Trails Day 2010 will be celebrated on SATURDAY, JUNE 5th, unless otherwise indicated. Save the date to explore and discover trails in your area.

International Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage.

Events are listed in Geographical order from East to West

Nova Scotia

Mabou, Cape Breton Island
Guided walks on the Trans Canada Trail and Ceilidh Rail Trail organized by the Island Hoppers Volkssport Club. Start times at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Full details.

Geocaching Day at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Enjoy a full day of adventure and celebrate the new trail "Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge". All geocachers will receive a Parks Canada memento on completion of the event. Details here.

BLT Trail 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Family Trails Day
Walk, bike or try Nordic walking and celebrate International Trails Day. Join the BLT Rails to Trails Association for a trail walk starting at the Coca Cola plant in the Lakeside Industrial Park at 10 am. Barbecue at noon. Click here or call (902) 876-2055.

New Brunswick

Fredericton - Access Your Trails is the theme of this year's celebration, beginning at 11:00 am at the Lord Beaverbrook Rink parking lot. Wheelchair and scooter users are especially encouraged to attend. Events include information sessions on trail & road safety - get all the details here.

Saint John
Location: Daytripping, Lily Lake Pavilion, Rockwood Park, 55 Lake Drive South.
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Event Description: Anl interpretive hike along the Lily Lake Trail and through the park focusing on geological history.
Contact: Yennah Hurley
Cell: 506-647-6431

Dieppe/Moncton
Location: Riverfront Trail where the communities connect
Time: 12:00 pm
Event Description: joint inauguration of the Sentier de l'Étoile. A new sign will be unveiled.
Contact: Nadine Melanson-Leblanc, Community Development Officer - Recreation
Tel.: 506-389-5971

Moncton
Location: Moncton Market
Time : during market opening hours
Event Description: A local bike patrol group will be doing some education and recruiting.
Contact: Nadine Melanson-Leblanc, Community Development Officer - Recreation
Tel: 506-389-5971

Fundy Trail Parkway
Location:  Fundy Trail Parkway
Event Times and details:
Geocaching 8 am - 2 pm - Receive instructions at the entrance kiosk upon arrival
Guided Trail Tour 1 pm - 2 pm - Meet at the Interpretive Center
Cycle & Shuttle 12 noon - 6 pm -  Bike from P1 to P8 and get shuttled back to your car
Nordic Walking Workshop 1:30 - 2:30 -At the Interpretive Center Theatre
Contact: Carolyn Rydwansky, Interpreter
Tel: 506-833-2019

Riverview
Location: Riverview waterfront
Date and time: June 6th, 12pm – 3pm
Event Description: different activities as you continue along the trail.
Contact: Jill Greene, Youth & Community Worker, Parks and Recreation
Tel: 506-387-2133
Cell: 506-863-7293
website: www.activeriverview.com

Memramcook
Location: Haut-du-Ruisseau Nature Park. The park entrance is located at the corner of Break Creak and Palmer roads.
Time: 11am – 2pm
Event description: “Planter vert l’avenir” tree distribution campaign: Five trees per family, Acadian Forest species
- Acadian Forest and biodiversity interpretation with Megan de Graaf from the Conservation Council of NB;
- Official unveiling of a new interpretation panel;
- Live art: A local artist will create a land art sculpture;
Live music; cake and apple juice.
Following the activities in the park, all are invited to attend the 5th annual Memramcook lumberjack competition finals.
Contact: Guy Gautreau, Community Coordinator

Chaleur Region
Location: Bathurst, Coronation Park
Time:  9 am - 3 pm
Event Description:  Nordic walking and geocaching workshops; info about the Chaleur Trail Network; music from the Bathurst Community Band
- We partnered with the Rotary Community barbeque and the Veterans who will have an 11 am ceremony at the memorial in Coronation Park.
Contact: Barbara Thibodeau  
Tel: 506-783-3122  

MORE New Brunswick events on the St John River Heritage Corridor - See listings

Ontario

Midland Trail Opening - All are welcome to attend the official opening of the newest section of Trans Canada Trail at 11:00 am. See map.

Caledon Trail Day at the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion Park
Come out and join the fun on Sunday, June 6!
11:00 am to noon

• Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony honouring actor & heritage activist James B. Douglas

• Unveiling of new Trans Canada Trail donor panels

12:00 to 1:00 pm

• Lunch in the park

1:00 pm -

• Guided walk
  

Wasaga Beach  - Schoonertown Park & Loop Trail - Guided hikes starting at 10:00 and 11:00 am; Ganaraska guided bike ride and more .

Clearview Trails Day - Activities begin at 9:00 am. There will be a Train Trail bike ride to Collingwood, interpretive trail walk, OPP Bike Rodeo, bbq and Youth Art contest. Details here or contact Jacqueline Soczka at 705-428-6230 ext 249. Walk, run, wheel or cycle!

Collingwood Trails Day - From 11:00 am to 2:30 pm - an exciting lineup of activities for all ages and all levels of ability! Details here or call 705-445-7450 for more info.

Town of Blue Mountains - Craigleith Heritage Depot & the Nippissing Ridge Trail 10:00 am to 2 pm - Depot tours and maps for self-guided trail tours will be available at the depot. Discover the unique history of the Blue Mountains.

Sudbury - Rainbow Routes Hike Club event
A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail -  Onaping Falls
This 4-km hike is rated a 7 out of 10 in difficulty.  Meet at the parking lot at the Visitor's Centre near Onaping Falls at 9:45.
*Bug jackets/protection recommended. Please register here.

Grand Valley Trails Association - Lafarge Trail Hike 11k beginning at 10:00 am
Celebrate International Trails Day exploring a unique Carolinian area! This trail enters the Beverly Swamp on a boardwalk allowing the opportunity to discover native plant and animal life and great views following a steep climb. Full details.

Manitoba

The Manitoba Recreational Trails Association is hosting a 14-km Adventure Hike-a-thon on the Centennial Trail ending at Caddy Lake to raise funds for the Border to Beaches trail-building project. The event begins at 9:00 am.

Register online at MRTA or phone 204-786-2688. Free bus transportation from Winnipeg is available and pledge prizes will be offered. Goodies include a free bbq lunch and participant kit. View poster.

Winnipeg - Choose from festivities on six different trails including the Bishop Grandin Greenway, le Bois des Esprits, Cordite Trail, the Harte Trail extension, the Headingley Grand Trunk Trail and the Northeast Pioneers Greenway. Three new trails will be opened and brand new trailheads will be unveiled. The Prairie Pathfinders will be launching "Bus off/Take a hike" - find out about their summer tours.  [Details here]

Alberta

Central Alberta Regional Trail Society (CARTS) presents the Grand Opening of the Blindman River Bridge. Festivities to begin at 1:00 pm on the north side of the river, off Hwy 597, followed by a picnic lunch.  Built by members of the 41st Combat Engineer Regiment, the new bridge is a key link in the over 70-km Central Alberta Regional Trail. [More info]

British Columbia

Event Name: Haller Trail Ride and Workbee
Organization: Friends of the Haller Trail
Contact Person: Larri Woodrow
E-mail: klwoodrow@shaw.ca
Phone Number: 604 - 888-2743
Event Date(s): June 2-6, 2010
Open to the public? No
Number of Participants: 24
Event Location: High Bar Mountain -Mount Kostering - Mount Bowman
Street Address: Wilderness Horse Trail
City: Clinton is the nearest community
Event Summary: Our 16th annual wilderness mountain trail ride in BC's scenic Upper Fraser Canyon, where the difference in elevation between the Fraser River and adjacent mountain tops is greater than America's Grand Canyon. Participants are members of the Trails Society of BC and/or Horse Council BC. Three riders will haul from Manitoba. The closest will saddle up and ride from his ranch. Our special guest will be Hon. Kevin Krueger, BC's Minister of Tourism, Culture & Arts, responsible for trails, who plans to gather material for a feature article to appear in BC Magazine.


Victoria - 'Magical' Historical Sites Tour. A great way to end Bike-to-Work week. Join us on a spellbinding look at Victoria's past on two wheels led by renowned local historian John Adams. New route for 2010 begins at the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion on the Galloping Goose Trail. Start at 10:00 and finish at approximately 2:00 pm. Ride is 20 kilometres with several stops. Bring your lunch! Organized by the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition.