The Friends of Kananaskis Country is a federally-registered charity committed to the stewardship of Kananaskis Country through community engagement, volunteer participation, and education. In response to the Canmore community expressing a need and desire for more public engagement and volunteer stewardship of local trails, primarily located on Kananaskis County park land, the Friends of Kananaskis County initiated the Canmore Trail Alliance.

Canmore is known for its active lifestyle, vibrant culture, natural beauty, and commitment to sustainable ecology. The Canmore Trail Alliance believes that well designed, signed, maintained trails are a valuable community resource that provide health enhancing recreational benefits for area residents and other trail visitors.

Vision
To maintain a sustainable trail system that contributes to a vibrant, active Canmore.

Mission
Collaborative partnerships working to develop and maintain shared trails that promote healthy living.

Values

Trust, collaboration and inclusiveness
Quality trails for all trail enthusiasts
Partnership for the benefit of all groups
Education for responsible use of trails and environmental stewardship
Public knowledge, awareness and respect for trails and trail users

Guiding Principles
The Recreational Opportunities Working Group – Recommendations Report guides various initiative undertaken by the CTA.

Supporters

The Canmore Trail Alliance runs exclusively on donations. We give thanks to all our supporters.

The CTA is raising money to buy hand tools and storage units to support our volunteer trail crews and ensure we have the equipment needed to work on our local trails. Thanks to the following clubs and businesses for their generous contributions.