Register for the Hike Ontario Summit 2026
Join us in Westport, Ontario, on September 25-27, 2026, for the Hike Ontario Summit! Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Rideau Trail Association in person with fellow hiking enthusiasts.
Green Trails Ontario launch
Please complete our brief survey below to confirm your partnership in principle and to express your interest in learning more about the GTO strategies that can help improve your trail environments.
TCTO’s first Strategic Plan is released!
TCTO’s Strategic Plan 2020-2030 is a new approach which will make the organization more inclusive, responsive, relevant and meaningful. TCTO will be more involved and engaging with local communities by providing programs and projects that will have long-term benefits to society. TCTO is undertaking this work to: The Grand Vision of this 10-year Strategic Plan …
Chair’s Message
Thanks to trail volunteers and partners, The Great Trail is connected to 150+ communities across Ontario. The dream of a cross-country Trail is now a reality and the original goal, nearly 25 years in the making, has been achieved with the help of partners, donors and all levels of government.
Time Capsule Buried at Lorne Allard Fisherman’s Park
A time capsule containing items contributed by Trans Canada Trail Ontario (TCTO), the City of Thunder Bay, St. Ignatius High School, and numerous other community agencies and partners, was buried today at Lorne Allard Fisherman’s Park. This project was funded in part by the Province of Ontario and Ontario150 to mark the celebration of #Canada150. View …
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell
The Trans Canada Trail / The Great Trail was honoured by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell during a reception at Queen’s Park. . . .
Photographers To Follow On Twitter
Dianne Whelan https://twitter.com/diannewhelan Lifeology 101 https://twitter.com/Lifeology_101 Jerry Holder https://twitter.com/coolhandjer The Longest Hike https://twitter.com/BetweenSunsets Are we missing your favourite #TCTrail #TheGreatTrail photographer? Let us know: communications@tcto.ca
Blueways Planning Process
The TCT blueways Planning Strategy is a recommended approach to planning a Blueway from conception through to operation. The planning strategy serves to inform Blueways planners of a process toward resolution of potential issues and to inspire opportunities for enhancement. Each organizing group can determine for themselves the appropriate level of detail that is required for their particular …
Prince Township Ontario 150 Time Capsule
No one can say for sure what Prince Township will look like in 25 years, but judging from the August turnout at Gros Cap Marina Park to celebrate Canada 150 along The Great Trail, Joanie McGuffin expects it to be a magnet for visitors craving some ecotherapy. “What you have uniquely in this township is …
How might Trails Affect the Use of my Traditional Lands?
Trails are generally considered low impact. Sacred sites, harvesting areas, or other special areas that are important to First Nations and Métis should be addressed in trail planning. No trails are built with the intent to bring people to sacred sites or to disturb sensitive habitat. First Nations may choose to bring trail users on guided tours …