Affiliate Disclosure
Introduction
Hey there, fellow adventurer! We want to be completely transparent with you: Go Canada Trails may earn commissions from affiliate links on our website. Don’t worry – this doesn’t cost you anything extra. In fact, it helps us keep the lights on and continue sharing awesome Canadian trail experiences with you!
How It Works
Here’s the simple breakdown: When you click on certain links on www.gocanadatrails.com or make purchases through our recommendations, we might receive compensation. This could include:
- Commissions when you book a hotel, buy gear, or purchase services
- Free products that companies send us to test and review
- Special discounts that we can pass along to you
- Small referral fees from tour operators or booking platforms
Think of it this way: You pay the same price you would anyway, but a small portion goes to support our work instead of just going to the company. It’s a win-win!
Where It Applies
This disclosure covers every single page and post on www.gocanadatrails.com that contains affiliate links. That includes:
- Trail guides and hiking tips
- Gear reviews and recommendations
- Hotel and accommodation suggestions
- Tour and activity bookings
- Product comparisons and buying guides
- Our newsletter and social media posts
Basically, if there’s a chance we might earn a commission from a link anywhere on our site, this disclosure has you covered.
Link-Level Disclosures
We believe in being super clear about which links are affiliate links. That’s why we label them clearly with markers like:
- (paid link) right next to the link
- #ad for sponsored content
- [affiliate link] in brackets
- “This post contains affiliate links” at the top of articles
You’ll always know when clicking a link might result in us earning a commission. No sneaky business here – just honest, upfront disclosure!
Program-Specific Wording
We partner with several affiliate programs, and some require specific language. Here’s what you need to know:
Amazon Associates:
“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Booking.com:
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REI Co-op:
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Other Partners:
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Our Promise to You
Look, we get it – nobody likes feeling like they’re being “sold to.” That’s why we promise to:
✓ Only recommend stuff we genuinely believe in
✓ Share honest pros AND cons in our reviews
✓ Never let commissions influence our opinions
✓ Always put your best interests first
Your trust means everything to us. We’d rather skip a commission than recommend something that isn’t truly helpful for your Canadian adventures.
Contact Information
Got questions about our affiliate relationships? Want to know more about a specific recommendation? Just curious about how this all works?
Drop us a line! We’re always happy to chat.
Email us at: info@gocanadatrails.com
We typically respond within 24-48 hours and love hearing from our readers.
Last updated: [2025/07/10]
This disclosure may be updated periodically as we add new partnerships or make changes to our affiliate relationships.