Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Ontario trails News - Trail Marketing and Media, World Trail Network Awards, Thanks TCT for your generous support of our work and getting us to Winnipeg in June.

 

ONTARIO TRAIL TOURISM, MARKETING AND MEDIA
 

2025 Windsor-Essex tourism relatively stable, thanks to staycations, marketing body says
CBC
Canada saw fewer visitors from the United States during the summer ... “This past weekend my team was out at the Outdoor Adventure Show in ...
 
UPDATE: Shea Woods dog park - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Glen Gower
Shea Woods is located east of Shea Road and south of the Trans Canada Trail. The cedar forest has become a popular spot for dog walkers over the ...

Trans Canada Trail launches 'Blahs-2-Ahhs' to help Canadians beat 'Blue Monday' - Global News
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Global News Morning Toronto. Trans Canada Trail launches 'Blahs-2-Ahhs' to help Canadians beat 'Blue Monday'. More Videos. 0 seconds of 0 seconds.
 
What I Learned After Visiting Ontario's Cities, Lakes, and Parks - The Traveler
The Traveler
Calm Ontario lake at sunrise with a red canoe on granite ... Can beginners enjoy paddling in Ontario, or is it only for experienced canoeists?
 
Locals say this spot with turquoise waters is the 'best' place they've ever visited in Ontario
Yahoo News Canada
Reachable by boat, the island is known for its striking rock formations, sparkling waters, scenic hiking trails, and plenty of photo-worthy spots. For ...
 
9 Best Downtowns In Ontario - World Atlas
World Atlas
... Ontario, and waterfront trails create an idyllic natural extension of the town center. Annual events like the Sandcastle Festival and the Cobourg ...
 
Bracebridge Overview: Waterfalls, Lakes, and Outdoor Activities - The Traveler
The Traveler
Further afield, regional routes such as the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and sections of the Trans Canada Trail connect Bracebridge to surrounding ...
 
A whimsical skating trail is this Ontario park's 'best-kept secret' - Curiocity
Curiocity
If hockey is more your speed, there's also a large outdoor ice pad that can be used to play pick-up games. The snowshoe trails here are pretty ...
 
Best winter road trips that are only 3 hours or less from Toronto
NOW Toronto
... hiking trails, camp sites and picnic areas. In the winter, the town offers snowmobiling on Trail E63 along the Parkway, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.
 


2026 Canadian Trail Summit – advance rates close soon!  

Have you registered for the first-ever Canadian Trail Summit? Don’t wait around! Advanced rates close on March 15. Funding support is available to help individuals and members of non-profit organizations cover costs of attending the summit. Join us in Winnipeg June 16 to 19, 2026, to help shape the future of Canada’s trails!  
 
Learn more + Register here

 

Introducing the inaugural World Trails Awards

The World Trails Network is launching a new program: The World Trails Awards. These awards will celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in trails around the world and will be presented at the World Trails Conference in October. This year’s awards are focusing on sustainability, community engagement, tourism, cultural heritage, and accessibility. Each category requires the nominator to answer a specific set of questions. Anyone can nominate a trail organization that fits one of the World Trails Awards categories.



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ONTARIO SNOWMOBILING NEWS
 

Ontario Trails Council advises - sled smart. Take a driver education course. Follow posted speed limits. Drive your sled according to conditions. Do not drink and drive. We encourage the OPP and the MTO to enforce all safety rules and laws to protect the general public, trail users, and ensure the safety of all snowmobilers. As the OPP say - 

Preventable behaviours like excessive speeding or alcohol and drug impairment put your safety – and your return to your loves ones – at risk. Please make every ride a safe one for you and your family,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Karen Meyer, Traffic Safety and Operational Support.
 
Snowmobilers hit the trails tomorrow to help Easter Seals Ontario - Sault Ste. Marie News
SooToday.com
Snowmobilers will hit the trails on Feb. 28, 2026, in support of Easter Seals Ontario, raising funds to support and expand access to programs, ...

OPP Urges Snowmobilers to Ride Safe and Sober as Winter Season Continues
NetNewsLedger
THUNDER BAY — With winter conditions persisting across Northwestern Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding snowmobilers to put safety ...
 

 

ONTARIO CONSERVATION TRAILS

 
Politicians left with 'hardly with a voice' with conservation authority amalgamation
petrolialambtonindependent.ca
Politicians left with 'hardly with a voice' with conservation authority amalgamation · Share This · McGregor named Canadian flagbearer at Paralympic ...
 
Government of Canada launches $500 million in support for retooling Canada's forest sector
Canada.ca
Environmental conservation and protection · Environment statistics · Water ... Canadian Policy and Build Canada Homes, which prioritize Canadian wood.
 
Many conservation authorities provide camping and other trail services for people to use on site. We appreciate their support!


 
New parks, 4800 new residents, lakefront access all planned for Ontario community
INsauga
... Ontario Conservation Authority, Ontario Parks and the Region of Durham. ... Trail, Lake Ontario shoreline and Tooley Creek. Multi-use paths ...
 
All in the Family with Mountsberg Raptor Centre in High Park - NOW Toronto
NOW Toronto
Community Events, Kids & Family, Outdoor, Science & Tech, Talks & Panels, Tours ... Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M6P 3K7 + Google Map. Related ...
 
March Break Camps 2026 | Top Kids Camps - ToDoOntario
ToDoOntario
Whether your kids love skiing, animals, science, or outdoor adventure, Ontario ... Outdoor winter activities. Crafts and games. Evening ...
  

 

PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES

 
March recreational trail events in Ontario offer a mix of late-winter and early-spring activities, featuring fat biking, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Key 2026 events include the Cannondale Ontario Fatbike Series Final at Hardwood Ski and Bike (March)Thunder Bay fat bike races, and March Break trail activities in Haliburton/Muskoka.

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  • Fat Biking & Cycling: Cannondale Ontario Fatbike Series Final: Located at Hardwood Ski and Bike in Oro-Medonte, this is a major late-winter event.
     
  • Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club Series: Fat bike races occur at Mount Baldy, Thunder Bay.
     
  • Toronto Bicycle Show & E-Bike Expo: March 6–8, 2026, at the International Centre, Mississauga.
     
  • Winter Sports & March Break (March 16-20, 2026):
     
  • Winter Family Camp: Offered at Camp Kandalore in the Haliburton Highlands.
     
  • Skiing & Snowshoeing: Available at Walden Cross Country (Sudden) and various resorts, including Blue Mountain and Searchmont.
     
  • Nature Nuts March Break Camp: Held by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for children.
     
  • Hiking & Trail Maintenance: Friends of the Cataraqui Trail Meeting: A meeting for trail members occurs on March 26, 2026.
     
  • Frontenac K&P Trail: Open for hiking, but users are advised to be aware of spring thaw conditions.
Note: Trail conditions can change rapidly in March; it is recommended to check specific trail or club websites before visiting
Please see the Ontario Trails Events Page for more information.
 
Minnesota man circles Lake Superior, finding climbs, islands, waterfalls and parks ripe for discovery
Star Tribune
In Wawa, Ontario, Canada, the park is known for good hiking and great vistas. (Provided by Rudi Hargesheimer). Advertisement. icon Comment. icon Gift.
On a frozen Northern Ontario lake, a retired principal turns snowshoe tracks into art
SooToday.com
At minus-25 C on a quiet lake outside Schreiber, Ont., there are no paintbrushes or easels—just modern snowshoes, measuring tape and a compass.

SnoFest named as 2026 top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario - Georgina
Georgina
Held at the ROC, Georgina's premier outdoor recreation destination, SnoFest transforms the winter landscape into an inclusive, family festival ...
 
GTA's Dino Run is active fun for the whole family - Canadian Running Magazine
Canadian Running Magazine
After kicking off at a mall this month, seven more kid-friendly and family-centric outdoor events are planned for this summer. ... Ontario, and beyond.
 
Christensen captures gold at OFSAA championships - PressReader
PressReader
She competes in cycling in mountain bike, road and cyclocross. In 2025 ... event at the Ontario Winter Games. “I think it's really cool to ...
 
Toronto cop injured cyclist then issued them a ticket for something totally legal - blogTO
blogTO
Shellnutt emphasizes that it is not against the law for anyone over the age of 18 to ride a bicycle without a helmet in Ontario, calling the validity ...

Self Care: Outdoor winter activities are proven to reduce stress - National Post
National Post
“The key to adapting to a beautiful but cold country like Canada is to embrace snow, ice and cold — not as obstacles, but as invitations. The biggest ...

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