The TRANS CANADA TRAIL<\/a> \u00a0This is a wonderful project being developed across Canada. \u00a0 Here are some quotes about the Trans Canada Trail that I\u2019ve lifted from “Canada Trails<\/a>” \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I’ve put the exciting part in italics:<\/p>\n

\u201cCanada is in the process of constructing the world’s longest recreation pathway, the Trans Canada Trail. When completed it will total more than 17,000 km (10,000 miles) in length. The east-west route from Saint John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia will measure in the vicinity of 10,000 km (6,200 miles). Travelling by highway is actually about 9,000 km from coast to coast but the trail makes lots of scenic detours. A second leg of the Trans Canada Trail will run north from Calgary, Alberta through the Yukon to the Arctic Ocean.”<\/p>\n

“Development of recreation paths for biking, walking and–in certain cases, other activities such as horseback riding–is proceeding at fast pace in all regions of Canada. Many provinces have trail-building projects underway that will include sections of the TCT. The trail will actually be woven together from hundreds of local trails such as the Galloping Goose in British Columbia, the Petit T\u00e9mis in Quebec and New Brunswick and PEI’s Confederation Trail.”<\/p>\n

“Each province and territory<\/a> has a trail committee that plans the route and oversees development of the trail.”<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of the Trans Canada Trail is intended primarily for bicycling and walking but cross-country skiing, horseback riding and snowmobiling will also be permitted on certain sections. Much of the trail will be rail trails, abandoned railway lines that have been resurfaced with fine gravel.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not having much luck determining which trails in this system are actually wheelchair accessible, where best to access them, and where there is handicap parking. \u00a0 I suggest you visit the pages for individual provinces or territories<\/a>\u00a0and contact the committees in charge of trail development.<\/p>\n

NATIONAL PARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The links given below are to the webpage giving accessibility information about each park.<\/p>\n

Banff National Park<\/b>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 The website just says to contact their visitor center 403.762.1550 for accessibility info.<\/p>\n

Bruce Peninsula National Park\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Cape Breton Highlands National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Elk Island National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Forillon National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Fundy National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Glacier National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Gros Morne National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Jasper National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Kluane National Park and Reserve<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Kootenay National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Kouchibouguac National Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>This website rates the park nature trails as easy or medium, but \u00a0does not directly address wheelchair accessibility.<\/p>\n

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Mount Revelstoke National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Point Pelee National Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Riding Mountain National Park<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Wood Buffalo National Park<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Yoho National Park<\/b><\/a>\u00a0 This site gives no specifics, but says there are some accessible \u00a0facilities and to call\u00a0250.343.6783\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

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