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Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/) - Strengthening the trail sector through research, evaluation, knowledge mobilization and sector-wide collaboration - [Accueil](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/) - L’objectif du Pôle d’excellence des sentiers est de renforcer le secteur des sentiers grâce à la recherche, l’évaluation, la mobilisation de connaissances et une collaboration à l’échelle du secteur. - [A propos](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/about/) - Le Pôle d’excellence des sentiers renforce les capacités du secteur en équipant les gestionnaires de sentier et les partenaires afin qu’ils puissent faire face aux enjeux en constante évolution, fortifier les opérations et offrir des expériences en sentier exceptionnelles. - [About](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/about/) - The Centre for Trail Excellence builds sector capacity – equipping trail managers and partners to meet evolving challenges, strengthen operations and deliver exceptional trail experiences. - [Contact](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/contact/) - Nous sommes ouverts à toute demande de renseignements d’organisations de sentier, de chercheurs et chercheuses, de responsables politiques et de toutes les personnes qui font avancer le secteur de sentiers canadien. - [Contact](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/contact/) - We welcome inquiries from trail organizations, researchers, policymakers and all those working to advance Canada’s trail sector. - [Politique de confidentialité](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/privacy-policy/) - Chez Sentier Transcanadien la protection de vos renseignements personnels est très importante. - [Privacy Policy](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/privacy-policy/) - Protecting your privacy is very important to us. ## My Templates - [Footer](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/?elementor_library=elementor-footer-118) - Content area - [Default Kit](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Archive template (current tag query)](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/?elementor_library=archive-template-current-tag-query) - Archive template (current tag query) Signage Best Practice Guidelines The Signage Best Practices Guidelines provide guidance for developing good signage practices across the Trans Canada Trail network. This document includes resources and best practices on how to design and implement a successful signage plan. Read more » Tree Planting Resource Guide The Tree Planting Resource Guide provides - [Single publication page](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/?elementor_library=single-publication-page-3) - Single publication page June 13, 2026 The Benefits of Connecting Canadians report highlights the economic, environmental and public health impacts of the Trans Canada Trail. Commissioned by Trans Canada Trail and conducted by Econsult Solutions, this pioneering study is the first of its scale in Canada. 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This report details the responses received from more than 500 people who volunteer or work in the trail sector in Canada and the United States of America. - [National Trail Accessibility Survey Findings](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/publications/national-trail-accessibility-survey-findings/) - The National Trail Accessibility Survey Findings report details how people in the disability community access outdoor recreation opportunities and their opinions on the tools needed to do so safely. - [2022 National Trail Sector Survey Results](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/publications/2022-national-trail-sector-survey-results/) - The 2022 National Trail Sector Survey was undertaken to better understand the trail sector in Canada and the results are highlighted in this comprehensive report. - [2020 National Trail Sector Survey Results ](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/publications/2020-national-trail-sector-survey-results/) - The 2020 National Trail Sector Survey was conducted to better understand five topic areas within the trail sector in Canada. - [Signage Best Practice Guidelines ](https://centrefortrailexcellence.ca/publications/signage-best-practice-guidelines/) - The Signage Best Practices Guidelines provide guidance for developing good signage practices across the Trans Canada Trail network. 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