Physical Health Benefits

• builds stronger muscles and bones
• decreases the risk of chronic disease
• contributes to the prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease
• provides a greater ability to manage chronic disease
• helps to maintain or reach a healthy body weight

Mental Health Benefits

• improves ability to manage stress
• increased self confidence
• improved sleep patterns
• improved feeling of overall well being
• personal sense of accomplishment

Social Health Benefits

• greater participation in activities that are fun
• improved sense of well being
• stronger sense of independence
• increased quality time spent with friends and family
• opportunities to meet new people

Community Health Benefits

• builds stronger and healthier community members
• improves productivity
• increases capacity of health care system
• contributes to an active and engaged population
• enhances economic development opportunities 
• enhances tourism opportunities through pedestrian/cycling trail promotion for residents and visitors