Sunday, March 8, 2026

Canadian Trails News - for trail users coast to coast, based in Ontario.

 


CANADIAN TRAIL NEWS 

Canada's biking industry is navigating rocky terrain - The Peak
The Peak
... mountain bike and took up a new hobby. Statistics Canada retail data ... bike shop that's operated in Toronto for almost 20 years. ”Then they ...
 


Road to Jasper's recovery: Interim housing, permit processing, reopened trails and wildfire ...
Niagara Falls Review
The road will remain closed for the summer of 2026. Courtesy WSP and Parks Canada ...
 
Kelowna Nordic Club wrapping up season after 'challenging' winter - Castanet.net
Castanet.net
The cross-country ski and snowshoe season will end at the Kelowna Nordic Club this weekend ... Visitors are asked to enter the trails from the main ...

Man, 53, dead after Brackley PEI snowmobile crash | PNI Atlantic News
SaltWire
The lone occupant of the snowmobile, a 53‑year‑old Charlottetown man, was pronounced deceased at the scene after his snowmobile left the trail and ...

Southern Saskatchewan sees grassland enter into Nature Conservancy of Canada ...
Discover Estevan
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) expanded their conservation area to celebrate World Wildlife Day earlier this week.

New routes, same spirit: Yukon's Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail race marks half a century
CBC
... dogsled along the Yukon River ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing ...

5000 Trees to Be Planted Along Iron Horse Trail Through Federal Program
Lakeland Connect
... Trans Canada Trail and the Great Canadian Snowmobile Trail. It also hosts more than 1,400 geocaches managed by the Lakeland Geocache Society ...
 
Rocky to Nordegg Trail getting international recognition | Red Deer Advocate
Red Deer Advocate
... Alberta. The route utilizes a repurposed section of the Canadian Northern Western Railway, allowing adventurers to explore a formerly inaccessible ...
 
Parks Canada to introduce reserved parking for popular Skyline Trail - PressReader
PressReader
According to Parks Canada, as one of Atlantic Canada's most iconic viewpoints, the Skyline Trail regularly exceeds its safe vis‑ itor capacity during ...
 
Insurance hurdles curb community riding on Gabriola — report
Insurance Business
For insurers and brokers, the situation reflects a familiar pattern in Canada's equine and farm markets. Standard home policies rarely contemplate ...
 
Fight to save portion of Kettle Valley Rail Trail ongoing - Merritt Herald
Merritt Herald
... Trans Canada Trail to collaborate moving forward. I will provide a further update following our meeting with Trans Canada Trail.” MLA Wilson also ...
 
From sea to sea: Study finds Canada's nature worth billions - The Weather Network
The Weather Network
outdoors. ⋮. Animals · Habitats · Outdoors. From sea to sea: Study finds ... Canada is home to some of the most breathtaking places in the world ...
 
6 spots in Calgary that are perfect for a spring walk | Lifestyle - Daily Hive
Daily Hive
Alberta hiking trail named one of the most anticipated in the world... Feb 26, 2026. Trending Article Image. 9 all-you-can-eat restaurants you need ...
 


Ontario Trails Trip Planner


Do you promote user trips and trail tourism by using the Ontario Trails Council Trip Planner?

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1. Go to the OTC Website ontariotrails.ca

2. Select your favourite trail from an OTC Member RTO.

3. On that trail Select "Plan Your Trip."
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4. Select the places you would like to go, on or off the trail!

5. Review your itinerary.

6. Print Your Personalized Trip Plan.


This service is available for RTO members, and is currently active on RTO6, RTO8, RTO11, RTO13a, b, c; pages.

We thank them for their membership support and for promoting trail trips in their region!




Professional Development


Trail Stewardship Starts January, 2026.


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       intact public entities logo

Ontario Trails - Trails Risk Management Committee 2025-26
 
The purpose of each meeting is to gather resources from practitioners on the topic in advance so we can have a productive discussion on the topic and the various sub sections below. The materials will be crafted into supporting documents, educational sessions and a follow-up webinar so that maximum distribution of these up to date best practices can be achieved, and then shared with the Ontario Trails Community.
  • Intact Co-Chair - Jaden Hodgins
  • Ontario Trails Co-Chair - Dave Naulls
There will be 6 online meetings over the year.

N/C for OTC Members
Donation for non-members
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Meeting Date - March 20, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: User Education and Training

Meeting Date - May 5, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation



Ontario Trails Council supports the work of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario:

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EDCO Members mark your calendars, this year's Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM in the Frontenac Ballroom, The Westin Harbour Castle.

We hope you are all able to attend!

Download Annual General Meeting Agenda here

Download 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes here

Download the 2026 Annual Report here



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