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TRAIL WISE the ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - July 27, 2026 • Project Funding Builds Trails • • Activity on Ontario Trails • #ontariotrailnews • Trail Projects • Updates • Member Services • #canadiantrailnews 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.     TOP TRAIL NEWS Teens caught on off-road e-bikes may get black mark on future driving record Bradford Today Teens caught on off-road e-bikes may get black mark on future driving record. Electric-powered motorcycles and dirt bikes are considered motor ...   Nature accessible at Mills Block | Local News | chroniclejournal.com The Chronicle-Journal ... trail at Cascades Conservation Area. “The Conservation Authority, when it's able, we like to provide accessible trails to everyone,” Cook said.   Locals push for changes to impending conservation authority amalgamations - CTV News CTV News At the most recent meeting of the Maitland Valley Conservation Foundation, Dr. Justina Ray, founder of the Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada ...   Despite tracing her stolen e-bike to an apartment building, she's unable to get it back - CBC CBC ... conservation area on Canada Day. CBC Hamilton | July 2. Recommended for ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in ...   New Gordie Howe Bridge Bike Path Lets Cyclists Ride From Canada to the U.S. Momentum Mag A new Broadway Street multi-use path and Malden Park Trailhead now provide a dedicated cycling connection to the bridge from Windsor's trail network. RCMP urge paddle boarders to gear up - CochraneNow Cochrane Now RCMP say many paddlers were without equipment that is required under Transport Canada regulations and could have faced fines or, in a worst-case ...   PUBLIC NOTICE - Closures of National Capital Region bridges to motorists - Le Lézard Le Lézard The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.3 million to expand and update the Trans Canada Trail. With funding from the federal government ...   Nearly 200 fires burning in Northern Ontario - TimminsToday.com Timmins Today Firesmoke.ca has real-time maps of the situation and shows smoke blowing from northwestern Ontario into southern Ontario. ... Teen charged, ATV ... For the latest wildfire information and travel advisories, please consult official sources: Ontario Forest Fires Interactive Smoke Forecast Map Ontario 511 Traveller Information  If you are looking for information to share with your communities, visitors, or travellers planning a trip to Northern Ontario, please feel free to share the following resource: Is It Safe to Travel Northern Ontario Right Now? What Visitors Need to Know About the 2026 Wildfires. This resource provides travellers with guidance on current wildfire conditions, travel considerations, and where to find the latest updates before and during their visit. Quetico fire crosses the border into the BWCAW; Trails End Campground closed Quetico Superior Foundation ... Canada earlier this week. The Forest ... Quetico Park Fires · Wildfires close Quetico's Dawson Trail Campground and Backcountry Entry 3.1k views ...   Wildfire Smoke and Horse Health Horse Sport Horse owners may notice horses coughing or showing signs of mild equine ... Horse Sport has been the voice of equestrian competition in Canada. Our ...   The Lower Don Trail is reopening after years of delays — but it's not quite finished yet - CBC CBC The section of Toronto's ... Meanwhile, Warriner is looking forward to people returning to the trail and seeing how different users, from mountain ...   See the trails for free with Passport to Nature program - BurlingtonToday.com BurlingtonToday.com ... British Columbia. Generous support for the Bruce Trail Conservancy's Passport to Nature program is provided by the Weston Family Foundation.   Councillor Glen's Weekly Video / July 25, 2026 Glen Gower Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling delayed to protect turtles; Reminder to keep your dogs on leash. Have an excellent week! –Councillor Glen. Tap to ...   Ministry responds to municipal concerns over conservation authority amalgamation The Hamilton Spectator Environment and Climate Change Canada, one of the departments council's correspondence was sent to, responded on May 26, as provided in council's July ...   Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees - World Atlas World Atlas Part of the Rainbow Routes trail network, this kilometer (0.6-mile) loop passes restoration projects dating from 1979, with interpretive plaques ...     'Electric mountain bikes can...get more people riding' - Pique Newsmagazine Pique Newsmagazine We'll have news on that soon." Uphill "no-feet" zones will put riders' balance and technical precision to the test, with a five-second penalty ...   By the numbers: B.C.'s $17-billion outdoor recreation economy - BCBusiness BCBusiness There are 1,400 outdoor recreation and adventure tourism businesses listed on HelloBC.com. ... He's a former managing editor of Canadian Business and ...   Hope from above: study finds satellites could help Ontario conservation authorities protect wetlands The Pointer Despite the loss, close to 95 percent of Ontario residents live in watersheds managed by conservation authorities that were created to prevent future ...   Add your Voice Ontario! Trans Canada Trail is supporting a national research study on the State of the Trail sector in Canada. The research is being conducted by UNITY Workforce Strategies, a women-led, Canadian research and consulting firm. The State of the Trail Sector study looks at how trails are used, supported, and experienced across the country, including both day-to-day use and the work involved in governance, stewardship, and funding. The insights gathered through this study will help build a clearer picture of the trail sector across Canada, supporting stronger planning, coordination, and understanding of the conditions shaping trails in different communities and contexts. We hope the findings will be useful to organizations, communities, and partners working to sustain and strengthen trails over time. As part of this, we’re inviting you to take part and to help circulate the survey within your networks. The survey link below will guide respondents to the questions most relevant to them. Organizations can share perspectives on stewardship, funding, governance, and coordination, while individuals can share their experiences using and accessing trails. Some people may be relevant to both. The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Take the survey: https://www.research.net/r/TrailSectorv4    ONTARIO TRAIL PROJECTS AND FUNDING   Feds award $1.3M to help expand Tecumseh trail - Windsor News Today Windsor News Today The federal government is contributing over $1.3-million to the expansion of the Trans Canada Trail, which connects Tecumseh to the City of Windsor ...   Groundbreaking Toronto park overlooking Lake Ontario gets 10 more acres of space INsauga ... hiking and biking trails, opened to major fanfare in 2025. The park ... trail biidaasige park toronto ontario. Orange Functional. Photo by Vid ...   Laurier alumni set to paddle 162 kilometres through Algonquin Park to support melanoma research Wilfrid Laurier University While the current record stands at just under 23 hours, the group's goal is simpler: finish safely while raising $10,000 for Melanoma Canada in honour ...   Seed grant applications open in July Seed grants are available to help non-profit organizations, small municipalities, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Projects need to focus on organizational planning, piloting a new program, or building capacity to plan for future programs and services. The grant application period is from July 22, 2026, to August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Ontario expands protected areas network with C$10 mln conservation deal - Carbon Pulse Carbon Pulse ... trails, and other ecologically significant landscapes. The Canadian province of Ontario and the federal government have completed a three-year, C ... Proposed National Urban Park in the Windsor Area - Canada.ca Canada.ca The initiative also contributes to Canada's broader conservation objectives. National urban parks are a key component of the federal government's ... Emily Provincial Park Gets 72 Acre Addition - Kawartha 411 Kawartha 411 ... Ontario. Through this agreement, the Government of Ontario says it has created 12 new provincial parks and conservation ... trails and green spaces ...   Ontario and Canada Investing $10 Million to Expand Parks and Trails Today's Northumberland (Today's Northumberland file photo). Historic conservation agreement will protect nearly 48,000 acres of natural greenspace for residents and ...     Follow Prince Edward County's Free Arts Trail for Spectacular Sculptures and Local Creations To Do Canada Per Visit The County, PEC's tourism department, it has the highest concentration of artists in Ontario and ranks seventh in Canada. That includes ...   Ontario has a mini Venice with winding waterways and European charm Yahoo News Canada Ontario destination is ... Whether you're cruising between islands, swimming in the clear waters, paddling along the river, hiking scenic trails ...   Do you have Tourism Investment Lands? Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming (MTCG) are partnering to host their annual EDCO Invest Table: Tourism Edition (previously named Tourism Investment Dragons) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. This event offers municipalities the opportunity to get to pitch their tourism ready sites to interested investors over a quick 15-minute meeting rotation. Apply to be one of the municipalities selected to participate. Complete the online application form to outline up to two tourism-ready investment sites along with any supportive initiatives. Applications will be evaluated based on the strength and clarity of their tourism opportunity and its potential impact to the local and regional economies. Selected municipalities will be contacted in early September to confirm participation.  Complete the online application form to outline up to two tourism-ready investment sites along with any supportive initiatives. Application window opens this Friday, June 26th! Application deadline is Friday, July 31st, 2026. Apply for Tourism Table Event     PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES Ontario’s July 2026 trail event calendar is packed with major running and cycling events, ranging from scenic wilderness 7k runs to gruelling 100-mile ultramarathons and gravel rides. Top organized trail events for July 2026 include: The Limberlost Challenge (Huntsville): Held on July 4, 2026 at the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve. This beautiful, 10,000-acre private wilderness reserve hosts distances ranging from a 1K kid’s fun run to a 56K ultra. Details are available on The Limberlost Challenge official site or Race Roster. [1, 2, 3] Summit 700 Trail Runs (Blue Mountain Resort): Taking place on July 11, 2026. This event features a timed 700ft climb of the Niagara Escarpment, 5K, 10K, 21K, and 50K ultramarathon distances. For more information, visit the Blue Mountain Resort events page. [1] The First Blaze Trail Race (Milton): On July 11, 2026. This Athletics Ontario-sanctioned trail event partners with La Sportiva for shoe demos. Register or view details on Race Roster. [1, 2] 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Area 8 (Milton): Happening on July 18, 2026. A family-friendly event offering kid’s races, plus 8.1K, 16.2K, and 24.2K Grit courses through beautiful conservation area trails. Track the schedule at 5 Peaks Trail Running. [1, 2, 3] Tally in the Valley Trail Race (Hamilton area): Scheduled for July 25, 2026. This event takes place in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area and features a 7K, 21K, 100-mile challenge, and 6-, 12-, and 24-hour time-based events. View options and register on Race Roster. [1] Kick & Push Century (Sharbot Lake): A gravel riding event on July 19, 2026, offering 50km and 100km courses. Find out more on the Ontario By Bike calendar. [1] Please see the Ontario Trails Events Page for more information.   Brock researcher says more Canadians are unplugging outdoors this summer Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Canada's summer outdoor recreation season is increasingly being affected by prolonged periods of extreme heat, poor air quality and wildfire smoke, ...   Voyageur 200 cycling race returns to East Ferris in August - North Bay News - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca Cyclists from across Ontario will gather August 14–16 for the fourth annual Voyageur 200 presented by Lefebvre Commercial Industrial.   Join Ontario Trails Council We thank all those that join and support our work, individuals play a significant role locally and work with us to make change provincially! Thank-you. NEW Member Profile Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary   Our goal at Aspen Valley is to care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Once rehabilitated, we release these animals back into the wild for a second chance.   Aspen Valley also provides forever homes for native species that cannot be released back into the wild due to human interference. Our motto at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is to ‘keep wildlife wild’. We believe that it is best for all species, including humans if wild animals are allowed to live their lives uninterrupted by human interference. If an animal causes you to pause, we want you to be well informed. Check out our fact sheets on living with wildlife and learn how to co-exist  Beavers - Black Bears - Deer - Raccoons - Skunks - Squirrels - Rabbits - Mice These are but a few of the situations we invite you to learn more about!   Payment Methods: call 613-484-1140 to Pay by Credit Card.   ONTARIO TRAIL TOURISM, MARKETING, MEDIA, & SOCIAL MEDIA   Between Toronto And Ottawa Sits Canada's Charming Ontario Town With Shops, Scenic ... - Islands Islands ... snowmobiling, and more in Bancroft, Ontario ... Eagles Nest Park has a network of trails of varying difficulty, and downloadable trail ...   Between Detroit And Toronto Is Canada's Scenic Retirement Municipality With Parks, Lakes ... AOL.com This event includes guided birdwatching trips available on foot, in a car, and via kayak. "There are so many amazing species in the Creston Valley ...   This Ontario town with over 50 sapphire lakes is one of North America's 10 most peaceful spots Narcity Known for its brilliant blue lakes, rugged hiking trails and the famous La Cloche Silhouette Trail, it's the kind of place where you can spend days ...   Toronto's best trails to explore this summer | CBC.ca CBC Kesha surprises Newfoundland singer on stage | The Moment. The National | July 22 · Video. 1:42. Smith says Ford's threats against U.S. 'not going to ...   A Family Travel Guide To Windsor Essex - windsoriteDOTca News windsoriteDOTca News ... Ontario, Windsor. ... This guide is perfect for f LOOKING FOR A COSTEFFECTIVE WAY TO ENJOY YOUR VACATION? STAY LOCAL PressReader Norfolk also features the Trans Canada Trail, renowned restaurants, art centres, museums, interpretive centre and many summer festivals in Simcoe ... Quinte Conservation launches self-serve kayak rentals at Depot Lakes and Massassauga Point Brighton Today Quinte Conservation has partnered with Paddle Pod Canada to introduce automated kayak rentals at Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Massassauga ...   Ontario's best park has 10 km of velvety sand beaches and an elevated boardwalk trail Yahoo News Canada ... hiking trails throughout the area. The Nipissing Trail climbs to the top of Pinery's "oldest and largest dune ridge," while the Cedar Trail passes ...   Canada's Waterside 'Summer Playground' Is A Scenic Park For Swimming, Camping, Hiking ... Islands McRae Point Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, offers swimming, camping, hiking, paddling, fishing, wildlife watching, and fun on the shores of ... 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