Pictured: Morning Mountain Adaptive Trail, Nelson, B.C.
As part of our focus on building healthy, vibrant communities in the areas where we operate, Teck contributes to charitable organizations, institutions and initiatives that strengthen communities through our community investment program.
Since 2018, Teck has proudly supported Trans Canada Trail. The Trail is the longest recreational multi-use trail system in the world, reaching every province and territory and connecting all three of Canada’s coastlines. Each section of the Trail is managed locally and supports different activities and community needs. It offers stunning landscapes, cultural sites, and historic landmarks, making it a unique way to explore Canada’s diverse geography.
Trans Canada Trail is the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions the trail system, supporting the local trail groups that manage each section. Through supporting the organization, Teck contributes to the connection, enhancement, preservation, and maintenance of trail sections located in or near the communities where we operate in British Columbia. This support enables the provision of environmental, health and well-being, and economic and tourism benefits to the communities in which we operate.
Teck’s $1 million contribution has supported a variety of improvements since 2018 in and near communities including Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, Penticton, Kimberley and more. Throughout the seven-year partnership, Teck’s support has contributed to trail projects that included planning, environmental assessments, community consultations, emergency repairs, maintenance, new trail construction, trail accessibility projects and more.
In 2024, Teck’s contribution to Trans Canada Trail directly supported the following projects.
- Rover Creek Bridge Emergency Reinforcement Project in Nelson, BC: a construction project to stabilize the Rover Creek Bridge following a rain event
- Fairly High Trail in Nelson, BC: repairs and maintenance such as boardwalk and culvert replacements, and building bridges and establishing drainage in wet areas to reduce erosion
- Skattebo Reach Trail Bicycle Construction Project in Castlegar, BC: conversion of a hiking trail to accommodate cyclists through widening, smoothing and grading and constructing re-routes for a safer and more scenic route
- Feasibility Study in Kimberley, BC: a feasibility study by the Kimberley Trails Society to replace roadway sections of the Trans Canada Trail with a dedicated non-motorized route
“Teck’s contributions have enabled Trans Canada Trail to provide valuable support to local trail organizations in the Interior British Columbia,” said Linton Carter, Chief Development Officer, Trans Canada Trail. “This benefits local communities by providing countless opportunities for sustainable and accessible recreation, transportation and tourism.”
“We are delighted to have partnered with Trans Canada Trail to enhance trail access near the communities where we operate in B.C. This collaboration emphasizes our commitment to supporting local communities and focus on nature positive outcomes,” said Carleigh Whitman, Acting Head, Social Performance & Indigenous Relations, Teck.
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