Trans Canada Trail

TransCanada Trail Opens

On Sunday Sept 19, 1999 Shaunavon's portion of the Trans Canada Trail, in conjunction with our annual Terry Fox Run, was officially opened.

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Numerous local volunteers worked very hard to complete Shaunavon's link in the Trail. Walk on over to the corner of 7 Ave. W. and 9 St. W. and follow the signs to guide you along the Trail. This trail , officially designated as a part of the Trans Canada Trail was registered on October 4, 1999. It is approximately 2.8 km's long and can be accessed from several locations in our community. (map) The initial preparation of the trail was completed by volunteer manpower and equipment to mow the trail route. A gravel surface was added and packing of the surface was again completed by volunteers with donated equipment and some manpower and resources from the Town of Shaunavon. Since 2000, all sections of the trail on the west side of the community have been paved. The original trail crosses through natural areas, the recreation complex and follows a paved street for four blocks. A rest stop bench has been installed on the west side of the community trail section with a picturesque view of the surrounding rural area and land formations. The West Bench formation may be seen from here. Plans are underway to continue paving on the east side section as well as installing a second bench. Trail users have the opportunity to view a number of species of plants, birds and even the occasional four-legged creature has been known to cross the path. Email today and purchase your piece of the Trail.

Relay 2000 To mark the official opening of the Trans Canada Trail in the year 2000, the longest Trail Relay in the world took place along the route of the Trail. The Relay involved some 5000 official Carriers. It triggered a Trail of Celebrations in communities all along the Trail - thousands of different community events and millions of Canadians celebrated! The longest Trail in the world touches all three great oceans bordering Canada: Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic. The Relay began when a bottle of water was drawn from each of these oceans at Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. Victoria, B.C. and St. John's, Nfld. From February to September waters from the three oceans were relayed by some 5000 official Carriers along a Trail of Celebrating Communities toward their final destination in the National Capital Region. On September 9, 2000 in a concluding ceremony, the three ocean waters were symbolically poured into a newly constructed Trans Canada Trail Fountain.

Relay Celebrations in Shaunavon

Saturday May 27, 2000

Community Relay up Centre Street

Performance by Saskatchewan Express

Official Water Carrier arrived 1:30 p.m.

Official Water Ceremonies!

Trans Canada Trail Opening Sept. 19/99


Trans Canada Trail Committee Members	The vision for a national share-use Trail began in 1992 with the formation of the Trans Canada Trail Foundation. Its mandate was to raise funds and coordinate the efforts of trail-builders throughout the country. To ensure that it is planned and built according to local community needs, a Trail council was established in each province and territory. These Councils have worked with hundreds of community volunteer groups. When complete the Trans Canada Trail will link our land and bond our communities in a lasting embrace. The Trans Canada Trail has raised funds by "symbolically" selling metres of Trail and giving its donors the opportunity of having their names inscribed in Trail pavilions along the Trail. Individuals, community organizations, corporate partners and governments have together contributed millions of dollars in financial support. The Trans Canada Trail will ultimately accommodate five core activities: walking, cycling, horseback, riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. It will be the longest shared-use recreational Trail in the world measuring 16,100 kilometres. On September 9, 2000 the Trans Canada Trail was officially introduced to the world. Initially not all of the Trail will be able to accommodate all five core activities mentioned above. The Trail ahead still requires continuing dedication and development.

Air Cadets & Shaunavon Industries

Darryl Walls Past President of Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Greetings from the Town of Shaunavon

Thank you to all volunteers who have donated time and effort to our part of the Trans Canada Trail

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