Send us your events today! We'll add them to the new website. Recently we added some to the OTC Facebook page.
Heritage
Hiking
Snowmobiling - Season Over!
Water Trails
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Ontario Trails News- send us your Ontario trail events!
Events
Send us your events today! We'll add them to the new website. Recently we added some to the OTC Facebook page.
Heritage
Hiking
Snowmobiling - Season Over!
Water Trails
Send us your events today! We'll add them to the new website. Recently we added some to the OTC Facebook page.
Heritage
Hiking
Snowmobiling - Season Over!
Water Trails
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Ontario Trail News- from all over Ontario and our Ontario trails!
Trails Education News
NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014
NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014
Activity News -
ATV'ing
ATV'ing
Cycling/Trail Maps
Cycling/Trail Maps
It's time to appear on these maps at a very low cost. Call us about our introductory offer! 1-877-246-8012 This comprehensive trail map publication is a WIN WIN WIN opportunity for everyone!
Get Out There with Ontario’s Trail & Cycling Enthusiasts.In the most ambitious initiative yet by Advermaps early 2014 will see the launch of an EXCITING NEW FORMAT of the Popular Ontario Recreational Trail Maps.
1) *Listing - $99
2) *Listing & Online Ad ( Ad 1.625” x 3.75”) - $149
3) *Premium Location - Orientation Key Map Ad
1 Panel 2.375“ x 2” Book NOW!(Very Limited Space) - $699
4) *Premium Location Trail Map Ads
1 Panel 3.5“ x 2” ( Very Limited Space ) - $599
5) *Places Location Ad
1 Panel ( 2.375“ x 2”) $399 - 2P - $599
3P - $799 - 4P - $1099 - 6P - $1399
8P - $1699 - 9P - $1899 FULL PAGE $2699
7) *1’st Page: Full Page - $2999 1/2 Page - $1499
8) *Advalu Places Card - $499
4 non-compete ads on card ( Ad size 2.25 “x 2” )
*Take Advantage of this Exceptional Value!
*Includes PRINT & ONLINE category listing PLUS your map location, and listing on the Advermap website products.
Get Out There with Ontario’s Trail & Cycling Enthusiasts.In the most ambitious initiative yet by Advermaps early 2014 will see the launch of an EXCITING NEW FORMAT of the Popular Ontario Recreational Trail Maps.
1) *Listing - $99
2) *Listing & Online Ad ( Ad 1.625” x 3.75”) - $149
3) *Premium Location - Orientation Key Map Ad
1 Panel 2.375“ x 2” Book NOW!(Very Limited Space) - $699
4) *Premium Location Trail Map Ads
1 Panel 3.5“ x 2” ( Very Limited Space ) - $599
5) *Places Location Ad
1 Panel ( 2.375“ x 2”) $399 - 2P - $599
3P - $799 - 4P - $1099 - 6P - $1399
8P - $1699 - 9P - $1899 FULL PAGE $2699
7) *1’st Page: Full Page - $2999 1/2 Page - $1499
8) *Advalu Places Card - $499
4 non-compete ads on card ( Ad size 2.25 “x 2” )
*Take Advantage of this Exceptional Value!
*Includes PRINT & ONLINE category listing PLUS your map location, and listing on the Advermap website products.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Ontario Trail News - about some of the 2600 recreational trails in Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Trails Council Website Refresh - some hints
Through the generous support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport our web re-design team has been working for 6 months to complete a website renewal to satisfy the trail sector.
With nearly 1 million unique visitors a year the OTC is pleased to provide content that showcases Ontario's world class system of trails. Watch for the new site online in early April 2014!
Through the generous support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport our web re-design team has been working for 6 months to complete a website renewal to satisfy the trail sector.
With nearly 1 million unique visitors a year the OTC is pleased to provide content that showcases Ontario's world class system of trails. Watch for the new site online in early April 2014!
Ontario Trillium Foundation Funds OTC Partners ProjectThanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation - Ontario Trails Council Inc., as lead organization on this collaborative $25,000 over one year to hire a part time project facilitator to help implement key steps in the Kinghorn Trail business plan.
This includes securing a lease for the trail property and the creation of a detailed development plan through community consultation.The 111 km multi-use recreation trail will provide opportunities for physical fitness activity for residents and visitors in the Thunder Bay Region.
http://grant.otf.ca/grantlistings.aspx?year=2013&catchment=Northwestern&lang=en&id=13-2013
Trans Canada Trail RFP's and Plans
Please go to the Trans Canada Trail Ontario website for some exciting opportunities in trails. Please share among your networks, the following job postings, found at http://www.tctontario.ca/news.html:
RFP - TCT Road Analysis consultant
Hiring - Path of the Paddle General Manager
RFP - TCTO southern Ontario trail assessment
Hiring – TCTO consultant, short term Project Administration
We Welcome New Members!
Mattawa-Bonfield Economic Development
We Welcome Returning Members!
City of Mississauga
City of Oshawa
Waterford Trail
Friday, April 11, 2014
Ontario Trail News- why Rainbow Routes, supports and appreciates Ontario trails - thanks RRA!
Rainbow Routes Supports Call for Support
We appreciate Rainbow Routes supporting our call for stable government support funding for OTC. We now have over 200 members, and trails are growing. Even when we solve the 51 challenges in the Ontario Trails Strategy, there will be operational, maintenance and
emerging products to be communicated and managed in the sector. If you would like a copy of the template to send to the government give us a call. 613-396-3226.
We appreciate Rainbow Routes supporting our call for stable government support funding for OTC. We now have over 200 members, and trails are growing. Even when we solve the 51 challenges in the Ontario Trails Strategy, there will be operational, maintenance and
emerging products to be communicated and managed in the sector. If you would like a copy of the template to send to the government give us a call. 613-396-3226.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Ontario Trail News- Membership update from Ontario Trails President Jack De Wit .
Update Message from Mr. Jack De Wit, OTC President
Dear Members - We continue to make headway with your support!
Over the past week we received renewals from The City of Mississauga, Waterford Trail and Oshawa; as well as new memberships, from the Economic Development Office in Mattawa Bonfield and the Canadian Recreational Horse and Rider Association.
Did you know that the OTC is one of a handful of Provincial charities that funds local work? Many do not. We are proud of our ability to secure and distribute funds - back to members - but in order to do our charitable work we need a phone, and other basic volunteer support structures. We need your support to do this.
We have been working on 2014 memberships since November 2013 and there are still some $8,500 in memberships still outstanding, including, some from some long term supporters. We want you to stay with us!
I appreciate that times may be difficult, but as we go forward into the next fiscal year, these outstanding membership dollars will, pay for the audit (4500), telephone (3600) and perhaps some printing costs.
By keeping the office and staff in place the OTC will be able to apply for grants, etc., engage in National Funding efforts like the National Trails Coalition and the Canadian Trails Federation. We wish to thank our partners for enabling us to do trail work at the national levels. Quite an accomplishment for a provincial trails organization.
Your financial support may not return directly to your community, but with it, by keeping the OTC viable, we are able to preserve or develop trails somewhere in Ontario.
Dear Members - We continue to make headway with your support!
Over the past week we received renewals from The City of Mississauga, Waterford Trail and Oshawa; as well as new memberships, from the Economic Development Office in Mattawa Bonfield and the Canadian Recreational Horse and Rider Association.
Did you know that the OTC is one of a handful of Provincial charities that funds local work? Many do not. We are proud of our ability to secure and distribute funds - back to members - but in order to do our charitable work we need a phone, and other basic volunteer support structures. We need your support to do this.
We have been working on 2014 memberships since November 2013 and there are still some $8,500 in memberships still outstanding, including, some from some long term supporters. We want you to stay with us!
I appreciate that times may be difficult, but as we go forward into the next fiscal year, these outstanding membership dollars will, pay for the audit (4500), telephone (3600) and perhaps some printing costs.
By keeping the office and staff in place the OTC will be able to apply for grants, etc., engage in National Funding efforts like the National Trails Coalition and the Canadian Trails Federation. We wish to thank our partners for enabling us to do trail work at the national levels. Quite an accomplishment for a provincial trails organization.Your financial support may not return directly to your community, but with it, by keeping the OTC viable, we are able to preserve or develop trails somewhere in Ontario.
Please e-mail Patrick if your cheque has been mailed, use paypal or call the office and they'll take a credit card number over the phone.
Again, Most Sincerely, Jack De Wit, President.
Again, Most Sincerely, Jack De Wit, President.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ontario Trails News - all sorts of ways to find out about Ontario's 2600 recreational trails!
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 Trail HerosKnow somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community. Trail BlogEvery day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today! Trail Leaders!Become a trail development leader. Join Ontario's first ever series of 14 trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Next On-line Course begins February 3rd. Topic - Trail Planning. Register today - registration is open 24/7 Join OTCThe Ontario Trails Council is a nonprofit charitable organziation, established in 1988, that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails. With over 130 organizational members and 25 individual supporters the OTC continues to grow! Support trails in Ontario - join the OTC Learn an ActivityOur website contains information on over 2,600 trails, and a description for nearly 2,000. Learn about the places where you can bike, cross country ski, climb or any of another 15 activities. We are linked to over 130 organizations and a variety of provincial groups that can help you learn an activity or become better at one you already love! Add Your EventWe post trail or outdoor events on trail specific facebook pages, the main OTC facebook page, and the event section of the OTC website. You can send us your event and we'll post it to these extensive networks. Each week we reach over 20,000 people, so if you want your event known, a bit better, send us the information. Add/Edit TrailsAn important part of the Refreshed OTC Web site will be a dynamic page dedicated to each trail. It is important that you give us as much information as possible - this will be the only source for creating your dedicated page on the OTC Web site. If we don't get the information from you, it won't make it onto the site. If you have any questions about the form, please contact Patrick at 613-484-1140. Thank you for taking the time to add or edit your trail on the Ontario Trails Council Web site. Be a Friend of TrailsWe invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organziations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you. Member Requests1) Algonquin College program on-line 
2) OTC Mobile App - for iProducts and Windows
 3) Post Photos to Pinterest  4) OTC on Foursquare  5) Safe Trails Manual  6) OTC Youtube Channel  7) Ontario Trails Maps  8) Enabling Change Program  9) OTC Board 2012-13 Jeff Muzzi Manager, Forestry Services, Renfrew County 613-633-9683 JMuzzi@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Patrick Connor Ex-officio - Executive Director Kingston 613-396-3226 execdir@ontariotrails.ca We currently have 2 vacancies on the OTC Board. If you are interested please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss. cndhrsman@bell.net Disclaimer The ideas, opinions, re-posting of news, editorials and content contained in this newsletter are not necessarily the ideas or opinions of the OTC Board or staff. This news is intended for informational purposes only. OTC Event Planning Guide Call 877-668-7245  OTC Trail Committee Manual Call 877-668-7245  Ontario Trails Membership On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support! THANKS! MERCI!       The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, incorporated in 1991, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario.
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Don’t forget to join anyone of the following information tools:Be sure to get a copy of the latest OTC E-bulletin (circulation 880+) - here Join one of our facebook pages (>6000 friends) - here Add or Edit your trail - here Complete a survey - here Twitter to or at us (12840 followers) - here Join the blog - here Join Trail Counts - here Take an On-Line Education Course - here  |
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