>>> Toyota Canada donates to Trans Canada Trail

A major automotive manufacturer is setting its sights outdoors, with a $100,000 investment in the Trans Canada Trail.

Toyota Canada Inc. has formed a new national partnership with Trans Canada Trail, with the donated funds set to develop and maintain the largest trail network in the world.

Spanning more than 28,000 kilometres, the trail runs from coast-to-coast-to-coast, connecting urban and rural communities through diverse landscapes.

In Victoria, an information kiosk — the Arthur Currie Green Pavilion — is located at the north end of Tyee Road (north of the Point Ellice Bridge) and lists donors who played a role in the creation of the trail.

“Trans Canada Trail not only serves as the steward of Canada’s national trail, but also plays a critical role in addressing climate and biodiversity challenges through their multi-faceted approach to environmental sustainability,” said Stephen Beatty, vice-president, corporate, Toyota Canada Inc. “At Toyota, we are committed to operating in harmony with nature and we’re proud to partner with Trans Canada Trail in their mission to connect Canadians with the great outdoors, through active transportation and lowering their carbon footprint.”

As a National Trail Partner, Toyota’s contribution will support ecological restoration, restoring damaged trails, ongoing trail care and pioneering research to build climate-smart trails with strengthened resilience.

The funding will also support key educational programs.

• For more information, go to tctrail.ca.