Ontario Trails News - Be safe out there on Ontario trails!

Cycling poised for accelerated growth in Toronto | Cycle Toronto
Submitted by Jared Kolb on 12 June, 2013 - 09:24. Bicycles account for 45% of morning peak traffic on Harbord St. on Bike to Work Day. Between 7:30-9:30am ...
cycleto.ca/news/.../cycling-poised-accelerated-growth-toronto

_______________________________________________________________________________

Hydro One steps up to help bring back Eastern Ontario's disappearing butternut ...
Ottawa Citizen
The endangered butternut tree is getting a helping hand in Eastern Ontario from Hydro One. A donation from the power company will allow the Rideau Valley Conservation Society to plant 2,000 butternut seedlings in the region in a race against time to ...
See all stories on this topic »

_______________________________________________________________________________

Canada's Emily Batty wins bronze at World Cup mountain biking
Campbell River Courier Islander
... Emily Batty placed third at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup on Saturday. ... Mikaela Kofman ofToronto — riding with Canadian-based SCOTT-3RoxRacing ...

_______________________________________________________________________________

London, Ontario teen last seen in canoe on northeast area of Kawagama Lake
Sun News Network
Anxious family and friends were praying for a London teenager who went missing after canoeingon a lake she loved near Algonquin Park Friday afternoon. Sophie Smith, described as an athletic and popular former Central Secondary school student, went ...
See all stories on this topic »

Ontario Trails - World's Best Outdoor Destinations are on Ontario Trails!

Map Here

Canadian Snowshoe Racing: What's In Store for the Coming Winter
Snowshoe Magazine
My hope is to cover the two major race series in Eastern Ontario and Quebec as time and funds allow and hopefully qualify for the Canadian Snowshoe ...

Map Here

Jarvis Street Should Be Safe for EveryoneTorontoist
Why do Jarvis Street's bike lanes affect me so personally? I've lived in Toronto for 14 years. I've commuted primarily by bike for 10 years, and I've lived just off Jarvis for five. In all that time, I've been hit by cars on my bike three times—and ...
See all stories on this topic »

Map Here

No need to review ATV rulesThe Barrie Advance
Myself as well as a few friends have already contacted the Ontario Federation of ATV riders and asked them if they were interested in establishing trails ... 

                                                                                                                                 

Trails Activity Locator Maps

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

Map Here

_______________________________________________________

Horses -  

 

Equine Trails Development in Wellington County Rural communities in Wellington County are constantly seeking to increase economic activity. 

 

Map Here

The horse industry has been one of the major forms supporting economic growth in rural Ontario. 

 

This research will investigate the potential for horse trail system development in Wellington County.

______________________________________________________________

Equine Canada is the leading national sport and equine organization in the country. It fulfills a broad range of governance, advocacy and development functions, all of which focus, in one way or another, on the horse and draw on the enthusiasm it arouses. As a result of its efforts, Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada and the Féderation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the national governing body for equestrian sport and recreation in Canada. It is the industry sector leader, and as such is recognized and supported by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. In particular, its leadership in improving both the quality and condition of horses is lauded at home and abroad.

Equine Canada is currently seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization and the implementation of its new strategic plan, One Vision.

Closing Date: Friday, November 30, 2012, 5 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
 

If you are ready for a challenge and to lead our national organization, please submit your resume, references and salary expectations, in confidence, to:
 

Mike Gallagher, President
Equine Canada
2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2
Email: president@equinecanada.ca

______________________________________________________________

Sign Up Today

Be sure to sign up for the weekly OTC Newsletter "Trailwise" you can sign up at the link through the picture to the right. Or if you prefer download a recent copy from the OTC Website - Here

---

Ontario Trails Mobile App

Trail Education

Website

Hike, Bike, Ride or Paddle Ontario Trails

Parkdale resident gets green award for leadership

insideTORONTO.com
After nearly 30 years of conservation work under his belt Chris Winter, executive director of theConservation Council of Ontario, (CCO) won the 2012 Green Toronto Award for leadership. Staff photo/ERIN HATFIELD YORK: The residential fruit picking ...
See all stories on this topic »

Too cute to die? Experts say we're too selective about species we choose to ...
Montreal Gazette
Ugly animals — as judged by human eyes — are far more likely to be left aside when humans draw up conservation plans. Anyone care to save Ontario's rattlesnakes? Canadian ecology experts say such thinking means we're in danger of re-shaping nature to ...
See all stories on this topic »

We appreciate the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Landowners fight cliff staircase
Owen Sound Sun Times
The Peninsula Bruce Trail Club sought permission from Northern Bruce ... on land owned by theOntario Heritage Trust and managed by the Bruce Trail ...


April showers bring … April snow
Hamilton Spectator
The statement forecasted wet snow and ice pellets initially, ... extent of the precipitation just “grazes” eastern Ontario, stopping at the Ottawa area.

Geocacher will clean up at SNCITO3 in Casselman

OurHometown.ca Finch - April 21, 2012 - Geocachers of Eastern Ontario and South NationConservation are inviting members of the general public to join forces with local and area geocachers on Saturday April 28 for a major clean-up in and around Casselman. See all stories on this topic »

Focus shifts to policy as Canada marks Earth Day CTV.ca A person in a polar bear costume greets people taking part in a Walk for Water Public Action during Earth Day activities on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, April 22, 2012. (Fred Chartrand / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Volunteers plant trees at Everett ... See all stories on this topic » Ontario Trails Education Program - Book Now! Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today. Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course! Course Descriptions  Register - click on your choice, register on-line Website Facebook Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice. Great Trails - Great People - June 17-20, 2012 Learning to see what's off the beaten path Guelph Mercury At the time some people looked at the Niagara Escarpment as just a big pile of gravel to be used to build Toronto. Philip, we were told, was confident that what became the seed of the Bruce Trailneeded to be done and that he could do it. See all stories on this topic »

Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike, Bike or Paddle Ontario's Trails

First Nordic Ontario Cup Race of the year NorthBayNipissing.com Coached by Toivo Koivukoski with the assistance of Sera Tempio and John Patterson, the team will next head to Eastern Canadian Championships the first weekend of February in Gatineau Quebec. The team is supported locally by the North Bay Nordic Ski ... See all stories on this topic » Time to ride for kids - make your pledge Midnorth Monitor By Rosalind Russell The local snowmobile clubs of Espanola, Massey and Nairn Centre will hit thetrails on Sunday, February 12, 2012 for the 34th Annual Espanola-North Shore Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids. Taking place on Ontario Federation of ... See all stories on this topic » Snowcrest Riders get jump on snowmobiling season CottageCountryNow.ca Photo by Bev McMullen GRAVENHURST - Snowmobile enthusiasts have already had a chance to hit the trails in Gravenhurst thanks to the efforts of the community's snowmobile club. While snow and ice conditions throughout Ontario have made it impossible for ... See all stories on this topic »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Conservation Ontario

NEWMARKET (January 10, 2012) Conservation Authorities strongly support Ontario'sEnvironmental. Commissioner's latest report calling for an integrated ...
www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/.../MediaRelease_ECO_OBC_...

Rompin' and Stompin' for charity
The Barrie Advance
Participants of all ages are invited to join the romp, and snowshoes will be ... Tubbs Romp to Stomp Ontario will be celebrating its fifth anniversary this ...

Cornwall Winterfest Carnaval set to dazzle this February 18-20 OurHometown.ca ... 19th and 20th in Cornwall, Ontario's Lamoureux Park! ... children shows, polar bear swim, music, entertainment, snowshoeing, curling, and much more! .. Regional Round-Up EMC Perth Snowshoe or hike from Lally's Homestead to Long Lake Road. ... 4-week session at Ontario Early Years Centre, 91 Cornelia St W. Mondays, January 9, 16, ...

Ontario Trails - Update

WEATHER WATCH - from the weather network

People heading back to work or planning more holiday travel this week may want to bring along a snow brush.

A low developing over the southern United States will push into central Canada on Tuesday and rapidly intensify.

Precipitation will start as light rain, but as temperatures drop Tuesday evening, the rain will change to snow. Parts of eastern Ontario, including the Ottawa Valley, could see up to 15 cm by Wednesday.

Ontario Trail News - Sled, Ski, Hike or Ride Ontario Trails

Local Snowmobilers Can Save $50 This Week!

User Pay System Supports Non-Profit Clubs

(Barrie, ON – November 28, 2011) – Snowmobilers that buy their 2012 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit on or before Thursday, December 1 can save $50 this week. After that, the regular permit fee is $250. Snowmobile Trail Permits can be obtained from any OFSC snowmobile club or online at www.ofsc.on.ca.

Two Creeks Conservation area develops as South Dundas jewel
Seaway News
The property was the jewel of Domtar's Eastern Ontario holdings and inevitably would have been ...Eventually, there could be more than 10 km of trails. ...


Fenelon Falls teen makes successful jump to international eventing
Kawartha Media Group
Her recent successes include a win at the Ontario Horse Trials Association ... Outside ofhorseback riding, Ms Figueira also plays hockey and soccer with ...

Toronto cross-country skiing ace reaching new heights
Toronto Star
The kids were all on the ski trails before they could walk — in knapsacks on their parents' backs. The family has a chalet near Barrie and did their cross-country skiing at Hardwood Hills. Among Valjas's best qualities as an athlete is his remarkable ...
See all stories on this topic »

Regional Round-Up
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Book and Blanket, Thursday, Dec 15, .... Walking group, every Tuesday morning. 9 am from the NLCCHC. ...


Improvements for snowmobile trails
The Beacon Herald
The B&W Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is making significant improvements to ... the provincial government to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs -who ...

Canadian Cyclist - Ontario MPP Introduces Private Members Bill to ...
By bikecdn@aol.com (Editor)
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountainbike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, complete national & international competition coverage, bike tests, product reviews, ...
Canadian Cyclist


"Home" for the holiday events in Mississippi Mills this weekend
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
"It's a total community effort to make this (event) happen," said Murphy. "We thank the Almonte Lions Club, Almonte Civitan Club, Ontario Provincial Police, ...


Lots of variety in Trillium funding
Owen Sound Sun Times
By The Sun Times MPP Bill Walker has announced nearly $332000 in Ontario ... Sauble BeachCross-Country Ski Club, $13200 over a year to purchase trail ...


Canadians want more bike lanes and law-abiding cyclists: poll
National Post
By Robert Hiltz OTTAWA — Following recent high-profile cycling deaths in Ontario, results of a poll suggest four in five Canadians think until more cyclists respect the rules of the road, they won't be able to gain the respect of motorists. ...

See all stories on this topic »

Greenwood Mountain Bike Trail in Pickering, Ontario ...
Greenwood is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Pickering, Ontario. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Greenwood bike trail in Pickering.
www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/greenwood.html

Outdoor Events Calendar Listing - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)
EVENTS - Ontario. Add New Event. Browse for outdoor events and races happening in your area. Click on event name to get further details. Don't forget to read ...
www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/.../ON.jsp?...en...

Protetecting the Ribbon of Life
countylive.ca
From the mainland, the County reaches out into Lake Ontario like a giant amoeba ... boats have replaced schooners and birch bark canoes, and kayak paddlers, ...

Cyclists brainstorm for a safer future
CTV.ca
The gathering at City Hall was to brainstorm suggestions for Ontario's coroner, who is reviewingcyclist deaths in the province from 2006 to 2010. "I'm here hoping to push for a bit of a focus oncycling education, for driver education as to ...
See all stories on this topic »