Trans Canada Trail

The Trans Canada Trail (TCT) is a multi-use trail that will link all of Canada's provinces and territories together.  The main purpose of the Trans Canada Trail is to showcase this great country and the diversity of communities within it, and teach people about the environment and the history of Canada. 

Trans Canada Trail in Ontario's Near North

Magnetawan

The Old Nipissing Road from Magnetawan to Commanda was one of the first segments of the Trans Canada Trail to be registered in the Province.  A trail pavilion recognizing donors is located in the Village of Magnetawan.  Detailed information for trail users can be found on our Old Nipissing Road information page.

North Bay

The Kate Pace Way in North Bay also forms part of the Trans Canada Trail adding 12 km to the national system.  A trail pavilion is located on North Bay's waterfront.  If you would like more information about the Kate Pace Way, please visit the trail's information page.

Callander

Discovery Routes recently completed a 9.8 km section of the Trans Canada Trail in the southwest corner of the Municipality of Callander.  The project was a major undertaking as it involved a variety of terrain in a remote, rural setting.  The pictures below tell some of the story.  The project was made possible with funding support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and the Trans Canada Trail Foundation.  

For detailed trail information, visit our Trans Canada Trail information page.  You can also check out a video created by one of Discovery Routes' close partners - www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZc6YwX6yM.

To see more pictures of the trail, visit our flickr page.

The Grand Opening of Callander's Trans Canada Trail on June 21, 2009:

Gathering for the official opening	L to R: Kirsten Spence from Trans Canada Trail; Mark King, chair of Discovery Routes; Councillor Dave Mendicino from North Bay; M.P. Anthony Rota; and Councillor Heather Busch from Callander	Mountain bikes ready for use!	Dedicated volunteers	Geocachers ready

Building the Trail

Building the Trans Canada Trail is the responsibility of the communities and regions through which it passes.  Discovery Routes is an agent for the Trans Canada Trail through this region.  Working together with partners across the region, the provincial representatives for the Trans Canada Trail, and the Trans Canada Trail Foundation, we have identified a route for the trail and continue to work towards the goal of completing the trail system.   

Canada's Trail

To learn more about the Trans Canada Trail across the country visit their website at www.tctrail.ca, e-mail them at info@tctrail.ca or call their toll free number - 1-800-465-3636. 

Throughout Canada, the provincial responsibility for the Trans Canada Trail lies with various agencies and committees.  Please visit these Provincial sites for more information.

Alberta Trail Net
BC Trails
Klondike Snowmobile Association
New Brunswick Trails Council
Newfoundland T'Railway
Nova Scotia Trails Federation
NWT Recreation and Parks Association
Trans Canada Trail Ontario
PEI Confederation Trail
Saskatchewan Trails   

Help Make the Dream a Reality

You can be a part of this historic project through donations to Trans Canada Trail!