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Fall is in the air.
Lot's of great places to explore in the Ottawa area.
Kawartha Lakes is very nice, especially in the fall.
Show your community spirit, get out and explore heritage during October.
Lot's happening in the Soo!
Ottawa Valley events
Some of the best area trails are highlighted.
Adaptive mountain bikes open the outdoors up for people.
Love the CVC and Terra Cotta. Making nature more available for a lot of people.
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.
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1,000 km by canoe!
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Reenactments are quite a spectacle!
A very Canadian experience.
Celebrate the equinox out on a trail
Subaru Canada Adventure Challenge on now.
Great job connecting spaces Windsor!
Hope everyone gets there gear back. Please report thefts!
Celebrate heritage by exploring area trails
Culture days allow for exploration of Canadiana
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