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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.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Ontario Trails News and Updates - from the people that make, develop and enjoy Ontario's recreational trails #ontariotrails
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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ONTARIO TRAILS EDUCATION
| MHO Adventures Offering Wilderness First Aid Courses In Huntsville This Spring Huntsville Doppler Best known for its guided canoe expeditions across Ontario, Québec, and the Arctic, MHO Adventures also delivers a wide range of training programs. |
WEBINAR: Recalibrating Recreation Facility Revenues for the Future | |
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Trails Risk Management - Level 3 Presented in Partnership with Ontario Trails Council
2 DAY TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
This in-person training course combines classroom discussion with on the ground trail assessment exercises and evaluation of existing trail risk factors and requirements. Risk assessment for multi use or activity optimized trail networks is the core process that identifies risk management needs. This applied training prepares participants as trail inspectors and risk assessors. This is the third training in the trail risk management progression.
The on-the-ground training covers:
This in-person training is taught by Jeff Jackson, Ph.D., a recognized expert in trail risk management and long-time facilitator of the OTC’s risk management training. His experience ranges from provincial level trail policy development, expert opinion in trail-based legal proceedings, publishing a number of risk management chapters in trail related publications, and work as a risk consultant, trail builder and manager in both winter and summer.
Participants are to bring footwear, rain jacket and water bottle, plus their existing inspection forms or inspection documentation.
Pre-requisite: OPA’s Trail Risk Management – level 1 & 2 online webinar
NOTE: this 16 hour training course is delivered in-person, in class and outdoors.
Course Date: June 22, 23, 2026
Course Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Course Location: Jack Burger Sports Complex 60 Highland Dr, Port Hope On. L1A 3Z7
This course is being delivered in partnership with Ontario Trails Council and counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.
Please register online, an invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can then be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
- Location - Jack Burger Sports Complex 60 Highland Dr, Port Hope On.
- Trail inspection and risk assessment process and procedures
- Risk assessment tied to trail management objectives
- Objective versus subjective assessment criteria
- Inspection forms and documentation
- Show details
Ontario Trails - Confederation College On-Line Learning
Ontario Trails Council supports professional recreation practices developed by:
Upcoming OTC Training and Events
The National Transportation Training Series is OTC’s unified national brand for professional training, education and symposia in transportation, traffic operations, road safety, enforcement and mobility. It brings together OTC’s long-standing expertise, technical credibility, and practitioner-led programming under a recognizable banner that reflects the expanding national reach of its education offerings.Don't miss these upcoming training sessions and events!
OTM Book 18 and Protected Intersection Guide Training
Thursday, April 16
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Online only2026 Summit
May 6 - 8
Kingston Marriott
285 King St. E, Kingston, ON
OTM Book 18 and Protected Intersection Guide Training
Thursday, April 16
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Online only2026 Summit
May 6 - 8
Kingston Marriott
285 King St. E, Kingston, ON
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May 6 - 8 in Kingston, ON The Summit schedule is now available, and the April 6 hotel booking deadline is quickly approaching. It features three days of practical sessions, keynote presentations and peer discussions focused on today’s transportation challenges. Your Summit experience includes:
Stay in downtown Kingston Summit delegates can stay at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront or the Residence Inn by Marriott at the OTC group rate of $199 per night. Book by April 6 to secure the OTC group rate. Both hotels are within walking distance of the Summit venue. View the full schedule and register at otc.org . |
Thank you to our 2026 Summit sponsors |
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ONTARIO TRAIL TOURISM, MARKETING AND MEDIA
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| Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny: Visit Port Hope This Weekend For a Crazy Race and Festival To Do Canada Ontario is home to plenty of festivals and unique races. image ... At the finish line, “Fannyville”, the outdoor event village, is set up ... |
G2G Rail Trail - Travel And Tour World
Travel And Tour World
Explore the new $7.5M G2G bridge over the Conestogo River. A major win for Ontario cycling tourism, reconnecting the trail from Guelph to Goderich ...
| Canada's Lakeside Park Is A Scenic Gem With Forest Hiking Trails - AOL.com AOL.com These claws are less curved than those of other bears because they are adapted for digging rather than climbing trees. It should be noted that ... |
| No car? No problem: 5 Ontario locations to visit that are accessible by transit - NOW Toronto NOW Toronto One of these locations reachable by bus is Orillia, known for its hiking and biking trails, as well as its boating and beaches off of Lake Couchiching ... |
| Long Sault Parkway: Ontario's enchanting 11-island escape - Toronto.com Toronto.com And it is also a popular spot for wildlife viewing, photography and hiking, with trails located on Hoople Island. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. So, if ... |
| Between Toronto And Niagara Falls Is Canada's Charming Lakefront Town With A Vibrant ... - Islands Islands Parks, trails, and outdoor adventures in Oakville. trees in the fall, Oakville, Canada Jimfeng/Getty Images. Oakville has such an impressive outdoor ... |
| 8 natural wonders to visit near Toronto this summer if you've already seen Niagara Falls Yahoo News Canada ... hiking trails and picnic spots." For a touch of summer magic, you can relax on the white sands at Bluffer's Park. Don't miss Cathedral Bluffs Park ... |
| Outdoor Dinosaur Trail Tour Brings Life-Size Animatronics to Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal To Do Canada The outdoor event runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with timed entry slots and space for up to 7,000 visitors each day. Tickets start at $25 for ... |
| Get outside: 5 ideas for experiences in and around Waterloo Region this week - The Record The Record Ontario · Ontario Regional News ... Get outside for the Jays on The Big Screen event in the outdoor big screen action at the Gaslight District. |
The Hamilton Spectator Bayfront Park's trail is a great spot to walk, ride bikes and rollerblade. John Rennison/Spectator file photo ... |
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ONTARIO TRAIL - RISK MANAGEMENT
The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management
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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
5. User Education and Training
Programs by Use Group
Calendar of Delivery
MTO Guidelines
Use group regulations
Knowledge Experts
Best recommendations
Powerpoint
Webinar
Meeting Date - April 17, 2026
1030-1130
Topic Future Plans - Canadian Trail Summit Presentation
6. Meeting Date - May 5, 2026
1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
1030-1130
Topic Future Plans - Canadian Trail Summit Presentation
6. Meeting Date - May 5, 2026
1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
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