Earlier this week, an article was published about a 62 km long car-free highway in Germany that is receiving praise form around the world.
And with good reason, a car free highway is an amazing initiative, something that other countries should be doing as well.
Well if you thought 62 miles was impressive, prepare to have your mind blown.
Canada has its very own “car-free highway” currently being built and so far it’s 20,770 km long!
That’s about 12,905 miles long or 208 times longer than the German trail.
In fact, it’s the world’s single longest network of recreational trails.
Construction began in 1992 and is scheduled to be completed by 2017, just in time for Canada’s 150th anniversary.
So far over 87% of the trail is complete, and it already connects most of the major cities in Canada.
Although it isn’t a bike path in the traditional sense, it is exclusively designated for recreational purposes and only allows bikes, hikers and horseback riders in the summer and in the winter it is used for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
You could literally cross-country ski across the entire country!
(Sourced from agencies, Feature image courtesy:anewtraveller.com)
