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10
Fabulous Walking Trails
in Canada
Hiking is an inexpensive way to get and
stay fit and it’s an accessible exercise
option when you match your route with
your abilities.
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below - each complete with
the website to help you
decide whether the degree
of difficulty matches your
skills and interests.
Ontario – The Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail is Canada’s
oldest and longest footpath.
The trail spans nearly 800
km from Queenston,
Ontario (near Niagara Falls)
to Tobermory, Ontario on the
Bruce Peninsula. The trail has
several access points and
campsites all of which offer
hikers the options of a local
day hike or a month long
adventure to see the entire
trail! The trail offers a variety
of nature, landscapes and
terrain. For more details visit
www.brucetrail.org
.
Cross-Canada
–
The Trans Canada Trail
It’s a hiker’s dream - 21,500
km of trail that runs through
every province and territory
Whether you’re looking for
a relaxed nature hike or a
month-long trek into the
backcountry, Canada is
brimming with wonderful
hiking possibilities.
Before choosing a hiking
route, carefully consider your:
1.
Fitness level
2.
Ability
3.
Hiking skills
Be sure to prepare for your
hike based on the trail you
choose. Easy treks in devel-
oped areas require simple
preparations including water,
sunscreen, insect repellent
(
for spring, summer and fall
hikes), a hat, appropriate
footwear and clothing.
For longer, more difficult,
trails, add maps, binoculars, a
first aid kit, food, a signaling
kit in case of emergency, a
compass, a GPS unit and
hiking poles.
Check out the following sug-
gestions for Canadian hikes
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