Photo credit: Trails Manitoba

Our provincial government has announced half a million dollars to support the development of trails in Manitoba. The announcement was made over the weekend by Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard.

With the assistance of Trails Manitoba, funding will allow for the completion of six trails in Manitoba provincial parks, helping link the 1,755 kilometre Great Trail in Manitoba including:
• South Whiteshell Trail;
• South Whiteshell Trail – Penniac Bay;
• Cabin Lake Creek Pedestrian Bridge;
• Centennial Trail – Hansons Creek Bridge Phase 2;
• North Whiteshell emergency repair washout; and
• Spruce Woods Provincial Park.

“Our government is committed to continue building, maintaining and expanding Manitoba’s trail network over the long term in partnership with volunteer and community organizations like Trails Manitoba,” says Squires. “Accessing trails and pathways in a safe manner, while maintaining proper physical distancing, has become a respite during these unprecedented times. Trails can play an important role in our recovery and rebuilding following this pandemic.”

Trails Manitoba was formed in 1993 to support growing interest in recreational trail development throughout the province. Trails Manitoba is now the umbrella organization for 22 trails associations and is governed by a volunteer board with regional representation.

“We are very grateful to the Province of Manitoba for its long-standing support of our provincial trail network,” says Erik Dickson, President of Trails Manitoba. “This funding will help improve safety and accessibility in several beloved trails in our beautiful provincial parks.”