[…] I have not included backpacking trips here but you could read this post – 37 Long Distance and Backpacking Trails in Canada. Thor. Very good suggestions! Of the parts of the park I’ve seen, most of it is block thrust ranges. I stopped taking pictures because people who didn’t make the effort did not appreciate nor deserve to see the incredible scenes in front of me that were only accessible by foot (or sea kayak). Read: A Challenging Hike on the Lake Superior Coastal Trail (highly recommend it for it is extremely beautiful). Kenomee Canyon is a 2 day back pack with waterfalls and small river crossings. Main trails (Mountain, Indian, Berland) are used well enough to be obvious, although at outfitters camps they can be confused by paths used to graze horses. Campsites and cabins available. At lunch time I like something comfortable to sit on. Chez Monique’s near Carmanah point sells AWESOME burgers for $20. At 420 feet long, our suspension footbridge is southern Ontario’s longest and provides the best views of Georgian Bay and beyond. What a great list of Canada’s long distance hiking trails you’ve pulled together! I did it in 2014. It’s not easy, but the views and bragging rights are definitely worthwhile. Its pièce de résistance is Silver Peak which rises above Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. See Also: Long-Distance Hiking Trails Around the World, Ranked by Difficulty. I wish you great luck on whatever your next long distance adventure happens to be. Check it out! Snow can come at any time, but even into September it’s presence is fleeting, seldom lasting more than a day except on shaded north slopes. The Great Divide Trail takes you 1,200 kilometres (744 miles) from the US border north to Kakwa Provincial Park, north of Jasper National Park. Maybe they’ve just done a better job of publicizing them. This is not a trail for the young or inexperienced backpacker. It runs from Nels Bight in Cape Scott Provincial Park to Shushartie Bay. I have done trips based out of the Rock Lake trailhead. The Grand Valley Trail takes you 275 kilometres (171 miles) between Rock Point Provincial Park on Lake Erie and the town of Alton near Orangeville. This trail is for experienced backpackers only who are prepared for tough conditions – at least according to the trip reports. we are interested in having a “home base” that we can leave each day to go out hiking ( loop trail or out and back) and return each day. Wow! From expansive oceans, dense forests, craggy cliffs, and everything in between, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better hiking destination than Canada! In Ontario, the Rideau Trail is offers 387km of marked trail providing a link between Ottawa, Kingston and many communities in between (fastest route is 323km). Located in Ontario, the trail is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve; a wonderful place where the people can interact with the nature surrounding them. Again not bragging I just want you to take me seriously and I hope you heed my advice. Assiniboine, B.C. It’s a 48 kilometre backpacking circuit made up of seven linked hiking trails within Fundy National Park. The Bruce Trail is easily Ontario’s most popular hiking trail. It is easily the hardest I’ve ever done, much harder than the Chilkoot Trail, and worth attempting. Jackknife pass is an exception with some beautiful synclines. It’s also the hardest – by far. The trail links to the Thames Valley and Grand Valley Trails. This sort of use should be avoided in July and August due to frequent thunderstorms. These are wonderful long distance walking experiences that are not publicized outside of Québec… but that are the best. Be prepared for slippery rocks and cliffs. There is really only one day with scenic views along the coast, and when we did it, it was a day of gale force winds and driving rain. What about the Rideau Trail between Ottawa & Kingston? Most of the trip will be the most beautiful rewarding thing you will do besides marriage and children but you will have to earn it. Be sure to make backcountry reservations. Our walk had some 3000 meters of elevation change. Explore the map . I’d start by looking at what sections on the Trans-Canada trail could be used along the route. Her blog: HikeBikeTravel is frequently cited as one of the top travel and outdoor adventure blogs in Canada. Many hikers opt to tackle the trail in sections at a time, completing the entire thing in a matter of months or years. That was a outfitter setting up for hunting later in the fall. On mizzy u have the best chance to see wildlife, we were not that lucky this time since there were a lot of people walking in front of us. I always pack a buff as it’s a multi-purpose piece of cloth yet it takes up almost no room. There are steep ladders. But in Canada there are long distance and backpacking trails in every province and territory. Marie – Thessalon – Elliot Lake (250 kilometres). Located in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, the lookout sits 750 feet (228.6 meters) above the lake – one of the highest points in Ontario. These were some of my favourites in NS. The Ling Cod was divine. There are ladders with missing rungs. The trail extends over 24,000 kilometres (15,000 miles); it is now the longest recreational, multi-use trail network in the world. #64 of 1988 Outdoor Activities in Ontario "The Cup and Saucer trail map shows the 3 trails (see photo below): - main Red trail (easy/moderate) is 5 km roundtrip - Yellow Adventure trail (hard) is 500 meters - Blue trail (easy) is additional 5 km The best v..." You have forgotten the gorgeous Cape Chignecto Loop in Nova Scotia. It is Canada’s original long distance hiking trail. This year we did the Wildhay ridge, and needed them, as temps were in the high 20s even at 7500 feet. There will be a 160 kilometre lower St. Lawrence section too, stretching all the way to the New Brunswick border. Overall the West Coast Trail is a true bucket list hike. Read: Hiking the Boreal Trail in Saskatchewan. There’s a 105 km hut to hut hiking trail near Baie St. Paul called the Traversé de Charlevoix. Someday…. This is another tough trail but it rewards with beautiful beaches and quintessential west coast scenery. This network of trails encompasses mix-wood forests, charming towns, vibrant birdlife, Canadian shield lakes, and historic sites, mixing in a little bit of everything for hikers to enjoy. It is Canada’s oldest and longest marked hiking trail. © 2019 Hike Bike Travel | All Rights Reserved. The section through Bruce Peninsula National Park is spectacular – but surprisingly tough. There are six access points via road so it’s possible to break the trail up into day trips. I would give yourself 6 months and if you complete it faster than that great, but you must be prepared for the unexpected. They do have one long distance hiking trail – the 120 kilometre Boreal Trail in the western part of the province. Bring cash on the hike because you don’t want to miss out on the food. From start to finish this trail offers an abundance of beauty so unique, you won’t experience it anywhere else. Your email address will not be published. The entire rolled stone dust trail covers 435 kilometres (270 miles) of rolling hills, quaint villages, and beautiful seascapes. 8° / 1° Rain starting tomorrow morning. Read: Hut to Hut Hiking on the Charlevoix Traversé. When she isn't planning her next trip, she can be found watching Netflix documentaries, enjoying time by the water, or eating soft-serve ice cream. I must say that your shared information is very useful to me as well as other visitors. It’s a 6 hour ride over some rough logging roads, but it’s way better than trying to convince your brother-in-law to come and pick you up. I have personally hiked the Rockwall and the Skyline Trail but didn’t include them in this list as they weren’t long enough – though they are two of my faves in all of Canada.Thanks so much for stopping by. There are over twenty access points to choose from but if you do it in one go, allow at least 10 days. I have only once met people more than 1 day from the entrance in maybe 50 days total time in the park. I’m really not trying to discourage you but tell it like it is. Whether you pitch a tent at the campsites or opt for the comfort of a bed and breakfast, you’ll enjoy the hospitality and grace of Newfoundland’s welcoming locals. Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario’s most iconic wilderness park, boasts numerous single or multi-day trails. We hiked it as a family and I would STRONGLY recommend waiting until the kids are adult-sized before attempting it. 9° Have you traveled this trail? The Long Range Traverse typically takes four days to complete. In PEI look for the Confederation Trail, a 250 kilometre (155 miles) trail on old railway lines. The hike offers beautiful coastal scenery, complete with numerous 200 metre high red cliffs, sheltered coves and remnant old growth forest. : 56 km. There are wobbly ladders. I like using hiking poles, especially when a stream crossing is involved. Pictured is the BLT Trail, a rails-to-trails project in Nova Scotia. What is a hiking trail difficulty rating scale? Starting in Squamish, passing through Whistler, and ending in D’arcy, this trail covers some of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia. There are many options down south but as you get north the trails become extremely remote to non existent. @Pauline I have hiked out of Charlevoix but haven’t even heard of these others so thank you very much for the info. and Alberta—but Ontario boasts some of Canada's longest trails, set in picturesque environments. Distance: 300 km This is the longest trail in Eastern Ontario, spanning all the way from Kingston to Ottawa. This 75 kilometre (47 miles) trail, originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail, is an epic backpacking route that follows along the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island. The La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Ontario is also one for the books. It is a great one to do in sections from what I have read, but I have noticed while planning this multi day hike that camp spots are few and far between. Almost all of the national parks have extensive trail systems with many multi-day backpacking trips possible, though only a few of those are mentioned. Awesome list! Info on both routes can be found here: Andrew Drouin http://www.SouthOkanaganTrailAlliance.com. Long-Distance Hiking Trails Around the World, Ranked by Difficulty, Hiking in Bandung: Our Top Tips and Favourite Spots, Gifts for All the Travellers in Your Life (Who Are Stuck at Home Right Now), 10 Ways to Bring Hygge into Your Home This Winter, 6 of the Best U.S. National Parks to Visit During Fall. This 22-kilometre (13.7-mile) trail system leading to the Top of the Giant offers spectacular views of meadows and cliffs, not to mention an unforgettable panoramic view of Lake Superior. True to its name, The Great Trail embodies the vastness of our terrain and the diversity of our people. only done a few multi day hikes. Les Sentiers de l’Estrie takes you 150 kilometres from the Vermont border to Kingsbury and connects several peaks over 2,000 feet high. Great post and lots of good info. The loops from shortest to longest take about 1.5, 4 and 7hrs to complete and provide a great weekend getaway or a single overnight trip. It runs 900 kilometres along the Niagara Escarpment before ending at the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula. You’ll see hanging glaciers, shear-faced mountains and perhaps even a polar bear. You might see black bears, cougars, wolves and seals, sea lions and sea birds. The other two hikes are new to me. The West Coast Trail is the most rewarding hike I’ve ever done. This can be unpleasant when wet. There are over 400 km of trails in the park and you can link up many of them, giving the possibility of 200km of trail solitude. There are many sections that can be done over a number of weekends to complete the entire trail. The Sea to Sky Trail is one of the most authentic hiking experiences in Canada, following the traditional trade routes used by the Squamish First Nations. Eat out if the “spirit” moves us. The La Cloche is an 85 km loop through the La Cloche ‘Mountains.’ They stand at about 350-400 m tall on the trail and are mostly sky-fields of brilliant white granite. Doable as a long day-hike, there are campgrounds en route for those who want to linger; for even better hiking, use the camp at the lake as a base for forays into the surrounding wilds. The Trans Canada Trail, officially renamed The Great Trail in September 2016, is a cross- Canada system of greenways, waterways, and roadways that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. North east faces are bowls, cliffs, and scree slopes. It took us 3 days to complete it in May,2013. Terrain is rugged. The next day we can have a different route to take and return to “home base” where we can cook our own meals after shopping locally. Whether it's cycling through Niagara's wine country, trekking through Algonquin Park or going for an ATV ride north of Superior, we'll help you find your trail. Distance: 800 km (496 miles) The Fundy Circuit. Because parts of the trail can become isolated, driving to accommodation from the trail is necessary, and while many people use the trail for hiking, it’s also a perfect opportunity to bike as well. Quebec’s section of the National Hiking Trail will eventually be close to 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) in length. Starting at the Niagara River and spanning more than 890 kilometres (553 miles) to Tobermory, this trail typically takes at least 30 days to complete. Lesser used trails can be dodgy. Having said that, I’d like to put in a vote for the Rockwall Trail, located in Kootenay National Park. At times I have followed trails of mushrooms from the decomposing horse crap of previous travelers. It’s called the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail, celebrating the reopening of an ancient path the Mi’gmaq First Nation people were using along the river to migrate from season to season. I would skip Keji national park, it’s 60k I think but flat and is serene and incredible by canoe instead. We completed last year, an epic 150 km single track hiking trail following a beautiful River through pristine, unspoiled Acadian forest, from mountain to sea (Mount Carleton Provincial Park to Daly Point Nature Reserve in Bathurst N.B). Each Club manages a section of the Trail. http://www.rideautrail.org/ The Cataraqui Trail is another trail around there that connects Strathcona (near Napanee) with Smiths Falls along an old rail line. For fall trips, I always set a route that has an out with no extensive travel above timberline. My store contains affiliate links. The trail links 32 historic communities and features spectacular scenery including cliffs, sea stacks, fjords, lighthouses, icebergs and even a caribou herd. It’s easy to follow and flat. Part of Pukaskwa’s 60km Coastal Hiking Trail, this section takes you 23m above the roaring Chigamiwinigum Falls on the suspension bridge by way of … Comprised of more than 400 local trails on land and water, Canada's fully connected Great Trail stretches nearly 15,000 miles. The trail offers a number of activity options. There are over 300 kilometres of additional side trails. So grab your hiking boots and walking poles, because Canada is home to some of the best long-distance hiking trails you absolutely must add to your bucket list. There are of course many more in Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Kananaskis. You can grab a great seafood meal for $25-$30 before you catch the ferry across the narrows. The other option is to follow the Stewart-Cassiar the Highway 37 or link up the Can-Alaska highway then follow the Klondike to Dawson City. Winding through rainforests, along beaches, through rivers, and up ladders, this infamous trail can take anywhere from five to seven days to successfully complete. You can download a free guide here. Starting at the Niagara River and spanning more than 890 kilometres (553 miles) to Tobermory, this trail typically takes at least 30 days to complete. Pre read up on the history at rufegee cove and eatonville which are along the way. A non-profit organization representing the interests of walkers and hikers in Ontario. Depending on your physical ability, if you hiked eight hours a day (approximately 30 km) it would take 30 days to complete the trail end-to-end. The 52 kilometre (32 mile) hike from Blowdown Pass to the Stein trailhead near Lytton requires four to five days. The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest continuous footpath in Canada. @Linda I definitely should have included that one. How about the 85k or so La Cloche Silhouette trail at Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario? 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