Monday, August 11, 2025

Trail Wise News - August 11, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title to see more news, and Ontario Trails Council programs and services

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. 


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ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Please plan for bad air and extreme heat!
Extreme heat and poor air quality prompts warnings across Canada - CTV News
CTV News
... Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. ADVERTISEMENT ... Environment Canada warns to plan and schedule outdoor activities during ...

Hopefully this clears when the fires stop
Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues | CBC News
CBC
Environment Canada is suggesting people limit time outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events due to smoke levels.

Use caution and precautions when out on the trails!
Tick risk growing in Peel's parks and trails | Caledon Citizen
Caledon Citizen |
... Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. Peel Public Health shared that the main way to protect against Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites ...

Canadians are choosing Canada
Choosing distinctly Canadian adventure - PressReader
PressReader
... Canadian, and this summer we decided to explore our heritage within Canada. Our original plans for New York were shelved, and like many other ...

ATV accidents are constantly in the news.
Police investigate fatal collision involving pickup and ATV - CTV News
CTV News
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal crash between a pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that left one person dead and ...

Go Sudbury!
Why You Should Visit Sudbury in 2025: Top Attractions, Outdoor Adventures & Local Tips
The Planet D
This Northern Ontario gem is packed with surprises, think 330 sparkling lakes, a massive regreening transformation, Canada's most iconic coin, and ...
 


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.


 

Get outdoors in Ottawa - check out all the trails at Ottawa and Countryside
Outdoor activities in Ottawa – water, earth and air adventures
Ottawa Tourism
Canada's capital is a gateway to the best outdoor activities in Ontario. Plan your outdoor adventure in Ottawa.

Interesting perspective, I think its a right that should be reciprocated with respect.
'Outside is a privilege, not a right': The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban
Yahoo News Canada
In one particularly corrosive excuse, these violators asserted that “this is Canada, it's literally all forest, and you're probably going to have to ...

Many Canadians cant get to or afford the travel to these places. 
You're not a true Canadian unless you've been to at least 6 of these 10 stunning national parks
Narcity
There are also plenty of hiking trails in Bruce Peninsula National Park that lead through mixed forests, along the rugged shoreline and connect to the ...

We agree!
Canada's oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder - Islamabad Post
Islamabad Post
Originally from Detroit, Gray discovered the Bruce Trail when she came to Canada to study environmental sciences at Ontario's Trent University. Hiking ...

Oro-Medonte also has many great trails!
TurtleFest returns to Scales Nature Park in Oro-Medonte this month - Collingwood News
Collingwood Today
Scales Nature Park, an education and conservation facility focused on Canadian reptiles and amphibians, is hosting its annual TurtleFest on Saturday, ...

Hoping all had a great time as this event has passed at time of publication
North Bay Mountain Bike Association gears up for action-packed Enduro weekend
North Bay Nugget
... competitors from across Ontario are coming to North Bay to test their mountain biking skills. ... News · Local News. North Bay Mountain Bike ...
 

Ontario Trails Council partners with Granite Rapids Moon as a fundraiser. See this film in Waterloo. Support Ontario Trails.
granite rapids moon trailer video
We’d like to donate a significant chunk of our box office receipts from the 6:45pm August 12th screening of Granite Rapids Moon at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo (6 Princess Street) to the Ontario Trails Council.

Please always follow the safety rules!
Paddleboarders are urged to obey safety equipment rules | News | kelownadailycourier.ca
Kelowna Daily Courier
“This incident could have easily ended in tragedy.” According to Transport Canada regulations, paddle boarders are required to carry specific safety ...

Find all the best Trails of 1812
Siege weekend: 'It all happened here' on bloodiest battleground in Canada - Fort Erie Radio
Fort Erie Radio
... War of 1812. British forces attempted to invade the fort but the U.S. ... Canada's bloodiest battlefield, said Niagara Parks in a news release.

That will be quite a sight!
More than 100 canoes will completely take over Toronto Harbour next month - blogTO
blogTO
... Ontario, [...] deeply inspiring." "This vibrant, waterborne canoe procession brings us together to engage with Toronto's watershed, celebrating ...

Find all the best RTO8 trails here
How to summer in Peterborough & the Kawarthas - PressReader
PressReader
Picture: cool waves lapping a granite shoreline; canoes gliding across boreal lakes; fresh food, best enjoyed al fresco. And the best news: You don't ...

Watch for storms and water bombers!
Outdoor activities unsafe due to heavy rain and thunderstorms - Barrie News
Barrie Today
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.
 


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