2020-A year like no other !
' Manitobans took advantage of our trail system in record numbers this year .'
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CBC News · Posted : Oct 09 , 2020
“ 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 .”
Municipal Relations Minister , Rochelle Squires
A sunrise over Mantario Lake in late September . The Mantario Trail has seen heavy use this fall , with reports of hundreds of throughhikers on the September long weekend alone . ( Bartley Kives / CBC )
“ We could not have imagined what would happen in early 2020 - or how much the world would need healing , nor how much the pressure on everyone to retain their mental health , spend time outside . . . . if it weren ’ t amid such an awful humanitarian disaster , one would say that this project could not have had better timing . When we needed to be , we were at least somewhat ready . So , if we were to choose two words today that sum up the purpose of this project , they might be : offering resilience .”
Anders Swanson , Exec . Director , Winnipeg Trails – Healing Trails Project
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“ Manitobans took advantage of the province ' s trail system in record numbers this year and the new funding will ensure outdoor recreation remains supported .” said Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires . ( Darren Bernhardt /
There are more than 1,700 kilometres of active transportation trails throughout the province . ( Darren Bernhardt / CBC )
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