Trail Wise - December 29, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More program and service information plus trail news through the title link.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 29, 2025 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me - Send OTC to Winnipeg! • • Winter Activities • Cross Country Ski Trails • Trail Projects  • Member Services • Ontario Trails Council is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario.  Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.   ONTARIO TRAILS NEWS   You can now book 2026 reservations for national parks in Ontario - blogTO blogTO ... outdoor adventures in Ontario's numerous national parks. Parks Canada ... Plan your next adventure with blogTO's travel newsletter. Get travel ... These Ontario parks have stunning scenery during winter with snowy adventures to explore Toronto.com Wasaga Beach Provincial Park has over 30 kilometres of groomed trails. Ontario Parks. Skis and snowshoes replace sand and sun at Wasaga Beach come ... Cross-country ski trails still open but skiers want more snow | Owen Sound Sun Times Owen Sound Sun Times Cross-country ski trails are still open at Massie, Sauble and Hepworth, but skiers want more snow.   Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends Curiocity Canada's first and only national urban park, according to Destination Ontario, has multiple hiking trails that range in length and difficulty. Get ...   Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and ... Travel And Tour World Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and Thrilling Travel Adventures in Canada · serene snowshoeing to ...   Flood, wind warnings issued as heavy rain, ice, and runoff threaten region CTV News Environment Canada (EC) and local conservation authorities are urging residents across southwestern Ontario to prepare for significant rainfall, ...   Snowmobilers urged to ride responsibly as OPP steps up enforcement - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca With thousands of riders expected on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails this season, the OPP is ramping up patrols to ensure everyone rides ...   These are the best outdoor skating trails and loops in Ontario - Curiocity Curiocity Start sharpening those ice skates because there's a wonderful ice skating trail in Ontario opening soon. ... It's a popular event throughout the winter ...   8 of the best skating rinks to glide into this winter in Toronto - Curiocity Curiocity A beloved spot every year, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail in Toronto's College Park is illuminated with bright city lights for the perfect night ...   Toronto lets you see snow plows in real time and here's how it works - Curiocity Curiocity Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends ... Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in ...   The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management   Region sees economic promise in new snowmobile trail funding - Barrie News Barrie Today Provincial funding aimed at stabilizing Ontario's snowmobile trail network is being welcomed by tourism leaders in the Orillia and Lake Country ...   In pics: snowy day in Toronto - Xinhua Xinhua A man rides an e-bike during a snowy day in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 26, 2025. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua). People walk on a street during a snowy ...   Welland connects city with federally funded trails Welland Tribune ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the ...   10 Ways To Extend Your Holidays! - windsoriteDOTca News windsoriteDOTca News From sparkling outdoor skating rinks and dazzling light festivals to ... Packed with the best local events, standout dining options, party ...   Walking the rails: the legacy of railroad bridges | Canadian Geographic Canadian Geographic Nearly 20 years after flooding from New Brunswick's Mactaquac Dam ended freight rail service between Fredericton and Woodstock in 1967, Patty Trail ...   London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation London Free Press London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation. “I am on a journey to tattoo every Canadian wild bird – more than 450 species,” Lori- ...   Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario | CBC News CBC Section 66.1 of the revised Ontario Heritage Act allows the provincial cabinet to grant sweeping exemptions from mandatory archaeological assessments ...   Ontario's favourite small town filled with history - Toronto.com Toronto.com Canada's first Heritage Conservation District is this vibrant Ontario town that's surrounded by natural beauty. Article was updated 23 hrs ago.   Walk fast, live longer? McMaster University researchers say walking speed is an important ... - CBC According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors ... Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Toll- ...   Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National Park, Secure Your Spot in Ontario's Top Outdoor ... Travel And Tour World It provides a wealth of activities, from exploring the pristine waters of Cyprus Lake to Backcountry Camping along the renowned Bruce Trail. Visitors ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING

Trail Wise - December 22, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More trail news, OTC Program and service information through the title link.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 22, 2025 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me - Send OTC to Winnipeg!• • Winter Activities • Skating Trails • Trail Projects • Member Services • Ontario Trails Council is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario.  Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.   ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS   Council opposes authority mergers - PressReader PressReader We, the Chatham-Kent Trails Council, are a group of committed volunteers who have worked hand in hand with our regional municipality and the Lower ...   Volunteer Information Quinte Update – December 18, 2025 | 91X FM CJLX 91X FM *If you are tech savvy, then the Ontario Trails Council could use you. The team needs people to help keep their website up to date, including ... Conservation HaltonConservation Halton12,738 followers12,738 followers Conservation Halton has provided comments, endorsed by the Conservation Halton Board, to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) in response to Bill 68 and the proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. Details on our submission, which is being shared with our watershed municipalities, Conservation Ontario, and neighboring conservation authorities, can be found starting on page four of our most recent Board minutes: https://lnkd.in/eavUVDim   Land trust buys significant conservation property | Brockville Recorder & Times Brockville Recorder ... Conservation Partnership administered through the Ontario Land Trust Alliance; Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada ...   Doube's Trestle Bridge | Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura The Kawartha section of the Trans-Canada Trail - or as locals know it, simply "the rail trail" - consists primarily of the former rail lines.   Millennium Time Capsule Opened After 25 Years - Kawartha 411 Kawartha 411 8. Cassette from Y92 FM, 11:00am, November 1, 2000. 9. “Celebrating our past and future” Trans Canada Trail train whistle. Signed by Mayor Art ... Southern Georgian Bay OPP Snowmobile Patrols Focus On Rider Safety - Muskoka 411 Muskoka 411 ... trails and enjoy Ontario's scenic landscapes. With thousands of riders expected on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails this ...   OPP 'ramping up' patrols as snowmobile season rolls into region - Bradford News Bradford News As winter settles over Southern Georgian Bay, snowmobile enthusiasts are eager to hit the trails and enjoy Ontario's scenic landscapes. With ... Happy trails: Snowmobilers get an early Christmas gift from government - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News The freeze imposed by the Ministry of Transportation was limiting the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' (OFSC) ability to manage its increasing ...   The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management   This Ontario town's trails are compared to snow-covered highways in the winter - Curiocity Curiocity ... Canada,” according to Northern Ontario Travel. ... In addition to the 80 kms of trails dedicated to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, there are over ... Windsor rally calls on province to reverse conservation authority restructuring - CTV News CTV News 'Keep conservation local': Windsor rally calls on province to reverse conservation authority restructuring ... Snuneymuxw First Nation ...   Halton backs funding bid for Crawford Lake's upgrade - MiltonToday.ca MiltonToday.ca The resolution formally supports Conservation Halton's application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund — Greenhouse ...   Local lands, local control - PressReader PressReader ... Ontario's Greenbelt, and now prompt First Nations to shudder with every Ring of Fire remark the Premier makes. The most important land management ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING   How years of Red Cross training helped save a neighbour's life. Red Cross Jonathan's passion for first aid began as a teenager when he attended an outdoor education camp during the summer months, going on extended canoe ...   Canada to end Minnesota-Ontario remote border crossing program - Duluth News Tribune Duluth News Tribune New telephone reporting sites will be established in areas currently served by the permits, Canadian officials said. canoe. Visitors paddle a quiet ...   Canada's Most Magical Outdoor Skating Rinks to Experience This Winter - Everyday Tourist Everyday Tourist Many cities also offer refrigerated trails and park loops—for example, the well‑maintained Parc Jean‑Drapeau skating trail in Montréal is a scenic ...   7 Ontario parks near Toronto where winter adventures await - Curiocity Curiocity The park also offers cross-country skiing with about 10 km of ungroomed trails that loop through the land, as well as snowshoeing and tobogganing.   Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas in Ontario - ToDoOntario ToDoOntario Many Ontario cranberry farms offer seasonal activities such as: Skating trails. Snowshoeing through cranberry marshes. Fireside lounges and winter ...   Stay off frozen stormwater ponds, conservation authority urges - Barrie Today Barrie Today Stay on the official trails at Ontario's conservation areas. Keep family members and pets away from riverbanks and edges of all water bodies. Do not ...   11 Best Ontario Towns For Retirees - World Atlas World Atlas For those seeking the outdoors, Island Lake Conservation Area sits just outside of Orangeville, featuring a well-maintained trail called the Vicki ...   Uber launches new ski service in select Canadian markets | Canada.Com Canada.com With many enthusiasts already hitting the slopes across the nation, Uber has launched what it calls an easier way to reach select Canadian ...

Trail Wise - December 15, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More trail news, OTC programs and service information through title click.

 

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 15, 2025 • Winter Activities • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me • Skating Trails • Trail Projects • Member Services Ontario Trails Council is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario.  Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.   ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS   Three Eastern Ontario counties begin process to take ownership of K&P Trail - The Lanarkist The Lanarkist “Trails like the K&P are more than pathways through our communities – they are economic drivers, tourism magnets, and places where residents connect ...   Council clears path for personal e-scooters on city trails - BurlingtonToday.com BurlingtonToday.com As part of Ontario's extended pilot project, Burlington has opted in and amended its bylaws to allow both private and rental e-scooters along the ...   Ontario's longest suspension bridge is in a winter playground - Toronto.com Toronto.com ... snowshoe on 12 kilometres of trails. Rentals are available on site for those who don't have their own skis or snowshoes. The trails also provide ...   HCA pushes back against province's proposed merger of conservation authorities Flamborough Today ... Ontario Regional Conservation Authority and the Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority. ... conservation lands, trails, and other recreational ...   Environment Ministry says conservation authority mergers await public input - PressReader PressReader ... conservation lands, trails, and other recreational and ... Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency and the proposed merger of conservation areas.   One of world's best outdoor ice skating trails is in Ontario - Toronto.com Toronto.com So if you're looking for a skating experience that's less crowded, immersed in nature in Ontario, check out these seven spots this winter ...   Snowmobiling in northern Ontario: Adventure, purpose, and the importance of safety Your Sunset Country Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario is more than a winter pastime—it's a way of life. As soon as the lakes freeze and the trails fill with powder, ...   Province boosts snowmobile trail funding to $4.9M this season - Bradford News Bradford News 'This investment will keep Ontario's snowmobile trail system safe, reliable, and ready for the season,' says official.   Snowmobile trails comeback: Ottawa Valley clubs 'working hard' after $3.9M pledge from Ontario Inside Ottawa Valley Snowmobile clubs in Ontario are diligently working to bring decommissioned trails back to life following a significant $3.9 million investment ...   Provincial funding in the nick of time to save local snowmobile trails - PressReader PressReader Last week, the provincial government announced an investment of $3.9 million to fully reopen 4,500 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile network. The ...   Ontario ice skating trails that shine bright when the sun goes down Curiocity Though it's not lit up by torches, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail in Toronto's College Park is illuminated with bright city lights for the perfect ...   20 Things To Do in Ontario That Prove It's Canada's Coolest Province Travel2Next 12- Learn About Ontario's Colonial Past in Kingston; 13- Try A Farm Stay in Southeastern Ontario; 14- Paddle A Kayak or SUP Board on Lake Ontario; 15 ...   Waterloo Region Record morning update for Dec. 12 The Record Cross country skiers make their way along a trail in Guelph. Mathew ... ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter. Error ...   Ottawa cross-country ski season kicks off with perfect snow - YouTube YouTube A fresh dump of snow has created excellent conditions for cross-country skiers across the National Capital Region. CTV's Peter Szperling reports ...   Winter by the Water: Discover Sarnia-Lambton - PressReader PressReader After some outdoor adventure, treat yourself to the area's thriving food and drink scene. ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING     Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka - CTV News CTV News Environment Canada says lake effect snow squalls will also be ... 'Do not ride,' OPP warns as snowmobile trails remain closed due to unsafe conditions ...   Winter recreation turns deadly as OPP stresses cold-weather safety - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca This incident has nothing to do with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. These people were staking a private trail much like outfitters do ...   Fatal snowmobile accident prompts safety warning from local club - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca 2021 01 20 snowmobile trails North Bay File photo. Listen to this ... Northern Ontario Business · Oakville News · OntarioFlyers.ca · OrilliaMatters ...   'Do not ride,' OPP warns as snowmobile trails remain closed due to unsafe conditions CTV News On Friday, the OFSC trail map shows nearly all trails in Central Ontario are currently closed. ... Police searching for 3 suspects in downtown ...   No increase for Essex Region Conservation Authority 2026 budget - Windsor Star Windsor Star Or sign-in if you have an account. byrne Tim Byrne, CAO of the Essex Regional Conservation ... Canadian border · Windsor-Detroit border · Local News. Recent snowfall helps with early bird sale of snowmobile trail passes, sale price ends next week 100.1 BayFM Recent snowfall helps with early bird sale of snowmobile trail passes, sale price ends next week ... NL has the lowest cost annual pass in Canada. Share.   Support Algonquin Park - PressReader PressReader “Algonquin Park's hiking trails, known as interpretive trails for their educational trail ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us ...   Snowmobiling in northern Ontario: Adventure, purpose, and the importance of safety Your Kenora Hiking Trails · Dog Parks · Seasonal Activities · Beaches & Parks · Food Guide ... Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario is more than a winter pastime—it's a ...   A tribute to a nation and its most emblematic vessel - PressReader PressReader Opened to the public in 2024, an Ontario-based, world-class museum pays tribute to Canada's most emblematic watercraft: the canoe.   Looking for a winter activity? This is where you can cross-country ski in the Ottawa area CTV News ... cross-country ski trails earlier than usual ... Canada adds 4 new groups to list of terrorist organizations · U.S. plan ...   6 of the Most Underrated Towns in Ontario - World Atlas World Atlas ... tourists and locals alike, Ontario's smaller towns are worthy of examination. ... Best of all, there's a two-mile-long scenic trail network that extends ...   Plenty of trails for Huron County hikers - PressReader PressReader The recent high winds have resulted in windfalls on most of the local hiking trails. ... 2 on the Front Road Trail I was surprised to see some Canada ...   Trail Cam Contest 2025 winners - Ontario Out of Doors Ontario Out of Doors Congratulations and thank you to everyone who shared their wildlife photos for Ontario Out of Doors' annual Trail Cam Contest ... Top conservation ...   5 of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in Ontario | ActionHub ActionHub Over the years, I've had the joy of exploring some of Ontario's best trails, from the northern flow of the Canadian Shield to the rock and rooty ...   York Region approves record $1.5 billion 2026 capital budget part of ... - Ontario Construction News Ontario Construction News ... projects The budget also includes funding for 79 additional kilometres of active transportation, with bike lanes and walking trails and advancing ...   This 18-metre Ontario waterfall is the best in the area - Toronto.com Toronto.com ... Conservation Area, visitors can stroll through more than seven kilometres of hiking trails. There's also access to the Bruce Trail here, linking ...     Go Fund Me to help send 10 Ontario Trails Leaders to the National Trail Summit Ontario Trails Council is revitalizing our partnership with the Trans Canada Trail. Recent talks have gone exceedingly well between the OTC Board and leadership of the TCT. We thank the TCT for the opportunity to support our presence at the national event. Unfortunately due to a lack of resources we missed the World Trail Conference 2 years ago. We wish to have a presence in Winnipeg in support of those OTC members that Support the Trans Canada Trail in their communities. With your help we can help shape a better future for trails in Canada. Please donate to get us there. Thank you.     Membership Renewals! We survive on memberships. We have new rates. We wish to thank the following groups who either renewed their membership or who joined for the first time! THANK-YOU. Re-up here City of Orillia - Thank-you The City of Orillia maintains more than 29 kilometres of trails that complement our growing system of parks and open space. These trails are used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, and others who enjoy a cost-effective way of keeping physically active while enjoying the great outdoors. Linear Trails    Looped Trails    Trail Etiquette    Orillia Trail Map    Scout Valley Trail Map Town of Gravenhurst - Thank-you The Town of Gravenhurst has 13 parks, 6 beaches and 10 recreational trails to meet your outdoor recreation needs! Our Parks and Facilities directory has a full, searchable list of all of our town amenities. Search by type of activity, location, or facility to find all the information you need at your finger tips!  Payment Methods: or call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!