The Best Walking Trails in Canada

Serpentine fen. Connecting 5.5k 1:45,

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Sea2SkyGuy

Distance

3.37mi

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

22

Parked by chain link / art knapps. Just porta Potti at arts at 9 they are open. North side of river closed by city now. Fall 2020. Bit noisy along highway and dog poop left behind. Saw seal catch salmon one fisherman too...

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Coles Bay Regional Park

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rspowers

Distance

0.45mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

22

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Located on the western side of the Saanich Peninsula, this small park features nature trails, a secluded bay rich in tidal life, picnicking, and a swimming beach. Accessible toilets are available near the parking area. ...

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Lochside, Sidney

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rspowers

Distance

1.21mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

21

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A short section of the Lochside Regional Trail that runs along the waterfront in Sidney, BC. An easy but beautiful walk especially at twilight. Sidney is a great escape for fog bound north islanders seeking a short winte...

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Sundance Canyon, Banff, AB, CA

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agonort

Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

489f

TrailRank

21

Easy paved trail up to the canyon, good for any age and for bikes too. Toilets along the trail. The canyon is not very beautiful but the walk by the river has beautiful views.

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Surf shops and Wild Pacific Trail

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davemorris20

Distance

2.90mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

20

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A short walk around the beautiful, laid back town of ucluelet on the west coast of vancouver island. The walker is rewarded with magnificent views of the Pacific and many secluded inlets. The Wild Pacific Trail has numer...

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Millbank Nature Trail [Miramichi]

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rodmiranda

Distance

0.37mi

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

20

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We accessed across from the entrance to south west section near the power plant gate. The trail is mainly dominated by large pine near the road but changes into a more mixed hardwood forest with a mix of spruce.

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Frog Creek Wetlands

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Waterfallin

Distance

1.33mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

20

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A beautiful man-made wetland attracting many species of birds and other wildlife. A network of trails circumnavigating the scattered ponds has also been put in place.

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Montebello walk

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Travelwen

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Distance

2.58mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

20

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We followed 4.7km trail around the hotel, but due to maintenance work, the trail is shorter than 4.7km. Good signs, easy to follow and it's a easy trail.

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Park MP, NL

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Newfoundlander Mom Of Four

Distance

1.34mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

20

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The park is beautiful, we didn’t even get close to 1/2 way around the park. There’s ducks and little hidden treasures.

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Terry Fox 5km Walk

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Waterfallin

Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

20

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Every September Base Gagetown supports the Terry Fox fight for cancer by putting on a 5km and 10km run/walk event of which thousands participate.

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Trail to the Falls

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Elroy Grandy

Distance

0.94mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

19

Trail to the Falls is an easy hike in La Manche Provincial Park on Highway 10, the Irish Loop, approximately 45 km south of St. Johns. Walk is easy through forest with lots of boardwalk across marshy areas. Trail ends at...

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Nov 4 - trail 1

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forest fairy

Distance

3.45mi

Elevation +

404f

TrailRank

19

Nov4 - trail 1 To note: The stairs from the look out chalet will be closed until next summer. Today there were some closures for tree trimming, not sure what will be re-opened next week. With the leaves on the ground, r...

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Snelgrove to Mayfield West out and back loops.

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GunnieSacked

Distance

7.90mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

19

Nice walk thru Etobicoke Trail - btc(bike the creek) to Mayfield West, 2 exceptionally treed areas, Conservation Drive Park and Stafford Woods though small in size have a natural representation of what the forest looked ...

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Willow Creek Road to Golf Course and back

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tea4gg

Distance

10.19mi

Elevation +

410f

TrailRank

19

From my home on Willow Creek Road up the Jubilee trail to Dogwood Street and across the Jubilee Parkway to Chainmail trail. Then connected to the access road in the Woods Creek area and followed it to McGimpsey Road and ...

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Houston Trail to Fort trail and back the easy way.

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Sea2SkyGuy

Distance

4.17mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

19

the easy way from the Houston Trail towards the apple rees and back the same way. short but nice and easy.

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grindstone creek

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jskcs

Distance

5.06mi

Elevation +

1040f

TrailRank

19

grindstone creek from mouth in burlington to falls in waterdown. a fine early fall day 17c and clear.

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Walk on the Wild Side

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Waterfallin

Distance

1.21mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

19

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A beautiful 4km out and back walk around the west perimeter of Picture Butte reservoir. The body of water is surrounded by wetlands providing home to an abundance of wildlife.

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Resthaven Park / Allbay Road

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rspowers

Distance

2.56mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

19

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A beautiful early morning urban/beach walk in Sidney. Lots of beach access point for views out to the harbour.

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Springwater Conservation Area

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MeghanF

Distance

2.08mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

18

This loop is from the Far East entrance. There are other combinations of shorter & longer loops. Trails are always in good condition. Trails can be heavily populated in weekends.

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Dows Lake to Man with two hats sculpture.

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wwleus

Distance

0.75mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

17

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Geese are gone, only tracks in the snow where they landed, and took off right away. See photos 3 & 4.

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Crescent Beach and Christopherson Stairs to 24th Ave

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Sea2SkyGuy

Distance

0.60mi

Elevation +

131f

TrailRank

17

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One Km, one way walk along beach to stairs. Approximately 200+ stairs over the railway tracks to the street parking at 24th Ave. Washrooms and coffee/ice cream available at the start of the walk 🙂

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CP Shuster Lake Loop1

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Jeremy Julyan

Distance

1.88mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

17

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CP_Shuster Lake Loop1 Just a route. Cow trails, cut lines etc. Be wary of cows, wildlife, and people.

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Garnish - Frenchmans Cove Along-The- Ridge Trail

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Elroy Grandy

Distance

1.63mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

17

More of a well beaten path than a trail, to connect Garnish Long Ridge Trail to the two trails in Frenchman's Cove Provincial park. Very scenic, walk dry hard ground and / or a saltwater beach along the shores of Fortune...

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Rotary 'Sunshine' Park

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Jason Strong

Distance

2.87mi

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

17

Description: Established 1937 for underpriviledged children, Rotary 'Sunshine' Park, has now become popular for swimming enthusiasts. Quiet backcountry trails offer scenic views of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Rotary Su...

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Frenchman's Cove Provincial Park

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Elroy Grandy

Distance

1.99mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

17

This is not a trail at all but an easy walk in a natural location. Walked all year around because of very little traffic when the Park is open (May through September) and none the rest of the year. Drive into the Park wh...

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