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Monday, March 20, 2023

Ontario Trails News - March 20, 2023

 


Conservation authority provides safety tips as ice melts - Barrie News
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year ...

Our Changing Seasons: Tracks in the snow tell the stories of the forest - Hamilton Spectator
The most common values for trail width in inches are as follows: eastern gray squirrel = 5 inches, red squirrel = 3.25 inches, eastern chipmunk = 2.25 ...

Second Skifest Challenge at the Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News
The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) hosted their second annual Skifest Challenge of cross-country ski races for its members on the last ...

Escape to nature: top March Break activities at Ontario Parks - Newmarket Today
Whether you're an avid outdoors person or just looking for a new way to connect with your family, Ontario Parks has something for everyone this ...

Penetanguishene pilot project possible for ATVs - Yahoo News Canada
Bonita Desroches noted that one main difference was that local snowmobile groups were associated with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs as an ...

'Plenty of space available': Environmentalists oppose opening Greenbelt up for development ...
A proposal to review the implications of opening up the Greenbelt in ... sector alone can solve the housing affordability crisis in Ontario.

Toronto residents turning from car to bicycle and development shows it
Neil Pattison has been cycling to work, instead of driving, ... on the Ontario Line, and the city's official bike plan aims to add 100 km. of new ...

Hastings Snowshoe Hustle sets hearts and feet racing - Yahoo News Canada
... from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by Hastings Destination Trails Inc., with assistance from the Ontario Trails Council and Cedar Ridge Camp, ...

14 must-try hiking trails in Ontario for an unforgettable spring adventure - SooToday.com
Ontario is a hiker's paradise, especially during the spring season when the weather is mild, and the trails are lush and green.

Ontario
 Parks Is Hiring For Thousands Of Student Summer Jobs & You Can Get Paid To Be Outside
Students looking for summer jobs in Ontario might want to get their ... areas of the parks reaching remote campsites by boat, portaging or hiking.

The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Trans Canada Trail announce ...
Agreement outlines shared priority of developing and promoting trails ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ...

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority warning of potential spring flooding across region
Staff from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) say the unusually mild winter might lead to more flooding than usual as the season ...

One person dead in Wednesday ATV crash north of Brighton | kawarthaNOW
Members of the Northumberland County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are at the scene of the fatal collision, which involved a ...

Snowmobile
 season winding down with the melting snow across Simcoe County - CTV News Barrie
"I'm thinking that if you want to go riding, you better hit the trails the first part of this week," said Kevin Hagen, the manager of Mid-Ontario ...

Amherstburg approves more Open Air Weekends, but not without opposition - Windsor Star
She says the town's Open Air Weekends event hurts her business. ... of Open Air Weekends — recently named one of Ontario's top festivals — despite ...

Fatal snowmachine crash on Lake Nipissing - CTV News Northern Ontario
Know the area that you are traveling and stay on the trails. ... Tourism sector offers more than 'starter jobs,' Destination Northern Ontario says.

Wiky tourism manager celebrated for industry contributions - Northern Ontario Business
Luke Wassegijig earns leadership award from Indigenous Tourism ... trail hikes, Indigenous food tastings, paddling excursions, and more.

TRCA Trail Project in Richmond Hill Completed with Support from Government of Canada
Federal funding for a new trail project will turn Oak Ridges Corridor ... extreme weather events – Ontario's leading cause of public emergencies.

OPP busy handing out fines during safety blitz on area trails during March Break | Sudbury Star
Ontario Provincial Police released the results from a two-day safety blitz on area trails during the first two days of March Break.

Huntsville's Arrowhead park skating trail closes for the season - Muskoka Region News
The park, however, remains open for cross country ski, snowshoe trails and ... Camping to be limited to as few as 7 nights at many popular Ontario ...

Cross
-country Ski Action Resumes Today at Lappe Nordic Centre - NetNewsLedger
NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. NNL ...


Explore the Dufferin County Forest | FM101 Orangeville Today
... to enjoy the Dufferin County Forest, like hiking, mountain biking, ... designated Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails in the ...

Moraine trail system expands with $236K federal funding boost - Bradford Today
The funding was administered through FedDev Ontario. The conservation authority said it would work with Richmond Hill to continue building on the ...

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April - Barrie News
Event set to take place April 1-2 at the Tiffin Conservation Area, west of Barrie. ... 1 / 3 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.

Minor injuries after snowmachine crash in Callander - My North Bay Now
That from the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. ... Conservation Authority to begin ice removal on Parks Creek.

Community spotlight: Two new hiking trails opened in Hawk Cliff Woods | 94.1 St.ThomasToday.ca
Courtesy of Ontario Trillium Foundation funding, the Thames Talbot Land Trust has been able to open four new hiking trails, including the two at ...b

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Ontario Trails News - An Ontario Trails News Update 672018

Trailhead Southwest "Connecting Communities!"
A big thank you to The Town of LaSalle Park and Recreation Department who qorked with OTC to bring Trailhead Southwest - "Connecting Communities" to LaSalle Ontario. With over 50 participants it was a full day of trail education and sharing of experiences to make trails better. Thanks to all who attended, the Mayor, and Julie Ann Columbus of the  Park and Recreation Department for her support.






















Revitalize your Trails - host a Trailhead Trails Education Symposium


 
Trails Risk Management Training  June 14, 2018

On June 14, 2018, the Ontario Trails Council, in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Trust and Direct Bearing Risk Management Consultants Inc. is co-hosting an education session on “The Law and Risk Management” at Ontario Heritage Trust, 8 Adelaide Ave. E Toronto.
 
Who should attend: any manager or person responsible for the safe and responsible operation of recreational trail, lands, parks or conservation areas with trails.
 
Course Objective: To provide participants with the best possible understanding of liability as it pertains to recreational trails. This course is not intended to substitute or replace formal legal advice, all information is provided for discussion purposes only.

Course Details: This course is delivered as a 1 day, 7-hour module. Using photos and /or video of actual trails we will demonstrate actual trail risks and show how these risks can be managed. Through the use of photos of real signage, we will provide participants with a “hands-on” experience allowing them to clearly differentiate between the good and the bad.

Course Outline:
  1. Responsibilities/Liability
  2. Requirements for Varying Types of Trails
  3. Policies and Operations
  4. Joint & Several-Liability
  5. Vicarious Liability
  6. Immunities
  7. Assumption of Risk
  8. Risk Management
  9. Law of Risk Management
  10. Inspections
  11. Documentation
  12. Signs
  13. Appropriate Use of the Trail
  1. Rules of the Trail
  2. Risk Assessments
  3. Risk Financing
  4. Insurance
Registration: Please register via Eventbrite.
 
Fee:   
Ontario Trails Members -
$120.00 per person +fees and taxes
Non-Members – $175.00 per person +fees and taxes
 
Provided:  Coffee breaks and documents.
 
Contact: Patrick Connor, CEO, Ontario Trails. 613-484-1140, execdir@ontariotrails.ca
 
Course Instructor: Jeff Jackson, PhD. Principle, Direct Bearing Inc.


 
Adventure Industry Experience: 25 years of expedition guiding and instruction, ranging from the Yukon to Austria to the Southwest United States, Senior instructor with Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School, Manager of high profile kayak schools, expedition programs and Nordic ski resorts; trail builder and trail manager, Risk management consultant working with Canadian and international organizations, Present and publish extensively on adventure-based risk management issues.
Education: Ph.D. candidate, Sprott School of Business; research in the area of safety motivation and organizational culture, M.Ed., Charles Sturt University (2005); thesis research in using case studies to build judgment, Bachelor of Business
Administration (Hon.) Wilfrid Laurier University (1993)
Professional Qualifications / Industry Certification: Co-
author, Managing Risk, Systems Planning of Outdoor Adventure Programs (2010), Whitewater kayak instructor trainer (CanoeKayak Canada); river rescue instructor.
Other Interests: Trail tourism and community development
Jeff Jackson, Algonquin College




In partnership with:

 


MANY THANKS to our RENEWING MEMBERS!!
North Bay Mattawa Conservation

Ontario Federation of 4 Wheel Drive Recreationists

 

Need to Renew? - Use Your Findjoo (find-you) ProfileRecently we sent your most recent organization or member contact person an email like the one below, Renew the profile we created for you!
 

Dear Member

Your Findjoo registration was created by Ontario Trails.

Your account email is your identified OTC contact email.

Findjoo.com is a site that allows you to make reservations, appointments, register for events, register for courses and renew memberships. You can either visit the site through your profile website or our website www.findjoo.com. for the online options.

Once logged in on Findjoo.com, you can access your client accounts by going over the floating "Menu" on the left side of any page.
From the menu click on the user icon.

You can modify your password from the "Your profile" link in the site header.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us through our website www.findjoo.com.

Regards,
Ontario Trails Council - Membership Team
Watch for this Badge on the Website - click to register your membership online.

 

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Add an Ontario Trail Logo to your website! 
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Watch for it on our social media, our facebook page and on our twitter feed.

Tell us all about your trail event and join us as we celebrate Ontario's Trails!
1. Log in Your Event  - Event spreadsheet.
2. Add your event to our event calendar -  add it here.
3. Post your personalized decal on your Trail - we have one for every group on our list. (see #5 below)
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4. Add your trail user survey to any of your trail pages - we've made one of our members and regions. Get your decal here - 
We've checked the links if something isn't working simply give us a call - 613-484-1140. We'll be adding these links to the various relevant trail pages in your regions and RTO's/DMO's over the upcoming year!
 

5. Send us your Trails video - we'll be posting content online at https://goo.gl/Fy2bIL and we'd be happy to add to our trails tube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ontrails
Missing? You may want to talk to us about OTC Membership. 613-484-1140 We'd be happy to connect with you.