About Us

The Northern Ireland Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN) is an umbrella organisation, which brings together all groups and bodies, which have an interest in, or involvement in outdoor recreation in Northern Ireland.

The Network was established in 1999 in response to the publication of Northern Ireland's first Countryside Recreation Strategy in November 1998. It is charged with the strategic development, management and promotion of outdoor recreation across Northern Ireland. CAAN's subsidiary company is Countryside Recreation: Northern Ireland. Limited by guarantee with charitable status, the company is responsible for securing funding to enable CAAN to undertake practical outdoor recreation projects.

CAAN’s vision is to ‘inspire outdoor recreation across Northern Ireland’.

Operational PlanOperational Plan
2009-2012

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ReviewReview of Operational Plan
2006-2009

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CAAN is supported by:

Northern Ireland Environment Agency DOENI Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Sport Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Tourist Board
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