Monday, October 6, 2025

Trail Wise - October 6, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events from all over Ontario. More information on Ontario Trails programs, services and other news through the title link.

 

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

 
Outdoor education is a powerful teacher - The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
The RNS Outdoors Program combines technical skills specific to outdoor adventure ... Canada College, a day and boarding school for boys in ...
 
Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel Offer October Free Preview Event - Outdoor Wire
Outdoor Wire
This presents a significant opportunity for new audiences to discover the outdoor adventure and conservation at no additional cost. Viewers can ...
 
Snowmobile trail closures could impact Sault winter tourism
Sault Star
Some snowmobile trails north and east of Sault Ste. Marie will remain closed this winter and that can impact Sault Ste. Marie tourism.

bruce trail announces investment in saving land for conservation


The longest canopy boardwalk 'in the world' can be found in Ontario - Curiocity
Curiocity
ontario trails · Travel · These Ontario trails are a must-visit for fall views on Thanksgiving weekend. 3 days ago Karen Doradea. Subscribe. Want more ...

 
10 Most Hospitable Towns In Ontario - World Atlas
World Atlas
... activitiesOntario's diversity and warmth ... Hike on the Sifto Loop Trail, which is a paved multi-use trail with peaceful waterfront views.

The most scenic fall driving routes in Ontario to soak up the season - Curiocity
Curiocity
ontario trails · Travel · These Ontario trails are a must-visit for fall views on Thanksgiving weekend. 2 days ago Karen Doradea. Crooks' Hollow ...

These Ontario trails are a must-visit for fall views for Thanksgiving weekend - Curiocity
Curiocity
Canada's first and only national urban park, according to Destination Ontario, has multiple hiking trails that range in length and difficulty. You ...



Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall


Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning


ALERT - 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.

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

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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.


selection of foods on a tableUnit 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!

 
Ghost Walks at ExPlace - Toronto - blogTO
blogTO
The walks cost $15 per person, tickets available for purchase here. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the United Way Greater Toronto.

Toronto's getting a new art trail and it's the first of its kind in Canada
Curiocity
... walking paths through a new waterfront park system on the new man-made island overlooking Lake Ontario in Toronto's Port Lands. It's described as ...




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