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Meet Our Team: Trevor Hunsberger

DATE: September 10, 2025

We spoke with Trans Canada Trail staff members about how they're training for the Great Canadian Hike, how they’ve set their kilometre goals and their advice for getting outside and getting moving. 

Meet Trevor

I’m Trevor, the Manager of Events at Trans Canada Trail. I’m excited to bring the Great Canadian Hike to life as a nationwide event that we can all participate in together and share our journey on the Great Canadian Hike website.  

It’s a wonderful blend of an event – the physical event, where you are out logging your kilometres, either solo or with a group of friends – and then the connection with the online community, where you can see what others across Canada are up to as we collectively work towards the goal of 30,000 kilometres.  

Having been with Trans Canada Trail for two years now, I have had the pleasure of visiting many Trail sections across the country, and each location is unique and special. My favourite spot so far has been the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver, BC, because for me, getting out in nature is a way to relax, unwind and renew, and this section of Trail highlights how you can go from a busy downtown bustling with activity and immediately be transported into nature.   

Trevor poses on the trail wearing a Trans Canada Trail hat.

How did you determine your kilometre goal for the Great Canadian Hike, and what activities will you be doing over the month?

My approach was very practical; I have a rambunctious border collie who loves long walks and makes sure to herd me out the door at our scheduled walk time. I wanted to choose a goal that matched my current activity level, knowing that life is busy with other commitments, and I didn’t want the Great Canadian Hike to feel like a chore. So, in setting my kilometre goal, I estimated how many kilometres a normal dog walk is and then rounded up; my pup won’t mind if she gets longer walks for 30 days!   

What’s your strategy for meeting your kilometre goal?

I wear a smartwatch and always record a walking workout when I take the dog for a walk to track my pace, distance and time. For the Great Canadian Hike, I have linked my fitness app to the website for easy syncing of my kilometres. I’m going to shift my focus from the amount of time out on my walks to how many kilometres the walk is and try to be consistent in logging the same number of kilometres each day to reach my goal. Doing a little bit each day adds up over 30 days, and I find it more manageable to fit in my schedule compared to trying to log a lot of kilometres at once.  

What are you most looking forward to during the Great Canadian Hike?

There are a few things I am looking forward to: first, my work with Trans Canada Trail has a busy fall lineup, with events in cities across Canada. I’m going to make sure to get out on the Trail when I’m in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg and log some kilometres. This will be my first time in Winnipeg, so I can’t wait to explore the trails there. Second, I created a team with my friends and family, and we’re already planning some meetup hikes. My family is going to do a hike on Thanksgiving weekend, and it’s been fun chatting with my friend group who is scattered across four regions in Ontario about which trails are near each of us and planning a hike in each area.     

How did you get started with outdoor activity, and what's one piece of advice you have for newbies?

I love to walk! Whenever I travel to a new city, for work or on vacation, I always try to walk the streets to get a feel for the place, but I found that I wasn’t going out for walks at home. I’ll admit it: I got a pandemic puppy and going out for walks with her was an amazing benefit to my mental and physical health. So, if you are new to walking or just haven’t gotten your steps in, my recommendation for getting started (aside from getting a dog) is to pair walking with another activity you wouldn’t normally have time to do, for example, walking the length of a podcast episode you like or the chapter of an audio book.  

A recommendation for news junkies: I like to play the on-demand version of Your World Tonight in the CBC Listen app. These activities keep my mind engaged and I can get some physical activity in at the same time, rather than sitting at home listening to the same content. The Great Canadian Hike is a simple motivator – if you try listening to something while getting out for a walk, you can test it out for 30 days and see if you enjoy your time. 

Trevor and his border collie, Hazel.