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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 Trails on these lands adds to this investment! Greenbelt report offers toolkit for municipalities; protecting nature is Ontario's smartest investment The Pointer A new report from the Greenbelt Foundation does just that. As Ontario's cities continue their boundless expansion, budgets struggle to keep up and ... 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 ... Great Mountain bike trails allover Ontario. I discovered top tier mountain biking in Northern Ontario (just watch out for moose) The Globe and Mail Bring a mountain bike with front and rear suspension to make the most out of the variety of trails in Kinsmen Park (on Fifth Line off the Trans-Canada ... Also some great hikes, rides and paddling! Prince Edward County Has Long Been a Favorite Among Locals in Canada—How to Visit Travel + Leisure Prince Edward County, Canada, is a hidden gem for wine lovers, with nearly 40 wineries plus white-sand beaches, beautiful hiking trails, ... Huntsville is a great place with great trails. This Ontario town nestled amidst sparkling lakes is one of Canada's 'best' fall destinations Yahoo News Canada ... parks, trails, and other attractions to enjoy. According to readers, Huntsville is one of Canada's best small towns to visit during the fall. Each ... Thunder Bay continues to move forward. Trails expansion expected to keep moving - Fort Frances Times Fort Frances Times Additions to an ever-expanding recreational trail network in and ... The Northwestern Ontario Recreation Trail Association said last week it ... See the press release below! Congratulations Conservation Ontario. Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability Farmtario RALP's Marginal Lands Initiative (MLI), delivered by Conservation Ontario, will receive an additional $9.6 million on top of the existing $12 million ... Bike lanes make traffic safer. To Remove or Not to Remove: Toronto Bike Lanes To Stay (for now) - McMillan LLP McMillan LLP Cycle Toronto, an organization advocating for the viability of bicycling as a mode of transportation within the City of Toronto, together with ... 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. 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..... Congratulations Niagara College WWF-Canada applauds Niagara College's environmental leadership Niagara-on-the-Lake Local WWF-Canada applauds Niagara College's environmental leadership. Phragmites removal project showcases student-driven conservation. Niagara-on-the-Lake ... Low water in many places, please heed these cautions and burn ban warnings as well. Reduce non-essential use: Quinte Conservation issues Level 3 Low Water Condition statement 93.3 myFM Low level water issues are persisting in the Quinte Conservation area, prompting the declaration of a Level 3 . ... Canadian, Proudly Local · Presidents ... Canadian Canoe Routes is a great resource Exploring Ontario's ghost parks: Forgotten beauty in the north - Village Report Village Report Or go to Canadian Canoe Routes (free), there's a detailed map of such. See the Village Media story on the train. If you are travelling between ... Congratulations to Bancroft for having such a significant event North of 7 River Run raises money for BCT | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca Penticton Herald “This event is billed as the provincial championship for the Ontario Marathon Canoe Kayak Racing Association. All registration fees other than that ... One of Ontario's Top 100 festivals Something a-peeling for everyone at St. George Apple Fest - FlamboroughToday.com Flamborough Today Special thanks to our major sponsors County of Brant, Heritage Canada, McMaster University, Enbridge Gas and Grand River Insurance. Thanks also to ... Please stay safe on the water Best Child And Youth Life Jackets For 2025 - Paddling Magazine Paddling Magazine Onyx Child All Adventure Specs. Price: $64.99 USD. Material: Nylon. License: U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada Approved. Weight Range: 35–55 ... Accessibility for all includes trails! Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All Moves To Amherstburg For Second Annual Celebration Of ... windsoriteDOTca News “Amherstburg is honoured to host this event and there's no better place to host it than the Libro Centre – an accessible facility and the home of ... 100's at ontariotrails.ca 50 must-see fall day trips from Toronto - blogTO blogTO ... Ontario, as there are hidden gems located all around. You can feed your love for the great outdoors with hiking trails and amazing lookouts, or ... We would welcome Ontario Parks!     Join Today!