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Trail Wise - August 25, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title for OTC programs, services and even more trail news.

 

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity.
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Ontario Trails Council is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario. 


Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.

 


 

ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Hike Haliburton!
Hike Haliburton returns with more than 40 free guided hikes across the Haliburton ... - kawarthaNOW
kawarthaNOW
... outdoor tourism because there's so much to see and do outdoors.” Consistently selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festival & Events ...


New trails posted
Check out our new trail additions at ontariotrails.ca We are pleased to have posted the cross country ski trails and the mountain bike trails supported by the Walden Cross Country Ski Club, and the Walden Mountain Bile Club! Thank you for listing with Ontario Trails Council. Thanks to Rusty Hopper for taking the time to send along the information.
https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail/walden-mountain-bike-trails
https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail/walden-cross-country-ski-trails


Part of our Ottawa and Countryside listings at ontariotrails.ca for example Muskrat Trail
Petrie's Landing is a perfect balance between nature and urbanity | Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Citizen
... Canada's best brands? Visit Canoe for ... In winter, cross-country ski trails maintained by the Ski Heritage organization are also nearby.


Support Ontario Trails - we support funding to help manage trail users.
Moncton using security to keep people out of wooded trails - PressReader
PressReader
Gary Hyslop, trail master of the Fundy Hiking Trail Association, said ... Parks Canada spokesperson Piper Langille said in an email Parks Canada ...


See above - Ontario trails tells all trail users - don't stack rocks. #supportingontariotrails
Hikers Stack Rocks. He Kicks Them Over. - PressReader
PressReader
Researchers say stone stacks are damaging habitats around hiking trails ... A stack in Madeira, Portugal. Newspapers in English · Newspapers from Canada.


Port lands in southeast end undergoing a transformation.
What Toronto's 'biggest new park in a generation' will look like when complete | INsauga
INsauga
... park toronto new island new park Ookwemin Minising ontario. The ... The park also offers recreational trails and cycling paths (including a ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall

Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning




Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.



confederation college safety and trainingUnit 1 - Safety and Training
By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively.



Unit 2 - Trail Assessment

By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread.



Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition
By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail.
 

Great innovation Essex.
Essex launches virtual heritage tour - Blackburn News Chatham
Blackburn News Chatham
The success of Jane's Walk Tour earlier this year in Essex has prompted the town to promote more of its heritage online ... Canada drops tariffs on U.S. ...


Congratulations to Newmarket for another new trail. Check out our trail page
New Ontario trail has a four-storey boardwalk to explore the forest - blogTO
blogTO
Ontario has a brand new greenway to attract nature lovers, and it's unlike most of the recreational trails anywhere else in the GTA.


Thanks Narcity - all have great trails!
8 beautiful Ontario towns you've probably never heard of but are worth a visit - Narcity
Narcity
Other attractions in the area include cruises, hiking trails, and beautiful beaches in Awenda Provincial Park. ... Port Elgin is also known as " ...


Condolences to all - tragic.
'Great loss': Kirkland Lake acknowledges tragic Moonbeam crash - TimminsToday.com
Timmins Today
KAPUSKASING - Communities are continuing to rally around Moonbeam and Kapuskasing after an ATV crash claimed the lives of four young people last ...


SSM has all sorts of great trails.
This Ontario city is an underrated mountain biker's paradise - Orillia News
Orillia Matters
Marie has become Ontario's top destination for mountain biking, thanks to the local MTB ... Canada has to offer. This has been shared 0 times. 0.


HEAT, HEAT, HEAT
Beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area closed for rest of the season - CTV News
CTV News
However, the conservation authority decided to keep the beach closed for the rest of season. ... Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture.
 


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