Sponsors have been generous. To date, the Visit Canada Visitez trail has received financial support from the Millennium Bureau of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, and the City of Saint John. Also, several companies have contributed to our endeavour through financial contributions and in-kind services. We thank you all for your support and commitment.

In Good Company

We would like to acknowledge the following businesses and organizations, and individuals who have already made a contribution to Visit Canada Visitez:


Individual Sponsors

  • Platinum Leaf
    Kenneth Maybee

  • Silver Leaf:
    Iris Donovan-Lenihan
  • Red Leaf:
    Len Mires
    Micheal P. Peron
  • Green Leaf:
    Hal Hinds (In Memorium)
    Della Johansen

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Community Support

Visit Canada Visitez’s vision to celebrate Canada in the new millennium is supported by a vast array of Canadians. From ordinary citizens to political leaders, here are excerpts of what Canadians are saying about the project:

Through our program, Canadians in communities across the country are taking stock of their past and looking ahead to the future. This program has given us the means to raise awareness of our history, to support our youth and our arts and culture, to sustain the environment, and to develop our communities.
Herb Gray, Deputy PM and Minister responsible for the Government of Canada’s Millennium Initiative.

I am pleased to have the opportunity to extend my congratulations for your efforts to establish a walking trail with educational and interpretive information on the various areas which make up Canada. The work that Visit Canada Visitez is doing in Saint John to bring this project to fruition is most commendable. I wish you much success in this endeavor.
Joe Clark, Leader of the PC Party of Canada

Please allow me to congratulate you on the progress that has been made towards the establishment of the interpretive walking trail. Promoting an appreciation of Canada’s rich diversity and national identity is always a valuable effort.
Alexa McDonough, Leader of the New Democratic Party

The development of an interpretive walking trail in Saint John’s Rockwood Park representing our great nation will benefit not only Saint Johners, but also all Canadians. A site where those visiting can discover our history and Canada’s rich diversity will attract many to our city and province. This will be an educational experience no one will want to miss!
Elsie Wayne, MP & Deputy Leader, PC Party of Canada

The development of an interpretive walking trail in Saint John’s Rockwood Park to showcase our wonderful country is a tremendous project that will be of benefit to New Brunswickers and all Canadians. I commend you and your board for your initiative and dedication to this project.
Margaret-Ann Blaney, Minister of Transportation, NB

By providing an opportunity for learning and recreation in a relaxed atmosphere, Visit Canada Visitez would benefit both the physical and mental health of users. Because of its potential to attract tourists, a positive impact to economic health would also be anticipated for New Brunswickers.
Dennis J. Furlong, MD
Minister of Health & Community Services, NB

What a wonderful way for our children and New Brunswickers to become more acquainted with this wonderful country of ours.
Marguerite Glenn, Minto, NB Goodwill Ambassadors

I applaud the initiative of your organization for taking the lead in promoting the Visit Canada Visitez trail. Certainly trail development in Nova Scotia is one of the fastest-growing segments of our tourism industry.
John Hamm, Premier of Nova Scotia

I am pleased that the vision of a trail depicting the provinces and territories is moving forward in the year 2000 to commemorate Canada.
Mervin C. Tweed
Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Manitoba

The walking trail will indeed be a wonderful opportunity to promote the heritage of our great country and it is important to nurture the inter-relationship among Canadians and visitors to Canada.
Stephen Kakfwi
Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Eco. Dev., NWT

I commend you on your efforts to commemorate Canada with this project, and to honour those who fought to keep our country free, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
Helen Johns
Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Ontario

This project will be an asset to Rockwood Park and will be most valuable to our citizens and visitors to the Park.
Shirley McAlary
Mayor, City of Saint John / Rockwood Park Advisory Board

Anything that encourages unity among our great nation, and that encourages mobility among its people, and thus their good health, is certainly a project that should receive support of any agency that is in a position to help.
David Goss, Words, Walks, and Workshops, Saint John NB

Sounds like a great place to take your mind and body for a walk!
Claudine Hebert, Grand Bay NB

and many more . . .