Published: May 29, 2026 @ 11:30 a.m.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is excited to announce it has received $7,500 in funding from Trans Canada Trail to support the central portion of the Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Heritage Trail from Milligan Brook to the Veterans Peace Park, that is officially a part of the Trans Canada Trail.
This grant is part of the 2026 Trail Care Program offered by Trans Canada Trail, the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions Canada’s nationwide trail system. The Program promotes volunteerism across Canada by supporting a variety of volunteer-led projects including volunteer training and appreciation events, trail clean ups and repairs, tree planting, and other minor maintenance projects.
In Grand Bay-Westfield, the grant will be used to improve drainage and add crushed gravel to reduce washouts and puddle development. It will also support rock, stump, and debris removal on the Municipal Heritage Trail, which is part of the 29,500-kilometre Trans Canada Trail.
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“The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is proud to receive this support from Trans Canada Trail through the 2026 Trail Care Program. This funding directly aligns our Strategic Priority of Community Vitality and reflects the importance of investing in shared spaces that bring people together and connect us to the natural beauty of our community. We are grateful for this partnership to help care for these spaces so they can be enjoyed for years to come.” – Mayor Brittany Merrifield, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
“Improvements to the Municipal Heritage Trail through this grant will make the trail safer, reduce damage caused by storms, and improve the experience for residents and visitors on this highly used portion of the Trans Canada Trail in Grand Bay–Westfield.” – Rick Adams, Community Development and Recreation Director, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
“We are fortunate to work with so many passionate volunteers in every province and territory,” says Stacey Dakin, Chief Program Officer of Trans Canada Trail. “These people and groups devote so much time and effort to helping their communities by taking care of their section of the Trans Canada Trail. The incredible work they do locally is what keeps our nationwide trail system strong, and we are happy to offer them support through the Trail Care Program and our other funding initiatives.”
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is proud to be part of this national effort to encourage community volunteerism on the Trans Canada Trail and invites community members to join in the effort. To learn more about the Trans Canada Trail, visit: tctrail.ca
