Natural Prairie Wilderness
Charleswood’s Harte Trail
Our Pride
Our popular trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and runs through a narrow strip of wilderness on an old railway bed after the Prairie Dogs historic last run. The path is intersected by half a dozen streets of Charleswood. Its name is taken from the Harte Line, the first section of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built in western Canada in 1894.
Our Beginning
In 1999, Friends of the Harte Trail group formed with a constitution, shortly after the Harte Trail grand opening July 1, 2000 coinciding with the Trans Canada Trail Relay 2000. Ceremonial waters from the Pacific and Atlantic were carried by relay teams that eventually met in Ottawa.
Our Mission
The Friends of the Harte Trail ensure the trails natural beauty is maintained, the trail is safe along with the folks that enjoy it, reminding everyone its our responsibility to ensure its longevity.
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a volunteer.”
— Barb hutton, PAST president
Our Community at a Glance:
Over 45k
Population of Charleswood
1443
Followers on Instagram
Many
Precious Supporters
Get involved
If you live near The Harte Trail and want to get involved, we welcome supporters and volunteers. There are no minimum requirements to join our community, but a shared love for the Trail. Memberships and Donations are also vital to our growth, as they allow us to invest on new plants, trail maintenance, upgrades and initiatives.
