“Everyday is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we've got 24 hours each.”
​-Christopher Rice

Ok, let's talk about money! I kept track of my expenses for my Bruce Trail thru-hike (I use a budget app). I have decided to share the cost of my 19 days of hiking. Note that all prices are in Canadian Dollars (currency converter) and they don't include any flights or gear. Here's my breakdown:

Sleeping
This cost includes two nights in motels. ( Campgrounds were close due to Covid-19.)
  • Total: $162​
  • Average: $8-9/day

Transportation
Obviously, this one will be small, I used my feet. A family member brought me to the trailhead (I paid for gas), and I paid a bus from Niagara Falls to Montréal (~$90).
  • Total: $130
  • Average: $6-7/day

Food
Here comes one of the biggest expenses; Food! Keep in mind that I never ate in restaurants and I always bought my food in supermarkets.
  • Total: $435
  • Average: $22-23/day

Permit
No Permits are needed.
  • Total: $0
  • Average: $0/day

Sightseeing
This cost includes the fees to Bruce Peninsula National Park.
  • Total: $8
  • Average: $0-1/day

Other
My only expense here is laundry.
  • Total: $11
  • Average: $0-1/day

Grand Total: $746 ~$39/day