TCTrail, we make sure Indigenous voices are meaningfully part of how decisions are made. Our Indigenous Advisory Committee plays a key role in that process, and we’re currently welcoming six new members. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x2nVj

A tree marked by bear claws is not just a cool photo. It’s a reminder: in spring, we’re not the only ones getting back outside. Across the @TCTrail, spring means changing conditions, nesting season, wildlife movement and, in many regions, bears travelling through their habitat.

Before it was a route on a map, the @TCTrail was Bri Mitchell’s childhood shortcut to freedom. From shaky rides in Scarborough to routes across Ontario, her story reminds us that adventure often starts close to home. Read her story: brnw.ch/21x2hXP 📷 Bri Mitchell

The #CanadianTrailSummit program is built around the people doing the work: designing, managing, studying, mapping, maintaining and reimagining trail networks across Canada. Shared knowledge. Practical expertise. For the trail sector. Register today: brnw.ch/21x2hSs

Food wrappers, bottles and even organic waste can disrupt wildlife and natural habitats along the @TCTrail. Keeping the Trail clean helps protect the landscapes, waterways and communities it connects across the country. 📷: Trail Care Day on the Town of Devon Trail, AB

We talk about “the next generation” like they’re not already here. They are. They’re building trails. Showing up! Is the sector is ready to bring them in? We'll talk about it at the Canadian Trail Summit in Winnipeg this June. Register now: brnw.ch/21x2dvT

The @TCTrail is a good place to reset. It can be a bike ride along the Canal-de-Lachine in QC after a long day, or a hike on the Cobequid Trail in NS, the kind that helps clear your head. During #MentalHealthWeek, it’s worth recognizing how these everyday moments are essential.

Spring flooding is a major test for the @TCTrail. Behind the scenes, local partners are improving drainage and adapting infrastructure to changing conditions. Through our Trail Catalyst Fund, eligible trail groups can apply for repair support. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x28bN

Spending time outdoors is linked to reduced stress, improved mood and better health. The @TCTrail helps connect people to these benefits. From May 4 to 10, for @CMHA_NTL Mental Health Week, get out on your local trail section and connect! #TransCanadaTrail #CanadaComeTogether

This month’s photos capture the beauty of spring unfolding along the @TCTrail. Keep tagging your adventures. We love to see where the Trail takes you. 📷 Top (L–R): Naomie Veillette Eileen Kimmet 📷 Bottom (L–R): @HikeBikeTravel, Laure-Ann Larochelle