Marking International Trails Day in Pemberton

May 27, 2025

Marking International Trails Day in Pemberton: Morning Trail Project and Afternoon Celebration at One Mile Lake with Trans Canada Trail

Pemberton, BC – The Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) invites community members to come together for International Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025 — one of only 13 signature events taking place across Canada that are supported by Trans Canada Trail.

The day will begin with a community trail project at 9:00 a.m., meeting at the bottom of Happy Trail. Hosted by PVTA as part of its ongoing seasonal trail care efforts, the morning activity will focus on sustainable trail building practices and offer volunteers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the local trail network.

Starting at 12:00 p.m., the focus shifts to One Mile Lake Parking Lot for an afternoon supported by Trans Canada Trail’s Trail Care Grant Program. The celebration includes a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, family programming, and a fire mitigation walk led by the Spel’kúmtn Community Forest team and a Líl̓wat forester, offering insights into wildfire and cultural fire in the area. 

Celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June, International Trails Day recognizes the role trails play in fostering outdoor activity, connection to nature, and strong, healthy communities. The Sea to Sky Trail, a part of the 29,000-kilometre Trans Canada Trail, runs through Pemberton. 
This free, family-friendly event is open to all.

Event Schedule & Highlights:
Morning – PVTA Trail Project
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet at the bottom of Happy Trail
Trail project details to be announced

Afternoon – International Trails Day Celebration at One Mile Lake
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meet at One Mile Lake Parking Lot
Activities include: 

• Volunteer Appreciation BBQ – Open to All 
• Kid-friendly scavenger hunt hosted by Stewardship Pemberton
• Fire mitigation walk with Spel’kúmtn Community Forest and Líl̓wat forester
• Volunteer appreciation, giveaways, and more
  
  

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For more information:

Kailey Morin, Director of Communications
Pemberton Valley Trails Association
[email protected]


Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) aims to respectfully and collaboratively sustain the trail network for all users. PVTA is a non-profit organization with a unique mandate in the Sea to Sky, serving multiple trail user groups including mountain bikers, horse riders, moto users, paragliders, hikers, trail runners, and cross-country skiers. The organization fosters collaborative relationships between all trail user groups.

The Pemberton Valley Trails Association is grateful to live, work and recreate on the unceded lands of the Líl̓wat Nation. We are committed to deepening our understanding and respect for the Líl̓wat Nation and the land.


The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multi-use trail system in the world and it is always growing. It reaches every province and territory and connects all three of Canada’s coastlines. Each section of the Trans Canada Trail is managed locally and supports different activities and community needs.  
Trans Canada Trail is the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions Canada’s nationwide trail system. It is a registered charity that receives funding from the Government of Canada (through Parks Canada), various provincial and municipal governments, and generous donors. Trans Canada Trail’s Trail Care program is generously supported by Athletic Brewing Company, Columbia Sportswear and Toyota Canada.