
Global Call for Papers and Early Tickets Now Live!
Call for Papers Announced and International Ticket Pre-Release Now Open Excitement is building for the World Trails Conference 2026, with the official Call for Papers now open — inviting trail professionals, researchers, community leaders, and storytellers from around the world to share their knowledge and ideas. Announced alongside the Call for Papers on 17 October, […]
WA Wins Rights to Host the World Trails Conference in 2026
Western Australia has won the rights to host the World Trails Conference in 2026 bringing the prestigious biennial industry event to the southern hemisphere for the first time. Set to take place in Perth from 19-22 October 2026, the conference will showcase WA’s world-class trails and tourism destinations, bringing up to 600 trail experts together […]
World Trails Network Awards New Ambassadors
Six new World Trails Ambassadors were selected to support a global trails movement and be community advocates promoting trails in their countries. The awards were given through a competitive selection process by the World Trails Network, a global non-profit association committed to the sustainability and enjoyment of the world’s trails for all people. Ambassadors will […]
World Trails Conference Announces Distinguished Speaker Line-up
A globally renowned conservationist, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the head of Europe’s network for natural and cultural heritage will headline the speaker line-up at the World Trails Conference this fall in Ottawa. The conference, hosted by Trans Canada Trail, is poised to be an unparalleled gathering of outdoor enthusiasts, experts and advocates from around […]

How Trail Networks Help to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change
March 19, 2024 via Trans Canada Trail There is no sugar-coating it: trails around the world are being damaged by the effects of climate change. Flood, fire, hurricanes and rising sea levels are threatening the trails we commute on, travel to and cherish. But despite their vulnerability, these trails are an important part of the solution. As […]
Trans Canada Trail to host the 2024 World Trails Conference in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa, Canada (April 14, 2023) – via the Trans Canada Trail City of Ottawa Will Welcome Trail Sector Leaders and Organizations from Across the Globe in Early Fall 2024 Trans Canada Trail is delighted to announce that the World Trails Network (WTN) has selected Ottawa, Canada as the location for the next World Trails Conference (WTC), to be […]



