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Footprints Blog

Protecting the Confederation Trail

STATEMENT by Trans Canada Trail on the Confederation Trail As the custodian of the world’s longest trail network, Trans Canada Trail takes great pride in stewarding, supporting and advocating for greenway trail sections across Canada – including Prince Edward Island’s Confederation Trail – that facilitate non-motorized uses such as cycling and walking. The provincial government …

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Triple Trail Trek Returns

After having to cancel last years event due to Fiona, the Triple Trail returned this October as a result of the hard work and orginization from Sara Deveau and Helene Blanchette. The TTT involved hiking three trails- Selkirk which was 4.3 km, Gairlock which was 6.7 km and finishing with a 2 km hike at …

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Safety Video – Equestrian Pilot Project on Confederation Trail

Island Trails are in favour of horses on the Confederation Trail, and want input into the safety regulations and processes governing equestrian riders and those who meet equestrian riders on the Trail.   There is a short and informative YouTube video on the government link below that details the procedures to follow. The link also has more …

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Protection of Confederation Trail Follow-up Edition

Note to the Members of Island Trails As referred to in our last newsletter, the Government of Prince Edward Island had been approached by the PEI Trail Riders with a proposal for a Pilot Program which would enable horses to ride on the main trail bed of three 15 kilometre sections of the Confederation Trail. …

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Protection of Confederation Trail Edition

Letter from the President to Members of Island Trails It was recently brought to our attention that the Government of Prince Edward Island had been approached by the PEI Trail Riders with a proposal for a Pilot Program which would enable horses to ride on the main trail bed of three 15 kilometre sections of …

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Food Hike

Three Rivers Island Walk Food Hike

Words and photos by Theresa Redmond Island Trials put on their big person pants this year and tried something completely new, partnering with Fall Flavours on a series of catered walks. And really, what could be better than taking a scenic walk on the Confederation Trail between picturesque PEI towns while being served delicious food …

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Nora Wotton

Lessons from the Trail

Nora Wotton likes to hike. While on the trail, she’s learned some lessons about hiking, and about life. In my first article, I told you to take care of your feet. Now I’m telling you to take care of the rest of your body too. You need to take care of your body and soul, …

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Peter Lolacono, Witches Way

Photographer Peter Lolacono

On one of my walks some years ago in Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park, I had come upon a very intriguing path called Witch’s Way but didn’t know what it was called at the time. Having only my phone and not my camera gear, I snapped a few shots but lamented not being able get the …

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President’s View

Winter took forever to arrive this year and for a long time it was less than ideal for getting out on snowshoes and skis. But it didn’t slow down all the people we saw out and about on the trails. I seldom had the opportunity to use my snowshoes this year because every time I …

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