Great Canadian Hike : How it works

How it works

From September 1-30, we’re calling on people across the country to get active, log their progress and raise funds to help protect and maintain the world’s longest trail.

Register

Registration is free and open to everyone! Sign up as an individual or start a team with friends, family, co-workers or your hiking group. You’ll get a customizable fundraising page where you can set a goal and share your progress.

Starting a team is a great way to stay motivated and make your impact even bigger. You can track your team’s progress together, plan group hikes, and celebrate your collective success.

Raise funds

Once you’re registered, share your fundraising page with your network to help protect and maintain the Trans Canada Trail. Every dollar you raise helps keep the Trail safe, accessible and connected for all.

The more you participate, the more chances you’ll have to win awesome prizes!

Need help? Our fundraising toolkit includes sample emails, social media posts and other tools to help you hit your goal.

Learn more

Get active

Hike, bike, paddle or roll — all activities count toward the Great Canadian Hike! From September 1-30, you have 30 days to log as many kilometres as possible — and you don’t have to be on the Trans Canada Trail to take part! You can log your activity anywhere from a back-country trail to a neighbourhood sidewalk.

Looking for a little competition? We’ll be sharing leaderboards from across the country when the Hike gets started.

Tips for success

To make the biggest impact possible, you can take a few simple steps.

Set fundraising and acitivity goals; every dollar and every kilometre helps!

Customize your fundraising page with photos and a personal message.

Share your journey using #GreatCanadianHike — our social media toolkit can help!

Celebrate your progress and thank your community of supporters.

You're never hiking alone

When you join the Great Canadian Hike, you’re joining a nationwide community united by a shared love for Canada’s trails. Ready to get started?

Donate

Search for a Fundraiser

Madelaine Jamieson

Justin Fauteux

Raised so far:

$26

Trevor Hunsberger

Raised so far:

$26

Maya Sperer

SUPPORT THE
TRANS CANADA TRAIL

As a registered charity, Trans Canada Trail invests in high-impact projects that enhance the trail experience for everyone. Your donation directly supports efforts to:

Protect and maintain more than 30,000 kilometres of trail across Canada

Improve accessibility, to ensure everyone can access and enjoy the Trail

Empower the next generation of trail builders with meaningful training and experience

Donate

STAY updated

Read our blog for the latest campaign news, inspirational stories, fundraising tips and more.