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Sask. 11-year-old with Down syndrome tests limits hiking West Coast Trail

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The West Coast Trail in British Columbia is a 75 kilometre Canadian backpacking trail on Vancouver Island that can be challenging for experienced hikers. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie tells us that 11-year-old Xavier Cameron could be one of the first kids with Down syndrome to complete the trail.
3 Sep 2025 English Canada News

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