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Leave No Trace Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.

06/13/2026

When you step outside, the Principles apply.

1. Plan ahead and prepare
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Leave what you find
5. Minimize campfire impacts
6. Respect wildlife
7. Be considerate of others

06/06/2026

Happy International Trails Day!

Here are a few ways to celebrate International Trails Day while following Leave No Trace principles:

🥾Try a new trail and make sure to plan ahead and prepare.

🚶 Stay on designated trails and travel on durable surfaces.

️🗑 Join a trail cleanup or pack out any litter you find to help dispose of waste properly.

🤝 Share the trail respectfully and be considerate of other visitors.

How will you celebrate International Trails Day?

05/21/2026

We’ve touched down in Kamloops for the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia Conference at Thompson Rivers University!

Our Executive Director Elizabeth Thorsen, and Board Members Dr. Clara-Jane Blye, and Ryan Stuart are on‑site representing Leave No Trace Canada and contributing across multiple sessions throughout the conference.

Elizabeth will be moderating Friday's morning session on Responsible Recreation with 4TVI (Tourism Vancouver Island), Airbnb and BC AdventureSmart.

CJ will be presenting research findings from Revelstoke Thanksgiving Back, a regenerative tourism initiative led by Tourism Revelstoke that invites visitors to contribute time, care, and resources to the places they enjoy.

And Ryan just wrapped moderating a session on How to Build Financial Sustainability and Community Impact with Social Enterprise.

Outdoor recreation leaders from across BC are gathering to celebrate 50 years of ORCBC and strengthen the future of outdoor stewardship and community collaboration. If you’re here, come find us—we’d love to connect.

Stay tuned for more photos and reflections from the conference to come.

05/13/2026

🐾 This moment looks like pure freedom — but take a closer look. Do you think Tilly is on leash or off leash here?

Letting dogs roam can be wonderful enrichment, yet it also comes with real trade‑offs: flushed wildlife, trampled habitat, and unpredictable interactions on busy trails. Leash rules help balance everyone’s experience.

Comment your guess below!

05/06/2026

Sustainability isn’t just something we practice in nature — it’s something we build into our everyday lives.

On May 12, Leave No Trace Canada will join global climate leaders at in Vancouver. Our Executive Director, Elizabeth Thorsen, will be facilitating the Reverse Pitch Session, helping connect climate adopters with the innovators creating real‑world solutions.

If you’re in Vancouver and passionate about climate action, this is the room you want to be in.

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2–8 PM PT
📍 UBC Robson Square, Vancouver
🎟️ Register here: https://luma.com/3nze18ji

Join us and be part of the momentum toward a more sustainable future.

04/28/2026

What an inspiring night at An Evening with Tommy Caldwell , presented by EDELRID at MEC Vancouver. We’re grateful to MEC, EDELRID, and Tommy for bringing the community together in support of outdoor education and responsible recreation.

From climbing demos to conversations about stewardship, it was energizing to see so many people engaging with Leave No Trace principles.

As a charity, we’re grateful to partners like MEC who make it possible for us to keep doing this work. If you or your organization want to join us as a partner, you can learn more at the link in or bio (https://leavenotrace.ca/partner/).

- A look at our Leave No Trace booth at MEC Vancouver, where we connected with climbers about low‑impact recreation and how everyday decisions add up to real protection for the places we love.

- Tommy Caldwell leading a climbing tutorial with MEC — sharing technique, passion, and a deep respect for the outdoors. A reminder that great climbing starts with great stewardship.

- Our Leave No Trace Trainer, Bryant Race, speaking with an attendee about outdoor ethics and how simple habits can reduce our collective impact.

- A behind‑the‑scenes moment with Tommy Caldwell chatting with the EDELRID team, whose partnership helps support education and responsible recreation.

- Tommy Caldwell and Canadian climber SonnieTrotter on stage with EDELRID, sharing stories, insights, and a shared commitment to protecting the places that shaped their careers.

04/23/2026

Earth Day is more than a moment—it’s a movement.

This year, we’re joining Leave No Trace organizations around the world to champion responsible recreation and community-led stewardship.

🌍 What action will you take today to protect the places you love?

04/14/2026

🌲 From enchanted forests to remote northern lakes, this article highlights Canada’s lesser‑known trails — and reminds readers why Leave No Trace matters more than ever (thanks for the shout!). Explore lightly, protect what’s fragile. 🍃

Read more: everydaytourist.ca/wandering-canada/canadas-hidden-hiking-trails-youve-never-heard-of

Read more: everydaytourist.ca/wandering-canada/canadas-hidden-hiking-trails-youve-never-heard-of

04/07/2026

We love seeing responsible recreation in action — and vickiemlanthier of Girl Gone Good embodies it. As a dedicated LNT Canada partner and author who’s given back over $27K to conservation and mental health, her work strengthens outdoor communities across Canada. Her trail guides and education efforts help more people explore nature responsibly, making it easier for hikers to put Leave No Trace principles into practice every day.

Her latest trail directory is available now, and her new book High Agency Human (released March 26) is ready to order! Delving into these books helps grow a culture of stewardship and supports the well‑being of everyone who loves the outdoors.

Ready to dive deeper? All details and purchase info are available at https://www.girlgonegood.com/ and https://highagencyhuman.com

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01/30/2026

Leadership Announcement!

Leave No Trace Canada is pleased to announce Elizabeth Thorsen as our inaugural Executive Director.

Elizabeth steps into this role following her service as Vice-Chair and Board member of Leave No Trace Canada. With more than 15 years of experience leading and scaling nonprofit and sustainability-focused organizations, she brings deep expertise in operations, governance, and strategic growth.

Previously, Elizabeth held a senior leadership role at Foresight Canada, where she supported national expansion and strengthened partnerships across the country. She is also the founder of Elle Thorsen Consulting, supporting mission-driven organizations with impact strategy and sustainable growth.

“I’m honoured to step into the role of Executive Director at Leave No Trace Canada. This is a deeply values-aligned mission for me, and one that feels especially critical right now. As more people spend time outdoors and our natural spaces face increasing pressure, the role of education, stewardship, and shared responsibility has never been more important.”
— Elizabeth Thorsen, Executive Director, Leave No Trace Canada

“Elizabeth brings an impressive track record to Leave No Trace Canada as a purpose-driven operations leader and business strategist. She will be invaluable in strengthening our operations and governance, growing our funding model, and working with partners and instructor networks to deliver the evolving Leave No Trace curriculum at scale.”
— John Trenholme, Chair, Board of Directors

We look forward to continuing this work together to strengthen environmental stewardship and responsible outdoor recreation across Canada.

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