Sponsorships
Storefront Manitoba and the Winnipeg Trails Association launched the 2018 / 2019 Benchmark Design Competition , an international competition that aims to challenge and transform the idea of the ‘ common ’ bench and create landmarks along Winnipeg ’ s trail systems . The future locations of the winning designs will be along The Great Trail ( TCT ) which is made up of hundreds of local trails , together forming the longest recreational trail in the world .
“ Design is a chance to take our most valuable resource - time - and use it to weave together the intangible magic of human creativity and special public places . Benchmark is one of those projects that gets people to pay attention and this year we are excited to have two locations along The Great Trail ( TCT ) in the mix . For almost two decades , Winnipeg Trails has lent its support to the Trans Canada Trail ( TCT ) vision . Our immediate priorities for the TCT in Winnipeg include upgraded wayfinding , top-notch infrastructure and , of course , placemaking which is what Benchmark has done so well for the past two years . We can ’ t wait to see what happens .“
- Anders Swanson , Executive Director , Winnipeg Trails Association
Recreation Connections Manitoba ’ s Municipal Parks & Trails Forum
The Municipal Parks & Trails Forum brings together delegates and speakers from different sectors to discuss and share current and innovative topics , unique partnerships and promising practises . Over 150 delegates from across Manitoba representing :
• Recreation departments and organizations
• Municipal park and trail departments
• Community agencies
• Health organizations
• University and college students and staff
Annual Report -2019 Year in Review p . 8