Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, B.C., P.E.I.'s hiking trails
The Bruce Trail -- Ontario
Canada's oldest and longest footpath, the Bruce Trail in Ontario spans 800 km, following the Niagara Escarpment. Numerous access points along the Bruce Trail mean that hikers can experience anything from a day hike to a month-long trek along the trail. Find maps and information about hiking Bruce Trail at brucetrail.org.
Fundy Trail Parkway -- New Brunswick
According to Kim Leblanc of Tourism New Brunswick, one of the more challenging and engaging hikes for experienced hikers is the Fundy Footpath, a 40 km long trail that takes about three or four days to hike and offers breathtaking views of the local scenery.
East Coast Trail -- Newfoundland & Labrador
Ideal for hikers who are fit and experienced, the East Coast Trail spans 540 km and links together 32 historic communities. For a listing of scheduled hikes with details about the paths, visit eastcoasttrail.com.
Nut Point Trail -- Saskatchewan
Nut Point Hiking Trail, in Saskatchewan's Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, follows 15 km along the Nut Point peninsula. An eight-hour walk along the rock ridges provides a spectacular view of Black Spruce forests and Saskatchewan nature. Find more trail information and a map here.
Johnston Canyon to Ink Pots -- Alberta
Identified as an easy hike, this trail is one of the most popular in Banff park and spans a distance of about 5.8 km. You'll need about four or five hours to complete this hike. Platforms on the trail offer interesting and picturesque views of the surrounding scenery and waterfalls. Twyla Ursaki of Travel Alberta recommends looking for colourful tufa rock deposit, formed by dripping springs, near the Upper Falls.
For more hiking trails in Alberta, check out TravelAlberta.com.
Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park -- Manitoba
At 63 km, Mantario Trail is the longest Canadian Shield in Western Canada and it's located along the Manitoba/Ontario border in Whiteshell Provincial Park. This trail is a challenging one and recommended for experienced hikers.
Wild Pacific Trail -- British Columbia
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Wild Pacific Trail is on the open Pacific.
"You've got crashing waves, black lava rock around you and a fantastic forest setting," says Janice Greenwood-Fraser, for B.C. Tourism. "The hike itself is flat and accessible, maybe taking an hour or two. You'll get a good sense of the flora and fauna in the Ucluelet area."
Reeds and Rushes Trail -- Prince Edward Island
Pop by the Stanhope campground kiosk for an interpretive kit, complete with a dip net and collecting tray, before you head off on this 30-minute hike over a floating boardwalk on Dalvay Pond. This hike, ideal for the family, is rated super easy and is wheelchair accessible.
Visit islandtrails.ca for more hiking options throughout P.E.I.
Regardless of your fitness level or interests, Canada has a broad range of hiking options to explore. Take a cyber-hike through the aforementioned websites to discover which options best suit you.
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