Trails Manitoba / Sentiers Manitoba is the official body overseeing the coordination of the building of the Trans Canada Trail in the province. It is governed by a volunteer board currently consisting of eleven people, including three regional representatives.
It is a governing and overseeing body that provides management and direction for trail development undertaken by 21 regional trail associations. With over 100 volunteers, Trails Manitoba has in-office staff consisting of the Executive Director and Office Administrator.
Mission: Our mission is to offer the necessary support and resources to promote the development and utilization of recreational trails across Manitoba, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of our communities.
What We Do:
- Provide funding to recognized trail associations and stewardship organizations for trail development.
- Offer resources to trail builders and users.
- Promote the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba.
- Advocate for the expansion of the Manitoba trail network.
Vision: Our vision is for people in Manitoba to value and enjoy a fully integrated and supported trail network, fostering connections among communities and individuals across the province.
Photo credit: Samantha Betker (Treaty 3, Nutimik Lake, MB)
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Mountain biking mecca being built by Man – Manitoba Free Press
by Canadian Trails | Aug 25, 2020 | Canadian Trails, Canadian Trails Federation, Manitoba, Prairies
Local trails designer making Manitoba a riding destination By: Steve Lyons | Posted: 08/21/2020 7:00 PM NEEPAWA — As I pull into the site, I see a massive hole in the ground with several bulldozers at work. I also see Alex Man standing at the far end of the dirt...
Getting to know the Aulneau: A 6-day paddle around the largest land mass in Lake of the Woods – Bartley Kives CBC News
by Canadian Trails | Aug 5, 2020 | Canadian Trails, Canadian Trails Federation, Manitoba, Prairies
Paddlers can have the lake to themselves and support businesses missing out on American tourism On Lake of the Woods, there are more than 14,500 islands for paddlers to hide behind if the wind gets too high. The problem is, they're not evenly spaced out like...