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in the nearby surf! Visit www.wildpacifictrail.com to choose a trail and find more information. Newfoundland & Labrador – East Coast Trail Recommended for more fit and experienced hikers, this trail covers 540 km and spans 32 historic communi- ties. Some of ìts major attractions include Spout ( a natural geyser), a 50- meter suspension bridge, icebergs and two active archaeological dig sites. For trail details or to find information on scheduled, guided hikes, visit www.eastcoasttrail.ca Saskatchewan – Nut Point Trail This trail is located in Saskatchewan’s Lac La Ronge

water bottle and snacks for this 4 hour hike while you enjoy creeks, waterfalls and several bird species which are unique to the area. You can access the trailhead from the Johnston Canyon Lodge in Banff. Search the hike at www.banff.ca for exact directions and more details.

Provincial Park and is a full day 15 km hike. This trail will take you through the Black Spruce Forest and onto the Lac La Ronge Peninsula. Not your typical ‘wheat fields’ of Saskatchewan! Check out the provincial parks website at: www.saskparks.net. Manitoba – Mantario Trail This 63 km trail, located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, is recommended for the experienced, well- prepared backpacker. As the name Mantario indicates, this trail covers parts of both Manitoba and Ontario. For more information and maps visit www.mantario.com.

of this country. The Trans Canada Trail currently boasts 14,500 km of developed trail and is currently the longest trail of its kind in the world. To date, there are seven official Trans Canada Trail guidebooks that detail the hiking options, or go to www.tctrail.ca to learn more. New Brunswick – Fundy Trail Parkway Whether you’re a day hiker or an avid back-packer, you’ll find the Fundy Trail Parkway offers outstanding options with something for everyone - from easy two-hour guided walks, to self-guided or interpretive multi-day wilderness hikes. Known as a bird watching destination and unparalleled views from 820 feet above the beach, we suggest you bring your binoculars and digital camera. Visit www.fundytrailparkway.com to find information on walking, hiking, biking or skiing this beautiful trail. Ontario – Algonquin Park With 14 day-hiking trails ranging from 1 – 10km and 3 over-night backpacking trails, Algonquin Park offers a trail for every experience level. Located in Algonquin National Park, these trails are surrounded by vast forest, wild life, lakes and waterfalls. Visit www.ontarioparks.com for more details and to choose your trail! Alberta – Johnston Canyon to Ink Pots Classified as an ‘easy’ route, this hike will take you through 5.8 km of Banff’s Rocky Mountains. Bring your

Quebec - Mont Tremblant National Park With its 6 great rivers and 400 lakes and streams, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is a canoer’s paradise. It’s a rich amalgam of Québec’s natural and historic heritages, being the largest and oldest park in the network. This wilderness is so vast that it is home to 40 mammal species, including the wolf. There is also the Via ferrata du Diable, an intermediate activity between hiking and climbing that will let you dis- cover the park’s mountains in a way you could otherwise only dream about. Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is open year-round and has something for everyone. Visit www.sepaq.com to learn more about some of the great outdoor opportunities at Tremblant. Located on the lush Vancou- ver Island, the Wild Pacific trail offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail is divided into 3 sections: Lighthouse Loop (2.5 km), Big Beach Section (5.5 km) and Brown’s Beach (8.4 km). Keep an eye out for gray whales, sea lions, seals and minks playing around British Columbia – Wild Pacific Trail

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