The Cost of Doing Nothing
This report asks the question: what would Canada stand to lose if the Trans Canada Trail no longer had a national organization to support it?
September 29, 2026
This report asks the question: what would Canada stand to lose if the Trans Canada Trail no longer had a national organization to support it?
This resource brings together practical guidance, field ready tools, and climate informed trail management practices that support more resilient trail systems.
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.
The Tree Planting Resource Guide provides information and resources to help with planning and preparing to plant trees in places where they will have the best chance at success, as well as offering guidance on good planting practices.
The North American Trail Sector Survey was the first of its kind and was conducted through a partnership between Trans Canada Trail and American Trails. 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.
The Benefits of Connecting Canadians report highlights the economic, environmental and public health impacts of the Trans Canada Trail.
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.
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.
The 2020 National Trail Sector Survey was conducted to better understand five topic areas within the trail sector in Canada.