Bret Mavriik and his dog Nymeria are in the middle of doing something incredible — walking from Toronto, Ont. to Whistler, B.C.
Seven million steps, that’s how long it will take for the two to make it to Whistler as they set out from the CN Tower on Sept. 28.
The walk is for a good cause. Mavriik and his beautiful husky are trekking across Canada for children’s mental health awareness.
“I’ve always been an advocate for kids,” Mavriik says.
The walker carries mementos with him from families who have lost their children to mental illness, and plans to disperse them over the course of his walk in the most beautiful places he can find, the mountains of British Columbia.
“It’s been a long winter. I’ve been beaten up, sleeping on the ground, freezing cold. My body is being destroyed because of it, but at the same time, I wouldn’t change anything.”
Mavriik went on to say that he has met great people during his adventure, and points to Saskatchewan as being one of the nicest provinces he has been to, filled with great people.
“It reminds me of how it was when I was growing up. People are more than happy to talk to you and happy to help you out.”
Mavriik made a pit stop in North Battleford before he makes his way to Whistler. He is hoping to reach his goal in the next couple months.
To find out more please visit www.followourwalk.com.
