Ontario Trails shared a link.
One from the Ontario Trails channel on youtube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEkchBrAj0U&list=PLEA40357F777F216F
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.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Friday, July 11, 2014
Ontario Trails News - lot's of new members - thanks for your support!
We wish to thank the South Eastern Ontario Parks and Recreation Association for renewing their membership with the OTC. We can't do our work without your financial support. For that we are grateful. http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/support/members/view/south-eastern-ontario-park-rec-committee
We wish to thank the St. Lawrence Parks Commission for their membership renewal with the Ontario Trails Council. It's a busy day of thanks - but we appreciate the work you do - send us your updates!http://www.parks.on.ca/index.cfm/en/home/
We wish to thank the City of Brockville for becoming a new member of the Ontario Trails Council. A shout out to Conal Cosgrove P.Eng for supporting the OTC through membership. We thank you for enabling us to continue our work. http://www.brockville.com/index.cfm?ID=271
We wish to thank the Welland Recreational Canal Corporation for becoming the latest new member of the Ontario Trails Council. We do a lot of work in the Niagara Region and we look forward to working with you! http://www.canalcorp.ca/site/home
We wish to thank MMM Group for their membership renewal. We appreciate their ongoing support and the relationship we have with Dave and Jay and all the team at MMM Group. Thanks
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Ontario Trail News - join, learn, be a hero, post and add your trail event!
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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 theform, 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. |
Ontario Trails News - Kenora Trails and OTC AGM date
OTC AGM date announced!
Hamilton is host to the OTC 2014 OTC AGM. We wish to THANKMcMaster University for acting as host.
Member Profile - Kenora Trails
Hamilton is host to the OTC 2014 OTC AGM. We wish to THANK
McMaster University for acting as host.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Ontario Trails News - National trail Program Announced and Application on -line
National Trails Program Project Round Two
In 2009-10 many OTC members were beneficiaries of federal funding that went to support trail development in Ontario. The OTC worked hard for about 5 years to process that funding and create that envelope.
For information on the program use this link: http://www.ntc-canada.ca/index.php
This past spring the federal budget announced another round of funding. This time the projects run for two fiscal years, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
The project application process is now open. To begin your application use this link: http://www.ntc-canada.ca/application.php
In Ontario the OTC has been retained to assist members process their NON-Motorized and multi-use trail applications to the NTC. This facilitation includes:
The application deadline is August 15, 2014. (THis seems short but it is 15 days longer than in 2009-10. A small fee relative to the value of the project will be charged for this service. Please contact the OTC to discuss - 613-484-1140, or execdir@ontariotrails.ca
In 2009-10 many OTC members were beneficiaries of federal funding that went to support trail development in Ontario. The OTC worked hard for about 5 years to process that funding and create that envelope.
For information on the program use this link: http://www.ntc-canada.ca/index.php
This past spring the federal budget announced another round of funding. This time the projects run for two fiscal years, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
The project application process is now open. To begin your application use this link: http://www.ntc-canada.ca/application.php
In Ontario the OTC has been retained to assist members process their NON-Motorized and multi-use trail applications to the NTC. This facilitation includes:
- application review
- assisting in application completion
- ensuring applicants are eligible to apply
- processing at decision making committee (ORAC)
- negotiating with other use groups in multi-use applications
- reporting on grant to NTC Ontario, national non-motorized and NTC National Coordinator and related staff
- ensure file is audit ready
The application deadline is August 15, 2014. (THis seems short but it is 15 days longer than in 2009-10. A small fee relative to the value of the project will be charged for this service. Please contact the OTC to discuss - 613-484-1140, or execdir@ontariotrails.ca
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Ontario Trails News - working with Ontario to improve trails in Ontario
Ontario Trails Setting Up Provincial Meetings
As an outcome of the Ontario Provincial election OTC has been working with the Capital Hill Group to draft a professional position paper about the OTC, what is can offer, and the role it would like to play in the future of trails with the Ontario Government.
OUTDOORS - "The Wynne government recognizes that trails provide health, economic, tourism, environmental, social, and community benefits. That is why we developed the Ontario Trails Strategy in 2005, in collaboration with the Ontario Trails Council and other stakeholders. We have also invested more than $80 million since 2009 in support for trails.
Most recently, we have committed $3.56 million to the Pan/Parapan American Trails as part of our legacy strategy for the Pan/Parapan American Games. This investment will include completing 254 kilometers of trail gaps along the Trans Canada Trail in Ontario.
In addition to these new investments, the Wynne government will continue to support the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund and the Tourism Development Fund. These programs, together with grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will continue to provide direct financial support for trails."
ACTIVE LIVING - Ontario Liberals recognize that participating in sport and recreation is vital to the health and well-being of all Ontarians, and that our trails play a key role. That is one of many reasons why we are committed to continuing and strengthening our support for trails by:
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION - Inter-connectivity is critical in realizing the full value of trails as both recreation and commuter arteries. As emphasized in the #CycleON strategy, “Increasing cycling as a daily activity will require more bike paths, cycling routes and cycling- friendly transit connections.” The #CycleON strategy also emphasizes the importance of boosting inter-modal cycling connections as a key aspect in promoting cycling tourism. Quebec’s Route Vert is an ideal model for this.
The Wynne government will continue to work with the Ontario Trails Council in delivering a renewed Trails Strategy and associated Trails Act.
PROVINCIAL MATCHING FUNDING - Ontario Liberals see our Trails Strategy as being the best window through which we can plan and organize our trail infrastructure spending. We are not able to dedicate funds for trail infrastructure at this time. But we are committed to continued funding to key funds that support trail build out, including the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, the Tourism Development Fund, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Additionally, the Wynne government’s Plan for Ontario identifies our intent to designate and build 135 km of paved shoulders on provincial roads and highways over the next three years.
TRAIL JOBS - The Wynne government is absolutely committed to working closely with the OTC and other stakeholders to maximize trails promotions: developing a trails tourism promotion plan for specific regions and signature trails, and developing a research plan to better inform the decision-making process on trail development, management, promotion, and capacity.
Our proposed Trails Act will also assist with trails expansion, by making it less burdensome for landowners to contribute to trail expansions.
This could include accessing the Tourism Development and Ontario Sport and Recreation Funds noted above, in addition to more effective coordination with and between Regional Tourism Organizations, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, and municipalities.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - As noted above, Ontario Liberals are committed to working closely with the Ontario Trails Council, and other stakeholders to maximize trails promotion. This would also apply to product development, and could include accessing the Tourism Development and Ontario Sport and Recreation Funds, in addition to more effective coordination with and between RTOs, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation and municipalities. The proposed Trails Act could also play a key role. *Note: this response is somewhat repetitive, as per above response*
WORLD CLASS EVENTS - Yes, Ontario Liberals believe there are significant opportunities to promote trails, trail events, and innovative partnerships.
As an outcome of the Ontario Provincial election OTC has been working with the Capital Hill Group to draft a professional position paper about the OTC, what is can offer, and the role it would like to play in the future of trails with the Ontario Government.
Not only is the aspect of OTC sustainability an issue, but matching funds for the National Trails Coalition program and we will be working with partners to encourage the government to develop mechanisms and processes to implement the following commitments from the Wynne Liberal Government:
Most recently, we have committed $3.56 million to the Pan/Parapan American Trails as part of our legacy strategy for the Pan/Parapan American Games. This investment will include completing 254 kilometers of trail gaps along the Trans Canada Trail in Ontario.
In addition to these new investments, the Wynne government will continue to support the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund and the Tourism Development Fund. These programs, together with grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will continue to provide direct financial support for trails."
ACTIVE LIVING - Ontario Liberals recognize that participating in sport and recreation is vital to the health and well-being of all Ontarians, and that our trails play a key role. That is one of many reasons why we are committed to continuing and strengthening our support for trails by:
- Establishing a stand-alone Trails Act, with complementary legislative amendments. The proposed Act would:
- imbed the Ontario trails strategy in legislation;
- proclaim a trails week;
- allow eligible entities to hold trail easements;
- allow for the recognition of trails of distinction and establishment of a classification system;
- amend as necessary other legislation as necessary to deal with trespassing, occupier liability, fines and public lands issues; and
- provide the Minister responsible with the authority to establish targets.
The legislation would be accompanied by an education and communications plan to increase awareness of our trails in collaboration with all trail partners.
The Wynne government will develop a trails tourism promotion plan highlighting specific regions and signature trails, and develop a research plan to better inform the decision-making process as it relates to trail development, management, promotion, and capacity.
The Wynne government will develop a trails tourism promotion plan highlighting specific regions and signature trails, and develop a research plan to better inform the decision-making process as it relates to trail development, management, promotion, and capacity.
The Wynne government will continue to work with the Ontario Trails Council in delivering a renewed Trails Strategy and associated Trails Act.
PROVINCIAL MATCHING FUNDING - Ontario Liberals see our Trails Strategy as being the best window through which we can plan and organize our trail infrastructure spending. We are not able to dedicate funds for trail infrastructure at this time. But we are committed to continued funding to key funds that support trail build out, including the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, the Tourism Development Fund, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Additionally, the Wynne government’s Plan for Ontario identifies our intent to designate and build 135 km of paved shoulders on provincial roads and highways over the next three years.
POLICY COORDINATION - Better policy coordination is essential and would be achieved through our commitment to enact a stand-alone Trails Act and more frequent and regular meetings of the OTCC.
BUSINESS COSTS - The Wynne government’s proposed stand-alone Trails Act contemplates necessary amendments to other acts in order to address liability concerns, including allowing many trails to be designated for “lower standard” of care in cases that the landowner does not charge money for use of the trail and there is no pre-determined expectation of a certain level of maintenance. Ontario Liberals would also increase maximum fines for trespassing on private property off a trail.TRAIL JOBS - The Wynne government is absolutely committed to working closely with the OTC and other stakeholders to maximize trails promotions: developing a trails tourism promotion plan for specific regions and signature trails, and developing a research plan to better inform the decision-making process on trail development, management, promotion, and capacity.
Our proposed Trails Act will also assist with trails expansion, by making it less burdensome for landowners to contribute to trail expansions.
This could include accessing the Tourism Development and Ontario Sport and Recreation Funds noted above, in addition to more effective coordination with and between Regional Tourism Organizations, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, and municipalities.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - As noted above, Ontario Liberals are committed to working closely with the Ontario Trails Council, and other stakeholders to maximize trails promotion. This would also apply to product development, and could include accessing the Tourism Development and Ontario Sport and Recreation Funds, in addition to more effective coordination with and between RTOs, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation and municipalities. The proposed Trails Act could also play a key role. *Note: this response is somewhat repetitive, as per above response*
WORLD CLASS EVENTS - Yes, Ontario Liberals believe there are significant opportunities to promote trails, trail events, and innovative partnerships.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Ontario Trails News - we value our members!
We Value Our Members - Mr. Jack De Wit, OTC President
Dear Members - I often get questioned what are the benefits of an OTC Membership? This newsletter highlights the recent announcement of the National Trails Coalition Project for 2014-15. I am volunteering my time on your behalf to the guidance of this project at the national and provincial levels.
Dear Members - I often get questioned what are the benefits of an OTC Membership? This newsletter highlights the recent announcement of the National Trails Coalition Project for 2014-15. I am volunteering my time on your behalf to the guidance of this project at the national and provincial levels.
I would encourage all Ontario trail groups to join the OTC to take advantage of the program. Your membership support keeps the OTC office open, pays important administrative expenses and ensures we are able to respond when federal or provincial movies arrive for your use.
OTC AGM date announced!
Hamilton is host to the OTC 2014 OTC AGM. We wish to THANKMcMaster University for acting as host.
Member Profile - Kenora Trails
Ontario Trails and Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation
Over the
past 4 weeks we have not published Trailwise. We have used the time instead to refine our mailing list to include members only.
Hamilton is host to the OTC 2014 OTC AGM. We wish to THANK
McMaster University for acting as host.Ontario Trails and Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation
Over the
past 4 weeks we have not published Trailwise. We have used the time instead to refine our mailing list to include members only.We have over the years provided copies to non-members as a means of education and awareness about trails. Due to CASL we are focused instead on providing a top notch member based newsletter. So if you are a member you are in the news!
After July 1, 2014, the OTC Newsletter page on the OTC main website will be re-configured for new approvals to conform with CASL requirements.
We will be adjusting our maillist to ensure we are targeting member organizations, and those who have expressed an interest in receiving TrailWise in the past.
As a member, and based upon the educational nature of our work, you are entitled to Trailwise as an OTC service. It's part of the OTC membership package. If as a member you do not want Trailwise, please opt-out of the list which you can do here: UNSUBSCRIBE
Our newsletter is the only item we send by email to a large email list. By July 1, 2014 please reaffirm your interest by going to the OTC sign up page at:REJOIN
Please go to our Newsletter Page to Rejoin if you so decide.
Please call our office at 613-484-1140 if you have any questions about our MAILING LISTS
.Regards, Patrick Connor, Executive Director
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