Winter has arrived and snowmobile enthusiasts are busy making plans to explore snow-covered landscapes across the country. With that in mind, Quebec welcomes you to experience 33,000 kilometres of signed, well-maintained trails.
Check out our map to help plan your trip or visit the Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for detailed information. Whether you’re coming to us from the east, west or south, a warm welcome awaits you in la belle province.
December 6th, 2011
The National Trails Roundtable is calling on all Canadians who use motorized and non-motorized recreational trails, or who develop, build, maintain, fund or advocate for trails in their provinces, territories, regions or communities, to give their input by responding to the National Trails Survey.
This Survey has been prepared by the National Trails Roundtable following a meeting of trail enthusiasts from all parts of Canada in November 2010.
The objectives of the Survey are to determine the most important challenges and priorities of Canadians who care about trails, to see where there is general agreement and to identify areas for potential collaboration.
Click HERE to read the Roundtable Summary Report and to link to the Survey.
November 15th, 2011
Please note that the next application deadline for funding requests greater than $50,000 is February 1st, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact your provincial or territorial representative. All up-to-date guidelines and templates are available for printing or download here.
November 7th, 2011
We are delighted to inform you that the newly opened Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park in Alberta has received Trans Canada Trail designation. This park offers breathtaking landscapes and fascinating historical features that we are proud to now count as part of our network. (Press release is available here.)
The Trans Canada Trail in Alberta, once complete, will be 2960 kilometres in length, connecting to Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Currently 1700 kilometres of land and water trails throughout the province are operational and open to the public, making Alberta more then 57% complete. The Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a key and dramatic piece of the Trans Canada Trail that will greatly contribute to our dream of connecting all Canadians by 2017.
We would like to thank the Alberta TrailNet Board and Linda Strong-Watson for their support and commitment in making this happen.
August 11th, 2011
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the addition of a beautiful new trail rest area along the Mont-Tremblant section of the Trans Canada Trail on Sunday, August 7 at 11:00 am. The event will be held rain or shine so dress for weather. A short ceremony will be held, followed by a light snack. (See directions below)
The Halte des Trains-de-Neige is located on the P’tit Train du Nord linear park, a section of Quebec’s Trans Canada Trail that is popular year-round for recreation, sight-seeing and even commuting to work. This lovely rest area for outdoor enthusiasts has been built in honour of Claudine and Stephen Bronfman, whose contributions through their family foundation have been instrumental in the development and enjoyment of the Trans Canada Trail across the country. To find out more about the Discovery Program or to view our Discovery Panel slideshow, click here.
Directions from Montreal:
- Follow Highway 15 north which turns into Highway 117 at Ste-Agathe
- Continue along Highway 117. Look for blue signs for Mont-Tremblant ski resort
- After two traffic lights for the town of Ste-Jovite (Mont-Tremblant) look for exit Montée Ryan
- Exit at Montée Ryan and turn right (east)
- Follow Montée Ryan to the round-about. Go ¾ way around and follow the signs to the Village of Mont-Tremblant along Highway 327 (Chemin du Village)
- Follow Chemin du Village into the centre of town
- Parking may be found along the street, behind City Hall or in the lot next to the old train station (now an artists’ studio)
- Trans Canada Trail runs alongside the lake on the far side of the train station. Follow the path north (signs will indicate direction)
August 5th, 2011
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (Canada) is coming to New (more…)
August 4th, 2011
The Trans Canada Trail wishes its partner Parks Canada a great centennial year! Visit this link to discover the many exciting events planned as Parks Canada kicks off a year of celebration.
Did you know that Parks Canada was the world’s first national park and national historic site service? Find out more about this great organization.
May 19th, 2011
The Trans Canada Trail is delighted to announce a wonderful new addition to its trail network in the province of Quebec. The 55-kilometre Véloroute Marie-Hélène Prémont, which connects the north shore municipalities of Ange-Gardien and Château-Richer along one of the oldest transportation routes in North America, is now officially part of the Trans Canada Trail. We are also pleased to contribute financial support to the construction of a non-motorized overpass, which will provide easy access to local attractions for cyclists and walkers.
“We are very proud that the Véloroute Marie-Hélène Prémont is now part of our network in Quebec,” said Richard Senécal, Regional Coordinator for the TCT in Quebec. “This project has been several years in the making so it is especially satisfying to see it progress. We are pleased to contribute $37,000 toward the construction of the Petit-Pré River footbridge along this route, a cultural and historic gem for all to explore and discover.”
In the photo: Richard Senécal, Coordinator for Trans Canada Trail, Quebec; monsieur Pierre Lefrançois, Prefect of the MRC de la Côte-de-Beaupré and Mayor of the municipality of Ange-Gardien; monsieur Bernard Paré, President of the Local Development Centre of Côte-de-Beaupré (CLD) and of the Friends of Cap Tourmente Association; and monsieur Raymond Bernier, MNA for Montmorency and President of the Citizen Relations Committee.
Read the full press release (available in French only).
April 19th, 2011
Volunteer Week 2011
Volunteers: Passion. Action. Impact.
Celebrating our volunteers!
This week, volunteers across the country step into the spotlight as we celebrate National Volunteer Week. On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Trans Canada Trail, I want to extend our most heartfelt thanks to all of you who contribute on a daily basis to the development of the inspiring project that is the Trans Canada Trail.
Through your generous commitment and dedication, you are helping to create a legacy for all Canadians. We sincerely appreciate everything that is being done to help realize the completion of this iconic Trail. The work that you do sets a strong example and demonstrates how local activities can benefit the entire country.
Our goal of a continuous trail linking Canadians from coast to coast to coast, over 22,000 kilometres, requires both financial support and committed volunteers. We are fortunate to be blessed with both.
Again, thank you for your energy, enthusiasm and dedication, which you so generously share with the Trans Canada Trail.
Deborah Apps
President & CEO
Trans Canada Trail
April 11th, 2011
From November 23-25 2010, Trans Canada Trail and Parks Canada brought (more…)
March 10th, 2011
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