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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.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Ontario Trails News - President's Message, ALTO, and more!
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Canadian Trails News - for trail users coast to coast, based in Ontario.
CANADIAN TRAIL NEWS
| Canada's biking industry is navigating rocky terrain - The Peak The Peak ... mountain bike and took up a new hobby. Statistics Canada retail data ... bike shop that's operated in Toronto for almost 20 years. ”Then they ... |
Niagara Falls Review The road will remain closed for the summer of 2026. Courtesy WSP and Parks Canada ... |
| Kelowna Nordic Club wrapping up season after 'challenging' winter - Castanet.net Castanet.net The cross-country ski and snowshoe season will end at the Kelowna Nordic Club this weekend ... Visitors are asked to enter the trails from the main ... |
Man, 53, dead after Brackley PEI snowmobile crash | PNI Atlantic News
SaltWire
The lone occupant of the snowmobile, a 53‑year‑old Charlottetown man, was pronounced deceased at the scene after his snowmobile left the trail and ...
| Southern Saskatchewan sees grassland enter into Nature Conservancy of Canada ... Discover Estevan The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) expanded their conservation area to celebrate World Wildlife Day earlier this week. |
New routes, same spirit: Yukon's Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail race marks half a century
CBC
... dogsled along the Yukon River ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing ...
| 5000 Trees to Be Planted Along Iron Horse Trail Through Federal Program Lakeland Connect ... Trans Canada Trail and the Great Canadian Snowmobile Trail. It also hosts more than 1,400 geocaches managed by the Lakeland Geocache Society ... |
| Rocky to Nordegg Trail getting international recognition | Red Deer Advocate Red Deer Advocate ... Alberta. The route utilizes a repurposed section of the Canadian Northern Western Railway, allowing adventurers to explore a formerly inaccessible ... |
| Parks Canada to introduce reserved parking for popular Skyline Trail - PressReader PressReader According to Parks Canada, as one of Atlantic Canada's most iconic viewpoints, the Skyline Trail regularly exceeds its safe vis‑ itor capacity during ... |
| Insurance hurdles curb community riding on Gabriola — report Insurance Business For insurers and brokers, the situation reflects a familiar pattern in Canada's equine and farm markets. Standard home policies rarely contemplate ... |
| Fight to save portion of Kettle Valley Rail Trail ongoing - Merritt Herald Merritt Herald ... Trans Canada Trail to collaborate moving forward. I will provide a further update following our meeting with Trans Canada Trail.” MLA Wilson also ... |
| From sea to sea: Study finds Canada's nature worth billions - The Weather Network The Weather Network outdoors. ⋮. Animals · Habitats · Outdoors. From sea to sea: Study finds ... Canada is home to some of the most breathtaking places in the world ... |
| 6 spots in Calgary that are perfect for a spring walk | Lifestyle - Daily Hive Daily Hive Alberta hiking trail named one of the most anticipated in the world... Feb 26, 2026. Trending Article Image. 9 all-you-can-eat restaurants you need ... |
Ontario Trails Trip Planner
Do you promote user trips and trail tourism by using the Ontario Trails Council Trip Planner?
1. Go to the OTC Website ontariotrails.ca
2. Select your favourite trail from an OTC Member RTO.
3. On that trail Select "Plan Your Trip."
4. Select the places you would like to go, on or off the trail!
5. Review your itinerary.
6. Print Your Personalized Trip Plan.
This service is available for RTO members, and is currently active on RTO6, RTO8, RTO11, RTO13a, b, c; pages.
We thank them for their membership support and for promoting trail trips in their region!
Professional Development
Trail Stewardship - Starts January, 2026.
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Ontario Trails - Trails Risk Management Committee 2025-26
The purpose of each meeting is to gather resources from practitioners on the topic in advance so we can have a productive discussion on the topic and the various sub sections below. The materials will be crafted into supporting documents, educational sessions and a follow-up webinar so that maximum distribution of these up to date best practices can be achieved, and then shared with the Ontario Trails Community.
- Intact Co-Chair - Jaden Hodgins
- Ontario Trails Co-Chair - Dave Naulls
There will be 6 online meetings over the year.
N/C for OTC Members
Donation for non-members
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Meeting Date - March 20, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: User Education and Training
Meeting Date - May 5, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
N/C for OTC Members
Donation for non-members
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Meeting Date - March 20, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: User Education and Training
Meeting Date - May 5, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
Ontario Trails Council supports the work of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario:
EDCO Members mark your calendars, this year's Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM in the Frontenac Ballroom, The Westin Harbour Castle.
We hope you are all able to attend!
Download Annual General Meeting Agenda here
Download 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes here
Download the 2026 Annual Report here
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Friday, March 6, 2026
WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!
WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!
| From teacher to volunteer, one woman's story of giving back to the community - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca People like longtime community volunteer Heather Chambers, who recently volunteered at the snowshoe qualifier for the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario ... |
| Snowshoe Hustle another winter success | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca Penticton Herald Back in 2023, the Hastings Snowshoe Hustle was the first year a Snowshoe Canada ... Other draw ticket prizes consisted of Snowshoe Hustle toques, trail ... |
Prime time for outdoor winter activities - PressReader
PressReader
There are also trails that are left for snowshoeing and hiking. Now ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us · Blog · Help center ...
| Moving 'No Trespassing' signs means more public access to beautiful city trails - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca For two years, many residents avoided a well-used snowshoe route near Lake Nipissing because of “No Trespassing” warnings that appeared to block ... |
| Manitoulin's Special Olympics snowshoe team garner award-winning results The Manitoulin Expositor Manitoulin Special Olympics snowshoeing team members Kelsey Mellan and Emily Moggy, along with Matthew Bedard all did very well at the Ontario Special ... |
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For more than 40 years, the ORFA has focused on recreation facility risk awareness and reduction strategies – it is the foundation to most everything that we do as an Association. The ORFA and IPE jointly invested in the development of a comprehensive Recreation Risk Management Awareness Guideline, a resource designed to assist recreation professionals in understanding what needs to be considered when offering recreational programs and services. The guideline is now officially available in the ORFA Resource Centre, and will be a living and breathing document that will also support ongoing learning objectives in the ORFA Legal Awareness II - Managing in a Recreation Environment course. | |
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CANADIAN TRAIL NEWS
| Québec City to Host Adventure Travel World Summit 2026, Offering Attendees an Exclusive ... Travel And Tour World ... Canada's Best Adventure Tourism. Published on February 25, 2026. Québec ... outdoor activities in the wilds of nearby forests, rivers, and mountains. |
| Confederation Trail Public Consultation | Government of Prince Edward Island Government of Prince Edward Island In the Fall of 2023, an independent group, PEI-based Vol. 18, lead a process to gather feedback from Islanders, stakeholders, and visitors about ... |
| Jeux du Canada 2027: 5000 bénévoles recherchés à un an de l'événement | JDQ Le Journal de Québec Olga Farman, présidente-directrice générale, Port de Québec, Madeleine Chenette, secrétaire parlementaire du secrétaire d'État (Sports), Pierre .. |
| Pristine Canadian spot named a wonder of the world to visit | National - Daily Hive Daily Hive Banff also has natural and architectural wonders, thanks to its vast number of hiking trails, glaciers, bright blue lakes (hello there, Peyto and ... |
| Officials celebrate ambitious project to restore aging infrastructure for crucial waterway The Cool Down An impressive section of marshland has been restored in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, preserving wildlife habitats in the region ... Outdoors ... |
| Exploring Bowness, fir trails and the Farmer's Market: Calgary Walks Calgary Herald ... Canada · Travel USA · Travel International ... Today, we share walks 13 and 14: Bowness Park, Romeo and Juliet Trail, Farmer's Market, Bowness. |
| Squamish, 100 Mile House mayors want to save railway that connects South Coast to the Interior CBC.ca ... B.C.'s rail network between ... Future of trails in question as Abbotsford plans large mountain-side development. British Columbia | February 3. |
A huge series of pathways may be in the works all around Calgary - Daily Hive
Daily Hive
... trails while expanding opportunities for cycling, walking, and ... Alberta hiking trail named one of the most anticipated in the world to visit.
| 20 Nature Tours in Vancouver That Take You Outdoors: Water, Mountains, & More TravelAwaits Activities and Interests · British Columbia · Canada · Destinations · Guided Tours · Outdoor Activities · Sightseeing · Tours · Vancouver · Tay ... |
| Accessing and enjoying the mountains comes with challenges - PressReader PressReader Parks Canada even had to turn vehicles away for lack of capacity. ... Third, we need more hotels, campgrounds, hiking trails, biking trails and day-use ... |
| 27th Canadian Dog Sled Race runs in La Ronge | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca Penticton Herald ... Canadian Dog Sled Race organization. Kirkland, who also competed as a ... Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race · Sledding · Dog Sledding · Dog Sports · Dog ... |
| Extreme cold, blowing snow to hit parts of Manitoba on Friday | CBC News CBC.ca ... outdoors, and those without proper shelter, Environment Canada says. The weather agency is advising Manitobans in the affected areas to keep dry ... |
| Group calls for increased border waters security | CBC News CBC.ca Concerns raised over American guides and anglers fishing in Canadian waters on Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake ... conservation officers on the ... |
| Made for the cold: World Cup ice climbing returns to Edmonton Edmonton Journal Organized in collaboration with the Alpine Club of Canada, the Edmonton round played a decisive role in determining final season standings. |
| Alberta hiking trail named one of the most anticipated in the world to visit - Daily Hive Daily Hive An Alberta trail just earned some global recognition after landing a spot on a list of the world's most anticipated hiking trails for 2026. |
| Baseline MTB lands $500,000 boost after reviving a historic Canada Cup downhill track Canadian Cycling Magazine Club used $115000 grant last year to rebuild a famous Alberta race line and is now planning new green and blue trails. |
Long-term plan for Saint John's north end proposes big focus on mixed-income housing
CBC.ca
Schools, trails and thousands of residents in Moncton's plan for Vision Lands. CBC News New Brunswick | February 21. Recommended for You. Video. 5:26 ..
CBC.ca Related Stories. Cabot Trail business owners seek successors, not just sales ... Owner wants to sell P.E.I. mobile home park to residents for $12,500 ... |
| What does it take to winter cycle in St. John's? These enthusiasts have some tips - CBC.ca CBC.ca ... trails and roads. It doesn't matter the season, or the weather ... Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and ... |
| Survival of winter sports in Quebec depends on investments in adaptation CityNews Montreal Cross-country skiing: catching up. “For us, making artificial snow ... country skiing in the summer, refrigerated trails, and even indoor trails. |
| Skiers gather in Fredericton for a competition they say has no age limit - CBC.ca CBC.ca ... Canadian Masters Championships is a competition for cross-country skiers aged 30 and up ... The ski club has been working to develop trails in ... |
| Spot near Edmonton getting a new trail and pedestrian bridge to explore - Daily Hive Daily Hive Alberta spot named the most affordable city to buy a house in Canada · Spot near Edmonton named one of the most livable in Canada. GET MORE URBANIZED ... |
Regina Ski Club fundraises to further develop Kinsmen Park
CTV News
In addition to Kinsmen Park, volunteers groom more than 15 cross-country ski ... Ontario · Driver three and half times legal limit charged after ...
Ontario Trails Trip Planner
Do you promote user trips and trail tourism by using the Ontario Trails Council Trip Planner?
1. Go to the OTC Website ontariotrails.ca
2. Select your favourite trail from an OTC Member RTO.
3. On that trail Select "Plan Your Trip."
4. Select the places you would like to go, on or off the trail!
5. Review your itinerary.
6. Print Your Personalized Trip Plan.
This service is available for RTO members, and is currently active on RTO6, RTO8, RTO11, RTO13a, b, c; pages.
We thank them for their membership support and for promoting trail trips in their region!
Professional Development
Trail Stewardship - Starts January, 2026.
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