Showing posts with label Pukaskwa National Park. Show all posts
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Monday, July 18, 2022

Ontario Trails News - July 18, 2022

 

Rec trail getting closer



THUNDER BAY, ONT. — A non-motorized recreational trail for three of the four seasons is closer to reality in O’Connor Township and bordering Conmee Township.

At two of the past three O’Connor council meetings, Fleming Road — the border road between O’Connor and Conmee — is being proposed as part of the Kakabeka Falls to Shabaqua Trail Route.

Both townships are tentatively in favour of the lengthened route, but more work still has to be done.

“It’s a work in progress,” said O’Connor Mayor Jim Vezina. “We like the concept. (The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association and the townships) are sharing the trail. There’s some areas that aren’t going to be on the trail and some that are.

“We’re not involved in the planning of this at all. Literally, (The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association) came to us to ask us our permission and, in general, we’re in favour of it.

“It’s like anything else. We’ve got to make sure the legalities stuff is taken care of and our ducks are all in a row. That’s kind of a stage we are at right now. (Len Day of The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association) came to council a couple of meetings back and we said, ‘Yeah, we’re good with this’, but some of the areas are boundries with other municipalities, so before we’re going to get too deep, make sure you have those municipalities on board too.”

Vezina heard at a July 12 meeting that Conmee was tentatively on board as well.

“Basically, Conmee is in agreement with it in principle too, so now it’s a matter of us looking at the legal side of it,” said Vezina, who has been the O’Connor mayor since 2015. “We don’t mind supporting it, but we’re not going to pay for it and we’re not going to take liability for it.

“To me it looks like a wonderful idea, it looks like it will go through, but I’m not 100 per cent sure when all the i’s and t’s will be crossed and dotted.”

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Ontario Trails - Outdoors Ontario One Trail at A Time!


5 most challenging hiking trails in Canada
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4. Pukaskwa National Park coastal hiking trail, Ont.: 60 km along Lake Superior's shore. Takes five to seven days to complete. Why go? The trail offers the best chance to experience Ontario's wild boreal forest, though watch out for the bears and wolves. 5.
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Hiking, Biking, Riding, Camping or Canoeing on Ontario Trails
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Walking Home: A low-tech path for cities
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Amherstburg culture head questions 1812 ads
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Amherstburg culture head questions 1812 ads. A period group dressed as soldiers from the 1812 era march in the heritage parade at the Roots to Boots Festival celebrating the bi centennial of the war of 1812, in Amherstburg, Ont., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012.
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BIKES: Full Throttle With Tamela Rich In Ontario
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Friday, March 16, 2012

Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

Guided trip: Hike Ontario's coastal trail – explore
With new bridges, tent pads, and improved boardwalks and sidewalks, the Coastal Hiking Trail in Pukaskwa National Park is ready for you.
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Drummond Report raises concerns for GRCA
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Communication Manger Dave Schultz said several recommendations refer directly to Ontario's conservation authorities and other environmental and planning agencies. “The report recommends that there be rationalization and realignment of responsibilities ...
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When did crating your dog become a crime?
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