Trail Wise - January 5, 2026 Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - January 5, 2026 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me - Send OTC to Winnipeg! • • Updates on Winter Activity Trails • Trail Projects  Updates • Member Services • 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.   ONTARIO TRAILS NEWS   One of Canada's largest winter festivals is in Ontario - Toronto.com Toronto.com As Ottawa gears up for Winterlude, the festival promises a blend of cultural celebrations and outdoor adventures, drawing visitors to experience ...   'It's like seeing an old friend' as snow bears return to the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail - Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Citizen Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account; Share your thoughts and ...   Things to do in Sudbury, Jan. 3 to Jan. 6 Sudbury Star Hiking: January Hike Club, Rainbow Routes Association, Jan. 3, 2 p.m., 1127 Bancroft Dr.; www.rainbowroutes.com/events/january-hike-club. Article ...   Guelph folks still cycle in the winter, say advocates Guelph Mercury Cycling advocates celebrated in front of Guelph City Hall after winter ... Ontario skywatchers: Don't miss a total lunar eclipse, partial ... 'People just love it': Winter hiking a popular pastime along trails in Halton Hills The Hamilton Spectator ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter.   Discover Dundas Valley: A Scenic Winter Retreat from Toronto - Travel And Tour World Travel And Tour World ... trails, perfect for hiking year-round. ... Tags: Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas Valley trails, hiking trails Ontario, winter getaway from ... This Ontario spot turns into a Nordic-style winter escape with snowy cabins and pine forests Yahoo News Canada ... trails. Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve offers sparkling snowshoe and hiking trails which wind through snow-dusted pines. You can also enjoy ...   Ontario park lets you skate through a snowy forest lit with torches - blogTO blogTO arrowhead provincial park skating trail ontario. Ontario park lets you ... Guests can take part in different races based on skill level once the events ... McGeachie Cross Country Ski Trails Groomed Hi all, just a quick FYI from Carl, the Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed at McGeachie. The trails are Blue,Green and part of Yellow. Hope you, family and friends have a chance to get out and enjoy the trails.   Local man dead after snowmobile collides with parked trailer - CityNews Ottawa CityNews Ottawa Closed trails make be unsafe and may not be snow-covered. Trail status ... Fans react to Canada's 2026 World Cup draw. Canada has learned who ...   The Rise of eBikes in Canada: A Quiet Revolution on Two Wheels - Programming Insider Programming Insider Mountain biking destinations across Canada are adapting to accommodate electric bicycle tourism. ... Post from ENGR NEWS WIRE. See more. Previous ...     Go Fund Us Help send 10 Ontario Trails Leaders to the National Trail Summit Ontario Trails Council is revitalizing our partnership with the Trans Canada Trail. Recent talks have gone exceedingly well between the OTC Board and leadership of the TCT. We thank the TCT for the opportunity to support our presence at the national event. Unfortunately due to a lack of resources we missed the World Trail Conference 2 years ago. We wish to have a presence in Winnipeg in support of those OTC members that Support the Trans Canada Trail in their communities. With your help we can help shape a better future for trails in Canada. Please donate to get us there. Thank you. The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management   You can go on an epic 200-foot snow tubing run through Ontario town's main street - blogTO blogTO Memorial Park, from Kimberley Avenue to Mary Street and Rene Caisse Lane, will feature a skating trail ... Live your best life with blogTO's Top Events ...   For sale: Ursus men's snowshoes - The Millstone The Millstone In excellent condition used 1 time. Seratus zippered snowshoe case included. Asking $50.00 CASH Pickup – Almonte, Ontario Contact Pam 613-324-8937.   Winter camping season is back at Killbear Provincial Park - Parry Sound News Parry Sound News Several kilometres of trails for skating and snowshoeing will be available at the park ... Canada vs. Slovakia World Juniors 2026 quarterfinal ...   Ontario is home to one of the darkest stargazing spots on Earth and the views are breathtaking Yahoo News Canada ... Canada in 2018, making it the second provincial park to earn this ... hiking trails and canoe routes for more night sky viewing. The ...   ICE CLIMBING LESSONS - Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com SooToday.com ICE CLIMBING LESSONS. Paid Listing Superior Exploration, Adventure ... Canada · World. More. Live Webcams · Games and Comics · Spotlight · Jobs of the ...   Sault movie lovers, come watch a screening of this Oscar-winning thriller - SooToday.com SooToday.com The Reel Film Forum is bringing The Silence of the Lambs to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre's Ranger Theatre on Jan. 17. OFA submission regarding the management of Ontario public lands Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFA has provided comments to the Ontario Government's Natural Resources Regulatory and Permit Reform Initiative: Unlocking Ontario's Economic ...   Public advised to avoid riverbanks and low-lying areas amid flood risk - StratfordToday.ca StratfordToday.ca The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and to stay out of any flooded ...   Saviour of swans reminds us 'everything's connected' - Orillia News Orillia Matters I could pull at heartstrings when it mattered.” Lewis is now a board member of Trumpeter Swan Conservation Ontario, president of Garden Aurora, and a ...   I've learned a lot about myself on the slopes - PressReader PressReader Downhill skiing would be ... I'd only downhill skied a couple of times in high school, on tiny Ontario ski hills. I learned to cross- country ski ...   Explore nature free of charge on RRCA trails - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News ... Ontario's Step Into Nature mobile app, which makes it easy to discover over 300 Conservation Areas in Ontario,” adds Munafo. For more information ... Message for 2026: The outdoors can be a green roadway to mental health Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Canadian elections, Trump, Iran, Israel, Gaza, drones, Venezuela, borders, Epstein, Russia, Ukraine, cancel culture, artificial intelligence, 'left' ...   Things I don't want to see in mountain biking in 2026 - Canadian Cycling Magazine Canadian Cycling Magazine Watching crashes like Adolf Silva's Rampage disaster is brutal, not entertaining. In 2025 it felt like every other month brought news of another ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING

Trail Wise - December 29, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More program and service information plus trail news through the title link.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 29, 2025 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me - Send OTC to Winnipeg! • • Winter Activities • Cross Country Ski Trails • Trail Projects  • Member Services • 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.   ONTARIO TRAILS NEWS   You can now book 2026 reservations for national parks in Ontario - blogTO blogTO ... outdoor adventures in Ontario's numerous national parks. Parks Canada ... Plan your next adventure with blogTO's travel newsletter. Get travel ... These Ontario parks have stunning scenery during winter with snowy adventures to explore Toronto.com Wasaga Beach Provincial Park has over 30 kilometres of groomed trails. Ontario Parks. Skis and snowshoes replace sand and sun at Wasaga Beach come ... Cross-country ski trails still open but skiers want more snow | Owen Sound Sun Times Owen Sound Sun Times Cross-country ski trails are still open at Massie, Sauble and Hepworth, but skiers want more snow.   Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends Curiocity Canada's first and only national urban park, according to Destination Ontario, has multiple hiking trails that range in length and difficulty. Get ...   Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and ... Travel And Tour World Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and Thrilling Travel Adventures in Canada · serene snowshoeing to ...   Flood, wind warnings issued as heavy rain, ice, and runoff threaten region CTV News Environment Canada (EC) and local conservation authorities are urging residents across southwestern Ontario to prepare for significant rainfall, ...   Snowmobilers urged to ride responsibly as OPP steps up enforcement - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca With thousands of riders expected on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails this season, the OPP is ramping up patrols to ensure everyone rides ...   These are the best outdoor skating trails and loops in Ontario - Curiocity Curiocity Start sharpening those ice skates because there's a wonderful ice skating trail in Ontario opening soon. ... It's a popular event throughout the winter ...   8 of the best skating rinks to glide into this winter in Toronto - Curiocity Curiocity A beloved spot every year, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail in Toronto's College Park is illuminated with bright city lights for the perfect night ...   Toronto lets you see snow plows in real time and here's how it works - Curiocity Curiocity Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends ... Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in ...   The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management   Region sees economic promise in new snowmobile trail funding - Barrie News Barrie Today Provincial funding aimed at stabilizing Ontario's snowmobile trail network is being welcomed by tourism leaders in the Orillia and Lake Country ...   In pics: snowy day in Toronto - Xinhua Xinhua A man rides an e-bike during a snowy day in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 26, 2025. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua). People walk on a street during a snowy ...   Welland connects city with federally funded trails Welland Tribune ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the ...   10 Ways To Extend Your Holidays! - windsoriteDOTca News windsoriteDOTca News From sparkling outdoor skating rinks and dazzling light festivals to ... Packed with the best local events, standout dining options, party ...   Walking the rails: the legacy of railroad bridges | Canadian Geographic Canadian Geographic Nearly 20 years after flooding from New Brunswick's Mactaquac Dam ended freight rail service between Fredericton and Woodstock in 1967, Patty Trail ...   London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation London Free Press London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation. “I am on a journey to tattoo every Canadian wild bird – more than 450 species,” Lori- ...   Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario | CBC News CBC Section 66.1 of the revised Ontario Heritage Act allows the provincial cabinet to grant sweeping exemptions from mandatory archaeological assessments ...   Ontario's favourite small town filled with history - Toronto.com Toronto.com Canada's first Heritage Conservation District is this vibrant Ontario town that's surrounded by natural beauty. Article was updated 23 hrs ago.   Walk fast, live longer? McMaster University researchers say walking speed is an important ... - CBC According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors ... Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Toll- ...   Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National Park, Secure Your Spot in Ontario's Top Outdoor ... Travel And Tour World It provides a wealth of activities, from exploring the pristine waters of Cyprus Lake to Backcountry Camping along the renowned Bruce Trail. Visitors ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING

Trail Wise - December 22, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More trail news, OTC Program and service information through the title link.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 22, 2025 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me - Send OTC to Winnipeg!• • Winter Activities • Skating Trails • Trail Projects • Member Services • 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.   ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS   Council opposes authority mergers - PressReader PressReader We, the Chatham-Kent Trails Council, are a group of committed volunteers who have worked hand in hand with our regional municipality and the Lower ...   Volunteer Information Quinte Update – December 18, 2025 | 91X FM CJLX 91X FM *If you are tech savvy, then the Ontario Trails Council could use you. The team needs people to help keep their website up to date, including ... Conservation HaltonConservation Halton12,738 followers12,738 followers Conservation Halton has provided comments, endorsed by the Conservation Halton Board, to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) in response to Bill 68 and the proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. Details on our submission, which is being shared with our watershed municipalities, Conservation Ontario, and neighboring conservation authorities, can be found starting on page four of our most recent Board minutes: https://lnkd.in/eavUVDim   Land trust buys significant conservation property | Brockville Recorder & Times Brockville Recorder ... Conservation Partnership administered through the Ontario Land Trust Alliance; Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada ...   Doube's Trestle Bridge | Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura The Kawartha section of the Trans-Canada Trail - or as locals know it, simply "the rail trail" - consists primarily of the former rail lines.   Millennium Time Capsule Opened After 25 Years - Kawartha 411 Kawartha 411 8. Cassette from Y92 FM, 11:00am, November 1, 2000. 9. “Celebrating our past and future” Trans Canada Trail train whistle. Signed by Mayor Art ... Southern Georgian Bay OPP Snowmobile Patrols Focus On Rider Safety - Muskoka 411 Muskoka 411 ... trails and enjoy Ontario's scenic landscapes. With thousands of riders expected on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails this ...   OPP 'ramping up' patrols as snowmobile season rolls into region - Bradford News Bradford News As winter settles over Southern Georgian Bay, snowmobile enthusiasts are eager to hit the trails and enjoy Ontario's scenic landscapes. With ... Happy trails: Snowmobilers get an early Christmas gift from government - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News The freeze imposed by the Ministry of Transportation was limiting the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' (OFSC) ability to manage its increasing ...   The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk management   This Ontario town's trails are compared to snow-covered highways in the winter - Curiocity Curiocity ... Canada,” according to Northern Ontario Travel. ... In addition to the 80 kms of trails dedicated to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, there are over ... Windsor rally calls on province to reverse conservation authority restructuring - CTV News CTV News 'Keep conservation local': Windsor rally calls on province to reverse conservation authority restructuring ... Snuneymuxw First Nation ...   Halton backs funding bid for Crawford Lake's upgrade - MiltonToday.ca MiltonToday.ca The resolution formally supports Conservation Halton's application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund — Greenhouse ...   Local lands, local control - PressReader PressReader ... Ontario's Greenbelt, and now prompt First Nations to shudder with every Ring of Fire remark the Premier makes. The most important land management ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING   How years of Red Cross training helped save a neighbour's life. Red Cross Jonathan's passion for first aid began as a teenager when he attended an outdoor education camp during the summer months, going on extended canoe ...   Canada to end Minnesota-Ontario remote border crossing program - Duluth News Tribune Duluth News Tribune New telephone reporting sites will be established in areas currently served by the permits, Canadian officials said. canoe. Visitors paddle a quiet ...   Canada's Most Magical Outdoor Skating Rinks to Experience This Winter - Everyday Tourist Everyday Tourist Many cities also offer refrigerated trails and park loops—for example, the well‑maintained Parc Jean‑Drapeau skating trail in Montréal is a scenic ...   7 Ontario parks near Toronto where winter adventures await - Curiocity Curiocity The park also offers cross-country skiing with about 10 km of ungroomed trails that loop through the land, as well as snowshoeing and tobogganing.   Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas in Ontario - ToDoOntario ToDoOntario Many Ontario cranberry farms offer seasonal activities such as: Skating trails. Snowshoeing through cranberry marshes. Fireside lounges and winter ...   Stay off frozen stormwater ponds, conservation authority urges - Barrie Today Barrie Today Stay on the official trails at Ontario's conservation areas. Keep family members and pets away from riverbanks and edges of all water bodies. Do not ...   11 Best Ontario Towns For Retirees - World Atlas World Atlas For those seeking the outdoors, Island Lake Conservation Area sits just outside of Orangeville, featuring a well-maintained trail called the Vicki ...   Uber launches new ski service in select Canadian markets | Canada.Com Canada.com With many enthusiasts already hitting the slopes across the nation, Uber has launched what it calls an easier way to reach select Canadian ...