Just in time for summer, the upgrade and paving of 1.6 km of the Omemee section, from Sibley Avenue to Emily Street of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is now complete and accessible for all public non-motorized use.

You are invited to a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration to officially inaugurate this section on the trail.

• FRIDAY JULY 28 AT 1:30 PM

• At the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail access point, going west at Sturgeon Road North (Directions: 44.30139, -78.5611)

Join local officials, dignitaries and knowledge keeper of Curve Lake First Nation for a celebration and ribbon cutting, showcasing the recent trail enhancement.

*In the case of rain, the celebration will take place at Coronation Hall, 1 King Street West, Omemee. For event information, call 705-879-2719

Featuring our fun Trail Passport, the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail App has all the trail information you need in the palm of your hand. Whether you’re looking to explore locations on or near the trail, find a place to eat or stay the night, or just a place to park close to the trail, our free trail app has just what you need.

With our Trail Passport, you can have fun along the trail by collecting stamps within the app! Just scan the QR code at any participating business during your visit to unlock the stamp for that location. Can you unlock them all?

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This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

We’re pleased to announce the completion of 1.6 km of paved trail through Omemee! This paved section makes our trail even more accessible to a wide range of users to enjoy all the benefits of physical activity outdoors!

Funding for this section of trail was provided by Trans Canada Trail National and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities Active Transportation Fund.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE – May 2023 – May 2025

Dobson Street in Lindsay will be temporarily closed to trail users from May 2023 to May 2025. During the closure trail users will be required to reroute using Holtom Street and Brock Street (see map below).

TEMPORARY CLOSURE – May 15-18th

Doube’s Trestle Bridge will be temporarily closed May 15-18th, 2023. Trail users will be required to reroute around the bridge using Emily Park Road and Cottingham Road (see map below).

On July 23rd and 24th, a group of 35 riders with Ontario By Bike set off from Uxbridge and travelled along the trail to Peterborough, with an overnight stay in Lindsay. Ontario By Bike organizes group rides across the province for every level of rider. For more information, visit their website.

Funds provided by New Horizon Senior’s Grant allowed for 450 wildflower plants to be planted along sections of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail. Partnership with Adelaide Place Retirement Home, Fleming College, and volunteers from the village of Reaboro had seniors and students plant the native wildflowers.

The 2021 Trail Survey results are in! A total of 74 surveys were completed by users on the trail. The surveys occurred at the end of July and early August at three locations along the trail. Thank you to everyone who participated!

You can view the entire survey with all the results here.

Old name, new look

You may have noticed that things look a little different these days on our website, social media pages, and maybe even trail signs. As of June 1, 2021, the name of The Great Trail of Canada has changed back to its original name, and is once again known as the iconic Trans Canada Trail.

Learn more on the Trans Canada Trail website.

The Mariposa Creek bridge was recently renovated and to celebrate we created this virtual opening ceremony! Learn about the Mariposa Creek area and history, with remarks from our President, John Hagarty and Trail Advisor, Al MacPherson.