On September 9th, 2000, the Trans Canada Trail will be officially opened across the country. This national trail goes from coast to coast to coast, from Victoria, B.C. on the Pacific ocean, to St Johns, Newfoundland on the Atlantic ocean to Tutoyaktuk, Nunavut on the Arctic Ocean. It is the longest recreational trail in the world, measuring just over 16, 000 kilometres in length.The trail will be enjoyed accross the country via five core activities: walking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling (where appropriate.)

Princeton is a key location along the Trans Canada trail. The Princeton-based Vermilion Trails Society maintains 112 km of trail that passes through Princeton, following the historic Kettle Valley Railway from Brookmere to Osprey Lake.