So begins the next exciting chapter in The Great Trail’s story. A MESSAGE FROM TCT CHAIR, NEIL YEATES: Trailside Highlights Moving forward with a new campaign—aptly named Deeply Moments to PROTECTING THE TRAIL FOR FUTURE Connected—the goal is to raise awareness and funds, while GENERATIONS protecting and enhancing our national treasure. Remember Who could have imagined 25 years ago that Canada would be Looking back over the past year, 1. Thank you to the federal government! home to the world’s longest network of multi-use trails? Many ALBERTA NOVA SCOTIA we are moved by the boundless They renewed their ongoing support may have thought it impossible to achieve this audacious goal. energy, commitment and gener- for the Trail with a further commitment In 2017/18, we saw the connection of the West Bragg Creek In July, government supporters, Trail partners, volunteers But, thanks to the incredible effort and support of our partners, osity that resulted in so many of $30 million, facilitated through our Trail in southern Alberta, giving to the communities of Bragg and donors gathered on the Salt Marsh Trail to celebrate the volunteers and donors throughout the country, we can all take Creek and the Kananaskis region access to spectacular connection of the Trail throughout Nova Scotia. successful outcomes. Each of the successful partnership with Parks Canada. pride in having created Canada’s national Trail. sections of The Great Trail. Nestled in a beautiful woodland, following highlights—points of 2017-2018 known locally as an ‘enchanted forest’, this 15-kilometre rural Big news from Cape Breton: the Bras d’Or Lake Water Route Photo: Catherine McKenna, Minister of pride and the outcome of reward- and wilderness greenway is ideal for hikers, joggers, cyclists, opened to the public. This beautiful 387-kilometre section Environment and Climate Change, at the Since the connection of The Great Trail coincided with my first Annual Report: horseback riders, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. In was developed with the support of local Trail volunteers and ing partnerships—fill us with National Connection Celebration in Ottawa. year as Chair of the TCT Board, this time has been particularly Calgary, the TCT pavilion was renovated to reflect The Great Indigenous communities located on the shores of Bras d’Or gratitude and encouragement: special for me. Trail brand. Lake, and connects the Trail with this UNESCO-designated The Meaning of Connection Biosphere Reserve. On that note, I would like to thank the members of the TCT The Guardian contributor Kevin Rushby (UK) spent a day on Board, a group of dedicated and passionate individuals from the High Rockies Trail. The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and across Canada. Their vision and determination to deliver a Infrastructure Renewal helped manufacture and install connected Trail for all Canadians have been inspirational. This signage on all provincial roads that are part of The Great BRITISH COLUMBIA Trail network. year, we welcomed a number of new board members – James British Columbia celebrated full connection of The Great Trail Goulden (BC), Michael Lindsay (ON), Emma Mohns (ON) and Ron Hicks (BC). Neil Yeates in Banff National Park in B.C. on October 19, 2017. TCT Champion David Foster was NUNAVUT there, spreading good cheer. connection was ambitious, but we must now protect and Following the connection of the Itijjagiaq Trail in 2016, our I would also like to pay tribute to board members who have After two years of development and $430,000 of funding enthusiastic partners in Nunavut are working with TCT to retired in the past year – Cameron Clark, Mylène Forget, Eric encourage the development of the Trail so that future genera- from TCT, the Elk Valley Community Trail was officially research other Trail development opportunities that will Gionet, Ken Killin, Alan McDonald and Ruth Marr, as well as tions can discover it, use it and treasure it. connected to The Great Trail in August 2017. At sunrise on engage more communities along the Trail. our former Chair, Paul LaBarge. I am also grateful to all TCT Our new strategic plan will guide us as we work to increase National Aboriginal Day (June 21), the Cranbrook to Wardner 2. It was an action-packed summer. On August 26, we celebrated the cross-Canada Photos, left to right: staff, who continue to work exceptionally hard to promote Destination Trail, developed by TrailsBC, was renamed the A memorable performance by Canadian accessibility and nurture our relationships with Indigenous Chief Isadore Trail. Hosted by the Ktunaxa Nation Council, ONTARIO connection of The Great Trail with an unforgettable event at Major’s Hill Park in artist Cody Coyote / The Rt. Hon David and raise funds for the Trail, as well as to oversee its further communities, Trail groups and partners at all levels. the event celebrated the unveiling of interpretive signage The province celebrated the connection of its section of Ottawa. On the same day, over 200 events across Canada celebrated this tremen- Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston development. developed for TCT. welcome attendees in Ottawa / TCT's We will preserve this living legacy by developing new Trail The Great Trail on August 26, with Her Honour LG Elizabeth dous achievement. The TCT celebratory pavilion – designed to thank donors who There have been many unforgettable moments during the Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. National Connection Celebration in Ottawa sections that showcase the majestic beauty of our Canadian Trail signage was added to the majority of provincial road- supported our Leadership Campaign – was also unveiled in Ottawa. The Canada 150 past year. On August 26, 2017, we celebrated the cross-Can- landscapes, converting roadways to greenways where ways, in collaboration with the British Columbia Ministry of TCT supported the development of one of Canada’s few Fund generously supported this national celebration of connection. ada connection of The Great Trail. Crowds of Trail supporters possible and assisting in the repair of damage caused by Transportation and Infrastructure. ‘floating’ trails! With the help of community-wide efforts, joined us in Ottawa, while 200 other celebrations were held natural disasters. TCT raised the funds to create the Hunter’s Bay boardwalk across the country on the same day. We also celebrated the Six travel writers from China, Germany and Australia experi- I feel a great sense of gratitude for the Trail whenever I enjoy in Huntsville, which provides an excellent waterfront path marvellous successes of the Chapter 150 Campaign, which enced sections of The Great Trail. for walkers and hikers. my favourite sections in the Rockies or in Gatineau Park. I raised the funds needed to make this bold dream a reality. invite you to use the Trail as well, and to discover your own MANITOBA Fourteen access points were installed along the Lake deep connection to it. Superior Water Trail. Also, TCT pavilions in Toronto, Ottawa, Although we celebrate this extraordinary feat, my fellow board The province celebrated the connection of its section of The North Bay, St. Thomas, Burlington, Caledon East and members and I know that the journey continues. We thought Great Trail on June 11, 2017. The event at FortWhyte Alive Uxbridge were renovated. coincided with the annual Eco Adventure Race, where partic- ipants put their orienteering skills to the test on foot, by bike and by boat. Manitoba is now home to 1,400 kilometres of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND The Great Trail. The TCT pavilion in Charlottetown was upgraded to reflect The support of donors, partners, volunteers and all levels of The Great Trail brand. A MESSAGE FROM TCT PRESIDENT The development of a new greenway section began along the & CEO, DEBORAH APPS: government has been crucial to reaching our goal. In particu- South Whiteshell Trail near Penniac Bay in fall 2017, supported Leadership Negotiations concluded in 2017 to install 400 new signs on 3. A treasured keepsake was created. The Royal Canadian Hudson’s Bay made an impressive impact with its Grand OUR CONNECTION TO CANADA’S lar, I would like to thank the federal government. After making by a $25,000 grant from TCT. Prince Edward Island’s Confederation Trail in 2018. 4. their matching contribution to the Chapter 150 Campaign, Mint launched a rectangular silver coin to celebrate the 25th Portage fundraising program. The multi-faceted program, NATIONAL TRAIL RUNS DEEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS they then renewed their support to the Trail with a recent $30 German travel writers Carolin Steig & Martin Merten explored anniversary of The Great Trail in August 2017. The design of which raised $1 million for TCT, included a collection of Since the beginning of this bold project, Trans Canada Trail The Great Trail. QUEBEC million commitment. the coin inspired the design for the new Point Zero Markers. commemorative fundraising merchandise (mugs, t-shirts, Neil Yeates - CHAIR has made incredible strides in creating a cross-Canada trail. Quebec celebrated the full connection of its section of They will be installed in Victoria, Tuktoyaktuk, Windsor and paddles, hoodies and more) as well as a journey that saw Japman Bajaj As such, the past year will remain one of the most important in Even after such a monumental year, the Trail’s journey is The Great Trail on January 26, 2018. Guests enjoyed NEW BRUNSWICK Cape Spear in 2018. Jim Bishop our history. Thanks to our enthusiastic supporters across the far from over. We look forward to deepening Canadians’ numerous activities along Le P’tit Train du Nord linear park a team of adventurers complete a three-month portage Jasmine Brown One of New Brunswick’s many beautiful Trail sections was in Val-David, organized by the Corporation du parc linéaire country, The Great Trail now stretches for more than 24,000 connection to the Trail by protecting and enhancing our Photo, from left: Dakota Whitecap First Nation Councillor Dwayne across the country. James Goulden chosen as the cover story of a special collector’s edition of le P’tit Train du Nord and the Conseil québécois du sentier Eagle, Saskatchewan Deputy Premier Don Morgan, Deborah Apps, shared legacy for generations to come. As we begin this new Photo: Hudson's Bay completes a three-month journey at the Graham Green kilometres and showcases the natural beauty, rich history and Canadian Geographic dedicated to The Great Trail. Readers Transcanadien. TCT President & CEO, and Carman Joynt, Chair of the Royal chapter in The Great Trail’s story, we now move forward with a Connection Celebration in Ottawa Ron Hicks enduring spirit of our lands, people and communities. voted for the photo they wanted to see featured. The winner? Canadian Mint Board of Directors. Source: The Royal Canadian Mint. new campaign to raise awareness and funds for this national The Fundy Footpath. French travel writer Mathilde Giard experienced the Trail Michael Lindsay So what does connection mean? It means that Canadians treasure. This new campaign – Deeply Connected – is aptly from Toronto to Montréal. Carolyn MacKay have access to a Trail network that encourages a healthy named. It harkens back to the beginnings of this project in Our partners, Sentier NB Trail, organized an incredible Michele McKenzie lifestyle, as well as respect for nature and diverse cultures. The marathon to celebrate national connection on August 26. 5. Outdoor enthusiast Sarah Jackson achieved a Emma Mohns 1992, when Bill Pratt and Dr. Pierre Camu embraced their As part of Tour 150, cyclists from Edmundston, Lamèque, SASKATCHEWAN 8. Five spectacular photos taken on The Great Trail Valerie Pringle Great Trail passes through every province and territory, and major milestone when she completed her west-east connection to the country by envisioning a trail that would link Port Jourimain and St. Stephen brought four wooden jigsaw graced the pages of a special insert in The Globe and Patrice Ryan links 15,000 communities in urban, rural and wilderness areas. Elbow Trail received significant enhancements, thanks hike of The Great Trail in 2017. Sarah started her Canada and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. It also pieces to Government House in Fredericton, and connected to a $70,000 grant from TCT. A pedestrian walkway was Mail in November 2017. The photographers won a contest Robyn Seetal them to form a map of the province. This wonderful celebra- journey in Victoria in 2015, and triumphantly arrived at Given the vastness of our country’s landscape, connection at brings us to the present, reminding us of our personal connec- created on the new White City overpass near Regina, created in partnership with The Weather Network and TCT. Gill Winckler tions to the land, one another and ourselves. tion is a testament to how the Trail connects New Brunswick allowing Trail users to walk safely to the Town of White Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador, two years Kim Wynn times seemed out of reach. However, after 25 years of unre- and its many communities. The Steeples, Cranbrook, BC © Drew Leiterman City. This walkway was developed in partnership with the later. Well done, Sarah! Two other inspirational women, lenting effort and the support of countless Canadians, The With your ongoing support, TCT will ensure that the living White Butte Regional Planning Committee, the Government FOUNDATION BOARD Dianne Whelan and Mel Vogel, are also continuing Great Trail is now within 30 minutes of 80% of us. legacy of The Great Trail will continue to showcase the very NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR of Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, OF DIRECTORS best of Canada – now and forever. Regina Bypass Partners and our municipal partners in their cross-Canada hikes, and we are awed by their Connection has inspired innumerable communities across In May 2017, we thanked our partners, Newfoundland White City and Edenwold. amazing journeys. Valerie Pringle - CO-CHAIR Canada to enhance their local Trail sections. This nationwide T’Railway Council for all their hard work developing the Trail 9. With great Sarah Jackson Hartley Richardson - CO-CHAIR passion for the Trail is a testament to the importance of in The Big Land. During the event at the Railway Coastal pride, TCT Museum in St. John’s, we also officially announced a new YUKON David Cottingham this iconic national project – and evidence that the Trail is 7.The Royal Canadian Geographical launched Kirby Gavelin connection to the East Coast Trail, as well as a partnership New gateway signage was installed at Yukon’s borders with valued, and that it will be enjoyed and improved on for future with the East Coast Trail Association (ECTA). Society (RCGS) published a collector’s Journeys, a Anthony Graham British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. 6. Thanks to a fruitful collaboration Laureen Harper generations. edition of Canadian Geographic – new section with Destination Canada, 14 travel David Hoffman The TCT pavilion in St. John’s is fully renovated, reflecting Five travel writers from Australia, Germany and the United Connection has also created an impressive legacy, both truly a tribute issue to cherish. The of the website Amanda Lang The Great Trail brand. States explored the Millennium Trail. writers and influencers from the U.S., nationally and locally. The excitement at our national connec- the U.K., France, Germany, China and magazine showcased a variety of that offers Ian Pearce tion celebration in Ottawa on August 26 is still palpable. That Aidan Richardson NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Australia experienced sections of the Trail sections throughout the country, inspiration and same fervour was tangible when we revealed the Chapter 150 Bruce Simpson Trail. We are still seeing the benefit of including New Brunswick’s Fundy travel ideas for Canadians and visitors. Journeys, which Campaign achievement of over $83 million. I’m very grateful In September 2017, Tuktoyaktuk hosted events to cele- Wendy Southall Footpath, the Cowichan Valley in suggests one-day and multi-day itineraries, was developed Ed Steeves to Valerie Pringle and Hartley Richardson, two determined brate the full connection of its section of The Great Trail. their positive coverage in numerous Festivities also included the welcoming of a Canada 150 B.C., and the Edmonton River Valley, in conjunction with our travel partners – Quench Trip Design, Neil Yeates and passionate individuals who served as co-chairs of the international media. Signature Project, the Canada C3 Expedition. The two-day among others. Great Canadian Trails, BC Ferries, Northumberland Ferries and campaign, as well as to the members of the TCT Foundation George and Deborah Apps on the Trail in Glenbow Ranch celebration included guided walks, traditional meals, a Photo: German travel blogger Steve Hänisch Naturally Superior Adventures. Board and the Chapter 150 Campaign Cabinet. Provincial Park, AB. community-themed play and more. enjoys a sunset in Gatineau Park, QC © @backpackersteve Horseback riding near Le P'tit Train du Nord, QC © Math Sparks

Our Mission LEGEND YUKON We will promote and assist in the development TRAVEL WRITERS AND INFLUENCERS ON THE TRAIL and use of The Great Trail – created by NORTHWEST Iqaluit TERRITORIES Whitehorse NUNAVUT CONNECTION Trans Canada Trail and our partners – by CELEBRATION supporting success at the local level in the Yellowknife TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS, continued improvement and enhancement of NEWFOUNDLAND OPENINGS AND ADDITIONS TO & LABRADOR THE GREAT TRAIL NETWORK BRITISH this national network. COLUMBIA ALBERTA SIGNAGE DEVELOPMENTS

MANITOBA QUEBEC CELEBRATION St. John's

SASKATCHEWAN Edmonton Charlottetown PRINCE ONTARIO EDWARD The late Gordon Carton with PAYING TRIBUTE: ISLAND REMEMBERING A GREAT FRIEND granddaughter Andrea Victoria NEW OF THE GREAT TRAIL BRUNSWICK Regina Quebec Halifax Gordon Carton inspired us with his entrepreneurial spirit Winnipeg and love for Canada. Happiness Is Inc., the clothing brand NOVA SCOTIA he founded at the age of 95 with his granddaughter, Andrea, Fredericton generously supported The Great Trail. We are grateful to Ottawa Gordon, who shared our vision of the Trail as a gift from Canadians to Canadians, one that fosters connectedness, collaboration and national pride. He is dearly missed. Toronto MESSAGE FROM VALERIE PRINGLE AND about our new campaign to capture the big idea of how to Year ended March 31, 2018. The following information has been No matter where a contribution comes from – a family, a corporation or a TCT CHAMPIONS make The Great Trail greater. Financial Highlights extracted and summarized from the Trans Canada Trail Consolidated Making foundation – there is one constant: a desire to protect Canada’s national Trail for HARTLEY RICHARDSON, CO-CHAIRS OF THE Financial Statements audited by Richter S.E.N.C.R.L./LLP. The generations to come. Discover the stories of just four of our many valued donors. Bryan Adams Colm Feore Eugene Levy Bob Rae CHAPTER 150 CAMPAIGN We believe that everyone has their own special place on the complete set of statements may be requested from Trans Canada Trail. WHAT A CHAPTER YOU WROTE! an Impact Susan Aglukark Lt. Gov. Janice C. Filmon The Hon. H. Frank Lewis The Hon. Nancy Greene Raine Trail, no matter where they are in Canada. Our new Deeply Mark Angelo Phil Fontaine Izzy Lynch Ken Read Connected campaign will help TCT raise the funds needed to After another successful year, we would like to pause to STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS BALANCE SHEET Julie & Colin Angus David Foster Roy MacGregor Ed Robertson appreciate our extraordinary achievements of the past 12 support the protection of the Trail’s legacy by enhancing exist- Shawn Atleo John Furlong Joe MacInnis Lloyd Robertson months. As with any large-scale fundraising effort, there ing Trail sections and developing new ones, while also creating 2018 2017 BLAKE HUTCHESON Margaret Atwood Nelly Furtado Linden MacIntyre Elizabeth Rodbell 2018 2017 Lt. Gov. Janet Austin Sarah Gadon Premier Wade MacLauchlan Dave Rodney were several challenges along the way; however, generous greater awareness, so that even more individuals will be able to find their place on the Trail. REVENUES $ $ ASSETS $ $ Raising thousands of dollars in one afternoon “Local citizens and cottagers alike found it in Randy Bachman Premier Brian Gallant Natalie MacMaster Lt. Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau Canadians responded in spades. We not only reached our goal is not easy, but that’s exactly what Blake their hearts to celebrate with us and support Robert Bateman John Geiger Peter Mansbridge John Ralston Saul of connecting The Great Trail from coast to coast to coast – In addition, this campaign will direct funding to making the Government grants 2,180,810 5,799,897 Cash 7,862,900 9,862,259 Hutcheson and the community of Huntsville, us,” he said. “When you put the word out in the Jeanne Beker Robert W. Ghiz The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin Robert J. Sawyer we also concluded the Chapter 150 Campaign with a grand Trail more accessible to seniors and people with physical Ontario, did. community, even if the idea is audacious, the Jean Béliveau Graeme Gibson The Hon. Margaret McCain The Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield Donations 6,303,925 7,548,970 Marketable securities 52,654 52,654 community rallies around.” Angélique Bernard Russ Girling Gary & Joanie McGuffin Greg Selinger total of over $83 million – handsomely exceeding our $75 disabilities. Donations will also support our efforts to convert When Blake discovered that the section at million goal! Sponsorship 112,146 25,000 Accounts receivable 896,232 1,081,827 Hunter’s required an extension to be fully Thanks to the generosity of Blake and his Alexandre Bilodeau David Goldbloom Ashleigh McIvor Kyle Shewfelt roadways to greenways and to repair Trail sections after Yannick Bisson Jean Grand-Maître David McKay Adam Shoalts disasters like floods, storms or fires. We also look forward connected to the Trail, he endeavoured to raise friends, family and neighbours, the Hunter’s We have been amazed by the generosity of individual donors, Investment income 93,818 88,079 Prepaid expenses 51,025 102,835 $125,000 to support the construction of a new Bay boardwalk is one of the few ‘floating’ Roberta Bondar The Hon. John Grant Don McKellar Martin Short corporations, foundations and all levels of government, and to nurturing our partnerships with Indigenous communities boardwalk. Joining forces with Jack Cockwell trails in Canada. In Blake’s words, it is “fully Joseph Boyden Graham Greene Nina McLachlan Peter Shostak Miscellaneous income 31,033 29,079 Equipment 78,330 89,977 will be forever grateful for everything they have contributed. across Canada. and Valerie Pringle, Blake organized a benefit complete and magical”. Paul Brandt Wayne Gretzky Sarah McLachlan Premier Sandy Silver Dean Brody Paul Gross Murray McLauchlan Michael Smith By supporting this iconic project, our donors have written a Total revenues 8,721,732 13,491,025 Total assets 8,941,141 11,189,552 lunch in July 2017 and succeeded in reaching Photo: Blake Hutcheson and Jack Cockwell This exciting chapter ahead will see our national Trail evolve Bonnie Brooks The Hon. Judith Guichon Premier Robert R. McLeod Sonja Smits new chapter in Canadian history. Specifically, we would like to the fundraising goal. and grow for generations to come. Join us on this new Ian Brown Chris Hadfield Deepa Mehta Les Stroud acknowledge the support of the government for their match- adventure as we encourage everyone to discover, use and Kurt Browning Rick Hansen Dana Meise George Stroumboulopoulos ing grant to the Campaign, which matched one dollar for every treasure the Trail. EXPENSES LIABILITIES Robert Buren Laureen Harper Rick Mercer Peter Taptuna two raised. We would also like to pay tribute to the members BOB AND MARY PAT ARMSTRONG Edward Burtynsky John Hartman The Hon. Margaret Miller Veronica Tennant Trail construction 5,458,019 8,738,005 Accounts payable and accrued 560,434 522,352 of the TCT Foundation Board, our Campaign Cabinet and our liabilities Bob and Mary Pat Armstrong have been children and grandchildren.” Sharon Butala Allan Hawco Lt. Gov. Lois Mitchell The Tenors regional fundraising committees, who gave their time and Trail promotion and education 2,627,343 2,195,907 generous supporters of The Great Trail since The Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell Jennifer Heil Colin Mochrie Mark Tewksbury In 2012, the Armstrongs generously boosted expertise so selflessly over the past six years. Deferred contributions 716,642 773,231 1997, when they attended the opening of the Cassie Campbell-Pascall Keith Henry Lt. Gov W. Thomas Molloy Alex Trebek Fundraising 1,172,914 1,577,846 newly-installed pavilion on their local Trail their giving to the Trail as Governor program Pierre Camu Peter A. Herrndorf Ben Mulroney Jim & Sandi Treliving Deferred revenue - government 0 113,678 section in Ontario. donors. They later reaffirmed their support George Canyon Jay Ingram The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney Cory Trépanier We are delighted to have the opportunity to savour the General and administrative 1,472,786 1,365,222 grants with further donations to connect the Trail in Lorne Cardinal Sarah Jackson Anne Murray George Tuccaro moment and to say thanks to all of you who were able to share “The concept of developing a national trail 2016 and 2017. Brent Carver Tom Jackson The Hon. Graydon Nicholas The Rt. Hon. John Turner in this success. This is the perfect time to take a breath and Sponsorship 78,257 345,619 Total liabilities 1,277,076 1,409,261 that connected our country was a phenomenal Kim Cattrall Ron James Paul Nichols Aritha van Herk look back on all the milestones we reached together. The chal- idea, and we were excited that it passed near “It’s nice to leave your country a little better Amortization of equipment 28,639 37,424 The Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien The Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean Mercedes Nicoll Adam van Koeverden our home in Caledon,” explains Bob. than when you arrived,” says Mary Pat. “And lenges of the past have made this fantastic accomplishment The Great Trail is something from which The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson Norman Jewison Gordon Nixon Hannah Vaughan 14,260,023 even sweeter. Total expenses 10,837,958 NET ASSETS “We love to spend time outdoors, and we use Canadians will benefit forever.” Premier Philippe Couillard The Rt. Hon. David Johnston Premier Rachel Notley Brad Wall the Trail for walking, cycling and cross-country David Crombie Sharon Johnston Samantha Nutt Spencer West Invested in equipment 41,777 17,597 Over the past 25 years, TCT donors have looked to the horizon skiing,” says Mary Pat. “We often go with our Sidney Crosby Michael Kaeshammer Mark Oldershaw Robert C.P. Westbury and contributed what they could to support the future of this Chapter 150 Co-chairs Valerie Pringle and Hartley Richardson Excess of revenue (2,116,226) (768,998) Endowment fund 52,654 52,654 Jim Cuddy Karen Kain The Hon. David Onley Dianne Whelan multi-generational project. (expenses) Cynthia Dale Stana Katic Steven Page Ron White Unrestricted 7,569,634 9,710,040 THE R. HOWARD WEBSTER FOUNDATION Wade Davis Simon Keith Premier Brian Pallister Simon Whitfield Our work to enhance the Trail will continue with your help. Net assets at beginning of year 9,780,291 10,549,289 Victor Dodig Sheldon Kennedy Natalie Panek Hayley Wickenheiser As we begin a new chapter in the Trail’s story, we are excited Total net assets 7,664,065 9,780,291 Net assets at end of year 7,664,065 9,780,291 Since its inception, the R. Howard Webster The Foundation has been a generous donor Gary Doer Craig Kielburger Tahmoh Penikett Brian Williams Total liabilities and net assets 8,941,141 11,189,552 Foundation has been dedicated to connecting since 1999, and later pledged an incredible Denise Donlon Marc Kielburger The Hon. Chantal Petitclerc Michael Wilson the nation by supporting programs and $300,000 gift to support connection for Chief Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell Wab Kinew Douglas W. Phillips Sharon Wood projects for the benefit, improvement and Whitecap Waterway and Elbow View Trail Alan Doyle Cindy Klassen Dave Pierce Kathleen Wynne development of Canadian society. Therefore, along Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan. Lt. Gov. J. Michel Doyon Adam Kreek Gordon Pinsent Ray Zahab the Foundation felt that supporting The Great Atom Egoyan Jean-Daniel Lafond Steve Podborski Trail was a natural fit. “The Trail is about making a park for Canada and that, for the Webster Foundation, is very Edna Elias Silken Laumann Brian Porter CAMPAIGN CABINET “From sea to sea, this Trail allows people to connect interesting,” he adds. The Hon. Frank F. Fagan Lt. Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc Chris Pratt Chapter 150 The Big Picture with themselves and one another,” explains HONORARY CAMPAIGN CHAIR Don Lindsay Howard Davidson, President of the Foundation. Donors from across Canada have Jack Cockwell Claude Mongeau Congratulations to the winners! Our partnership with helped to raise over $83 million for Gordon M. Nixon the Royal Canadian Geographical Society engaged Valerie Pringle - CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR TCT’s Chapter 150 Campaign – Gail O'Brien over 2,000 Canadian shutterbugs. From breathtaking TRANS CANADA TRAIL IS GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING DONORS Hartley Richardson - CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR Ian Pearce COLIN DEACON FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS $8 million more than the original goal Wendy Adams starry skies to exhilarating whitewater adventures, Megan A. Porter of $75 million. Our individual and David Aisenstat their photos revealed how Canadians from coast to For Colin Deacon, supporting The Great Trail’s Inspired by his parents’ dedication to the Sanford Riley $1,000 to $9,999 Doone & George Estey Gisele Koffman Fairwin Quon corporate donors propelled the Ross J. Beaty coast to coast connect with their Trail, their culture development was something “genetically Trail in their area, Colin grew up to become a John Risley Norman Abbott Diana Fairty Henny Kolkman Tim Ragan David Cottingham instilled” in him by his parents. volunteer, a member of the TCT fundraising transition into our future, which will see Michael Shaw and one another. These priceless moments, captured The Chris Allan Legacy Fund Anne Falko Vahan & Susie Kololian James & Joan Rayner Russ Girling committee for Atlantic Canada and a donor. us preserve and enhance this national Bruce Simpson forever, bear witness to the Trail’s lasting value. Colin’s parents were among the Trail’s first Alpema Foundation Susan Feldman Michael J. Korenberg Andrew Ritcey Anthony Graham treasure for generations to come. Galen G. Weston supporters in 1992. His father, Donald Deacon, “I’m so enormously proud of my parents as Anonymous Dr. Woody Fisher & Valerie Grant Patricia Kully Jane Rodd Laureen Harper Vaughn A. Wyant 1. Winner, Trail Vistas: The Great Trail Meets the Milky Way was one of the founders of the Confederation examples of Canadians who had a vision of a William & Patricia Mary Archibald Lucinda Flemer, C.M. Larissa & Mauricio Kuperman Thomas & Brenda Marianne David M. Hoffman by Zachary Bergamin 2. Winner, Trail Biodiversity: Moosin' Trail in Prince Edward Island. gift that keeps on giving for generations to Armstrong Family Paul & Lynda Flynne Dave Kupka Romano Ken J. Killin Around by Curtis Dauphney 3. Winner, People on the Trail: come,” he adds. Louise Atkins Louise Forsyth & Family Sonia and Arthur Labatt William Ross Paul LaBarge Twists and Turns by Windy Corduroy “My parents dreamed of others being able Carmen Au & Family Geoffrey Francis Elle Lambert Anthony Rubin Pierre Lassonde to enjoy what they loved,” Colin recalls. Photo: Colin Deacon and his son, Quin Salah Bachir & Jacob Yerex John Francis & Susan Caskey Amanda Lang & Geoff Beattie Grace & Arnold Rumbold “Whenever there was a new section in Prince David Bailey Sandra Freeman Mhairi Lang Ryan Affaires publiques Inc. Edward Island, they would want us to go A. Charles & Marilyn Baillie Marylou Furlong Brian R (Frederick) Lechelt Geoff Rytell explore it with them.” Janet Baker Karen Lynn Fydenchuk Bill & Janet L'Heureux Robert O. Sanderson DONORS Lorraine Balderson Matt Gaasenbeek Peter & Glenna Lightfoot H. Saunders Karen & Bill Barnett Jay Garland Byron Loewen Christine & Peter Schmidt $1 million + IAMGOLD Corporation The Jarislowsky Foundation Carol & Vern Barney Kirby Gavelin & Louise Tymocko Philip & Fiona Love and Family Erica Schumacher Jack Cockwell, in honour of ISC Norman and Margaret Jewison RODNEY BRIGGS Birgit & Robert Bateman The Gordon and Lorraine Gibson Robert Luckhart Tom & Pamela Scoon Richard M. Ivey Charitable Foundation Daphne Cockwell Rodney Briggs has a simple reason for Rodney believes the Trail’s connection will also Haig Kelly KEEN Canada The Bateman Family Family Foundation Jessica Lui The Second Wedge Brewing Inter Pipeline Ltd. supporting the Trail – to bring Canadians of all help to attract more international visitors to Paul LaBarge & Dorothy Speak Patrick & Barbara Keenan Foundation Alberta Beaman R. Peter & Dianne Gillin Selma Lussenburg Company The W. Garfield Weston Foundation ages back to nature. Canada. Margaret McCain Audrey & Tim Kenny Roger & Dana Beaman Tucker & Betty Goodwin Sister Benigna Macadaeg James Shannon Sabine Behnk & Steven Furino James Goulden Jill & Julie MacDonald Ken Shaw $1 million The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Larissa & Mauricio Kuperman “We are becoming more disconnected from “I think it provides an opportunity to see more The McLean Group Sonia & Arthur Labatt Beau's All Natural Brewing Great Canadian Trails/World Ms. Kyle MacDonald Linda & Michael Shaw David & Leslie Bissett nature as the world becomes more digital. of Canada, to do the Trail in Manitoba – my Jim Meekison & Carolyn Keystone The Langar Foundation Company Ltd. Expeditions Heather, Doug, Sandy, Rob & Barbara Sherrer Hudson's Bay Company I think having a trail like this provides easy home province – or in Newfoundland,” he says. Ross Mitchell Estate of Charlotte Lavigne access to go out and enjoy the world around “Knowing that the Trail is there will encourage Michael & Claire Beckermann Lyndsay Green & Hank Intven Tim Mackay Jill & Donald Sinclair Ontario Trillium Foundation National Bank Robert H. Lee Foundation us,” he explains. “When you have a young us to see more of our country.” Patrick Bergin Dr. Sheldon I. Green The Martin MacLeod Family Joan Skiba RBC Foundation Andrew & Valerie Pringle Maureen & Col. George Logan family, for example, it’s easy to get on the Trail Lynn Bevan, Mediator Chuck Greene Doug & Glynis Maley Kenneth Smee Richardson Foundation R. Howard Webster Foundation Estate of Pauline Hilda Longstaff near you,” he adds. Laura & Ian Beverley Larry & Mary Greenwood The Matthews Grierson Family Eileen Smith TD Bank Group John Risley, President, Clearwater Fine Rod MacLennan Bigwin Island Golf Club Don Guthrie Christopher Mazurkewich Stephen Smylie Teck Resources Limited Foods Incorporated The McBurney Family Foundation Jim & Sharon Bishop Roy and Desi Gutteridge Aileen McCorkell Susan Snell SaskTel Michael H. McCain G. Michael Bonnor Janis Hamilton Lois McDonald Paul Sopuck $750,000 William (Bill) Shurniak Diane McCurdy A LASTING IMPACT John Bowen & Stasia Bowen Michael St. B. Harrison Marci McDonald & Clair Balfour Lori Spence & Kenneth Shaw BMO Financial Group Tracy & Bruce, Fraser, Elliott & Adair Simpson Nancy & John McFadyen Diane & Michael Boysen Donald J. Hawkes Anne McDougall & Douglas McGill Wilma & James Spence CIBC Kurt & Marianne Strobele The McLean Foundation We would like to thank all the donors who immortalized their commitment to The Great Trail in their estate plans. Jason FitzGerald The Hay Foundation Nancy & John McFadyen Laura, Kathy, Ken, Edward & Suncor Energy Foundation The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation From gifts in Will and Securities to RRSPs, and including gifts in memory of a loved one, they made a lasting Mira, Chris & Joshua Budd William Michael Hayes, Hang & Doug McGregor Bill Spira $500,000 TimberWest T.R. Meighen Family Foundation contribution in support of a national legacy that will benefit Canadians and visitors for generations to come. Peter Businger Kitty Lam Nicole McKenna Richard Staples David Aisenstat Giancarlo and Odette Tognetti Legacy NFI Group Inc. The Annual Foundation, in honour of Trust Foundation Janet & Gordon Nixon Kevin Callahan Carol & Jim Heaslip Delphine McKinnon Kevin Stucken Loretta and Ted Rogers TransAlta Gail & David O'Brien 1 Robert A. Campbell The Helderleigh Foundation W. M. Tex McLeod Tammy Sutherland The Ross Beaty Family Jim & Sandi Treliving Helen O'Brien Canadian Progress Club Peter Herd & Terry Viczko Jonathan & Roslyn McMann Shelley Sweeney The John and Judy Bragg Family Foundation The George and Helen Vari Foundation P. & L. Odette Charitable Foundation Canadian Association of Fire Simone Hicken Patrick B. Meneley Gordon & Beverley Tallman Brookfield Partners Foundation, Tim Price Bill & Wendy Volk Family Foundation Janice L. Pasieka Bomber Pilots Dawn L. Hicks Greg Mills Kaarina Talvila and Jack Cockwell David & Anne Ward David, Ed & Jerry Patchell in honour of Marcia Cardamore Estate of Helen Grace Hogan Ted and Judy Mills Jiann-Sang Tang CN their mother The Carr-Laferriere Family The Hogarth Family Brigitte Misera Don Tapscott C. M. Esri Canada Limited (in-kind) $10,000 to $99,999 Dorothy Phillips Great Brands Think Alike Lian Eng Chan Jon Holmes Celestine & James Montgomery Ana P. Lopes, C. M. The Globe and Mail (in-kind) Airlie Foundation Otto and Marie Pick Charitable Foundation Geordan Chester Peter Holmes Robert & Anne Morash Taylor Property Management Inc. JDS Founders, Jozef Straus & Gary Duck Anonymous Sandra & Jim Pitblado Our sponsors have made invaluable Clark Family Foundation Phil & Linda Hooper Margaret Morison Howard Andrew Telosky The Joyce Family Foundation Deborah & George Apps Polygon Homes Ltd. contributions to The Great Trail. Alan Clarke Jennie Hornosty Gabriella Moro Paul Thomas Pierre Lassonde / Lassonde Family Foundation Brian & Megan Porter Robert & Mary Pat Armstrong played a critical role John & Pattie Cleghorn and Family Eric Hosking Diana Motyl & Sam Mottram Greg Thompson Loblaw Companies Limited Doris A. Arnold Priority Printing Ltd. KEEN Footwear in the development of The Great Trail La Coalition pour l'Acquisition de The Howey Group, BMO Nesbitt Margaret Munk Timothy Thompson Jon and Nancy Love Foundation at Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. & Michael, Raleigh Canada Saines Habitudes - (CASH) Burns Peter Naylor Michael & Renae Tims and Family Toronto Foundation Stephen & Jonathan Paterson Allan B. Reynolds app – Powered by KEEN. The app, Philip & Ruth Coleman Lisa & Scott Hube W. Robert Needham James & Violet To The McCain Foundation Gordon & Robyn Ritchie ATB Financial which has racked up over 45,000 John Conly Linda Huehn Timothy L.F. Ng Ken Tomlinson Rob & Cheryl McEwen J. William Ritchie Edmund A. Aunger downloads so far, allows users to plan Cowie Capital & Family S. Humphries & G. Lawrence Dan Nixon & Janet Graham J. Richard Trimble & Nutrien (formerly PotashCorp) Evelyn Anne & Bob Ballard Rocky Mountaineer / Armstrong Family and track their outings on the Trail. Don Craig Blake Hutcheson & Susan Howat & Michele Noble Ella F. LeGresley Power Corporation of Canada Karen & Bill Barnett Foundation Stephen Cushing & Deborah Gill Farrow Hutcheson Bruce & Pearl Nowlan Karen Trimble & Jay Carfagnini Robert A. Quartermain The Barrett Family Foundation Roots Canada Ltd David Cuthbertson Hyde Family O'Hearn Family The Tromp Family Scotiabank Anne & David Beatty Grace & Arnold Rumbold We’re also grateful for our ongoing Shaw Media (in-kind) Richelle & Ian Beatty The Sabourin Family Foundation relationship with The Globe and Mail, Frederick F. Dalley The Irwin Family Lynn Oldfield Peter & Anne Trousdale and Family 2 3 © Keen Footwear © The Globe and Mail The Sobey Foundation J.P. Bickell Foundation Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Inc. which continues to help us to share Alexander Darragh Victor Janzen Norm Opperman Lorie Jane Turner Ian Darragh Norm & Millie Jeffery Denise Orr Margaret & Hans Wagner Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, Rodney Briggs & Roberta Pascoe The Shaw Group Limited the inspiring stories of the Trail with A Glencore Company The Sidney Crosby Foundation Colin & Jennifer Deacon Norman and Margaret Jewison Ottawa RVC 2017 Client Dinner Dorothy R. Washbern Anne Cameron creativity and innovation. TELUS Canadian Western Bank Joan Snyder Simon Dean Charitable Foundation Dorothy Panabaker Jeff Watson TransCanada Corporation Canfor Corporation Spatz Foundation Descon Conveyor Systems Donald K. Johnson Joanne Papineau Mavis D. Wheatcroft Clif Bar & Company Maureen & Wayne Squibb STRATEGIC ALLIANCES We welcomed Clif Bar to The Great Denis Desjardins Cal & Sandra Johnson Jeff Peacock Ted & Shirley White $100,000 + Johnny & Carolyn Coffin Steve and Sally Stavro Family Foundation Trail family. In its first year as a Patricia Dillabough Joy & Geoffrey Julian Charitable Michelle & Ian Pearce Lorne Widmer AltaLink Coril Holdings Inc. Cornell Stefaniuk 4-H Canada Greatness, The Great Lakes Project SNOMAN - Snowmobilers of Manitoba sponsor, Clif Bar produced some of Andrea Dingle Foundation Valerie Phelan Greg Wiebe Anonymous David & Kathryn Cottingham Matthew & Mondy Stevenson Alberta Bicycling Association Hike Canada en Marche Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia the most inspiring Trail videos we Alison & Tim Doherty Robert & Denise Julian Dorothy Phillips Kathy Willner Kate Subak Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation Bea & Purdy Crawford Alberta Equestrian Federation Hike Nova Scotia Snowshoe Canada have seen to date, and was a valued J. Fred Doris Ann Kadrnka Patricia & M. Paul Picherack Maurice Wilson Bell Canada Norma Croxon Estate of Alan Taylor Alberta Hiking Association Hike Ontario Take Your Seat Claude Doughty Douglas & Heather Kennedy Emmanuel Julien Pietrzak Christopher & Lorayne Winn Michael & Renae Tims and Family supporter of our cross-Canada Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada Michael B. Cruickshank Alberta Snowmobile Association Hiking NB University of Ottawa Heart Institute George & Helen Driediger Sheryl Kennedy Elena Polishchuk Michael & Debra Winship Estate of Arthur Lloyd Transom connection events. Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Mark & Mary Cullen Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Horse Council British Columbia Vélo Québec Helen Murray & Larry Durst Garth & Lori Kenney Nicholas & Janis Poppenk Wanda & Jerzy Wojcicki Foundation Donner Canadian Foundation VanCity Canadian Council of Snowmobile International Mountain Biking Association Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club Chris Earle Audrey & Tim Kenny Courtney & Alexa Pratt Kenneth & Anne Woods Donette Chin-Loy Chang & Flair Foundation Estate of Mrs. Tina Van Egmond Organizations Manitoba Cycling Association Thanks to Esri Canada, people from Elizabeth Edwards Beverly Keys Dorothy & Kneale Quayle Yun Chao Xu (Charlie) G. Raymond Chang, O.C., O.J. FortisBC The WB Family Foundation Canada Day Challenge Manitoba Runners' Association Licensee across the country and around the Edna & Albert Einsiedel Don King Quench Trip Design Neil & Glenda Yeates Columbia Basin Trust The Linda Frum and Howard Sokolowski W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation Happiness Is Inc. world can take advantage of our Marion Ellis Geoffrey Knight Bill & Cindy Quinn Henry Yeung Barron Cowan Foundation Jodi White, C.M. Canadian Recreational Horse and Rider National Health and Fitness Day Crabtree Foundation Kirby Gavelin & Louise Tymocko The Henry White Kinnear Foundation Association Nature Canada interactive online map. By donating The Dattels Family Foundation Alastair and Diana Gillespie Foundation The Wilson Foundation Canoe Kayak Ontario New Brunswick Equestrian Association Travel Partners resources to develop this map, Esri © ClifBar © Daniel Baylis Gordon & Leslie Diamond Family Joan & Clifford Hatch Foundation Christopher & Lorayne Winn Communities in Bloom Parks Canada BC Ferries has been helping us to build a valuable Destination Canada FCA Canada (formerly Chrysler Canada) Jim Hinds & Sue Weedon The Winnipeg Foundation Cross Country New Brunswick ParticipACTION asset of collective knowledge that Fondation Écho / Echo Foundation Estate of Helen Grace Hogan Cross Country Saskatchewan Québec Cheval Great Canadian Trails National Office Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada preserves our national heritage and Gibson Energy HSBC Bank Canada Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba Rick Hansen Foundation 321 de la Commune West Anthony & Helen Graham Hydro One Inc. Cycle PEI Royal Canadian Geographical Society Naturally Superior Adventures makes the Trail accessible to everyone. The Grayross Foundation, held at Investors Group Cycling Association of the Yukon The Running Room Northumberland Ferries Limited Suite 300 Vancouver Foundation Richard & Donna Ivey Cycling Canada Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association Quench Trip Design Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E1 Cecil & Susan Hawkins Ivey Foundation Equestrian Canada Équestre Saskatchewan Horse Federation Tourisme Québec Toll free: (800) 465-3636 The Great Trail – Powered by KEEN David & Nina Hoffman Jacma Foundation Fédération québécoise de la marche Saskatchewan Cycling Association Local: (514) 485-3959 Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada Scouts Canada Fax: (514) 485-4541