Your Trail. Your Journey.

Trans Canada Trail2 0 0 8 - 0 9 A N N U A L R E P O R T

The Trans Canada Trail is the world’s longest network of trails,linking Canadians and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Today the Trail is used by millions of people to experience Canada’slegendary wilderness, cycle historic rail trails, explore provincial and territorial capitals, canoe the routes of early explorers, visitnational and provincial parks, commute to and from work, and getoutdoors and active.

The Trans Canada Trail is a bold undertaking, inspiring peopleacross Canada to work together to make the dream of a nationalTrail become a reality.

Together we are building a treasured resource for Canadians todayand a legacy for generations to come.

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Explore and discover Canadaon the Trans Canada Trail

TRANS CANADA TRAIL

THANKS THE FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT,

PARTICULARLY CANADIAN

HERITAGE, FOR ITS

GENEROUS SUPPORT

OF THE TRAIL.

Banff Legacy Trail, AB (opening 2010)(photo: Francois Peletier - Parks Canada)Banff Legacy Trail, AB (opening 2010)(photo: Francois Peletier - Parks Canada)

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At a trail opening in Omemee, Ontario, 300 children proudly joined the celebrations.Their schools back onto the Trail, and they regularly use the Trail for both recreation andlearning. Speakers urged the children to look east and imagine the Trail connectingtheir schools with Ottawa, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces; and look west where itleads to prairies, mountains and far off northern rivers. Inspiration and awe were clearlywritten on many of the young faces.

The 22,000-km Trans Canada Trail is an inspiration for many people, in many differentways. The Trail inspires Canadians and visitors to explore this amazing country we callhome. It inspires people from all regions and walks of life to support a bold nationalproject that is linking Canadians from coast to coast to coast. It inspires passion anddedication among volunteers and trail builders seeking to create a legacy for currentand future generations. It inspires people to push boundaries and think big!

A year to celebrateThis has been a year of successes for the Trail. As you will read in this report, we• Added close to 1000 kilometres of operational trail • Opened magnificent new trail sections including the Judique Flyer Trail in Cape Breton

and the Lower River Passage water route in New Brunswick • Registered new destination trails like the Sea to Sky Trail in BC and Sentier Pégase

in Quebec • Opened seven new Trail pavilions honouring over 5100 donors • Celebrated magnificent trail events including the Myra Canyon reopening and Trails

BC’s popular Trans Canada Trail Challenge.

Thousands of volunteers and trail groups, dedicated communities and provincial andterritorial partners worked tirelessly on these and other projects. Many organizations,individuals and corporations donated to the Trail. The federal government’s Departmentof Canadian Heritage and provincial and municipal governments continued to begenerous supporters of our vision. Building the Trail is a collective effort and all of ourpartners play a critical role in our success.

Strengthening our partnerships is a major priority for the Trans Canada Trail. Weestablished a new Territorial and Provincial Advisory Council (TPAC) which was animportant step forward. The support and participation of our provincial and territorialpartners is integral to our success: we could not build this Trail without them.

discover& experience!

Valerie PringleChair, Board of Directors

Deborah AppsPresident and CEO

A message from theChair andCEO

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We also forged new connections withhealth, environmental and tourism groupsto discuss activities and strategicpartnership opportunities. We havediscussed how we can collaborate withParticipAction, Historica, the CanadianTourism Commission and provincial tourismorganizations. We continue to work with theVancouver Olympic Organizing Committeeand are delighted with the announcementthat the Olympic Torch Relay will pass by25 Trans Canada Trail pavilions in late2009 and early 2010. We invite Trailvolunteers and supporters to join us andWelcome the Torch on the Trail.

Strong leadershipStrong leadership is key to completingthe Trail. This year, the Board of Directorsappointed a new President and CEO,Deborah Apps of Calgary. We alsowelcomed three new members to themanagement team: Lori Spence, Directorof Finance and Administration; TimHoskin, National Director of Trail; and GailUrquhart, National Campaign Director.The dedication of all staff, including ourhard-working team at the national officein Montreal and our Regional TrailCoordinators, contributed to our manyachievements this year.

We have put in place new administrativepractices and introduced new funddevelopment initiatives, which arecontributing to the financial stability ofour organization. Despite the difficulteconomic times, Trans Canada Trail had apositive year with a growth in donationrevenue of 46 percent. As you can seefrom our financial statement on page 27,the organization’s balance sheet remainedstrong with $10 million in cash andinvestments as of March 31, 2009. Themarket value of our investments increaseddue to our prudent investment policy.

The growth in donation revenue was theresult of a decision made by the Boardof Directors over a year ago to devoteadditional resources to promotion andfundraising efforts. We were pleased tosee an increase of 36 percent in thenumber of donors which shows clearlythat the Trail continues to capture thehearts and minds of Canadians. We alsoestablished our first Endowment Fund.We believe that the existence of endowedfunds is a key component in the plan tocontinue to maintain and improve theTrans Canada Trail for future generations.

This year we invested in an innovativebranding exercise. The dynamic new lookfor the Trail, reflected in this AnnualReport, captures the excitement andspirit of the Trail and the Trail’s benefitsfor health, economic development and theenvironment. We will be working withpartners to promote the Trail as a majorrecreation and tourist destination and toencourage Canadians and internationalvisitors to explore different sectionsacross this great country.

We were pleased to approve funds for 27new trail projects. These include engineeringstudies, bridge development and developmentof destination trails. We saw an increasein spending on trail construction in thelast quarter of this year which we expectto continue in 2009-10, as major projectslike BC’s Sea to Sky Trail and Manitoba’sBorder to Beaches move forward.

In the coming months, we will complete anew five-year strategic plan to guide theorganization. We will also develop acomprehensive Trail Master Plan with ourprovincial/territorial partners that will beour blueprint for completing the Trail.

An exciting timeIn 1992, during Canada’s 125thanniversary celebrations, two visionaryCanadians, Bill Pratt and Dr Pierre Camu,launched the dream of creating a nationaltrail to link Canadians from coast to coastto coast. Today we are working hard incollaboration with partner groups to maketheir dream a reality. All of this would not bepossible without the dedicated efforts of ourBoard of Directors. We extend our sincerethanks to all members. We especially wantto acknowledge three retiring boardmembers who have served the Trail withcommitment and passion: David Hoffman,Paul LaBarge and Dr. Hugh Scott.

Today 70 percent of the Trail is built. Ourvision is to complete the Trail by 2017.That year marks the 25th year since theTrail was launched and a milestone yearfor Canada – the 150th Anniversary ofConfederation. We hope that you will joinus on this fascinating quest and be partof this magnificent celebration project.Your support is appreciated.

A message from the Chair and CEO...

Valerie Pringle Deborah AppsChair, Board of Directors President and CEO

Photo: Valerie Pringle shakes hands with NBPremier Shawn Graham at the Saint John Pavilionopening. Barry Spencer, VP NB Trails (left) andMayor Ivan Court look on.

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Building theworld’s longest

and grandest TrailThe Trans Canada Trail is made up of close to 400 locally-owned and operated trails. The unique featuresof every trail section contribute to the diversity and grandeur of Canada’s national Trail. From east to westto north, the Trail winds across the country, providing a magnificent resource for recreation and discovery.Today, four out of five Canadians are within 30 minutes of completed sections of the Trail.

Great countries have great trails. Canadians are buildinga Trail that is unique.

explore&discover!

Trail building

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Provincial and territorial partnersPartner organizations in each province and territory are responsible for developing theTrail in their area and generating and supporting local trail-building activities. Trans CanadaTrail applauds our provincial and territorial partners for their dedication and success.

Newfoundland T'Railway Council www.trailway.ca

PEI - Island Trails www.islandtrails.ca

Nova Scotia Trails Federation www.novascotiatrails.com

New Brunswick Trails Council www.sentiernbtrail.com

Conseil québecois du sentier Transcanadien www.tctrail.ca

Trans Canada Trail Ontario www.tctontario.ca

Manitoba Recreational Trails Association (MRTA) www.mrta.mb.ca

Saskatchewan Trails Association www.sasktrails.ca

Alberta TrailNet www.albertatrailnet.com

The Trails Society of British Columbia (Trails BC) www.trailsbc.ca

NWT Recreation and Parks Association www.nwtrpa.org

Nunavut Department of the Environment www.nunavutparks.ca

Yukon – Klondike Snowmobile Association www.ksa.yk.ca

Huge community undertakingThe Trans Canada Trail links over 1000 communities. Across Canada, local trail groups, conservationauthorities, provincial parks, governments at all levels, plus countless individuals and supporters areinvolved in planning, building, funding, maintaining and promoting local trails. The local trail builders arethe backbone of the Trans Canada Trail and valued Trail partners.

THE TRANS CANADA

TRAIL IS ONE OF THE

LARGEST VOLUNTEER

PROJECTS EVER

UNDERTAKEN IN

CANADA.

Photos Top l-r: Fundy Trail, NB (photo: New BrunswickTourism & Parks); Toronto Waterfront Trail, ON; Trail inYukon (Government of Yukon photo/C Archbould);Iron Horse Trail, AB (photo: Jeannette Klein); Sea toSky Trail, BC. Right: Gatineau Park (photo: NCC)

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Trans Canada Trail added 1000kilometres of operational trail andregistered 12 new trail sections thisyear. We now have 15,525 kilometres ofoperational Trail, which is 70.5 percentof our proposed 22,000-km route. Weare moving ever closer to the realizationof our dream of a continuous trail fromcoast to coast to coast!

New national initiativesTerritorial and ProvincialAdvisory CouncilThe Trans Canada Trail’s success is tiedto strong partnerships with ourdedicated trail groups, volunteers, anddonors. This year, we convened a newnational trails council, the Territorial andProvincial Advisory Council (TPAC),which is made up of representativesfrom each of our provincial andterritorial partners. Regular meetings ofthe Council are helping us improvecommunication and share ideas,expertise, and solutions for completingthe Trail.

Railway rights-of-wayIn 1998 and 2001, Trans Canada Trailreceived a gift of over 2100 kilometresof abandoned railway rights-of-way fromCP and CN Rail. Approximately 210kilometres of this land have or willbecome part of the Trans Canada Trail,620 kilometres have been given toprovincial trail organizations andmunicipalities for the development ofother trails and 120 kilometres havebeen sold to private interests. A detailedplan is being developed on the bestoptions for the remaining land.

Master Plan forcompleting the TrailTrans Canada Trail began a criticalanalysis of the status of traildevelopment in different regions. Thisdata will provide the foundation fordeveloping a comprehensive MasterPlan for Trail completion.

A year of achievementsIt has been a year of trail-building success in every province and territory. With increasing recognition of thebenefits of trails for health and fitness, local economic development, active transportation and theenvironment, the momentum for trail building is growing.

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A year of achievements...

NewfoundlandFifty-nine trestles rebuilt Newfoundland T’Railway Council madesignificant progress in its massive trestleredevelopment project, repairing 59trestles this year. This was the secondyear of the T’Railway’s three-year $3.1million project, funded by the TransCanada Trail, ACOA and the Province ofNewfoundland. By 2010, the T’Railwaywill have all 130 trestles refurbished andready to use. The Trail in Newfoundlandruns 883 kilometres from St. John’s toPort aux Basques, connecting more than30 communities. Today 220 kilometres,mostly in urban areas, have beenupgraded to cycling standard.

Two new pavilions The T’Railway Council opened newpavilions in Gander and Corner Brook.Together, they recognize over 1100donors and supporters.

Prince EdwardIsland

History on the TrailThe Trans Canada Trail offers a uniqueway to explore Canadian history. On PEI,the Trail, known as the ConfederationTrail, is built on rail-beds in existencesince train service began in 1875. Thepromise of a railway from “tip to tip” wasintegral to the Island’s agreement to jointhe new country of Canada in 1873.When rail service was discontinued 114years later, Islanders formed aconservancy group to convert theabandoned right-of-way for recreationaluse. This and many other fascinatingstories of people, communities, and dailylife, past and present, will be featured on200 new interpretive panels along theTrail’s 365-km route. Produced by the PEIMuseum and Heritage Foundation, thepanels will also depict the Island’snatural history and the species thatinhabit it.

Summer festivals Prince Edward Island is a popularseasonal destination and communityfestivals are featured attractions fromearly summer to fall. Most are timed tofocus upon the products harvested onthe land or shores of the Island. Theremainder highlight cultural traditionsand almost all include music. People areaccessing the festivals from the Trail,thanks to Island Trails which organizes aseries of trail rides ending at the festivalsites. Included in July are the SummersideLobster Carnival, the O’Leary PotatoBlossom Festival, the Elmira StrawberryFestival, Emerald Junction Summerfestand the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival. Augustfeatures the St. Peters Blueberry Festival,the Kensington Community HarvestFestival and the Wellington Acadian Festival.Visit www.islandtrails.ca for details.

Interpretive Panel

Photos top l-r: Trail in Yukon (Government of Yukon photo/C Archbould); Confederation Trail, PEI (photo: TourismPEI/John Sylvester); William Thorpe Bridge, Fredericton, NB; Trail in Cape Breton, NS (photo: Jeannette Klein);Wreckhouse Trail, NL; Fundy Trail, NB (photo: New Brunswick Tourism & Parks). Right: Inverness Rail Trail,Mabou, NS.

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Nova ScotiaHuge achievementsThe Nova Scotia Trails Federationcelebrated a series of Trans Canada Trailmilestones in 2008. On October 21,Nova Scotia Premier RodneyMacDonald, Trans Canada Trail ChairValerie Pringle, President and CEODeborah Apps and Terry Norman, thenPresident of the Nova Scotia TrailsFederation, signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding, formalizing ourcommitment to work together tocomplete the Trans Canada Trail in NS.The following day, the names of over1600 donors were unveiled at two newpavilions in Truro and Port Hastings anda breathtaking 92-km stretch of trailwas opened in Inverness County, CapeBreton. The new shared-use trail

includes spectacular scenic coastalvistas, 26 trestles, abundant wildlifeand waterfowl, and historic sites. TheTrail promotes active living, health,recreation, history, education and theenvironment.

Hats off to NS volunteersThe new trail was built by volunteersfrom three community-based trailgroups: the Ceilidh Coastal TrailAssociation, the Judique Flyer TrailAssociation and the Inverness CountyTrails Federation. It was made possiblethanks to a decade of support fromover 50 funding and in-kind partners.

New BrunswickSaint John trail eventNew Brunswick Trails Council and TransCanada Trail hosted a marvellous eventin the Saint John region in May tocelebrate the opening of a new pavilionin Rockwood Park and the registrationof two new Trans Canada Trail sections –the 130-km St. John River Lower RiverPassage and the 8-km Harbour Passagealong Saint John’s historic harbour.Premier Shawn Graham, Mayor IvanCourt, Tourism Minister Stuart Jamieson,TCT Chair Valerie Pringle and many trailsupporters joined in the festivities.

TRAIL MAPS AND GPS DATA ON WEBTrans Canada Trail added an important new feature to our website – printable maps and downloadable GPScoordinates for 15,000 kilometres of trail.

Over 1125 maps of the Trail are available at www.tctrail.ca. It’s easy to plan a day trip or a multi-day adventure on the Trail.

Generously supported by Bell Canada. See page 23.

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A year of achievements...

Edmundston pavilion Local dignitaries and donors celebratedthe opening of a new Trans Canada Trailpavilion in Edmundston.

Trail developmentThe St. John River Trail Master Plan wascompleted and a working group set upto begin development of a 354-kmdestination trail. NB Trails Councilundertook over $180,000 in repairs tothe Trail after spring flooding of the St. John River. Work on a new 7-kmstretch of trail from Edmundston toSaint-Basile began.

QuebecSentier Pégase opened Trans Canada Trail Québec Council(TCTQC) opened a new 65-km trail inthe Mauricie region, running betweenRivière St-Maurice at Mont Carmel to theborder of the Greater Quebec City area.It is the first section of Phase Two trailin Quebec and also the beginning of anew 700-km trail linking at least fiveregions from Quebec City to Gatineau.

Sentier Les Pointes deCharlevoix official openingA new 10-km trail linking Baie-Saint-Paul to sentier Les Florents opened onOctober 26. Local and regionalrepresentatives, trail partners, TCTQCand trail supporters inaugurated a newCORCAN/Goodfellow rest area andhiked the new trail to Saint-Urbain. Thisis a magnificent addition to the TransCanada Trail, with hilly terrain andpanoramic views.

Trail constructionThe regional municipality of Charlevoixand the Société des sentiers de laCapitale Nationale began work on theSentier Gabrielle-Roy, a new 4-kmsection of the Trail which will link Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Baie-Saint-Paul. The trail features a spectacular360-degree view of the St. LawrenceRiver from Montagne Gabrielle-Roy.

Eastern Townshipsregional mapsA map project was launched incollaboration with five Eastern Townshiptrail groups and Tourisme Cantons del’Est. Vivid new maps, installed atpopular crossroads, display the localTrans Canada Trail and connecting trails.

Photos top l-r: Fundy Trail, NB (photo: New Brunswick Tourism & Parks); Traversée de Charlevoix, QC; Beaten PathNordic Trail, ON; Kabeyun Trail, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, ON (photo: Ontario Parks, B. Wojciechowski); LachineCanal Trail, QC.

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New highway signs TCTQC reached an agreement with theprovince’s Ministry of Transportation toinstall Trans Canada Trail signs onQuebec highways. This is an importantdevelopment that will make it easier tolocate and use the Trail.

OntarioKawartha Trail opening Hundreds of school children joined localtrail champions and Valerie Pringle tocut the ribbon at the official opening ofa 24-km section of the Kawartha Trans

Canada Trail in Omemee in October. Thistrail is the first of three sections of the44-km trail which will run betweenPeterborough County and the Region ofDurham. Four public schools back on thetrail: teachers are now using trail-focusedcurriculum and activity books, developedby Kawartha Trans Canada Trail.

Music for the TrailMusicians of the Thunder Bay SymphonyOrchestra and songwriter Rodney Brownhelped the Trans Canada Trail celebratea new 8.3-km section of the Trail inAtikokan in February. Their inspiringValentine's Day concert capped off aday of events recognizing trail partnersand local trail builders.

LAND WATER TOTAL OBJECTIVE %

NL 202 0 202 862 23

NS 383 0 383 801 48

PEI 365 0 365 365 100

NB 337 125 462 846 55

QC 1422 0 1422 1502 95

ON 2439 256 2695 4550 60

MB 1130 0 1130 1357 83

SK 551 0 551 1490 37

AL 776 837 1613 2760 58

BC 2182 0 2182 2894 75

NU 145 0 145 145 100

NWT 641 2182 2823 2823 100

YK 1552 0 1552 1639 95

TOTAL 12,125 3400 15,525 22,034 70.5

At year end, the Trans Canada Trail recorded a total of 15,525 kilometres of operational trail, with a projected 6500 kilometres to go.

OPERATIONAL TRAIL (at March 31, 2009)

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A year of achievements...

Sault Ste. Marie pavilion More than 200 people attended the SaultSte. Marie pavilion opening in Septemberto celebrate the accomplishments oftrail builders in the Algoma Region andthank over 800 local donors andsupporters. The event, hosted by TransCanada Trail, the Voyageur Trail Associationand the City of Sault Ste. Marie,included an afternoon of trail activities.

Seguin Trail reopenedThe Park-to-Park Trail Association andTrans Canada Trail celebrated the re-opening of 12 bridges along theSeguin Recreational Trail in March. Thistrail section is a vital link betweenHuntsville and North Bay and brings anestimated $7 million to the area’seconomy annually.

Community meetings Trans Canada Trail Ontario works closely with many volunteers, local trail groups, regional trail committees,towns, municipalities and provincialorganizations. This year, it conducted 10 regional workshops with over 160participants; met with communitygroups and councils in 18 regions; held trail master-plan consultations inthree regions; worked with the OntarioTrails Council and 33 regional trailcommittees; and partnered with OntarioParks, Ministry of Natural Resources,Ministry of Health Promotion and theOntario Tourism Marketing Partnership.

ManitobaBorder to Beaches Trail Manitoba Recreational Trails Association(MRTA) continued to develop its plansfor a magnificent 370-km trail from thesandy shores of Lake Winnipeg to therugged terrain near the Ontario border.The proposed $4.4 million project willlink completed sections of trail (135kilometres) on the route. Funding hasbeen the number-one priority for thepast year: MRTA and local volunteershave focused on securing funds fromCanada Builds. Trans Canada Trail hascommitted $750,000.

Interpretive panels MRTA is developing a series of 49interpretive panels that will provide trailusers with information about thegeography, topography, culture andhistory on the Trail. To date 10 panelshave been designed.

Photos top l-r: Toronto Waterfront Trail, ON; Crocus Trail, MB; Outlook Trail, SK (photo: Wendy McKellar);Waterfront Trail, ON; Banff Legacy Trail, AB (photo: Francois Peletier - Parks Canada). Bottom l-r: Sault pavilionopening; The Forks Trail, Winnipeg,MB; new Trailhead in Regina, SK.

Trans Canada Trail AGM MRTA co-hosted the Trans Canada Trail’s2008 Annual General Meeting. It was ahighly successful event, thanks to thehospitality of MRTA staff and volunteers.Ruth Marr, MRTA president, said theywere honoured to have the opportunityto showcase local trails. Participantshad the opportunity to explore the Trailin Winnipeg. Some directors anddelegates also took part in a 3-daycycling adventure along the westernCrocus Trail from Roblin to Russell, thecentral Glenboro-South Cypress Trail inSpruce Woods Provincial Park, and theStanley Trail section close to Morden.“Manitoba isn’t as flat as everyoneseems to think,” commented Ms. Marras trail delegates from BC and Albertapushed their bicycles uphill.

SaskatchewanCarlton TrailAfter close to 10 years in development,this 180-km rail corridor from Prince toParadise Hill will soon be officially readyfor use as a multi-purpose trail. Locatedin the northwest section of the province,it is an important link to the TransCanada Trail in Alberta. Congratulations

to the Prairie-to-Pine Regional EconomicDevelopment Association (REDA) and inparticular volunteer Bob Colliar ofMeota who has worked diligently to seethis corridor become part of the TransCanada Trail.

SaskatoonParkland Trans Canada Trail inSaskatoon continues to work closelywith Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) tocomplete significant links of trail withinthe city and connect the Trail fromSaskatoon north to Waneskewin andsouth to Whitecap Dakota First Nations.Progress has been steady and trailusers will soon see new Trans CanadaTrail signage on the Trail throughSaskatoon. Plans are moving forward forthe Trail from Saskatoon to WhitecapDakota which will be a destination trail,featuring prairie landscapes, rolling hillsand panoramic views.

Tansi Trans Canada Trail put the finishingtouches on a 5.8-km section of the Trailconnecting Fort Qu’Appelle to Lebret.Volunteers have worked long and hardon this project, which showcases thearea’s rich history.

AlbertaAward for Alberta TrailNetCongratulations to Alberta TrailNet whichreceived the prestigious Alberta Tourism'Friends of Tourism' ALTO Award inOctober 2008 for its Northeast AlbertaTrail Map. This was a pilot project for aprovincial Trail Map Project which willnow see the development of 16 maps,featuring all trails in the province.

History on the Trail Alberta TrailNet and local partners areputting the finishing touches on a newmaster plan to guide the final routeselection, upgrade, and completion ofthe Athabasca Landing Trail – the ‘100-mile portage' between Fort Saskatchewanon the North Saskatchewan River andAthabasca on the Athabasca River. Keygoals are to move the trail off roadwherever possible and to highlight thefascinating history along this route.

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Kananaskis Country/Elk Pass routing Work is ongoing to determine the finalroute for the Trans Canada Trail from theGoat Creek trailhead near Canmore toElk Pass where the Trail crosses into BC.This is an important grizzly habitat andcub-rearing area so there are majorwildlife considerations. A proposedtourism study will assist in understandingthe usage, needs and benefits ofdeveloping the Trail in this area andfacilitate the selection of the best route.

Peace River TrailSignificant upgrades to the historicPeace River Trail are moving ahead, with$750,000 funding from the Governmentof Canada’s Community Development

Trust. The Peace River Trail is part of theTrans Canada Trail from Sawdy to Smith.Over the years, the trail has deterioratedand become increasingly difficult toaccess. The current work will improve thetrail to a sustainable condition, upgradingbridges and creating new camping andparking facilities. Trail upgrades willallow more users to experience thisspectacular boreal forest trail.

BritishColumbiaMyra Canyon re-openedafter firesOne of the most spectacular sections ofthe Trans Canada Trail re-opened to greatfanfare on June 21, 2008. This magnificentsection of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail was

Trans Canada Trail registered 12 new sections of trail this year.We look forward to working with our trail partners to promotethese trails as part of the Trans Canada Trail.

TRAIL REGISTRATION 2008-09

NAME OF TRAIL STATUS LENGTH (KM)

NB - Fundy Trail's Fundy Footpath Operational trail 18.1

QC - Ville de Waterloo Operational trail 4.6

ON - Kawartha Lakes Trail Operational trail 48.1

ON - The Little Falls to Charleson Recreation Area Route Operational trail 8.3

SK - Highway 44 Operational trail 6

SK - York Lake Regional Park Trail Operational trail 5.1

AB - Athabasca Landing Trail - Rochester to Perryvale Non-operational trail 13.8

BC - Sea to Sky Trail - Squamish to Whistler section Operational trail 69.4

BC - Great Northern Rail Trail Operational trail 39.7

YT - Klondike Highway Operational trail 393.5

YT - Tagish Road Operational trail 54

YT - Alaska Highway Operational trail 355.9

TOTAL 1016.5

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closed in 2003 when a devastating forestfire destroyed 12 of 16 wooden trestlesand two steel bridges on the rail corridor.Designated as a world heritage site, the12-km Myra Canyon offers cyclists andhikers vistas of awe-inspiring mountainterrain, canyons, creeks and cliffs. TransCanada Trail Chair Valerie Pringle, MyraCanyon Trestle Restoration Societyleader Ken Campbell, and Trails BCofficials participated in the celebrations.

Trans Canada Trail Challenge Over 500 cyclists took part in Trails BC’sEighth Annual Trans Canada Trail Challengein July 2008, cycling 80 kilometres from MyraStation to Penticton along the Kettle ValleyRail Trail and the Myra Canyon trestles.Brilliantly organized by Léon Lebrun and over70 volunteers, the 2008 Trans Canada TrailChallenge was enjoyed by all participants.

Ride the Sky Forty people took part in an arduous 4-day cycling trip across the Rockies inJuly 2008 to explore a route for theTrans Canada Trail between BC andAlberta. The group, which included TrailsBC and Alberta TrailNet officials, TransCanada Trail staff, senior BC tourismofficials and BC coal companymanagers rode from Elkford (BC) acrossElk Pass then through KananaskisCountry to Banff (AB). Everyone agreedthat a route for the Trans Canada Trailthrough this spectacular area must befound. In October, the Premiers ofAlberta and BC announced theirsupport for a new recreational trail insoutheast BC, which is a major stepforward.

Sea to Sky TrailTrails BC registered the Squamish toWhistler section of BC's Sea to Sky Trail.The 70-km trail section promises to bea favourite among hikers and cyclists,drawn by its mountain vistas, pristinelakes, old growth forests and dramaticrock formations. The Sea to Sky Trail,connecting Metro Vancouver to Whistler,is scheduled to open in time for the2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Great Northern TrailBC registered a new 50-km trail sectionbetween Salmo and Nelson in southeastBC. Trail groups and volunteers haveworked on this trail for close to five years.

Yukon95 percent complete The Klondike Snowmobile Association,Trans Canada Trail’s partner organization,registered a record 800 kilometres oftrail, following a new agreement with theYukon Government to designate TransCanada Trail along a major portion ofhighway right-of-way. Now 95 percent ofYukon’s proposed 1640-km TransCanada Trail route is complete. The newtrail sections from Watson Lake to Carcrossand Braeburn to Dempster Highway willbe used primarily for long-distance biketrips: they are popular with overseasvisitors, many riding the route as part ofa trip across North and South America.They are also used for hiking and othermethods of travel includingsnowmobiling and dog sledding.Photos top l-r: Near Elk Lake Provincial Park, BC;

Stanley Park, BC (photo: Gaetan Dussault); Trail nearMarsh Lake, YT (Government of Yukon photo/W Towriss);Stanley Park, BC (photo: Bruce Obee); Ride the Skycyclists, Kananaskis Lake, AB; Trail in BC (photo:Bruce Obee). Bottom: Athabasca Landing Trail, AB.

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New Dawson projectsDawson, a city of 2000, draws 60,000visitors each year. It is working on newtrail projects that will connect with themain Trans Canada Trail. A new trailgroup is active and looking to build andimprove local trails so that touriststravelling the highway routes have goodoff-road trails as well.

Trail reconstructionLocal trail builders are seeking funds toreconstruct Trail sections in theWhitehorse area and the DawsonOverland Trail from Whitehorse toBraeburn. Bridge building is a priority toimprove the trail and link to one of thelast uncompleted trail sections.

NorthwestTerritories New Trail guidebookTrans Canada Trail and our NWTpartners are delighted to report that apublishing contract has been signed forthe long-awaited guidebook on the3000-km route of the Trail in NWT. The300-page book, written by JamieBastedo, will be published by Fitzhenryand Whiteside in spring 2010. It will bethe must-have guide for Trail usersplanning to explore this vast northernterritory by canoe, bicycle or, in part,road and for people wanting to knowmore about the natural features, localhistory and culture and special attractionsin NWT. Jamie Bastedo undertook theresearch in two summer-long expeditions.The first year he travelled the southernportion of the Trail – the water routefrom Fort Smith to Fort Providence andthe land route from Fort Providence toYellowknife. The second year, he exploredthe northern portion of the Trail – FortProvidence to Tuktoyaktuk on the MackenzieRiver/Feh Cho and the DempsterHighway from the Alaska border to Inuvik.Many individuals and organizations havesupported this project over the past five

years, including NWT Recreation andParks Association, local recreation andtourism promoters and people in NWTcommunities along the entire route ofthe Trail.

Two new pavilions Trans Canada Trail built new pavilions inInuvik and Hay River. Over 625 local donorsand supporters are recognized. NWTRecreation and Parks Association, TransCanada Trail’s partner organization, plansto combine the official openings of thesepavilions with the guidebook launch.

Photos top l-r: White Pass Trail, Bennett Lake, YT(Government of Yukon photo/D Crowe); HarbourPassage opening, Saint John, NB; KatannilikTerritorial Park, NU (photo: Nunavut Parks andSpecial Places); Mackenzie River, NT (photo:Jamie Bastedo). Bottom: 500-km Youth LeadershipTrip, Mackenzie River, NT; Katannilik Territorial Park,NU (photo: Nunavut Parks and Special Places)

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NunavutBuilding bridgesConstruction of a new 100-footsuspension bridge across the SylviaGrinnell River in Iqaluit promises toopen up new recreational opportunitieson the Trans Canada Trail and encouragetourism in Nunavut. The pedestrianbridge will link the Sylvia GrinnellTerritorial Park, Nunavut’s oldest andmost-visited park, with new crown landson the north side of the river.

The Sylvia Grinnell Bridge will connectIqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, to theIjijjaqiaq Trail, which is part of the TransCanada Trail. This traditional trailstretches 120 kilometres north from thetop of Pleasant Inlet near the hamlet ofKimmirut toward the south shore ofFrobisher Bay, across from Iqaluit. Thetrail is still heavily used today by localpeoples travelling between the twocommunities on southern Baffin Island.

The project, announced by Nunavut’sMinister of the Environment, the Hon.Daniel Shewchuck, has received fundingfrom the Government of Nunavut, IqaluitRotary Club, Trans Canada Trail and theDepartment of National Defence.

TRAIL PROJECTS APPROVEDFOR FUNDING IN 2008-09Building trails is expensive. Fundraising is part of every trailproject. Trans Canada Trail provides up to 20 percent of thetotal cost of a trail project. Local and provincial groups then areresponsible for leveraging these funds to raise money tocomplete the project.

Trans Canada Trail committed funds to the following 27 trail projects.

NS - Cumberland County Trail development $23,783

NB - Port Elgin to Cape Tormentine Trail Engineering study 3,898

NB - Port Elgin bridge Engineering study 22,600

NB - Port Elgin to Cape Tormentine Trail Trail development 33,855

NB - Port Elgin bridge Bridge construction 133,000

NB - Upper Saint John River Trail development 26,000

NB - Edmundston Saint Basile Bicycle Path Trail development 100,000

NB - Woodstock to Fredericton Engineering study 9,040

QC - Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Trail development 17,314

QC - Charlevoix Engineering study 9,550

ON - Seguin Trail (Park to Park Trail Association) Bridge Construction 41,800

ON - Hastings Heritage Trail (Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance) Trail development 20,360

ON - Rainbow Routes Trail development 246,000

ON - Beaten Path Nordic Trail (Atikokan to Quetico Prov. Park) Trail development 16,000

ON - City of Guelph Trail development 133,077

ON - Kinghorn – Town of Nipigon Feasibility study 2,000

ON - Kawartha Lakes Trail development 48,000

MB - Border to Beaches Engineering Study 9,980

SK - Outlook Sky Trail Trail development 3,500

SK - Outlook Trans Canada Trail Trail development 5,500

SK - Tansi Trans Canada Trail Trail development 1,781

AB - Town of Ponoka bridge Bridge construction 85,560

BC - Grand Forks Trans Canada Trail Trail development 15,100

BC - Vermilion Trails Society (Princeton) Bridge engineering study 29,000

BC - Vermilion Trails Society (Princeton) Bridge construction 163,000

BC - Coquihalla Suspension Bridge Bridge construction 100,000

BC - Sea to Sky Trail (Squamish – Lillooet Regional District) Trail development 300,000

TOTAL $1,599,698

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Each trail section represents the hard work and commitment of dedicated volunteers. We are grateful forthe commitment of time, labour, and enthusiasm of thousands across the country. On behalf of thosewho enjoy the Trail now and in the future, we offer our heartfelt thanks to every volunteer.

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The Trans Canada Trail is one of the largest volunteerprojects ever undertaken in Canada.

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Confederation Trail, PEI(photo: Tourism PEI/John Sylvester)Confederation Trail, PEI(photo: Tourism PEI/John Sylvester)

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Volunteer of the Year, 2008-09Each year Trans Canada Trail honours a Volunteer of the Year whohas made an exceptional contribution to the Trail.

Al MacPhersonThis year’s recipient is Al MacPherson of Lindsay, Ontario.

Al has been involved with the Trail since its early years when, as a director of the OntarioTrail Council, he attended the founding conference of the Trans Canada Trail in Banff andhelped chart the Trail’s route across Ontario. Today, he is a member of the Trans CanadaTrail Ontario board and a driving force behind a 44-km section of the Trail in theKawartha Lakes area in southern Ontario.

As a former Parks superintendent and a college and university professor in parks andrecreation management, he has a wealth of knowledge about the planning, developmentand management of recreational trails. He also has a demonstrated commitment tovolunteerism and community involvement which has driven the success of the KawarthaTrans Canada Trail.

Kawartha Trans Canada Trail has developed an innovative model for community partnersto “adopt” sections of the trail. By involving service and church groups, municipalities,schools and the local college as “managing partners”, Kawartha TCT has close to 200active volunteers and powerful links in the community.

Al is a trail visionary. He believes trails can be much more than physical routes on theground: his goal is to see the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail recognized as the “educationtrail”. With four primary schools, two secondary schools and Fleming College backing onthe Trail, Al is working hard to make the Trail a resource for learning. He has played apivotal role in the development of primary school curriculum that gets students out onthe Trail for physical education, geography and biology classes; and in the creation oftrail-based podcasts that promote trail use to young people. Some years back, hehelped route the Trans Canada Trail directly through Fleming College, a post-secondaryinstitute known for environmental leadership: today many students are volunteers andsupporters of the Trail.

Previous award winners 2006-07:Léon Lebrun, Trails BC

2007-08:Betty Anne Graves, Alberta

Photos top l-r: Members of East River ValleyCommunity Development Association, Pictou Co.,NS; Volunteers at Trails BC Trans Canada TrailChallenge; Sault Ste. Marie Mayor John Rowswelland Voyageur Trails Saulteaux Club President GaylePhillips with Valerie Pringle at Sault pavilion opening.

Millions of people are using the Trail to explore and discover Canada. In urban and rural areas, the Trailoffers countless possibilities for outdoor activity, learning about Canada’s natural wonders and richhistory, and sharing special moments with friends and family. For day-trips and multi-day adventures, theTrail is a destination for Canadians and international visitors alike.

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The Trail is inspiring people to seek new experiences and undertake unique journeys.

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Confederation Trail, PEI(photo: Doug Murray)Confederation Trail, PEI(photo: Doug Murray)

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Prince George manembarks on cross-Canada walk In May 2008, Dana Meise, a34-year-old Prince Georgeforester, set off from CapeSpear, Newfoundland, on thehike of his dreams from theAtlantic to the Pacific on theTrans Canada Trail.

He walked 186 days, covered 2630kilometres and travelled the Trail acrossfour provinces before reachingBecaguimic Park in Hartland, NB inNovember. President and CEO DeborahApps, New Brunswick Trails CouncilExecutive Director Poul Jorgensen andfriends were on hand to celebrate thefirst season of his multi-year hike.

Meise had endless stories to tell aboutthe magic of the Trail, the spectacularlandscapes, the richness of Maritimeculture, and the warmth and generosityof people he met in every community.

Meise will continue his walk in 2009. Hesaid he’s already excited about what liesahead in Quebec and Ontario and beyond.

“Since I was a small boy and read aboutthe great Canadian explorers like DavidThompson and Alexander Mackenzie, I havealways wanted to explore,” said Meise. “TheTrail to me is the modern equivalent of thegreat push west for furs and exploration,like the Trans Canada railway and the TransCanada Highway. Each of these servedto unify this great country in their time,as the Trans Canada Trail is doing today.”

BC cyclists complete province # 9Thirteen years ago, when Jeannette Klein of Victoria hopped on hernew bicycle for a ride on the Galloping Goose Trail, her life changedforever. Exhilarated by the day’s outing, she made a vow - she’dcycle the Trans Canada Trail from BC to Newfoundland. That’s exactlywhat she and her friend Donnamae Wilson are doing.

Once a casual cyclist, Jeannette is now an intrepid Trail adventurer. Last summer sheand Donnamae cycled 1800 kilometres from Sparwood, BC to the Manitoba border.Their five-week trip took them over diverse terrain – from mountain paths through theRockies and Northern Alberta’s rugged Iron Horse Trail, to paved urban trails in Calgaryand Edmonton and quiet rural Saskatchewan roads. “The trip was tough, but it wasmagnificent like all the others,” said Klein.

Almost every year, the two women have cycled the Trans Canada Trail in differentprovinces. Jeannette can reel them off: “1997 and ’98 BC, 1999 Manitoba, 2000 BC,2001 PEI…”, nine provinces in all and close to 10,000 kilometres. She has tales to tellof their many adventures, the extraordinary people they’ve met and how much they’velearned about Canada and our history.

The inspiring duo plan to complete their long journey in 2009 with a ride across Ontario.“We have visited pavilions in every province. When we get to Ottawa, the Trans CanadaTrail pavilion will be our final stop.”

Read about two remarkable trail adventures.

Donnamae Wilson & Jeannette Klein(Photo: Lynn Wilson)

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DONOR PROFILE: CATHERINE EAMESFor Catherine Eames, a supporter since 1999, the Trans Canada Trail holdsa special meaning. She and her late husband Brian were both avid hikersand campers when they met and they had many outings together on theTrail. In 2000, they took their family to Ottawa to attend theTrans Canada Trail Relay finale in Hull’s Jacques Cartier Park.

A former nurse, Catherine introduced her two daughters to outdoor recreation early and they have followed suit with their ownchildren. The names of Catherine’s children and grandchildren are proudly inscribed in Trail pavilions in the cities of their birth.Sons-in-law, aunts, uncles and other extended family members have received inscriptions and, in turn, become donors themselves.

Her husband’s lengthy illness and untimely death led Catherine to create a unique way to remember the man who in boyhood campedin Algonquin Park and who embraced the diversity of the natural world. Catherine set herself a goal: Brian’s name would be inscribedin a pavilion in the capital city of each province and territory. She has achieved this and visited many of the pavilions and nearby trails.

Catherine continues to make metre donations in her husband’s name; her new goal is to have an inscription in each of the 86pavilions across the country. She concedes this is a “long-term project”, adding that “the idea of a trail across the country was,too, and look how far it has come.”

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Over 7300 Canadians donated to theTrail’s annual fund this year. Many paidtribute to a cherished family member orfriend, honouring them with aninscription in a Trans Canada Trailpavilion. Others became Trans CanadaTrail members as a way to stay in touchwith the progress of the Trail and tolearn about events and activities. Aspecial group of contributors – over 50Canadians – joined our brand newGovernors Program by committing to

donate an annual gift of $1,000 or moreto support the greatest needs of the Trail.

The Trail attracted many valued corporateand foundation partners whose contributionsmade specific Trail initiatives possible –the building of new trailheads and thedevelopment of trail educationalmaterials. The Trail has proven itself agood investment for organizations, onethat provides great returns for employees,clients and customers, as an economic

driver for regional tourism and smallbusiness, a green transportationalternative, and an accessible destinationfor safe, healthy, active living.

The Trans Canada Trail is viewed as anational treasure by many Canadians,and we were honoured to receiveseveral planned gifts over the past year.These gifts included a generous bequestand the Trail’s very first namedendowment, the Hugh Scott and PauleOuimet Endowment Fund, which willsupport important Trail initiatives in theyears ahead.

To everyone who supported the Trail,thank you.

thanks our many supportersThe Trans Canada Trail captures the imagination of many Canadians.The idea of a national trail that is linked from coast to coast tocoast holds great appeal for people and organizations that areproud of their communities and their country.

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Raleigh Canada Raleigh Canada continues to be one ofthe Trail’s greatest champions. Since2000, the company has contributedover $200,000 to the Trans CanadaTrail. Raleigh’s Canadian-made bikesare perfectly suited for exploringCanada’s beautiful outdoor spaces inurban, rural and wilderness settings. Weare proud to have Raleigh’s ongoingsupport as sponsor of the officialbicycle of the Trans Canada Trail.

“The Trans Canada Trail is a great fit forRaleigh and partnering with the Trailjust makes sense given our company’scommitment to Canadian-madebicycles. The Trail goes through someof the most spectacular places to ridea bike in the country, and we wantCanadians to know about amazingplaces to ride. The Trail is a great wayto discover Canada.”

–Adrian Marples, Vice President Salesand Marketing, Raleigh Canada Limited

Bell Canada We have been proud to have thepartnership of Bell, Canada’s largestcommunications company, for the pastfive years. Bell’s significant gift of$850,000 has taken the Trail to a newlevel of success, most notably in thearea of mapping the Trail and thecreation of tools that help Canadianslocate the sections of Trail that theywant to explore. Bell has, quite literally,put the Trans Canada Trail on the map!Located on our website atwww.tctrail.ca/tlocator, our Trail Locatorenables people to key in a location tofind nearby Trail, assess trail conditions,calculate travel distances, downloadmaps and GPS data and bookmarkfavourite routes. With over 15,000kilometres of Trans Canada Trailmapped, our Trail Locator has becomean essential element of the TransCanada Trail experience for Canadiansand visitors from around the world.

Northwater FoundationNorthwater Foundation has been asignificant contributor to the Trail’sdevelopment across the country formany years – from Nova Scotia toBritish Columbia and points in between.Our September 2009 Annual GeneralMeeting will be generously supported byNorthwater, making it possible for ourtrail partners and members to cometogether in Ottawa to share their trailbuilding experiences and talk about theexciting plans for the Trans CanadaTrail’s future.

Photo right: Burlington pavilion. NorthwaterFoundation contributed generously to the buildingof this pavilion.

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The Heritage Trail Society(Bequests, Insurance Policies,Trusts, and other Deferred Gifts)Jim and Maureen BradburyPatricia BrelandLouise BrittainSharyn Euphemia Mary EaglesEthel M. HolmesRuth HodgeDiane McPhersonBeverley RudmanCameron Webster

Trail Founders($1,000,000 +)ChryslerGovernment of Canada /

Department of Canadian HeritageThe J.W. McConnell Family FoundationThe Stephen R. Bronfman FoundationTD Canada TrustTSN/RDS

Trail Visionary($500,000 - $999,999)Bell Canada

Trail Benefactor($100,000 - $499,999)Canadian Tourism CommissionThe EJLB FoundationGeneral Mills - Nature ValleyThe John and Judy Bragg FoundationNorthwater FoundationThe Ontario Trillium FoundationPetro-CanadaPower Corporation of CanadaRaleigh Canada LimitedAnne & David Ward

Trail Champion($50,000 – $99,999)Andrew and Valerie Pringle RBC Foundation

Trail Patron ($25,000 – $49,999)Adanac Corporate Services Ltd.Carthy FoundationExport Development CanadaFlair FoundationFrederick M. GallagherGeorge Cedric Metcalf Charitable FoundationGeorge Weston LimitedDavid and Nina HoffmanKellogg’sPaule Ouimet and Hugh M. ScottPrestiluxCameron Douglas PetersProctor and GambleR. Howard Webster FoundationJack RhindBill ShurniakSun Life Assurance Company of CanadaTD Bank Financial GroupTranscontinental Inc.Invesco Trimark The W. Garfield Weston FoundationTorrance J. Wylie

Trail Leaders($10,000 - $24,999)A-7 Ranche Charitable FoundationCanadian Nurses AssociationThe Chastell FoundationMarjorie H. ClarkCecil W. FreemanRamses and Soheir GirgisBrenda and Mitchell HalperinH.H. HenkerImperial Oil FoundationThe Jean Rich FoundationPaul LaBargeThe Lawson FoundationM. Joy MaclarenHugh and Beth McAdamsMilton and Joan McManusThe Norman and Margaret Jewison

Charitable FoundationGraham and Carolyn O'ConnorThe Society of Obstetricians &

Gynaecologists of CanadaThe Stellabar FoundationSuncor Energy FoundationMargaret Swett and James Duffus

Trail Partners($5,000 - $9,999)AbitibiBowaterAltiMed Pharmaceutical CompanyAnniversaries Secretariat

Government of SaskatchewanBank of Nova ScotiaThe Boiler Inspection & Insurance

Company of CanadaBrian and Alida Rossy Family FoundationRobert P. CarrRobert DorranceWilliam and Joan DeyellE.W. Bickle FoundationSean FinnKim FuhrmanMelanie GaudetLisette Gaudreault-Goossens

Thank you to our donorsThe Trans Canada Trail’s activities would not be possible without the ongoing support of our manygenerous donors. We are proud to acknowledge the cumulative contributions of the following individualsand organizations.

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Alex Graham and Karen MadorskyWina Louis HartmanShirley M. HumphriesThe Ivey FoundationJ.P. Bickell FoundationKenroc Building Materials Co. Ltd.Julia KinarLarissa and Mauricio KupermanLes Fromages de la SuissePoh Moey LimSheila F. MacKenzieCatherine Ruth MacLulichStephanie K. MasonMcGeachy Charitable FoundationThe McLean FoundationMennonite Foundation of CanadaNB Economic Development & TourismDr. Elsie NickorickHelen OrvisThomas Walter PamPenguin Ski ClubPhyllis Lambert FoundationNicholas PoppenkPPG Canada Inc.Project Millennium Class of 2000 FoundationGrace RumboldTaoist Tai Chi Society of CanadaTELUS Community ConnectionsTheta Industries Ltd.VON Canada – National OfficeRon and Cyndy VrancartHarold and Wilma WilkinsonMargaret M. Yorke

The Governors Program providesunique opportunities and benefitsto individuals who make anannual contribution of $1,000 ormore in support of the TransCanada Trail’s greatest needs.The following individuals becameGovernors in 2008/09:

Trail Governors($1,000 - $4,999)Alastair and Diana Gillespie FoundationJames B.Archer-Shee and Mary C. MatthewsCharles A. ArmstrongSalah BachirBarrick Gold CorporationSwith Bell and Geordie DalglishJim BishopGord and Kim CheesbroughJulia CheesbroughCameron ClarkTony and Elizabeth ComperDerek and Dianne CookJacynthe Côté and Erik RyanDavid and Kathy CottinghamBruce CroxonDominic D'AlessandroAlex DavidsonCampbell and Jennifer DeaconMr. and Mrs. George S. DembroskiMichael and Honor de PencierAndré and France DesmaraisKelvin DushniskyKevin EdwardsNathalie FagnanMr. and Mrs. Anthony S. FellMargot Franssen and Quig TingleyHon. Alastair and Diana GillespieAnthony and Helen GrahamTerry HammondDavid and Nina HoffmanDonald K. Johnson C.M.Holger and Claudette Kluge

Stuart and Vicki LazierPhilip LindReay and Lynda MackayMichael and Chris McCainBill McFarlandMcLean Smits Family FoundationMichael and Kelly MeighenRoss MitchellRick MorganClaire MorrisDan Nixon and Janet GrahamGordon and Janet NixonPaule Ouimet and Hugh M. ScottAndrew and Denise ParsonsRichard and Karen PilosofMr. and Mrs. James B. PitbladoAndrew and Valerie PringleSerge RancourtIrfhan RawjiLeslie and Wendy RebanksAaron RegentHartley RichardsonW. Brian RoseTom and Pamela ScoonBill ShurniakTracy and Bruce SimpsonPaul A. SmithDon Tapscott and Ana LopesIan Telfer and Nancy BurkeJohn M. ThompsonFrank TucciJohn WeaverPat and Norman WebsterJulia West and Richard WernhamHarold WestdalJodi WhiteWilliam P. WilderAnonymous

Photo: Trail Board members and staff ride Ville deSt-Lambert Trail, QC.

Newfoundland &Labrador• Corner Brook • Gander• St. John’s

Prince Edward Island• Charlottetown • Summerside

Nova Scotia• Halifax(Dartmouth) • North Sydney • Port Hastings • Truro

New Brunswick• Edmundston • Fredericton • Moncton-Dieppe • Saint John

Quebec• Bromont • Chambly • Gatineau (Hull) • Lévis • Montréal • Quebec City(Loretteville) • Rivière-du-Loup • Rosemère• Sherbrooke

Ontario• Barrie • Bracebridge • Brantford • Burlington • Caledon • Cambridge • Elliot Lake • Fort Erie • Guelph• Magnetawan • North Bay • Ottawa • Peterborough • Sault Ste. Marie• St. Thomas • Sudbury • Toronto • Tweed • Uxbridge • Waterloo • Windsor

Manitoba• Emerson • Roblin• West Hawk Lake • Winnipeg

Saskatchewan• Edam • Ellisboro • Meota • Moose Jaw • North Battleford • Regina • Saskatoon • Yorkton

Alberta• Athabasca • Calgary • Canmore • Edmonton • Medicine Hat • Red Deer

British Columbia• Abbotsford • Burnaby • Chilliwack • Coquitlam • Cranbrook • Fernie • Fort Langley• Grand Forks • Hope • Maple Ridge • Nanaimo • North Vancouver • Penticton • Trail • Vancouver • Victoria

Yukon• Dawson City • Mayo • Watson Lake • Whitehorse

Northwest Territories• Hay River• Inuvik• Norman Wells • Tuktoyaktuk • Yellowknife

There are 86 red-topped TransCanada Trail pavilions locatedacross the country. We weredelighted to add nine newpavilions this year.

The pavilions recognize over 200,000Canadian individuals, families, schools,associations, companies and foundationswho support the Trail. They also serve asa gathering place for Canadians who caredeeply about the Trail. In manycommunities, like Caledon, Ontario, theyare highly valued 'points of pride’ wherecommunities can gather to celebrate thecommitment and accomplishments ofCanadians from all walks of life.

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Photos clockwise: Winnipeg, MB pavilion; Gander, NLpavilion opening; Caledon, ON pavilion event (photo:Town of Caledon/Walter Getman). Right: White PassTrail, YT (Government of Yukon photo/D Crowe).

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Trans Canada Trail Financial InformationFor the year ending March 31, 2009

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS 2009 2008

REVENUESFederal grant 1,847,692 2,152,127 Project income 149,025 116,112 Donations 843,060 579,929 Memberships 100,223 122,528 Licensing, royalties and sponsorships 26,790 14,946 Merchandise sales 6,892 15,295 Investment and miscellaneous income 26,035 29,889

2,999,717 3,030,826 EXPENSESTrail construction 1,801,186 2,118,132 Project expenses 149,025 116,112 Trail promotion and education 190,691 77,364 Fundraising 371,829 104,751 General and administrative 470,951 332,204 Amortization of equipment 16,423 20,954

3,000,105 2,769,517

EXCESS OF REVENUE (EXPENSES) (388) 261,309

Net assets at beginning of year 450,040 188,731 Endowment fund 33,073 -Net assets at end of year 482,725 450,040

Railway rights-of-way donated during the year 2,428,255 374,089

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents 2,211,021 2,890,786 Marketable securities 7,791,917 8,561,945 Accounts receivable 14,752 15,292 Prepaid expenses 32,575 59,650

10,050,265 11,527,673 Equipment at cost 273,617 266,666 Less: Accumulated amortization 217,357 218,350 TOTAL ASSETS 10,106,525 11,575,989

CURRENT LIABILITIESAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 159,242 111,149Deferred contributions 537,498 598,839

696,740 709,988Deferred contributions-federal grant 8,927,060 10,415,961TOTAL LIABILITIES 9,623,800 11,125,949

NET ASSETSInvested in equipment 56,262 48,316Endowment fund 33,073 0Unrestricted 393,390 401,724TOTAL NET ASSETS 482,725 450,040

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 10,106,525 11,575,989

The above information has been extracted and summarized from the 2009 Audited FinancialStatements. The complete set of statements, audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, can beobtained on request from Trans Canada Trail

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Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland T’RailwayGrand Concourse TrailGambo to Terra Nova TrailCobb's Corridor - Gander to GamboCobb's Corridor - Glenwood to GanderCobb's Corridor - Glenwood to Notre

Dame JunctionCobb's Corridor - Lewisporte Junction to

Norris ArmExploits Valley and Beothuk TrailWreckhouse TrailPrince Edward IslandConfederation Trail - Mt. Stewart to Elmira -

Harmony Junction to Souris - CardiganConfederation Trail - Mt. Stewart to

GeorgetownConfederation Trail - Central Section Confederation Trail - Charlottetown to Winsloe

- Hunter RiverConfederation Trail - Borden-Carleton to

Albany - Kinkora - Emerald JunctionConfederation Trail - St. Eleanors to Slemon ParkConfederation Trail - Tignish to Kensington

Nova ScotiaOld Branch Road-George River DivisionScotch Lake to Grand NarrowsLittle Narrows to Scotsville TrailScotsville to Inverness TrailInverness Rail TrailJudique Flyer Recreational Nature TrailCeilidh Coastal TrailAuld Cove to GuysboroughHwy 106Guysborough County Nature TrailGuysborough Rail-Line - Ferrona Junction

to Guysborough CountyMusquodoboit TrailwayBlueberry Run TrailCole Harbour Salt Marsh TrailShubenacadie Corridor TrailLake Charles TrailSamson TrailShortline TrailNorth Colchester to Oxford Subdivision TrailOxford Subdivision TrailOxford to Amherst HeadShip Railway Trail

Trans Canada TrailFROM COAST TO COAST TO COAST

Close to 400 trail sections areregistered as part of the TransCanada Trail. Here we list thetrail sections from east to westto north. We thank everyoneinvolved in building these trailsfrom Newfoundland to Nunavut.Each of these trails is uniqueand a valued part of the TransCanada Trail.

Photos l-r: Parc Linéaire des Bois-Francs; Runnernear Fredericton, NB pavilion.

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New BrunswickSackville to Cape Tormentine TrailMoncton-Riverview-Dieppe TrailFundy National Park TrailFundy Trail FootpathFundy TrailSaint John Harbour PassageRockwood Park TrailThe Lower River Passage, St. John River (Water route)Lincoln TrailUpper St. John River - Irving Trail (Land route)Grafton to MillvilleSaint-Basile Bicycle PathPetit Témis Interprovincial Linear ParkQuebecParc linéaire interprovincial Petit Témis Sentier de l'EstuaireSentier de l'OrignacLa Traversée de CharlevoixRéseau de sentiers de la MRC de CharlevoixSentier des Pointes de CharlevoixSentier Les FlorentsSentier Gabrielle-RoySentier du FiefSentier des Caps de CharlevoixTrans-Québec no 3Le MestashiboLe MontagnardLe Corridor des CheminotsSentier PégaseCorridor du Littoral (tronçon de la

Traverse Lévis aux chutes Montmorency)Parcours des Anses (Lévis au Parc de la Chaudière)Le Grand Tronc (Chutes-de-la-Chaudière)Parc régional de la MRC de LotbinièreParc linéaire des Bois-FrancsSentier de la Vallée (les corridors verts d'Asbestos)La CantonnièreLes Grandes FourchesLa Montagnarde (Cantons-de-l'Est)Chemin des DiligencesVille de WaterlooRue Lewis et rue de la Cour

L'EstriadeLa Montérégiade I et IILieu historique national du Canal de ChamblyVille de ChamblyVille de CarignanTronçon LongueuilTronçon de la Ville de Saint-LambertParc Jean-DrapeauTo the West IslandLieu historique national du Canada du

Canal-de-LachineTo Montreal EastAxe Notre-DameTo the North Shore and LaurentiansAxe Christophe-ColombParc linéaire des Basses-LaurentidesParc linéaire Le P'tit Train du Nord

(Bois des Filion à Mont-Laurier)Mont-Laurier à Grand-Remous (Tronçon routier)Grand-Remous à Maniwaki (Tronçon routier)Kitigan Zibi AnishinabegParc linéaire régional de la Vallée de la GatineauChemin PrincipalChemin PauganChemin de FarreltonChemin KellyChemin New CommonChemin de la RivièreSentiers de WakefieldParc de la GatineauRéseau urbain de la Commission de la

Capitale nationaleOntarioOttawa River PathwayOttawa to Carleton TrailwayCarleton Place TrailwayCataraqui TrailCentral Frontenac TrailwayKaladar TrailHastings CountyCampbellford Trans Canada TrailPeterborough Trans Canada TrailJackson Creek Kiwanis TrailKawartha Trans Canada TrailUxbridge Trans Canada TrailDurham Region Trans Canada TrailToronto Waterfront TrailMississauga Waterfront TrailOakville Waterfront TrailBurlington Waterfront TrailSouth-East to Niagara FallsHamilton to Stoney CreekChippawa Rail TrailCaledonia Rotary TrailDunnville TrailWainfleet Rail TrailFort Erie Friendship TrailNiagara River Recreation Trail

South-West to WindsorHamilton to Brantford Rail TrailT.H. & B. Rail TrailWaterford Rail TrailSimcoe to Delhi Rail TrailTillsonburg Trans Canada TrailBayham Trans Canada TrailAylmer Kinsmen TrailBrouwers LineCASO St. Thomas TrailSt. Thomas to Port TalbotDutton/Dunwich Trans Canada TrailElgin Trans Canada TrailWest Elgin Trans Canada TrailChatham-Kent Trans Canada TrailChrysler Canada GreenwayWest End Recreation Way (Windsor)To Northern OntarioHamilton to Brantford Rail TrailGordon Glaves Memorial PathwayS.C. Johnson TrailCambridge to Paris Rail TrailLiving Levee TrailGrand Trunk TrailCruickston TrailBlair TrailFountain StreetHomer Watson TrailSchneider Creek TrailIron Horse Trail – KitchenerLaurel Trail – WaterlooWoolwich Township Trans Canada TrailWellesley Township Trans Canada TrailKissing Bridge TrailwayGuelph Trans Canada TrailElora to Cataract TrailwayCaledon TrailwayInnisfil TrailThornton to Cookstown TrailBarrie Waterfront TrailNorth Simcoe Rail TrailElmvale Heritage Park Link TrailTiny Trail

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Penetanguishene Tiny TrailMidland Rotary Waterfront TrailTay Shore TrailUhthoff TrailOrillia Trans Canada TrailGravenhurst Trans Canada TrailHistoric Falls of Bracebridge TrailNorth Muskoka TrailHuntsville Trans Canada TrailPerry Township Trans Canada TrailPark-to-Park TrailSeguin Recreational TrailOld Nipissing Colonization RoadCommanda to Callander TrailKate Pace WayBethel Lake TrailBethel Lake LoopJunction Creek Waterway ParkKelly Lake TrailWalden Community PathwayVermillion to Spanish TrailSpanish River TrailTrans Canada Snowbirds TrailVoyageur Trail – North Shore SectionVoyageur Trail – Elliot LakeVoyageur Trail – Town of Blind River SectionSt. Mary's River BoardwalkBatchawana Provincial Park TrailPancake Bay Provincial Park TrailLake Superior Provincial Park Coastal Hiking TrailWawa TrailDubreuilville Alouette TrailVoyageur Trail – Marathon SectionNeys Gazebo Lookout and Coastal TrailRainbow Falls Nature TrailKabeyun TrailThunder TrailRosslyn RoadKakabeka Falls Provincial ParkQuetico Provincial Park Canoe RouteBeaten Path Nordic Trail

The Little Falls-Charleson Recreation Area RouteTurtle River White Otter Lake Prov. Park (Water route)Ignace White Otter Country (IWOC Trail)The Dryden TrailLaura Howe Marsh TrailWabigoon River TrailBlue Lake Loop TrailPine Tree PathwaysDogtooth, Stewart, Winnange and

Manomin Canoe TrailRushing River Provincial Park - Canoe Route 4Lake of the Woods Trail – Kenora and KeewatinManitobaSouth Whiteshell TrailCaddy Lake to Seven Sisters TrailPinawa TrailBlue Water TrailRed River North TrailWinnipeg TrailsSaint Norbert Heritage TrailsCrow Wing Trail Altona-Gretna-Rhineland TrailStanley TrailMiami-Thompson TrailLorne TrailVictoria Millennium TrailGlenboro-South Cypress TrailCarberry-North Cypress TrailNeepawa-Langford TrailRossburn TrailCrocus Trail SaskatchewanDuck Mountain Provincial ParkTwo Rivers TrailVeregin Trans Canada TrailCanora Trans Canada TrailGood Spirit RM of Good Lake TrailGood Spirit Lake Provincial Park TrailYorkton TrailYork Lake Isabel Priestly Nature TrailMelville Trans Canada Walking TrailCrooked Lake TrailMcLeod TrailR.M. of Elcapo Trans Canada Trail

R.M. of Wolseley Trans Canada TrailR.M. of Abernathy Trans Canada TrailKatepwa Trans Canada TrailSandy Beach Trans Canada TrailTansi Trans Canada TrailFort San Walkway TrailPilot Butte TrailRegina Trans Canada TrailSaw Whet TrailLumsden Trans Canada TrailNicolle Flats Trans Canada TrailBuffalo Pound to Moose Jaw Trans Canada TrailMoose Jaw and Area Trans Canada TrailTugaske Trans Canada TrailDouglas Provincial ParkPiping Plover TrailElbow ViewDanielson Provincial ParkOutlook Trans Canada TrailMartensville TrailMeewasin Valley TrailBattleford Trans Canada TrailNorth Battleford to Prince TrailEdam to Vawn Trans Canada TrailSt. Walburg Trans Canada TrailParadise Hill TrailSouthwestern SaskatchewanVal Marie - Grasslands Trans Canada TrailShaunavon Trans Canada TrailEastend Trans Canada TrailCypress Hills Interprovincial ParkAlbertaAlberta's Iron Horse TrailFort Saskatchewan TrailTo Southern AlbertaStrathcona County TrailRiver Valley Trails (East)Devon Urban TrailLeduc Multi-WayCalmar TrailTown of Millet TrailKiskayo TrailWetaskiwin TrailDiamond Willow Trail - Town of Ponoka

Trans Canada Trail FROM COAST TO COAST TO COAST...

Photos l-r: Nordic walkers, Harbour Passage, Saint John, NB;Whitehorse Milennium Trail, YT (Government of Yukon photo)

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Bluebird Trail - Ponoka CountyBluebird Trail - Town of LacombeBluebird Trail - Lacombe CountyRed Deer County NorthWaskasoo Park TrailPenhold TrailDestiny TrailCity of CalgaryFish Creek Provincial ParkWest Bragg Creek TrailKananaskis Country TrailBow Valley ConnectorTown of CanmoreGoat Creek TrailTown of Banff North to Athabasca from FortSaskatchewanTown of Gibbons TrailAthabasca Landing TrailWest to BC from Athabasca –Land RoutePeace to Athabasca TrailPeace TrailSlave Lake Community TrailLesser Slave Lake Provincial ParkHilliard's Bay Provincial ParkMirror Landing TrailNorth West Shore - Lesser Slave LakePeace River Trail - GrouardPeace River Trail - West of GrouardPeavine Métis Settlement TrailPeace River Trail - NarrowsFriendship TrailNorth to NWT from Athabasca –Water RouteAthabasca River Trail to DesNethé Discovery TrailBritish Columbia – Southern RouteCity of Fernie TrailIsidore Canyon TrailCranbrook City TrailElk River Forest Service RoadEast KootenaysMaryland Creek Connector TrailChain up to Maryland Creek TrailCanal Link TrailSouthside Summit Creek TrailNorth Summit Creek Section of the Dewdney TrailWest KootenaysColumbia and Western TrailLost Creek Summit of the Dewdney TrailGilpin to Christina Lake TrailGrand Forks Trans Canada TrailKettle Valley Railway (KVR Trail) Juliet Trail - Brodie TrailCoquihalla River TrailHope TrailsSilverhope Creek TrailChilliwack Valley Trail

Cultus Lake TrailChilliwack Rotary-Vedder TrailAbbotsford TrailLangley Township TrailRidge Meadows TrailCoquitlam - PoCo TrailShoreline Trail (Port Moody)North Burnaby TrailCity of Vancouver TrailNorth Vancouver TrailWest Vancouver TrailSea-to-Sky Trail – Squamish to Whistler sectionVancouver IslandGalloping Goose Regional TrailCowichan Valley TrailNanaimo River TrailCity of NanaimoNorthern BCDempster Route (Hwy 97)NunavutItijjagiaq TrailNorthwest Territories(Alberta border to Tuktoyaktuk)Slave & Great Slave Rivers – Fort Smith to

Fort Providence (Water route)DesNethé Discovery Trail – Fort Smith to Salt

River (Land route)Hay River Trail (Land route)Katlodeeche First Nations Recreational Trail

(Land route)Highway 3A – Fort Providence to Yellowknife

(Land route)Frame Lake TrailNiven Lake TrailRange Lake TrailMackenzie River Trail – Fort Providence to

Tuktoyaktuk (Water route)Dempster Highway – Yukon border to Inuvik

(Land route)Jimmy Adams Peace Trail – Boot Lake to

Inuvik (Land route)Yukon Territory (British Columbiaborder to Inuvik, NT)Watson Lake TrailAlaska HighwayTagish RoadWhite Pass TrailCopper Haul Road South TrailWhitehorse Copper TrailIbex Valley TrailDawson Overland Trail – Takhini to BraeburnPine Lake TrailKlondike HighwayMayo TrailRidge Road Heritage TrailKlondike Millennium TrailDempster Highway

Trans Canada Trail Board of DirectorsValerie Pringle Chair

Ontario

Jim Bishop DirectorBritish Columbia

Cameron Clark DirectorOntario

Bruce Croxon DirectorOntario

Judi Dunn DirectorQuebec

David Hoffman DirectorNova Scotia

Paul LaBarge Director and SecretaryOntario

Ross Mitchell DirectorBritish Columbia

Rick Morgan DirectorOntario

Claire Morris DirectorOntario

Andrew Parsons DirectorQuebec

Serge Rancourt DirectorOntario

Hartley T. Director andRichardson Co Vice-Chair

Manitoba

Hugh Scott Director and TreasurerQuebec

William Shurniak DirectorSaskatchewan

Bruce Simpson Director andCo Vice-ChairOntario

Edwina Stoate DirectorOntario

Harold Westdal DirectorManitoba

Jodi White DirectorOntario

Deborah Apps President & CEO

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