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Thursday, November 3, 2016

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Trail Events preparing for Winter - a short sample of 100's - Cross Country!

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Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing The perfect winter workout Nordic, or cross-country skiing is popular with all age groups in Ontario, and no wonder. We have thousands of kilometres of trails, many of them groomed to perfection for the...
Port Elgin Cross-Country Ski Trail
Port Elgin Cross-Country Ski Trail Beiner's Cross Country Ski Trails are relatively flat and wind through scenic cedar woods. The 3 trails located here are easily accessible and perfect for beginners and families. They are...
Scarborough Cross Country Ski Club - Trail Events
This season, the Scarborough Cross Country Ski Club has scheduled a full winter of Nordic Skiing Activity for its members. There will be 10 buses to various locations in Southern Ontario. While we try to follow our schedule,...
Himsworth Cross-Country Ski Club Trails
Himsworth Cross-Country Ski Club Trails The Himsworth South Cross-Country Ski Trails are located on privately owned land in Himsworth South Township. Approximately 8 km of groomed trails traverse a variety of scenic countryside from...
Hearst Cross-Country Ski Trails
...can learn classic and skating techniques. Information: Lucie Levesque (705) 362-8986 Ski Rentals Cross Country skiing equipment is now available for youths and adults at the club's main chalet. Ski rental center is...
Cross-Country Skiing Trails
Cross-Country Skiing Trails Cross-country skiing on groomed trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing and winter camping are popular winter activities. More than 40 km of groomed cross-country ski trails start and finish at the same parking...
Trakkers Cross Country Ski Club - Weekend Trips - Highlands Nordic Farmhouse
Highlands Nordic Farmhouse Prices are from $30 to $40 per person for 2 nights. The Farmhouse is up in the Collingwood area. It’s also directly connected to the Highlands Nordic ski centre, so you can walk out the door to go skiing...
Nakkertok Cross Country Ski Club - Racing
...university, provincial and national level. This has been accomplished by creating a program, based on the Cross Country Canada (CCC) Athlete Development Model, that provides a set of training activities in a periodized calendar,...
Mount Pakenham Cross Country Skiing
With 20 km of scenic trails, Mount Pakenham has something for everyone; just a short drive from Ottawa. Pick up a trail map at the front counter when you purchase your trail pass. Snowshoers please keep to one side (off the track...
Albion Hills Cross-Country
... for location and directions! Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive in the City of Vaughan Cross country ski the natural way on 5 kilometres of ungroomed trails: Enjoy a snack and hot drink at our café, a great...
Cross Country Ski at Quiet Lodge
Event: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Quiet Bay Log Motel and Café Price: $95.00 Duration: 1 day, 1 night Description: Snap into your skis and glide along the Trans Canada Trail and Discovery Trail systems right at our back...
Trakkers Cross Country Ski Club - Weekend Trips - Algonquin Eco-Lodge
Algonquin Eco-Lodge - February 21-23, 2014 Prices are $260 per person for 2 nights including tax, gratuity and all meals (from dinner on first day to lunch on the last day)! The Guests just need to bring their own sleeping bag and...
Cross Country Ski Instruction
Cross Country Ski Instruction When: 10:30am – 12:30pm. Every Thursday Where:Frost Centre 20130 Hwy 35 (map) Description -Cross country ski instruction for beginners or to refresh your skills with instructor Joleen Thomas at the...
Onaping - Windy Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
Onaping - Windy Lake Cross Country Ski Trails The Onaping Falls Nordic Ski Club maintains two trail sites, one at Windy Lake Provincial Park and the other in Dowling. The main trail system is located at Windy Lake Provincial Park, a...

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Ontario Trails - We Keep Adding Trails!!

On a regular basis the trail community sends us more trail events to add to our website!

Add yours today.

100 Waterfalls Trail

Discover natural beauty in The Waterfall Capital of the World. With over one hundred waterfalls just minutes from the down-town core, Hamilton is believed to have the highest number of waterfalls of any urban area of its size. Less than one-hour from Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton is the place for any waterfall adventure.

Visiting Hamilton’s Waterfalls

The types of waterfalls located in and around Hamilton vary by location. From cascade to plunge, staircase to ledge, you’ll find the type of waterfall you are looking for in Hamilton. For images and descriptions of some of Hamilton’s waterfalls visit http://www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca/

Getting to Hamilton’s Waterfalls

Most of the waterfalls in Hamilton are situated on the Niagara escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere site) in and along the Bruce Trail and can require anywhere from minimal walking to a long distance hike to access. Because the waterfalls are situated beside steep drops and difficult to access locations it is important to stick to marked paths and viewing areas. For information on how to safely access Hamilton’s waterfalls by bus or car as well as park visit http://www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca/

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/100%20Waterfalls%20Trail%20-%20Hamilton%20Halton%20Brant

Lake Superior Circle Tour Trail

Ontario is a Province of Canada located in the east-central part of Canada and is the largest Provine by population
and the second largest after Quebec by geography. The province is named after Lake Ontario, which is thought to have been derived from Ontarí:io, a Huron (Wyandot) word meaning "great lake", or possibly skanadario which means "beautiful water" in the Iroquoian languages. Ontario contains about 250,000 freshwater lakes. Lake Superior is the largest Great Lake which reaches from Thunder Bay in the West to Sault Ste. Marie in the East.

Here are some resources to help you plan your travels to Ontario & Canada:

The North Shore of Lake Superior is truly breath-taking and home to fantastic communities, outdoor adventure and of course one of the best scenic drives in all of Canada!

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/lake%20superior%20circle%20trail

187 People want the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail saved!

SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE THE TRAIL! COUNCIL MEETS IN OCTOBER SIGN SOON!

Save the Prescott Russell Trail. Many people use and love this trail.

The trail is 72 kilometers long and it runs through 8 townships and many towns in eastern Ontario.

The Prescott-Russell Rail Trail is the only outdoor recreational facility of its type in the area. The trail enables healthy hiking, active walking, dog walking, safe cycling off-road and winter snowmobiling.

Suddenly and without notice there is discussion of closing the trail. Many people love and rely on the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail. This trail is beautiful and a main corridor of travel and recreation for many people.

There have been no trespass complaints from landowners. Many local community members have fought for this trail and regularly work to maintain it.

The Ontario Trails Council asks you to sign this petition because we do not believe leaders fully understand the benefits of the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail to people's health, to tourism and to the environment.

Watch a video about this trail

Trailhead Toronto Program - REGISTER HERE

Join us November 24th, Ontario Heritage Centre, 8 Adelaide St. in Toronto for Trailhead Toronto - a discussion about Toronto Trails by the people that build, design, find and use Toronto Trails!

Learn more at trailheadtoronto.com

Register at: Trailhead Toronto

Thursday		Presenters
8:00 – 8:45AM	Registration
8:45 – 9:30AM	Opening Remarks	Jack De Wit, President, Ontario Trails; Minister Eleanor McMahon MTCS*
9:30-10:00AM	Implementing Standardized Trails Classification	Mark Schmidt,Parks Trails Analyst, Parks Canada Visitor Experience Branch
10:00-10:30AM	Developing Natural Environment Trails	Karen Sun, Natural Environment Specialist (Acting) Toronto Parks and Forestry
10:30-10:45AM	Break
10:45-11:30AM	Implementing Effective Wayfinding Signage	Janette Harvey, Natural Environment Specialist, Urban Forestry, City of Toronto
11:30 – 12:15PM	Implementing Accessibility Guidelines – City of Toronto	Karen Strickland, Community Accessibility Programs, City of Toronto
12:15-1:00 PM
1:00 – 1:30PM	First Nations and Trail Signage	Larry Frost, Executive Director, Native Cultural Centre of Toronto
1:30-2:00PM	Justifying Trails in an Urban Environment – GHTA Experiences	Wayne Terryberry, Director, University of McMaster Recreation
2:00-2:30PM	The Ontario Trails Act and the Ontario Trails Strategy Implementation Plan	Steve Harlow, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
2:30-2:45PM	Break
2:45-3:15PM	Toronto Region Conservation Trail Development	Mike Bender, Director Master Planning and Greenspace Conservation Manager, Rouge Park TRCA with Carolyn Woodland OALA, FCSLA, MCIP, RPP; Senior Director, Planning, Greenspace and Communications for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
3:15-3:45PM	Mood Walks and Healthy Hikes	Nekeisha Mohamed, Communications Officer Conservation Ontario with Terri LeRoux, Director Credit Valley Conservation Foundation
3:45-4:15PM	Active Transportation and Trails in the City	Joey Schwartz, Advocacy Director, Toronto Bicycling Network
4:15-4:45PM	Toronto Trails Committee	Patrick Connor, Executive Director Ontario Trails
4:45 – 5:15PM	Thanks

As at 27/10/2016 subject to change and availability. *invited

Trails Tourism Integration Strategy Meetings Planned

A total of 15 meetings are being held with RTO's, DMO's and other partners as Ontario Trails works to develop an RTO Trails Tourism Action Plan for release in spring 2017.

We have been in touch with each RTO and our calendar of dates includes:

*Location*	*Date*
Stratford RTO4	October 31st
Niagara Falls RTO2	December 6th
Newmarket RTO6	November 29th
Kingston RTO9	November 1st
Hamilton RTO3	November 3rd
Collingwood RTO7	TBA
Peterborough RTO8	November 9^th
Renfrew RTO11	November 10^th

Sudbury RTO12&13	November 13-16th
London RTO1	November 18^th
Toronto	November 24th

During each session we will discuss:

Current RTO+DMO Tourism Strategies
Current Outdoor Activity Marketing
Existing Trail Inventory
Identify Gaps
Consolidate Events
Review Ontariotrails.ca Trails Marketing
New Content Initiatives
Share Data and Data Gathering Processes
Review TTIP Action Plan Outlines
Define Next Steps

For more information contact Patrick Connor at 613-484-1140
Locations to be announced.

Cycling Consultations Announced

A total of eight (8) workshop sessions will be held throughout the province of Ontario.

Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and other other areas of government will participate where possible to ensure we continue to build on synergies with the Ontario Trails Strategy and other important work, including regional transportation planning initiatives. The following table provides preliminary information on the regional workshop sessions.

*Location*	*Date*
Kingston	November 1^st
Ottawa	November 2^nd
Thunder Bay	November 7^th
Sault Ste. Marie	November 8^th
Toronto	November 10^th
Orillia	November 16^th
London	November 18^th
North Bay	November 24^th

Each of the meetings will be held between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. We ask that you select the date and location most applicable to your work / interests. This invitation will be followed by a set of meeting notifications containing more detailed information. We ask that you select and accept the meeting that is most appropriate to you. You should expect to receive the meeting notifications in mid-October.

E-mail - MTOCyclingNetwork@mmm.ca

Thursday, October 13, 2016

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Hiking Trail Events - a short sample of 100's

Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario - Hiking Events
Hiking Wilderness Adventurers engage in all levels of hiking. There are day hikes, which are leisurely and also ones that are a little more strenuous. There may be weekend hikes or week long backpacking trips. Having so many trails...
Events
Each year there are thousands of events that occur on Ontario trails. This page provides some of the more notable provincial or regional events from the past few years. There are a number of trail organizations that run events...
Coastal Hiking Trail part of the Voyageur Trail
Coastal Hiking Trail part of the Voyageur Trail The Coastal Hiking Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park is a spectacular 63 km linear trail that generally hugs the wild and rugged coastline of this magnificent lake. The Trail...
Devil's Lake to Victoria Bridge - Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Devil's Lake to Victoria Bridge - Ganaraska Hiking Trail DO NOT GO alone into the Wilderness, even if you know what to do if you encounter a black bear. Attach bells onto your pack to let bears know you are coming, so you don't...
Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Ganaraska Hiking Trail The trail starts in Port Hope, on the north shore of Lake Ontario and after more than 400 kilometres connects with the Bruce Trail near Glen Huron. In Port Hope, the Ganaraska Hiking Trail connects with the...
Nimkee's Hiking Trail
Nimkee's Hiking Trail Nimkee's Hiking Trail, at just over 20 km long, weaves its way along the northern shoreline and through hardwood forests and vast fields offering an abundance of wildlife and natural splendor to enjoy.Nimkee's...
Pretty River Park Hiking Trails
Pretty River Park Hiking Trails This park has provincially significant geological features related to glacial and post-glacial processes along one of the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. Features include meltwater channels,...
Rideau Trail
Rideau Trail The Rideau Trail is the longest trail in Eastern Ontario, extending from Kingston to Ottawa. The trail follows the route of the Rideau Canal as closely as possible and passes through the towns of Richmond, Smiths Falls,...
Seaton Hiking Trail
Seaton Hiking Trail The Seaton Hiking Trail was created in the early 1970s as an interpretive hiking trail. It follows the West Duffins Creek from Hwy 7 in the north to Concession 3, all in the City of Pickering. The trail is...
Thunder Bay Hiking Trail
Thunder Bay Hiking Trail The Thunder Bay Recreational Trail System offers a good excuse to hike, jog, walk, cycle or in-line skate. 34 kilometres (21 miles) of multi-purpose recreational trails hug rivers and lakes, and provide...
Hiking & Walking
Hiking & Walking It's an Ontario walking and hiking paradise. Put your boots on. Whether your ideal hike is a few hours or few days, you'll find fascination in every step as you discover Ontario's nature trails. Ontario offers...
Maitland Trail Association - Events
The Maitland Trail Association encourages hiking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, all-terrain cycling and nature study as a form of recreation along this trail. Many events every month, check out the events...
TorontoHiking.com - Hike List
These are the main hikes of torontohiking.com. All of the hikes listed below are either “loop” or "linear" hikes. Loop hikes begin and end at the same point meaning you can park, do the hike and return to your car at the point where...

Wilderness Trail Events - a short sample of 100's

Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario
The Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario is volunteer-based. The club itself does not organize trips, or own any equipment. Members organize their own trips, which are then listed in the occasional newsletter that is sent out to all the...

Outing Club of East York - Events
In the spring, summer & fall we have an extensive program of canoeing, hiking & cycling. The trips range from evening to full-day and weekend or longer events. Hikes & nature walks are conducted in areas near Toronto and on camping or...

Ottawa Orienteering Club - Events
The Ottawa Orienteering Club (OOC) is a group of outdoor sports enthusiasts who organize and take part in orienteering events of various kinds in the National Capital area. We welcome members and newcomers alike to our meets. We...

Waterloo-Wellington Canoe Club - Trail Events
Click the link for the most recent version of the Clubs Event Calendar. Search the specific activity for reference to canoeing, hiking or other activity specific events through the...

Peninsula Paddlers - Events
Regularly Scheduled Paddles, Tours & Other Fun Stuff ... Please see events calender on website for up to date events from May - October. Special Cold Weather Classification: The Club now paddles year round. Winter, late fall and early...

10th Annual Bridge Hospice W8 Running Events
12th Annual Bridge Hospice W8 Running Events Sat. Oct 22, 2016 in Warkworth, ON. 13K, 5K and 1K (kids) road and trail events through the village and surrounding area, including the Millennium Trail. For more information contact Race...

Ahotu - Ontario Trails Events
Ahotu is a web services editor specialised in endurance running. It has created and manages the first world wide marathons database. Through the web site marathons.ahotu.com, Ahotu offers unique services to help runners from all over...

Explorers Edge Dog Sledding Events
ALGONQUIN PARK Call of the Wild Adventure ConsultantsCouples Resort Dogsledding Package Snow Forest Adventures Stouffer Mill Dogsledding Adventure Package Voyageur Quest Wilderness Adventures ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS Ahmic Lake Resort Ahmic...

Snowshoe Trail Events - a short sample of 100's

Snowshoeing & Backcountry
Snowshoeing & Backcountry If you can walk, you can snowshoe It's not surprising that snowshoeing has been gaining in popularity in Ontario. It takes minimal equipment, it's easy to learn for the whole family and it delivers an...

Muskoka KOA Trails
Muskoka KOA Trails The trails are also known as the KOA Nordic Center and is an excellent cross country ski area. The trails are easy but usually well groomed tracks and show off the biodiversity of this part of Muskoka. During the...

Credit Valley Conservation - Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is one of the oldest modes of transportation. Whether you have you’re just starting or looking for new places to explore, the Credit Valley Watershed has many trails to offer. Terra Cotta Conservation Area...

Snowshoe Trail at Crawford Lake
Snowshoe Trail at Crawford Lake This trail has been designed with snowshoers in mind. Enjoy the beauty of winter as you wind your way through field and forest. The pristine waters of Crawford Lake have drawn people to its shores for...

Algonquin Highlands Snowshoeing Hikes
Experience a winter wonderland of rugged Canadian Shield, majestic hardwood forests, old growth white pine, hemlock and yellow birch. Ski or snowshoe to cliff-top lookouts and spectacular ice falls. Catch a glimpse of wildlife such...

Snowshoe at Kinghurst and Murray Tract
We will explore these former Krug properties, now owned by Ontario Nature and managed by Saugeen Nature, in winter. These beautiful properties are renowned for the hardwood stands that cover large swaths of the landscape, especially...

Snowshoe Hike for Screech Owls
Once again we will try our luck to find a Screech Owl during an evening snowshoe hike hopefully lit by the bright moon. On this our 10th year of this hike the moon will be 72% full and should rise a few hours before the start of the...

123 People want the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail saved!