Frieda Baldwin

Why I’m Participating in the Great Canadian Hike

I have been a long time activist for the Trans Canada Trail, which connects our beautiful country from sea to sea to sea. As I now live in an apartment above the Trans Canada Trail, my volunteer efforts with the Trans Canada Trail have come full circle, as I see how many people are on a day to day basis enjoying the Trans Canada Trail through Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay, and beyond. However, there is more work to do: the trail is not fully connected, there are repairs required, signage to be installed and upgraded, etc. 

This fall, I’m joining the Great Canadian Hike, a nationwide challenge where people across Canada will hike, bike, paddle or roll and log their kilometres to collectively reach 30,000 kilometres in 30 days — the length of the Trail from coast to coast to coast.

From September 20 to October 19, I’ll be logging my kilometres (my goal is to hike 150 kms and bike 75 kms) and raising funds to help keep the Trail accessible, safe, and thriving — for everyone, now and for future generations.

You can sign up to participate, donate directly to my fundraising page, or share my campaign with your network to help spread the word.

Let’s be part of something great — together.