Red River Trails

Thousands of Volunteers in Communities Across Canada Are Getting Ready to Prepare Their Trails for Spring. Trans Canada Trail Awards 192 Trail Care Grants!

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Each year, thousands of volunteers undertake projects across Canada to ensure that all users can safely access the benefits of outdoor recreation on the Trans Canada Trail.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, thousands of volunteers undertake projects across Canada to ensure that all users can safely access the benefits of outdoor recreation on the Trans Canada Trail.
  • Each season brings unique challenges to the more than 500 Trail groups and organizations that maintain and care for the Trans Canada Trail.
  • Thanks to the thousands of volunteers and communities for preparing the Trans Canada Trail for another busy spring and summer,” says Eleanor McMahon, President & CEO of Trans Canada Trail.
  • Since April 2018, the Trans Canada Trail Trail Funding Program (TFP) has invested over $19.5M toward 508 Trail projects across every province and territory, with a value of supported Trail projects exceeding $124M.