Strategic Plan

Trails Manitoba / Sentiers Manitoba is the official body overseeing the coordination of the building & maintenance of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in the province. Trails Manitoba is governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is a governing and overseeing body providing management and direction for trail development and maintenance being undertaken by regional trail associations, with over 100 volunteers. Trails Manitoba has in-office staff consisting of the Executive Director and Executive Assistant.

Vision Statement

Trails Manitoba / Sentiers Manitoba is the official body overseeing the coordination of the building & maintenance of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in the province. Trails Manitoba is governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is a governing and overseeing body providing management and direction for trail development and maintenance being undertaken by regional trail associations, with over 100 volunteers. Trails Manitoba has in-office staff consisting of the Executive Director and Executive Assistant.

Leadership:

Be the provincial leader in recreational trails.
  • Be the strong voice and advocate for recreational trails.
  • Advance the positive impact of trails through relationship building.
  • Champion recreational trails as essential to supporting healthy, active, and connected communities.
  • Positively contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
  • Continually improve of the province’s recreational trail infrastructure.

Member Support & Partnerships:

Continue to grow & enhance our recreational trails community.
  • Increase membership & continually improve overall benefits.
  • Connect our members to one another and engage them in our Association.
  • Be visible and relevant to members.
  • Build partnerships that emphasize the value and importance of recreational trails in Manitoba.
  • Establish/strengthen relationships with other related trail organizations.
  • Establish strong government connections.
  • Strengthen our commitment to support volunteer trail associations and other volunteers.

Organizational Success:

Thrive & be resilient.
  • Embrace continuous improvement.
  • Be proactive in securing funds.
  • Enhance organizational capability through adequate succession planning.
  • Inspire and support excellence in staff.
  • Foster and recruit diverse Board members.
  • Be proactive in legacy planning.

Sustainability:

Be an industry leader in environmental & economic development.
  • Make trails more desirable to users.
  • Enhance signage, print, and online materials to help trail users explore the trail.
  • Promote sustainable use of trails.
  • Continue to make positive advancements in environmental conservation.
  • Strengthen overall support for trails by reinforcing positive economic and social development.