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Meet our Team: Amy Schwartz   

October 10, 2025

Get to know Amy, Trans Canada Trail's Marketing Content Manager!  

Building Community with the Russell Run Club   

October 7, 2025

The club is joining the Great Canadian Hike and they’ve set an ambitious goal of covering 3,000 kilometres!  

We’ve crossed the Trail together. How much further can we go?   

October 3, 2025

It only took eight days for our nationwide community to cover 30,000 km. But we’re just getting started.  

Great Canadian Hike Instagram Giveaway: Win a Garmin Smartwatch  

October 1, 2025

We’ve got GREAT news: we’ve partnered with Garmin Canada for an Instagram giveaway, running between October 6 and 12, 2025. 

Meet our Team: Linton Carter

September 21, 2025

Get to know Trans Canada Trail's Chief Development Officer Linton Carter and her goals for the Great Canadian Hike.

Trans Canada Trail’s Great Canadian Hike Inspires Adventure, Connection and National Unity 

September 20, 2025

Nationwide initiative officially kicks off Sept. 20.

Meet our team: Mathieu Roy 

September 19, 2025

Trans Canada Trail CEO Mathieu Roy on his plans for the Great Canadian Hike.

Meet our team: Carolyn Chenmeyer 

September 18, 2025

Hear from Carolyn from our Annual Giving team on participating in the Great Canadian Hike.

We’re Falling for Fall Colours on the Trans Canada Trail  

September 17, 2025

Where to view picture-perfect landscapes – and log your kilometres for the Great Canadian Hike.

Meet our team: Meggie Carrier 

September 15, 2025

Get to know Meggie, Trans Canada Trail's Social Media Coordinator! 

Meet our team: Stacey Dakin 

September 12, 2025

We spoke with Stacey Dakin, Trans Canada Trail’s Chief Program Officer about how she’s training for the Great Canadian Hike. 

Employee Wellness Initiatives That Encourage Active Living and Promote the Trans Canada Trail 

September 11, 2025

Meet our Team:Trevor Hunsberger 

September 10, 2025

We spoke with Trevor Hunsberger, Trans Canada Trail's Manager of Events about how he's approaching the Great Canadian Hike. 

How to Get the Whole Family Outside and Moving during the Great Canadian Hike

September 9, 2025

Some tips to motivate Trail-goers of all ages to embrace fall outdoor activities. 

Meet our Team: Brenden Blotnicky

September 5, 2025

Meet Brenden, Trans Canada Trail's Manager of Network Development and Support and avid trail runner!

Meet our Team: Chrissy Cusack

September 4, 2025

We spoke with Chrissy Cusack, Trans Canada Trail’s Coordinator, Community & Volunteer Development and avid ultra-marathon runner, about how she’s training for the Great Canadian Hike. 

How to Build Active Outdoor Time into Your Daily Routine

August 19, 2025

You may be wondering how to build kilometre logging into an already busy schedule. Here are some tips to get you moving, feeling good and crushing your kilometre goals. 

How to Set Your Goals and Where to Log Your Kilometres 

August 13, 2025

A look at a few suggested kilometre goals – and some ways to reach these goals! 

Everything’s More Fun with Friends – A Guide to Building Your Great Canadian Hike Team  

August 6, 2025

Building a team is a great way to stay motivated and make your impact even bigger.  

Ready, Set, Go! Training Tips for the Great Canadian Hike

July 24, 2025

So, you’ve signed up for the Great Canadian Hike. Now what? Here are some training tips to safely get you ready for September 20!

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Athletic Brewing Company Pledges $30,000 for the Great Canadian Hike

July 16, 2025

Athletic Brewing donating $1 per kilometre, up to $30,000, to Trans Canada Trail’s nationwide challenge to collectively log 30,000 kilometres in 30 days

Welcome to the Great Canadian Hike!

July 14, 2025

Are you ready to hit the trail, connect with nature and be part of something great? You’ve come to the right place!

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Where is the Trans Canada Trail Anyway? 

July 14, 2025

Wondering where to find the Trans Canada Trail? The short answer: it’s probably closer than you think!

A man runs on the Canal de Lachine in Montreal.

Getting a Workout on the Trail  

July 14, 2025

Joining the Great Canadian Hike isn’t just a great way to explore Canada’s stunning natural landscape. It can also help you level up your fitness routine.

Trans Canada Trail Challenges Canadians to Collectively Cover 30,000 KM in 30 Days

July 14, 2025

Participants can hike, bike, paddle or roll to raise funds for the world’s longest trail.