A national trail

Connecting Canada from coast to coast.

5,725 km of main line from the Atlantic gateway to the Pacific horizon — 12 hub cities, 66 communities, and a branch to the True North.

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Moncton 650 km
Québec City 450 km
Ottawa 500 km
Cambridge 650 km
Sault Ste. Marie 690 km
Winnipeg 575 km
Regina 750 km
Calgary 300 km
Edmonton 1,160 km
Vancouver

Branch north: Edmonton → Yellowknife ≈ 1,000 km · Yellowknife → Whitehorse ≈ 2,400 km.

Four regions, one trail

4 hubs · 25 communities

East

2 hubs · 10 communities

Centre

4 hubs · 21 communities

West

2 hubs · 10 communities

True North

East region

Where the Journey Begins – Atlantic to the Nation

Moncton, Québec City, Ottawa, Cambridge

The East anchors the National Trailway with a blend of heritage, culture, and Canada’s densest population corridors. From Moncton’s Atlantic gateway through historic Québec City and Ottawa’s capital heart, to the bustling hub of Cambridge in Southern Ontario, this region unites millions of Canadians and visitors with a journey that celebrates connection, culture, and community.

Hub city

Moncton, NB

Gateway to Atlantic Canada.

Moncton is the Atlantic gateway, a vibrant hub that links New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and ferry routes to Newfoundland. As the starting point of the National Trailway, it sits about 650 km east of Québec City, anchoring the connection between Canada’s Atlantic coast and central regions. Gateway to Atlantic Canada, Moncton is where coastlines meet connections, the launchpad for coast-to-coast journeys, and the place that links the Atlantic provinces to the national trail.

Along the way

Fredericton, NB

Riverfront capital blending heritage and trails, a natural staging point between the Atlantic and central corridors.
Saint John, NB

Bay of Fundy gateway where a vibrant port meets dramatic coastal adventure.
Miramichi, NB

Salmon-river country with forested routes and warm small-town hospitality.
Edmundston, NB

Bilingual border city linking Atlantic Canada to Québec with mountain scenery.
Charlottetown, PE

Birthplace of Confederation with island hospitality and scenic coastal routes.
Halifax, NS

Atlantic port city where culture, commerce, and coastline meet.
Sydney, NS

Eastern Nova Scotia gateway to Cape Breton and Newfoundland ferry crossings.
Ostrea Lake Road, NS

Trailways property

Beachfront property ideal for glamping, boardwalks, and shoreline camping.
Leprou, NB

Trailways property

Trailside lakefront site designed for tiny homes, campsites, and RV stays.
Corner Brook, NL

Rugged west-coast Newfoundland hub for fjord views and Gros Morne access.

Hub city

Québec City, QC

Heritage meets the horizon.

Québec City is a cultural capital and the historic heart of French Canada, bridging the Atlantic provinces with central Canada. About 650 km west of Moncton and 450 km east of Ottawa, it provides a natural midpoint and cultural anchor for travelers. Known as heritage meeting the horizon, Québec City is where tradition meets connection, the historic heart of the Canadian journey, and a proud link in the national pathway.

Along the way

Rimouski, QC

Coastal city on the St. Lawrence, offering seascapes and whale-watching.
Sept-Îles, QC

Northern Gulf community showcasing maritime culture and wilderness.
Saguenay, QC

Fjord-side city combining nature, culture, and adventure.
Baie-Comeau, QC

Industrial port and forest hub with easy access to wilderness.
Chibougamau, QC

Northern gateway town linking remote trails and natural resources.

Hub city

Ottawa, ON

Capital of connection.

As Canada’s capital, Ottawa represents the symbolic and practical hub of national connectivity, located roughly 450 km west of Québec City and 500 km east of Cambridge. Ottawa is the capital of connection, where Canada’s story begins, where governance meets gathering, and where east and west are united through one central hub.

Along the way

Pembroke, ON

Ottawa Valley gateway with riverfront recreation and historic charm.
Deep River, ON

Small-town retreat offering trails, river views, and peaceful stays.
Val-d’Or, QC

Mining and cultural hub anchoring northern Québec connections.
Gatineau, QC

Vibrant city across from Ottawa blending French-Canadian culture and green space.
North Bay, ON

Gateway to northern Ontario, nestled between lakes and trails.

Hub city

Cambridge (Grand River Gateway), ON

Canada’s crossroads.

Cambridge serves as the Grand River Gateway, the core site for Southern Ontario and the nation’s most populated corridor. Situated about 500 km west of Ottawa and 650 km east of Sault Ste. Marie, it is truly Canada’s crossroads. Cambridge connects millions to the national trail, anchors the heart of Ontario’s population hub, and acts as a launch point for every Canadian journey.

Along the way

London, ON

Southwestern Ontario hub blending education, culture, and green spaces.
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

Tech corridor and cultural centre with innovation and events.
Guelph, ON

Eco-friendly city with vibrant culture and trails.
Niagara Region, ON

Wine country and natural wonder destination anchored by Niagara Falls.
Windsor, ON

International border city linking Ontario to Michigan with strong industry and heritage

Centre region

Uniting Communities at the Heart of Canada.

Sault Ste. Marie, Winnipeg

The Centre represents Canada’s great passage, bridging east and west across vast landscapes and long stretches of road. From Sault Ste. Marie, a natural link across the Great Lakes, to Winnipeg, the geographic heart of the nation, this region embodies resilience, discovery, and the true midpoint of coast-to-coast connectivity.

Hub city

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Gateway to the Great Lakes and beyond.

Sault Ste. Marie is the vital Great Lakes hub that bridges Southern Ontario to Northern Ontario and the Prairies. Roughly 650 km west of Cambridge and 690 km east of Winnipeg, it is the natural bridge across Canada’s longest corridor. Gateway to the Great Lakes and beyond, Sault Ste. Marie is where Ontario meets the north and west, where water, forest, and road converge into one national connection.

Along the way

Thunder Bay, ON

Northern Ontario anchor with Lake Superior shoreline and hiking access.
Wawa, ON

Scenic small town with rugged nature and iconic landmarks.
Marathon, ON

Trail and shoreline stop midway along Lake Superior.
Kapuskasing, ON

Forestry hub with strong Franco-Ontarian roots.
Hearst, ON

Bilingual community offering northern hospitality and wilderness access.

Hub city

Winnipeg, MB

The heart of the nation.

At the heart of the prairies, Winnipeg is Canada’s geographic midpoint, a true connector between east and west. Located about 690 km west of Sault Ste. Marie and 575 km east of Regina, Winnipeg is the heart of the nation. Canada’s midpoint of connection, it is where prairie winds meet national trails and where east and west come together in balance.

Along the way

Brandon, MB

Prairie city and agricultural hub with heritage attractions.
Portage la Prairie, MB

River and lakeside town with strong prairie charm.
Dauphin, MB

Gateway to Riding Mountain National Park and Ukrainian heritage.
Thompson, MB

Northern Manitoba hub for wilderness and northern lights.
Flin Flon, MB

Mining town with outdoor adventure and lake country appeal.

West region

Bridging Horizons Toward the Pacific.

Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver

The West is where prairie skies rise into the Rockies and extend to the Pacific horizon. Anchored by Regina in the prairies, Calgary at the foot of the mountains, Edmonton as the northern hub, and Vancouver as Canada’s Pacific gateway, this region delivers the adventure, diversity, and global connections that make the trailway a true coast-to-coast experience.

Hub city

Regina, SK

The prairie’s pulse.

Regina is the pulse of the prairies, a provincial capital and strong agricultural and transport hub. Sitting about 575 km west of Winnipeg and 750 km east of Calgary, it is a critical link between the plains and the mountains. Regina represents fields of opportunity and connection, the gateway from wheat fields to mountain trails, and the prairie’s pulse within Canada’s national pathway.

Along the way

Moose Jaw, SK

Historic prairie town known for tunnels, spas, and culture.
Swift Current, SK

Agricultural hub and welcoming prairie community.
Yorkton, SK

Gateway to eastern Saskatchewan with cultural festivals.
Estevan, SK

Southern Saskatchewan energy hub with prairie hospitality.
La Ronge, SK

Northern adventure hub on the edge of boreal forest and lakes.

Hub city

Calgary, AB

Where the plains meet the peaks.

Calgary is where the plains meet the peaks, a thriving hub at the foothills of the Rockies and a major transport and tourism anchor. It lies about 750 km west of Regina and only 300 km east of Edmonton, giving it strategic importance in the western corridor. Calgary is the launchpad to the Canadian Rockies, a western hub of energy and culture, and the place where prairie skies meet mountain highs.

Along the way

Lethbridge, AB

Southern Alberta hub with coulees, culture, and prairie charm.
Medicine Hat, AB

Sunniest city in Canada with trails and heritage sites.
Red Deer, AB

Central Alberta hub with recreation, events, and strong connectivity.
Canmore, AB

Mountain gateway town offering hiking, skiing, and alpine beauty.
Banff, AB

World-renowned mountain park community at the heart of the Rockies.

Hub city

Edmonton, AB

Gateway to the North.

Edmonton is the gateway to the north, a provincial capital and northern anchor that connects Canada’s heartland with its northern frontier. Roughly 300 km west of Calgary and 1,160 km east of Vancouver, Edmonton serves as a northern crossroads of commerce and culture. It is where prairie trails lead to the northern lights, where Canada’s heartland stretches northward, and where connection drives opportunity.

Along the way

Grande Prairie, AB

Northern Alberta city with strong industry and outdoor adventure.
Fort McMurray, AB

Northern resource hub surrounded by boreal forest.
Lloydminster, AB/SK

Border city connecting Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Jasper, AB

National park town with mountain trails and iconic scenery.
Slave Lake, AB

Lakeside northern town offering recreation and natural beauty.

Hub city

Vancouver, BC

Canada’s Pacific Gateway.

Vancouver is Canada’s Pacific gateway, an international port city and the western anchor of the National Trailway. About 1,160 km west of Edmonton, Vancouver is the terminus of the journey, linked to Vancouver Island by ferry. As the place where Canada meets the Pacific horizon, Vancouver is the western anchor of a national journey, where coastlines connect to the world, and where the trailway completes its coast-to-coast promise.

Along the way

Nanaimo, BC

Harbour city and jumping-off point to Vancouver Island.
Victoria, BC

Provincial capital known for culture, gardens, and island charm.
Tofino/Ucluelet, BC

Surfing, nature, and rugged Pacific coast experiences.
Kamloops, BC

Interior hub with trails, lakes, and desert landscapes.
Kelowna, BC

Okanagan city known for wine, lakes, and mountain vistas.
Prince George, BC

Northern BC hub with forest industry and trails.

True North region

Where the trail reaches the Arctic frontier.

Yellowknife, Whitehorse

Hub city

Yellowknife, NT (True North)

True North, bright and connected.

Yellowknife is the northern capital of resilience and opportunity, linking Canada’s trailway to the Arctic frontier. Located about 1,000 km north of Edmonton, Yellowknife extends the network into the territories. Known as true north, bright and connected, it is the place where trails lead to the aurora and where Canada’s northern spirit finds its place within the national pathway.

Along the way

Hay River, NT

Southern NWT hub on Great Slave Lake with cultural links.
Fort Smith, NT

Gateway to Wood Buffalo National Park with natural beauty.
Inuvik, NT

Northern community above the Arctic Circle with cultural diversity.
Norman Wells, NT

Mackenzie River hub with northern exploration heritage.
Fort Simpson, NT

Scenic town at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers.

Hub city

Whitehorse, YT (True North)

The Yukon’s trailblazing hub.

Whitehorse is the trailblazing hub of the Yukon, the territorial capital and gateway to Alaska and the Yukon wilderness. About 2,400 km west of Yellowknife, Whitehorse expands Canada’s journey under the midnight sun. It is where wilderness meets national connection, where the Klondike legacy thrives, and where the national trail reaches into Canada’s most adventurous landscapes.

Along the way

Dawson City, YT

Klondike Gold Rush town preserving history and tourism.
Watson Lake, YT

Gateway to the Yukon along the Alaska Highway.
Haines Junction, YT

Staging point for Kluane National Park and adventure.
Faro, YT

Remote community with trails and wilderness access.
Carcross, YT

Indigenous heritage and gateway to alpine lakes and mountains.

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