Mount Assiniboine straddling the Alberta/BC border | <i>Destination BC</i> View 10,000 year old icebergs from your window Enjoy a boat ride into Western Brook Fjord | <i>©Barrett & MacKay Photo</i> An old fishing shack on the north coast of PEI | <i>Guy Wilkinson</i>
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About Great Canadian Trails

Great Canadian Trails (GCT) specializes in active holidays in Canada. Offering a vast selection of innovative hiking and cycling adventures from coast to coast to coast, our itineraries draw upon some of the country’s most inspiring landscapes, incredible networks of trails, and stunning national parks. With both guided and supported self-guided options available, GCT is committed to providing a unique Canadian experience for those who value quality and exclusivity in their trips.
 
      All GCT trips are now CARBON NEUTRAL
"Great Canadian Trails has always been committed to minimizing the carbon emissions in the product development phase. The natural step forward was to offset the unavoidable carbon emissions of our trips, in collaboration with a well-established company with an excellent reputation in carbon offsetting projects." said Great Canadian Trails Manager Nathalie Gauthier 

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Dreamlike beach walk near Carmanah Point - No filter necessary | <i>Keri May</i> Backpacker enjoying the classic Western Brook views Gorgeous views on the way to Lindeman City | <i>Nathalie Gauthier</i> The trail runs through the coastal boreal forest | <i>Chantel Keogh</i> View of the beautiful lodge-to-lodge hiking route | <i>Keri May</i>

 

In the News

August 2023: Canadian Geographic | Celebrating Life on Newfoundland's East Coast Trail ➤ 📖

March 2023: Escape Australia | I spent three days riding Canada's famous Kettle Valley Rail Trail, this is what it was like ➤ 📖

March 2023: Globe and Mail | Nature-focused vacations a growing trend that connects travellers to their destination ➤ 📖

April 2022: Travel Press | Great Canadian Trails Offers Quite the Collection ➤ 📖

June 2021: FLY Travel Radio | Coast to Coast to Coast Active Adventures with Great Canadian Trail ➤ 🎧

September 2020: Outside Magazine | 27 Epic Trips to Start Planning Now
- Tombstone Range Hike with Great Canadian Trails ➤ 📖

September 2020: Outpost Magazine | Why Canada is a Great Destination Now ➤ 📖

June 2020: Travel Press | Take a Hike With Great Canadian Trails ➤ 📖

January 2020: Ottsworld Travel Experiences by Sherry Ott
 - What to Expect on Your First Visit to Newfoundland ➤ 📖 
 - Hiking the East Coast Trail Newfoundland ➤ 📖 

March 2019: Jetsetter.com | 9 Transformative Trips to Take to Get Over That Breakup
- Long Range Traverse with Great Canadian Trails ➤ 📖 

December 2018: Departures | North America’s Top Biking Trails
- Prince Edward Island by Bike with Great Canadian Trails ) ➤ 📖

August 2018: Outpost Magazine | Trip of the Week: Trekking the East Coast of Canada ➤ 📖

Fall 2017: Dreamscapes.ca | Arctic Pathways to Franklin ➤ 📖

Sept. 2017: National Post | The answer to 'why hike?' is in the journey ➤ 📖

August 2017: Vogue.com | A Guide to Newfoundland: A Rugged, Remote Foodie Haven ➤ 📖

July 2017: Travel Professional News | Great Canadian Trails Sees Rise in Supported Self-Guided Travel ➤ 📖

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