Learn more about the Canadian Trails Federation
Working for Canadian Trails
Vision and Mission
CTF/SC Vision Statement
The Canadian Trails Federation is a united voice for trails throughout Canada. It will link communities and meet the needs of diverse cultures and trail users for outdoor recreation and healthy living.
CTF/SC Mission Statement
The Canadian Trails Federation will:
Promote the recreational use of trails for healthy living and the enjoyment of:
- Canada’s unique landscapes,
- Create the conditions which will lead to the development of sustainable trails,
- Facilitate the sharing of information and resources,
- Promote the responsible use of trails.
What the Canadian Trails Federation does
The Canadian Trails Federation-Sentiers Canadiens represents the interests of provincial and territorial trail organizations across Canada.
At its bi-monthly directors’ conference call meetings and in its annual general meetings, which are held in different provinces each year, the CTF sets out to do the following:
- Share information on trail issues,
- Provide leadership and coordination for trail issues at the national level,
- Help to build consensus within trails.
National Partners
We currently have the following National Partners:
Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada
Canadian Recreational Horse and Rider Association
Reports and Journals
At successive AGMs and by trail stakeholders, we’ve been asked to populate the Canadian Trails site with information on trails that help communities develop trails.
This is the start of that collection and distribution.
Rural Recreation Report – Economic Benefits of Recreation (Ontario)
Regional Trail Committees (Ontario)
Trail Event Planning (Ontario)
Ontario’s Best Trails – A guide to trail building for the Accessibility Community
National Trails Study – National Trails Coalition (2010)
Canadian Parks and Recreation Conference (2017) – Canadian Trails Federation Presentation
MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS
Membership in the Canadian Trails Federation is open to the principle trail organizations in each province and territory for an annual membership fee of $200.
Each province/territory may nominate an individual to sit on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Trails Federation. Nominations may be renewed or changed on an annual basis.
The Board of Directors meets by conference call every second month. CTF’s financial year ends on March 31st, and the Annual General Meeting is usually held in June.
The Canadian Trail Federation is working for a more robust trail system and trail recognition. It is seeking partners to join us in making trails relevant in all areas where they impact.