Vision

Climate resilient trail landscapes that offer diverse uses including recreational, educational, and health benefits.

Mission

Integrate community resources, knowledge, and experience in creating climate-resilient trail landscapes.

Mandate

To provide services for the trails and connected landscapes across the province that promote health, education, and environmental benefits in the context of climate change.

Guiding Principles

SHADE for Green and Adaptive

Sustainable trails
Healthy activities
Access to the trail for all age groups
Diverse trail uses
Educational trail landscapes

Goal

The goal is to create environmentally sustainable trail landscapes that offer diverse uses, including recreational, educational, and health benefits, while providing opportunities to reduce the local effects of climate change.

Learn more about SHADE principles and our new directions in the GTO Strategic Plan.