Showing posts with label Muskoka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Muskoka. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Ontario Trails News - more on snowshoeing in Muskoka, and join the discussion on our snowshoe page

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LAKE OF BAYS - The snow is thick across Muskoka and that makes it perfect weather for a snowshoe.
The first of six guided snowshoe adventures was held Jan. 17 and hosted by the Township of Algonquin Highlands. The different trips each have a unique focus and cover topics including surviving winter, the ecology of winter and the history of forestry.
Craig Mcdonald, a former recreation specialist at Algonquin Park, led the first class of about 15 people through the history of snowshoeing.
“The emphasis was on getting a better appreciation for the Aboriginal heritage of snowshoeing in North America. It gives people perspective of how finely developed it is. There are so many different types of snowshoes for different conditions and different terrain conditions. This is something that’s evolved over thousands of years,” said Mcdonald.

"There are so many different types of snowshoes for different conditions." 
- Craig Mcdonald

The adventure started at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre before participants embarked on a guided snowshoe trek of a nearby property. McDonald has spent years working around Ontario and shared his in depth experience on things like traversing the wilderness and why snowshoes are designed the way they are.
An expert with a wealth of knowledge on snowshoes, Mcdonald told participants about the many different types of snowshoes, how they’re made, why they were so crucial to native tribes and even provided a number of stories of his own experience.
Mcdonald believes that the snowshoe has stuck around both for it’s utility and its ability to provide unique experiences for those looking for winter recreation.
“It allows you to access areas that you couldn’t otherwise,” said Mcdonald. “They are ideally adapted to North American forests. We have a lot of fallen timber, and skis, without a highly prepared trail, aren’t as good for travelling in these types of conditions. Snowshoes can handle virgin snow with no previous packing.”
For more information, or to book attendance in a future snow show adventure call 705-766-9968. Or, visit the website at www.skithefrost.ca.
The last snowshoe adventure is scheduled for Feb. 22.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Ontario Trail News - updates from around the web, about Ontario's recreational trails!

How Really Safe Is That Ice Or The Snowmobile Trail That You May ...NorthumberlandView.ca
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to exercise extreme caution near any surfaces that may appear to be frozen.
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Sun News : Cutting fire services to Ontario north 'disastrous'
Canoe.ca News ... Cutting fire services to Ontario north 'disastrous' ... The disastrous decision to shut down Ontario Northland Railway -- a vital ...
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Dog owners beware of trapsOntario Argus Observer
SALEM — With trapping seasons under way in Oregon, dog owners need to be aware that there could be traps in areas where they are hiking with ...
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Kearney Dog Sled Races Provides Boost to North Muskoka ...Midland Daily News
In its 20th season, the Kearney Dog Sled Races, a popular Ontario winter ... With direct access to miles of groomed snowmobile trails, stunning lake ...
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Toronto, here's where to have some fun outsideThe Globe and Mail
The trails of Scenic Caves Nature Adventures are 300 metres above ... Simcoe's southern appendage, so drives from Toronto are well under an hour.
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Trails ready to roll with snow
NorthBayNipissing.com
NIPISSING – With snow on the ground and holidays to celebrate, people warming up the engines on their snowmobiles. The OPP and the Ontario ...
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Ontario Trails - Happy Snowy Holiday Fun Happens on an Ontario Trail!

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Hello Everyone,
Wonderful news it is snowing in Muskoka and winter is officially here as of 6:21 am today.
We have created an online Winter Guide jammed full of winter events and attractions in Muskoka. Check out page 8 and beyond for winter packages offered by some of Muskoka’s finest resorts, lodges and cottage resorts. It is easy to find just go to www.discovermuskoka.ca Home Page and scroll down and click on the Winter Guide image.



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Best Wishes and Happy Holidays To All,
Larry

Larry Wright
Manager, Member Relations
Muskoka Tourism
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Jessica Demers Recruited to Lakers Nordic Ski Team
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Hailing from Timmins, Ontario, she is a member of the Ontario Ski Team and the Porcupine Ski Runners Club. She trained with the Lakers Nordic program over ...

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Carolinian Canada Coalition
Happy Holidays from CCC!
December 2012

At the end of another year, it’s time to connect with friends and community and reflect on what is meaningful. To all of you who have worked so hard with us for healthy landscapes in southwestern Ontario this year, we deeply appreciate your efforts to protect this vital ecoregion. It is meaningful work you're doing, so keep it up! 

From all of us at Carolinian Canada Coalition, we wish you happiness this holiday and throughout the new year.

If you like picturesque nature in winter, please enjoy this beautiful photo taken by Executive Director Michelle Kanter

Best wishes from the CCC Team

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The smells of fresh baked bread, steamed pork and sugar fill the air and the sound of Mandarin Chinese fills my ears.  Here I am at what seems to be the start of a bad joke: “two Brits, a Singaporean, a South American and a group of Canadians meet at a Chinese bakery…” As the talk begins topics like slavery, Napoleon and sugar beets all come up in conversation while the taste of egg tart tantalizes the tongue.

IMG_20121202_122117The scenario above could easily be misunderstood as any quote from any travel blog or adventure narrative, but the reality is it was just another Sunday here in the best city in the world, Toronto. As a local and this city’s biggest fan I might be a little bit biased.  So when an acquaintance invited me on something called a “tasty tour” of the city, there was no way I could decline!

Audrey Ooi is a talented young entrepreneur who started a city ‘tasting tour’ business,with her love of food and creativity locals and tourist alike can get to know the products of local bakers, restaurants and shops that much better. Though I have been to Kensington market, hiding behind Toronto’s China-town, an uncountable amount of times I had never seen it though Audrey’s eyes.  Cupcakes at Cora’s, Wasabi truffles at the Chocolate Addict, churros at Panchos, and luxury marshmallow and chocolate at the Blue Banana made me realize not just how multicultural Toronto is, but also no matter how well you think you know a place there is always something new to explore. I cannot think of a better way to spend a Sunday.
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Climbing a slippery slope
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Monday, December 17, 2012

Ontario Trails - The Best in Holiday Fun is on an Ontario Trail!



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Ganaraska Forest Closures
 
The Ganaraska Forest will be closed to motorized use, with the exception of snowmobiles, as of December 1st. Trails will be open to all motorized use again on May 1st 2013.
 
The Ganaraska Forest will also be closed to all use with the exception of hiking as well as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling (dependant on snow conditions) for the months of March and April.

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Family Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Day

skiingTake in the beauty of the Ganaraska Forest in the depth of winter.

Join us on Saturday, January 26 2013 for one of two cross-country ski lessons. At either 9:30am or 1:00pm, receive an introductory ski lesson and a guided ski through the Ganaraska Forest. Make a day of it and give free snowshoeing a try!

Pre-registration and payment are required for this event by calling 905.885.8173. The $15 fee includes complimentary ski rentals but a refundable equipment deposit is required.

Please don't forget to dress in warm layers for this fun-filled event!  In case of poor ski conditions, the alternate day to participate will be February 2nd 2013.
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Map and Directions | Camp Big Canoe | A not-for-profit overnight ...
Camp Big Canoe is a not-for-profit overnight nature camp for children ages 6-16 located on a private lake in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario Canada. Charitable ...
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General Manager-Conservation Ontario-Newmarket ON | Municipal ...
Conservation Ontario works closely with governments, landowners and other partners delivering programs and services that protect and manage water and ...
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Forget hibernation – embrace winter's beauty with snowshoeing
Canada.com
Exploring Whistler's Lost Lake Park by snowshoe is a way to embrace winter and ... Muskoka – the area around Ontario's Red Leaves at Lake Rosseau provides ...
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Canadian Cyclist - Road Cycling Included in 2014 Ontario Summer ...
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, ...
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New Cycling Strategy for Ontario: Your Comments Needed ...
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation recently drafted a Cycling Strategy, intended to replace the Ministry's Bicycle Policy which was released in 1992. The new ...
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New horse racing model not sustainable: Northumberland owners
Northumberland News
NORTHUMBERLAND -- Ontario's horse racing industry is at a crossroads. ... whose riding is home to Kawartha Downs where 100 standardbred horses from across ... 
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OPG issues water safety alert
Seaway News
With the holidays upon us, people will be heading outside to enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and other winter activities. Ontario Power Generation ...
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Ski & Snowshoe Program 2013 starts on The Bruce Trail at Duntroon January 5

On winter Saturdays in 2013 the Toronto Bruce Trail Club will be offering ski and snowshoe trips to resorts across south-central Ontario. 
We will travel in comfortable highway coaches to resorts like Highlands Nordic, Horseshoe and Scenic Caves. Enjoy snowshoeing? Then let our experienced leaders show you their favourite winter wonderlands.  
So invite your friends and join us for some wonderful winter days in the woods. Beginners welcome. There are nine scheduled trips. We will go wherever snow conditions are the best so destinations may change at the last minute.  Click here for the Full Schedule.
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Horses -  

 
Rural communities in Wellington County are constantly seeking to increase economic activity. The horse industry has been one of the major forms supporting economic growth in rural Ontario. This research will investigate the potential for horse trail system development in Wellington County. The resu...

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trails open in peterborough area
Trailhead Ontario 2013 Our Favourite Place, Peterborough
 
Our Plan for 2013 – We are working with the full support of  Our Favorite Place (RTO8), Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Tourism and a number of local trails groups to bring you the best Trailhead Ontario yet!. There are a lot of new trails and trail tourism partnerships in RTO8. The Ontario Trails “Trailhead Ontario 2013″ Committee is  is pleased to announce the Holiday Inn Waterfront Peterborough as the location of our conferencing. Site locations for our trail education program are being determined now.
New for 2013 -Regional Tourism development includes trails. Trail packages, trail experiences, trail destinations. This takes a blending of major destinations, natural topographies, parks, conservation, county forest and up to 18 different trail activities. What’s in your “Trail Mix”? What’s our plan for marketing this unique matrix of dynamic outdoor experiences so that the world can find the world’s best range of trail fun right here at home. 
Photo: Christine Painter @ RTO 8 assists with signs along TCT Trail! Photo Credit Northumberland News 
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