On June 14, 2026, we unveiled the stunning Great Divide Trail mural, created by artist Lynnie Wonfor in Coleman, Alberta, during our inaugural Trail Days Celebration.
This project, led by GDTA volunteer Tara Fleming, was a year and a half in the making. It all began with a simple question from Alyssa and Seb, owners of Kindred Ground Coffee and Yoga House: “Would the GDT like to put a mural on our building?” The answer was an emphatic yes.
Soon after, the process began: obtaining permits from the municipality, securing funding through South Canadian Rockies Tourism, and searching for the perfect artist and concept to bring the mural to life. We received many incredible submissions, but one stood above the rest; one that truly captured the essence of the Great Divide Trail: Lynnie Wonfor’s depiction of Tornado Mountain.
Having hiked the Great Divide Trail herself, Lynnie has an intimate understanding of what it feels like to be out on the trail and of both the challenge and reward of crossing Tornado Mountain.
Artist’s Statement
“Tornado Mountain, one of the icons of the Great Divide Trail, is the perfect example of how the trail can gift us an accomplishment that proves something to ourselves and lasts a lifetime. The longer you hike it—and even long after the hike is over—the more it continues to give. The GDT changed my life forever.”
-Lynnie Wonfor
We couldn’t be happier with the final piece.
While Tornado Mountain may not be as well known locally as Crowsnest Mountain, it holds a special place in the history and identity of the Great Divide Trail. In fact, it is the mountain featured in the GDT logo, making it a fitting subject for this mural.
There are many people to thank for helping make this project a reality. To artist Lynnie Wonfor, thank you for creating this spectacular piece. To South Canadian Rockies Tourism, thank you for helping fund the project. To Seb and Alyssa at Kindred Ground Coffee and Yoga House, thank you for providing the canvas, obtaining permits, and preparing the building for installation. And finally, thank you to GDTA volunteer Tara Fleming for taking the lead and guiding this project from concept to completion.
We are thrilled to share this mural with the community and with all who walk the Great Divide Trail.
