Tread Lightly Canada – Protect the adventure

Join a nationwide community of trail enthusiasts committed to keeping trails open, clean, and rideable for future generations.

We are a National Charitable Foundation

Tread Lightly Canada is a non-profit organization that leads a national initiative to promote the responsible use of trails for all users. Our goal is to balance the need for adventure with the need to conserve the natural environment.

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Projects Completed

20,304

Miles of Trail Improved

1,209,589

Pounds of Trash Cleaned

11,793

Volunteers

948

Trail Signs Installed

PROGRAMS

As Tread Lightly Canada launches nationwide, we’re working closely with riders, clubs, and all trail users /partners to bring proven Responsible programs to Canadian trails, roads, and waterways. New training, resources, and events are on the way to help you use trails responsibly, build community, and protect the places you love. Check back soon for program details and how you can get involved from day one.

EDUCATION

Education is at the heart of Tread Lightly Canada. We’re adapting proven resources and creating new Canadian-made tools to help trail users, families, clubs, and educators reduce their impact. From trail etiquette to stewardship best practices, our upcoming programs will make it easier to recreate responsibly and share that knowledge in your community.

Stewardship

Stewardship is how Tread Lightly Canada turns respect for the land into action. We’re building Canadian-led projects and partnerships that focus on trail cleanups, habitat protection, and long-term trail sustainability. As new initiatives roll out, you’ll be able to join local stewardship events, lend a hand on the ground, and help keep your favourite places open, clean, and useable.

Tread Lightly Canada keeps our outdoor recreation areas beautiful, healthy, and accessible.

But we can’t do it alone—responsible recreation starts with you. Whether you’re exploring land or water, your actions make a difference.

That’s why we offer tools, training, and a growing library of resources to help you tread lightly, reduce your impact, and protect the places you love for generations to come.

It takes all of us. Volunteers, local clubs, partner organizations, and industry leaders come together to form the Tread Lightly Canada team.

United by a shared passion for outdoor adventure, Tread Lightly! Canada works to educate, empower, and inspire responsible recreation; protecting trails, for everyone who loves to explore.