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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 Get dosed! Need a dose of nature? There's a prescription for that - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail Environmental psychologists study how (and why) nature and outdoor spaces affect human well-being through psychological and physiological mechanisms. A great adventure! Backpack, dog, and determination: Woman treks solo from Fergus to Haliburton - Guelph Today Guelph Today Fergus's Faith Mitchell completes eight-day solo hike across Ontario trails. Congratulations! Elliot Lake ATV Club celebrates 25th anniversary with record-breaking poker run ElliotLakeToday.com The trails of Elliot Lake roared with excitement this past Saturday as ... Ontario and even into the United States. Club President Tony ... Hopefully this investment will also make riders more responsible on the trails! Province investing $429K to improve northern snowmobile trails - Elliot Lake News ElliotLakeToday.com ... local economies and ensuring Ontario's trails remain safe and enjoyable,' says George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. Trails also help with all sorts of environment preservation for species in need. Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations cdispatch.com Outdoors Feature: Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations ... Canada and the U.S. Midwest to central ... See our trails of 1812 pages for information on these unique to Ontario Trails! Thamesville carving unveiled; more coming for public art initiative | Chatham Daily News Chatham Daily News THAMESVILLE – A public art initiative continues to grow across Chatham-Kent with the unveiling of a War of 1812-themed wooden sculpture here on ... Thanks MTL Blog for highlighting Merrickville, a great town with great trails! Canada's 'most beautiful' village is 2.5 hours from Montreal and it's like a fall fairytale MTL Blog Merrickville also offers a variety of scenic trails perfect for hiking or cycling. The Rideau Trail, a long-distance hiking trail, passes right ... Lot's of wild water in James Bay Six Paddlers Retrace 1200Km Canadian Fur Trade Canoe Route - Explorersweb » Explorersweb » On September 4, a six-strong team of mostly Canadian paddlers brought their canoes ashore in Waskaganish, a Cree community on James Bay. So many to choose from, but here is 'Everyday Tourist' top 10. Top 10 Best Northern Ontario Hidden Gems - Everyday Tourist Everyday Tourist ... Canada's Group of Seven painters. Whether trekking the challenging Crack Trail or paddling through the serene waters of La Cloche, visitors are ... We appreciate the financial membership support of the Town of Minto at OTC. Thank you! Minto to host Indigenous celebration with films and cultural teachings EloraFergusToday.com ... at the Norgan Theatre to live teachings inside a Tipi, the town's upcoming event promises a rich exploration of Canada's diverse heritage.   Ontario Trails Council presents Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall Offered in Partnership with Confederation College OnLine Learning DUE TO THE SUPPORT STAFF STRIKE THE ADVERTISING AND THE PRICE FOR THE COURSE ARE DELAYED. WE WILL BE OFFERING THE COURSE ON A CONTINUOUS INTAKE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT NEEDS, GIVEN THE FLUIDITY OF THE SITUATION. THANK YOU. Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning. Course details coming soon. Unit 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. Unit 4 - Indigenous Trail Building This course will focus on Indigenous trail building best practices across Canada to encourage more Indigenous communities to build legacy trails for community recreation, tourism, and pathways for reconciliation. This course will provide an educational opportunity for non-indigenous trail builders to gain an understanding of community-based consultation and opportunities for partnering with trail tourism development.   More trail news..... Be sure to check out the Bayfield Trails and Waters when in the area! Bayfield, Ontario, Canada: A Hidden Gem on Lake Huron's Shores with Booming Summer Tourism Travel And Tour World ... events and natural attractions, Bayfield's tourism industry has been flourishing. Scenic Beauty and Outdoor Adventures. Bayfield is renowned for ... The outdoors is a learned activity. Youths mentored by outdoors club - Ontario Out of Doors Ontario Out of Doors ... Canadian Tire, Vortex Canada, Firearms Outlet, Richard Naranowicz, Ontario Conservation Officers Association, PolyJohn Canada, Bullseye North, MDT ... Mountain Bike Championships in Thunder Bay Start your engines! Targa 2025 is officially kicking off | CBC.ca CBC XCM Canadian mountain bike championships return to Thunder Bay this weekend ... More from News. Video. 2:55. Can Montreal's Parc Avenue be made ... Fall foliage and colours here soon These are the best provincial parks near Toronto to visit this fall for breathtaking foliage Yahoo News Canada With lush forests of red and orange, leafy trails, and crisp ... Ontario Parks and Subaru Canada have rounded up the best parks to visit ... Great trails, trips and tourism supports in Kawartha Lakes and Bobcaygeon Ontario This dreamy autumn town tucked between 2 lakes is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live Yahoo News Canada It's about 90 minutes from the GTA, and offers endless seasonal charm, from vibrant fall foliage and scenic hiking trails to charming cafes and ... The meeting last year was contentious, this council is afraid of local farmers, landowners. Napanee council vows to leave walking trails be, for now - The Record The Record Trending videos · More Canada Top News | Waterloo Region Record · Top Trending. Lot's of canoeing for all ages in Temiskaming Shores (a proud OTC supporter!) Scouts sail through week-long canoe trip - The Temiskaming Speaker The Temiskaming Speaker Scouts sail through week-long canoe trip. Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.ca · September 10, 2025 Sports. Sue Nielsen Local Journalism ... You know what makes these parks great? Their trails. These Ontario parks near Toronto are where autumn truly shines - Curiocity Curiocity Sweater weather adventures are upon us! Golden forests, crisp air and winding trails set the scene for the dreamiest fall escape just outside the ... Great fun - great trails in Kitchener-Waterloo Travel alert: 5 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest this fall in Ontario - Streets Of Toronto Streets Of Toronto It's all part of celebrations, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region is the place to be as the area hosts the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany.   We would welcome Ontario Parks!     Join Today!