Canada in an Instant: Trans Canada Trail

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One of the world’s longest network of trails, the Trans Canada Trail stretches from coast to coast. Although it is not yet completely interconnected, more than 18,000 kilometres have been developed. Millions of visitors use the trail every year for hiking, cycling, skiing, horseback riding, canoeing and snowmobiling while also enjoying Canada’s scenic landscapes.

When completed, the trail will link Canadians in nearly 1,000 communities, connect the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans and traverse nearly 24,000 kilometres. The anticipated completion date is July 1, 2017, when Canada rolls out the red for its sesquicentennial celebration.

Oh Canada

Greenwood Conservation Trail, Ajax, Ontario

Walker Woods, Ontario

Johnston Canyon, Alberta

Seven Sister Falls, North Whiteshell Trail, Manitoba

Rainbow Falls, Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba

Saskatchewan Prairie

Penticton, British Columbia

Mabou, Nova Scotia

Matsqui Trail, British Columbia

Alma, New Brunswick

Georgian Bay, Ontario

Ironworks Memorial Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia

Burnaby Mountain, British Columbia

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Coquitlam River Trail, British Columbia

Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

Nighttime in Ontario

Old Pinawa Dam, Manitoba

Confederation Trail, PEI

Salt Marsh Trail, Nova Scotia

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