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 Paul LaBarge on a dawn bike ride, Ottawa.  JEAN-MARC CARISSE

Paul LaBarge on a dawn bike ride, Ottawa.  JEAN-MARC CARISSE

Investing in the Trail, investing in the health of Canadians

June 18, 2016

A message from the chair of the board

By Paul LaBarge, Chair of the Board, TCT
National Champion
 
One of the many things I value about the Trail is that it is for everyone – all age groups and all fitness levels. You don’t have to book a court, pay a fee, reserve ice time or trundle down to the gym. All you need to do is get off the couch, get out the door and get on the Trail.  

Creating a fitness habit in younger generations is fundamental to our health as a nation. The Trail is an ideal and accessible means to improve our collective well-being, physical and mental. We know that getting outdoors is a wise investment because of the many health benefits related to outdoor exercise. Getting out on the Trail is the best kind of preventive medicine to reduce risk of illness related to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle.

The Trail is a restorative place for families, friends and communities to spend meaningful real face time together – away from the devices and screens that are so prevalent in our daily lives. The Trail is a magical place to connect with nature, with each other and with ourselves. The Great Trail heals and restores us. 

Our Great Trail is an open space to breathe fresh air, do things that feel good, be part of a community and interact with people from all walks of life. By providing accessible recreational pathways on greenways, blue ways and shared-use trails, the Trail encourages active living, environmental stewardship and a deeper understanding of Canada’s diverse regions, people, culture and heritage. 

Moving beyond 2017, Trail preservation, education and enhanced use and safety are our vital priorities. Uniting us physically and symbolically, the Trail is a living symbol of our common future. It is a gift from each of us as Canadians to one another, inviting and welcoming each and every one of us to share this unique adventure. 

Join us on your Great Trail!

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24,410
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Wetlands Caledon East
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Sea to Sky Trail, Squamish BC
AB - Banff Legacy Trail in Banff National Park
AB - Calgary Stampede via Cenovus Legacy Trail
NB - Fundy Trail
NB - The Coastal Trail in Fundy National Park
NFLD - Wreckhouse Trail
NS - Celtic Shores Trail
Nunavut dogsledding
Nunavut - Itijjagiaq Trail
NWT - Slave River paddling
ON - Toronto Waterfront Trail snow skiing
ON - Dresden Underground Railroad museum via Chatham-to-Kent TCT
QC - Charlevoix - Sentier Gabrielle Roy Est
QC - Parcours des Anses-Levis (view of Quebec City)
SK - Meewasin Trail
 BC - City of Vancouver trail

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