September 26, 2026
Walk begins at 10:30 AM
Beacon Hill Park
About the Walk
There's no better place to celebrate the Great Canadian Hike than at the western end of the Trans Canada Trail. Join us for a guided 3 km walk through Beacon Hill Park to the iconic Point Zero monument, where Canada's national trail begins (or ends, depending on your perspective!).
We'll be joined by special guest walk leader Melanie Vogel, who will lead participants on this 3km trail walk and help celebrate the Great Canadian Hike. This walk is an opportunity to experience one of the country's most recognizable trail landmarks, connect with other hikers, and celebrate the shared journey that links communities from coast to coast to coast. Stop by our event booth before or after the walk to say hello, learn more about the Great Canadian Hike, and log a few more kilometres toward your September goal.
Walk Details
- Guided 3km walk
- Walk from Beacon Hill Park to Piont Zero and return
- Suitable for all ages and abilities
- Visit the event booth, meet community partners, and connect with fellow hikers
Walk Leaders
Melanie Vogel, Adventurer
Melanie Vogel is a solo adventurer who travelled the world extensively before she stepped on the Trans Canada Trail to begin her longest journey to date. Born and raised in Germany, she immigrated to Canada and decided to get to know this country by walking across it.
On June 2, 2017, Melanie dipped her toes in the Atlantic and thus began her journey that would take her across Canada, from coast to coast to coast!
Melanie completed this monumental trip to reach all three oceans and arrived at the Trail’s west coast Point Zero in Victoria, BC, on November 12, 2022. Melanie blogs about her epic, challenging adventure on social media and her website.
