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Great Canadian Trails (GCT) specializes in active holidays in Canada. Offering a vast selection of innovative hiking and cycling adventures from coast to coast to coast, our itineraries draw upon some of the country’s most inspiring landscapes, incredible networks of trails, and stunning national parks. With both guided and supported self-guided options available, GCT is committed to providing a unique Canadian experience for those who value quality and exclusivity in their trips.

Backpacker enjoying the classic Western Brook views

Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Wooden Trestle Bridges of the Kettle Valley rail trail near Kelowna, BC

Kettle Valley Rail Trail Self-Guided Cycling Trip

Learn about Nova Scotia's seafaring history in Lunenburg

Nova Scotia Rum Runners Trail by Bike

Vineyards line your route through the Niagara region

Niagara Wines and Waterfront Trails

Top Adventures

What Others Say

Le Ptit Train Du Nord

Convenient and well organized. It was our first cycling trip and were nervous - finding a trip that would take us to our starting point and then move our luggage each day made it a no-brainer! Accommodations were clean comfortable and centrally located.

Suzanne TuckerOntario
24 Sep 2024

East Coast Trail Experience

We enjoyed hiking in Newfoundland. Everything was well organized and things ran very smoothly. The shuttle service to and from our starting place and back to St Johns was good. Our stay at la Belle Madison was fantastic. We can’t say enough good things about Sharon and Alvin . They were a great resource for trail info and truly embodied Newfoundland hospitality. I wish we could have stayed in one of the shipping container rooms. What an experience!

Hilkka HiggsBc
6 Aug 2022

East Coast Trail Experience

We had the best time on our 5 day hiking trip in Newfoundland. Absolutely amazing hiking, coupled with quaint and friendly accommodations. I would highly recommend.

Paget CataniaOntario
22 Aug 2023

Rum Runners Trail by bike

Well organised trip with good local guide. The information and maps were excellent to allow us to enjoy the area and choose options that suited us.

Joanne BARRETTOntario
23 Jul 2024

Le Ptit Train Du Nord

The trip was well organized. All arrangements clicked into place as planned. The weather was perfect. The route, a former rail bed, was easy to follow and not challenging. Overall it made for a memorable - glad we did it- experience

Peter LangBritish Columbia
12 Oct 2024

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Why Travel with Great Canadian Trails

Our Expertise

Everyone who works with us, from our office staff, ground staff and guides is the ‘’real deal’’. Our team is comprised of actual hikers and cyclists who have explored or live in the region in which you will be travelling. Our entire network is highly-specialised in active travel.

Great Value

Quality services at the best price make our adventures great value for money. Having essential items included like National Park fees, charming accommodations, most meals, bikes for cycling trips, maps and support for peace of mind. Our inclusions allow you to better budget for your big adventure.

Innovative Itineraries

We look beyond the horizon to find new and exciting adventures. We’re passionate about shaping the next generation of outdoor travel in Canada, and constantly seek different ways, routes and alternatives to exceed our clients’ dreams.

ECO Friendly

We are committed to responsible travel and true sustainability, formed when the company was established, and in the face of a multitude of threats to the environment, our commitment is stronger than ever. We aim to "leave no trace" in both an environmental and cultural sense.

Great Canadian Trails acknowledges that our office, located in Ottawa, is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. We further acknowledge the relationship that the First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy.