#BetterTogetherTGT Enhancing The Great Trail experience by sharing it with others

A successful Instameet: Earlier this year, a group celebrated their exploration of the Trail in Winnipeg. Dayna Robbie

Canadians across the country have embraced The Great Trail of Canada for its power to connect them more deeply with their natural environment, as well as Canada’s history and cultural diversity.  

The connections fostered on the Trail, however, are not purely defined by the places it passes through; many build connections with other people as they use and enjoy the Trail. To demonstrate the value of sharing Trail experiences with others – and to encourage people of all ages and from all backgrounds to discover and enjoy this Canadian legacy – Trans Canada Trail has begun to host unique events called “Instameets” in different communities.    

The Instameets are organized through social media, and the result is a walking tour in which people can explore the Trail in their local areas, take photos and share them on Instagram with the hashtag #BetterTogetherTGT. To date, TCT has hosted successful events in Winnipeg, Langford and Halifax, and has plans to do the same in other parts of the country in 2020. 

“It was such a treat to spend an afternoon with people who truly love our city and our province,” said Dayna Robbie (@daynarobbie), who attended the Winnipeg Instameet. “We all came together with the same goal – to learn more about Winnipeg’s urban trail, how we can share it with others, and how we can access different parts of The Great Trail across Canada. Perhaps what I appreciated most was how the meetup felt like community over competition. 

“The hashtag we used was #BetterTogetherTGT, and I feel the afternoon completely embodied that,” she adds. “If you haven’t heard of The Great Trail before, get excited! It’s another way we can share something as Canadians, and I hope to see you out there exploring on it!”

For more information visit thegreattrail.ca