East Kootenay & Rockies

Nearly 400 kilometres of challenging wilderness trails over frothy creeks and frosty peaks.

Okanagan

The trail with its great features overlooks Okanagan Lake and the vast vineyards.

Vancouver Island

Travel up to 200 kilometres of trail through coastal rainforest and charming seaside communities.

Northeast BC

The Trail crosses extraordinary territory over Northern BC between the Yukon and Northern Alberta.

Boundary

Following two major rail trail corridors, the Boundary region is a backcountry touring cyclist’s dream come true.

South West BC

Whether traveling by foot, bike, horse, or kayak, there are over 450 kilometers of trails that offer something for everyone.

West Kootnay

Home to quaint towns and colourful characters, experience trails chock full of tall trees and even taller tales.

The Trails Society of British Columbia

WELCOME to the Trails Society of BC’s official website. We are a registered non-profit with  charity status. We have a mandate to assemble and preserve the British Columbian section of The Trans Canada Trail, as well as dedicate ourselves for the expansion, sustainability, and preservation of greenway trails in B.C. Our mission statement is “Trails Society of BC dedicates itself for quality trail experiences for self-propelled recreation and active transportation for all ages and abilities on greenway trails in British Columbia.”

The Greenways for All research focused on reconciliation and equity related issues and recommendations regarding trails and active transportation including working to assist in addressing the lack of representation in the trails and active transportation sectors.

We are committed to taking action on reconciliation through the Indigenous Women and Youth Leadership in Access to the Land and Trails initiative that currently includes: 

  • Tmixʷ Tours in the Okanagan, led by Indigenous Engagement Manager Sage Flett Kruger, provides youth and families with land based educational tours helping to connect with their land and culture. 
  • sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł, the Great Blue Heron Way, the vision of Tsawwassen First Nation Elder xwasteniya for a network of paths connecting First Nations and other communities near the Stó꞉lō (Fraser River) and Salish Sea.

We invite you to be part of our grand vision for the Trans Canada Trail, our work on reconciliation and our quest for high quality greenway experiences for non-motorized trail users. Please help by becoming a Trails BC member, volunteer, or donor.

Please follow us on social media for updates on trails and our programs:

We also have several videos on our YouTube channel focusing on reconciliation and inclusion.

Trail Alerts

While we make every effort to keep you up to date with trail alerts regarding trails we describe on the Trails BC website, another resource is the government Recreation Sites and Trails BC website. This government agency is the land manager for most of the TCT in B.C. There are also several BC Parks that the Trans Canada Trail passes through as mainly labeled, the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Please note information may not be accurate on these websites.

For information from trail users, check out our Facebook Page and also  B.C. Bikepacking and Biking BC’s Rail Trails on Facebook.

IMPORTANT: TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE
https://trailsbc.ca/front_page_item/flood-damage-issues-as-of-7-july-2022/

 

We acknowledge and are grateful to be able to live and work on unceded and traditional territories of more than 200 First Nations and Treaty Nations throughout BC. 

Trails Society of BC strives to ensure the work we do within these territories adheres to UNDRIP’s  framework for reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. As a provincial organization, Trails BC is making every effort to follow proper protocol, engagement and have consent and appropriate representation of the Nations and Indigenous people we work within and with.

 

 

 

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East Kootenay & Rockies

Nearly 400 kilometres of challenging wilderness trails over frothy creeks and frosty peaks.

Latest News and Events

Call for Directors

Call for Directors

The Trails Society of BC (Trails BC) is seeking volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. If you have passion for the land and trails and have a commitment to reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, we would appreciate your help and perspective! Experience in...

Harry Francis Killough

Harry Francis Killough

February 3rd, 1934 - December 9th, 2022 Article written by Steven Rigby - Friends of the Columbia and Western Trail We are saddened after a long life, well lived. Harry Killough passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of December 9th, 2022.  Many...

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