The Hamilton Burlington Trail Council is a sub committee of the Ontario Trail Council (OTC). The OTC is a charity that promotes the development, preservation and management of recreational trails in Ontario. As a subcommittee, we too hope to create a comprehensive source of information, develop trails, and create linkages within Hamilton and Burlington trail network. Our Mission:
To serve as a trail alliance in developing and communicating a first class trail system in the Hamilton Burlington region, which promotes the health benefits of recreational trail use to residents and visitors while conserving our valuable natural ecosystems. Towards seeing Hamilton and Burlington hosting a well connected, heavily used, and easily accessible trail system.
-To promote active living and the infrastructure needed to sustain active
lifestyles.
-To facilitate trail development, linkages and networks.
-To foster effective communication between trail users and stakeholders.
-To advocate for the needs of citizens in regards to trails and pathways.
-To advocate for trail funding and development
-To provide a forum to discuss harmonized trail rules, trail issues and classification
schemes.
-To provide fully comprehensive and up to date trail information and mapping
