Trail Wise - January 26, 2026 - Ontario and Canadian Trail News, and more, events and stories about trails and the people that make them.

 

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity.

ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - January 26, 2026 • National Trail Conference Go Fund Us - Send 10 Ontario Reps to Winnipeg! • • Winter Activity on Ontario 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   Go Fund Us You can 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. TOP TRAIL NEWS   City reminds public to respect the trails - Elliot Lake News ElliotLakeToday.com GFL Environmental moves executive headquarters from Ontario to Miami Beach, Fla. 3 days ago · 282. Layoff notices ...   What you need to know in an extreme cold snap | CBC News CBC How to stay safe at home, on the road and outdoors ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people ...   How to prevent and treat frostbite - CTV News CTV News If severely cold temperatures are on the forecast, people should limit their time outdoors. ... Canada with 100% tariff if it makes trade deal ...   Extremely cold temperatures expected this weekend | City of Ottawa City of Ottawa Dress warmly, in layers, covering any exposed skin before going outside and seek shelter indoors from the cold. Residents can find an interactive map ...   Maple Leafs notebook: Cold weather wipes out free Etobicoke outdoor events - Toronto Star Toronto Star Maple Leafs notebook: Cold weather wipes out free Etobicoke outdoor events ... A polar vortex is about to hit Toronto and southern Ontario — as more ...   Delayed work on Heritage Trail discouraging for committee members Niagara-on-the-Lake Local As fundraising efforts gain momentum for the Upper Canada Heritage Trail, an unexpected archaeological delay has shifted timelines.   ONTARIO TRAIL PROJECTS AND FUNDING    5 key questions on high-speed rail as public consultations launch | CBC News CBC High-speed rail project ... On Tuesday, CBC News asked Imbleau if popular trail systems such as the Prescott Russell or Cataraqui trails are in peril.   Ontario bike-lane saga is slowing Toronto's cycling expansion Canadian Cycling Magazine Toronto's push to expand cycling infrastructure is continuing under a cloud of uncertainty as a provincial freeze on bike lanes that replace car ...   Over 1600 US ski resorts have been abandoned. Now, many are being reborn as MTB trails Singletracks.com And while I'm focusing on the USA here, central and eastern Canada are home to plenty of these downhill ski area conversions, too. Manitoulin in ...   'Really unique' — Final phase of Amherstburg bike trails brings new skills park - Windsor Star Windsor Star The Windsor-Essex Bike Community is preparing for what it calls the final and most formative piece of Amherstburg's bike trail network: a new skills ...    ONTARIO TRAIL TOURISM, MARKETING AND MEDIA   You're not a true Ontarian unless you've been to at least 8 of these 12 stunning destinations Narcity ... hiking trails, limestone cliffs, and sparkling waters make it ... ontario getaways places to visit in ontario ontario destinations ontario travel.   5 wonderful winter hikes near Toronto - YourCityWithIN.com YourCityWithIN.com ... trails. Forest trails can be unexpectedly slippery. Hiking poles are also useful in winter. hiking winter ontario. Micro spikes are needed on some ...   This destination with beautiful beaches and quaint villages in one of Ontario's best getaways Yahoo News Canada ... hiking trails or the Floral Showhouse. The region is renowned for its wine scene, and you can spend an afternoon sipping vintages at charming ...   '1000 Islands RV' Celebrates 30 Years with Name Change RV Business GANANOQUE, Ontario – The landscape of outdoor adventure in Eastern Ontario is getting a massive upgrade ... Canada 1000 Islands, effective Feb ...   Toronto's Quietest Doorways Are in the Ravines - Everyday Tourist Everyday Tourist They cut through neighbourhoods, link parks and trails, shelter ... Visiting Canada for the 2026 World Cup: What You Need to Know · Everyday ...   This dreamy Ontario town surrounded by shimmering lakes is one of the most romantic in Canada Yahoo News Canada You can cozy up in warm cabins, glide along glistening ice trails, sip hot cocoa in glowing cafes, and more at this picturesque spot. We asked readers ... Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show | February 20–22 Get inspired to explore beyond borders at the International Travel Stage, featuring experienced guides, destination experts, and tour operators from around the globe. Learn insider tips, uncover unique destinations, and start planning your next unforgettable international adventure.  The International Centre, Toronto Get all the details and secure your tickets now: https://www.showpass.com/toronto-outdoor-adventure-show.../ #TorontoOutdoorAdventureShow #InternationalTravel #InternationalCentre #OutdoorAdventures #Toronto #ExploreTheWorld #StageSchedule #TravelInspiration

More Happy Holidays, Trail Education And Membership Updates!

 

Ontario Trails 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.   We wish to remind you of the importance of our winter recreation activity sponsors as we head into winter!!     Upcoming Trails Education  JANUARY 5, 2022 - About the G2G Trail JANUARY 11-18, 2022 - A bundled session about trails risk management. FEBRUARY 22, 23, 2022. - A Virtual National Roundtable on Trail Risk Management   Trail Surveys The OTC is interested in what you think! We have written many types of surveys and are pleased to provide links to them on this page. From such important topics as Trail Trade Specialist to Member Services we want you to help us help you! Click the title below to be redirected to the survey of your choice. Recreational Trail Committees - tell us about your community advisory committee. Trail Maintenance - how do you maintain your trails? Help Us Help You - website improvement Upload Your Trail - add your trail to the website Upload Your Event - add your trail event to the website Trail Reform Now - legislative and insurance reform support Trail Trades Specialist- tell us what you'd like to see in a trail trades course Member Services - are you happy as an OTC member with the services you get? Strategic Planning 1: - tell us what you'd like the OTC to do Strategic Planning 2: Financial Sustainability - as a charity we can always use new ideas to sustain ourselves Strategic Planning 3: - Effectiveness - how effective are we? Customer Satisfaction - as a member of the public what do you think of the OTC? Economic Impact of Recreational Trail (ON) - for the Eco Dev/Tourism, Trail Planning office Insurance Issues - tell us about your ability to get coverage Trails of 1812 - is your community celebrating our bi-centennial On-Road Cycling Lane Petition - Norm Miller MPP - download the form here - (no web link available) Trail Priorities - what do you want OTC to do for Trails? Save the Prescott Russell Rail Trail - encourage the communities to save this trail! Voyageur Trail User Survey - if you've used this trail they'd like your feedback Trail Access for Horses - are you able to ride your horse where you want? Do you use trail Counters? - tell us how you count your trail traffic?   Ontario Trails - staying open in difficult times - if your membership is due we could use your renewal! We thank members for renewing or supporting the OTC through membership.  Township of Limerick Frontenac Arch Biosphere Town of Minto Over past months we have -  provided content to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries, put time and effort into trail categorization for trail use, and the 'Trailability Tool' supported our partner Marmak and the RFAM tool, supported a University of Waterloo Outdoor Recreation Impacts, supported and distributed the Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club Rider Survey, updated a variety of COVID related pages on the OTC website, engaged members and the trail using public on etiquette, provided consulting advice to Avon Trail, Renfrew County, the OFSC, and others, been strong with groups on public safety, facilitated work on Hastings Destination Trails Inc., updated our about page, supported the St. Lawrence Parks Commission Recreational Trail Committee development hosted a series of webinars with our partners, and supported students with the University of Waterloo and the City of Waterloo to do trail work For all the latest on trails and trail news follow: Ontario Trails Ontario ATV Trails Ontario Hiking Trails Ontario Climbing Trails Ontario Cycling Trails Ontario Dirt Bike Trails Ontario Horse Trails Ontario Water Trails Toronto Trails Trailhead North Trails of 1812 Niagara Trails Committee Hamilton Burlington Trails Canadian Trails Federation To find your trail listing go to Ontario Trails To help trail users find trails on their mobile share Ontario Trails Map Standing by the public safety order is very difficult to do when you and your members are in the business of promoting the outdoors. Certainly being firm on Stay Home doesn't win you popularity contests with many users. And users affect our memberships. If people don't like your message membership suffers. This is what we are trying to do, the right thing overall, and we need you to look past the current messages to having OTC around in 6 months and then a year from now. We will be sending an email asking for your renewal. Based on our projections memberships should facilitate a 0 deficit, continuation of office supports and the type of education and advocacy that has seen the development of Ontario Trail Categorization, website maintenance, our response to COVID, our online training through Algonquin College, as well as our future plans for training, economic and tourism development committee, AND most importantly our Health Unit and Trails messaging process. OTC is interested in assuring that there is balance in trail use as we work to re-open full public access, with safe user practice, to the trails and trail activities you love. Support us today. Join ON-line Please renew. By electronic transfer, PayPal - select your membership rate and Go! or a call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!