Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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 ONTARIO TRAILS EDUCATION
 

MHO Adventures Offering Wilderness First Aid Courses In Huntsville This Spring
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Best known for its guided canoe expeditions across Ontario, Québec, and the Arctic, MHO Adventures also delivers a wide range of training programs.

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WEBINAR: Recalibrating Recreation Facility Revenues for the Future

Wednesday, April 15, Virtual • Noon to 1:00 pm

Recreation user fees continue to be a challenge to meet operational and capital funding requirements. This webinar will look back at the history of user fees and explore how some members are approaching the calculation of these much needed financial resources to operate and maintain recreational investments. Opportunities for the industry will be discussed in more detail, as well as a review of the ORFA resources on revenue generation opportunities and barriers.

Presenters: Terry Piche, CRFP, CIT, Director, Training, Research and Development, ORFA.

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Trails Risk Management - Level 3 Presented in Partnership with Ontario Trails Council

2 DAY TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

This in-person training course combines classroom discussion with on the ground trail assessment exercises and evaluation of existing trail risk factors and requirements. Risk assessment for multi use or activity optimized trail networks is the core process that identifies risk management needs. This applied training prepares participants as trail inspectors and risk assessors. This is the third training in the trail risk management progression.

The on-the-ground training covers:

This in-person training is taught by Jeff Jackson, Ph.D., a recognized expert in trail risk management and long-time facilitator of the OTC’s risk management training. His experience ranges from provincial level trail policy development, expert opinion in trail-based legal proceedings, publishing a number of risk management chapters in trail related publications, and work as a risk consultant, trail builder and manager in both winter and summer.

Participants are to bring footwear, rain jacket and water bottle, plus their existing inspection forms or inspection documentation.

Pre-requisite: OPA’s Trail Risk Management – level 1 & 2 online webinar

NOTE: this 16 hour training course is delivered in-person, in class and outdoors.

Course Date: June 22,  23, 2026

Course Time: 8:00am-4:00pm

Course Location: Jack Burger Sports Complex 60 Highland Dr, Port Hope On. L1A 3Z7

This course is being delivered in partnership with Ontario Trails Council and counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Please register online, an invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can then be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location - Jack Burger Sports Complex 60 Highland Dr, Port Hope On. 
  • Trail inspection and risk assessment process and procedures 
  • Risk assessment tied to trail management objectives
  • Objective versus subjective assessment criteria
  • Inspection forms and documentation
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Ontario Trails - Confederation College On-Line Learning

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Ontario Trails Council supports professional recreation practices developed by:

 

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Upcoming OTC Training and Events

The National Transportation Training Series is OTC’s unified national brand for professional training, education and symposia in transportation, traffic operations, road safety, enforcement and mobility. It brings together OTC’s long-standing expertise, technical credibility, and practitioner-led programming under a recognizable banner that reflects the expanding national reach of its education offerings.Don't miss these upcoming training sessions and events!

OTM Book 18 and Protected Intersection Guide Training
Thursday, April 16
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Online only2026 Summit
May 6 - 8
Kingston Marriott
285 King St. E, Kingston, ON

 
ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL SUMMIT

May 6 - 8 in Kingston, ON

The Summit schedule is now available, and the April 6 hotel booking deadline is quickly approaching. It features three days of practical sessions, keynote presentations and peer discussions focused on today’s transportation challenges.

Your Summit experience includes:

  • A facility tour exploring local transportation initiatives
  • Welcome reception with the Student Research Showcase
  • Two full days of Summit sessions
  • The President’s Award Dinner at historic Fort Henry
  • Networking with transportation professionals from across the province
  • Kingston’s walkable downtown makes it easy to enjoy the city between sessions.

Stay in downtown Kingston

Summit delegates can stay at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront or the Residence Inn by Marriott at the OTC group rate of $199 per night. Book by April 6 to secure the OTC group rate.

Both hotels are within walking distance of the Summit venue.

View the full schedule and register  at otc.org .

Thank you to our 2026 Summit sponsors

ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL SPONSORS BAR
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ONTARIO TRAIL TOURISM, MARKETING AND MEDIA
 

Butter Tart Day petition honouring Barrie, Canadian heritage - Simcoe.com
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Petition created to honour Canadian dessert and the Barrie woman who concocted it. Petition needs 500 signatures before June 25 to be tabled at House ..
 

 

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny: Visit Port Hope This Weekend For a Crazy Race and Festival
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Ontario is home to plenty of festivals and unique races. image ... At the finish line, “Fannyville”, the outdoor event village, is set up ...

G2G Rail Trail - Travel And Tour World
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Explore the new $7.5M G2G bridge over the Conestogo River. A major win for Ontario cycling tourism, reconnecting the trail from Guelph to Goderich ...
 
Canada's Lakeside Park Is A Scenic Gem With Forest Hiking Trails - AOL.com
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These claws are less curved than those of other bears because they are adapted for digging rather than climbing trees. It should be noted that ...

 

No car? No problem: 5 Ontario locations to visit that are accessible by transit - NOW Toronto
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One of these locations reachable by bus is Orillia, known for its hiking and biking trails, as well as its boating and beaches off of Lake Couchiching ...


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Long Sault Parkway: Ontario's enchanting 11-island escape - Toronto.com
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And it is also a popular spot for wildlife viewing, photography and hiking, with trails located on Hoople Island. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. So, if ...
 
Between Toronto And Niagara Falls Is Canada's Charming Lakefront Town With A Vibrant ... - Islands
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Parks, trails, and outdoor adventures in Oakville. trees in the fall, Oakville, Canada Jimfeng/Getty Images. Oakville has such an impressive outdoor ...
 
8 natural wonders to visit near Toronto this summer if you've already seen Niagara Falls
Yahoo News Canada
... hiking trails and picnic spots." For a touch of summer magic, you can relax on the white sands at Bluffer's Park. Don't miss Cathedral Bluffs Park ...
 
Outdoor Dinosaur Trail Tour Brings Life-Size Animatronics to Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal
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The outdoor event runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with timed entry slots and space for up to 7,000 visitors each day. Tickets start at $25 for ...
 
Get outside: 5 ideas for experiences in and around Waterloo Region this week - The Record
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Ontario · Ontario Regional News ... Get outside for the Jays on The Big Screen event in the outdoor big screen action at the Gaslight District.
 
  
Spring is here. Get outside with these five walking trails in Hamilton
The Hamilton Spectator
Bayfront Park's trail is a great spot to walk, ride bikes and rollerblade. John Rennison/Spectator file photo ...

 
 

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Help Shape The Future Of The Pickering Lands 

The Government of Canada wants to hear ideas about how the Pickering Lands should be used. A public consultation is open until April 17. 

 

Transport Canada is working with several federal partners to look at different options for the land. These include conservation, recreation, agriculture, and development for homes, businesses, and industry. 

 

Feedback can be shared through an anonymous online survey, by email or by mailed statement. Once the consultation period ends, the information will be reviewed and shared in a public report.

Get the project overview
 
 


ONTARIO TRAIL - RISK MANAGEMENT
 

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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

5. User Education and Training

  • Programs by Use Group

  • Calendar of Delivery

  • MTO Guidelines

  • Use group regulations

  • Knowledge Experts

  • Best recommendations

  • Powerpoint

  • Webinar

Meeting Date - April 17, 2026
1030-1130 
Topic Future Plans - Canadian Trail Summit Presentation

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

 

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