Historic Trail Walk 2019:

Humboldt to Fort Carlton Trail Walk (August 16–24)

“I loved the spiritual essence of the walk and the satisfaction of being in awe and feeling good about myself. I do not indulge too much in our history as I find it too painful, and I did not want to enter the walk in bitterness and anger. I am very much aware of the destruction of the land, the racism, the colonization and its long-term impact. I’ve written about it. Instead it is the awakening of the physicality of my body, my mental, emotional and spiritual health that is invigorated by my blistered feet and the “walk forward.” – Louise Halfe, 2019 trail walker

The SHFS organized its third walk along a historic Sask. trail in August 2019 – a portion of the Carlton Trail. There were 21 participants, ranging in age from their early 30s to early 80s, who came from ten Sask. communities, and Victoria.

Route Map

This map shows the walking route, which follows the approximate location of the section of the Carlton Trail, from Humboldt to Fort Carlton. The trail ruts themselves are not visible since the majority of the land has been cultivated for more than 100 years. Under no circumstances should private property be accessed without the permission of landowners.