Showing posts with label Greater Sudbury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greater Sudbury. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Ontario Trails News Summer 2014 - Archive Record


Sudbury Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #4

This weekend the City of Greater Sudbury and the Walden MTB club host the Sudbury Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #4 presented by Adventure Ski & Cycle.
The Walden MTB club and specifically Rob “The Saint” have been working furiously over the last few weeks to create an amazing fast and fun course with true Northern Ontario feel. Expect lots of amazing open rock sections, and super fun fast downhill’s, on a totally reworked course with much smoother lines and buffed singletrack.  Don’t miss this chance to ride and race a totally different kind of course and event.
Note of Final entry deadlines:
Sudbury Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #4 – July 13

CVC employee wins Ontario Nature award

Mississauga News
MISSISSAUGA — Mark Eastman, a stewardship coordinator with Credit Valley Conservation, is the recipient of a J.R. Dymond Public Service Award from Ontario Nature.
Eastman was one of six individuals and two groups recognized by the conservation organization during its recent annual general meeting.
Eastman has led numerous private land stewardship initiatives that help landowners understand the importance of pasture and manure management, invasive species control, wetland fencing and wildlife habitat protection.
Under Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses, he connects landowners to funding and service providers for the implementation of best management practices.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Ontario Trail News- why Rainbow Routes, supports and appreciates Ontario trails - thanks RRA!

Rainbow Routes Supports Call for Support

We appreciate Rainbow Routes supporting our call for stable government support funding for OTC. We now have over 200 members, and trails are growing. Even when we solve the 51 challenges in the Ontario Trails Strategy, there will be operational, maintenance and
emerging products to be communicated and managed in the sector.  If you would like a copy of the template to send to the government give us a call. 613-396-3226.
 
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Ontario Trail News - trail news and information from all over Ontario's trails!


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Six-time Olympic medallist will stop in Cornwall on cross-Canada cycling trip
CORNWALL, Ontario - A six-time Olympic medalist will be stopping at a Cornwall high school later this month to promote mental health awareness.
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Registered Playground Practitioner

The Ontario Parks Association (OPA) has developed the Registered Playground Practitioner Program to meet the needs of those involved and responsible for the hands-on inspections and maintenance of public playspaces and playground facilities.

Safe Play - A High Priority
The Ontario Parks Association places a high priority and commitment on the provision of safe play structures in our public spaces. We want to help ensure that they are safe and accessible. OPA also emphasizes the strong need to educate caregivers, supervisors and others about the benefits of positive and safe play experiences for our children.

What You Will Learn
Attending this course will teach you about significantly lowering the risk of injuries in play areas by providing a safe outdoor learning experience for all. This course uses the CAN/CSA-Z614-07, Children's Playspaces and Equipment, as a base document for the three independent sections of the course.

Target Audience
We have developed this program to target experienced people. Ideally, the program participant will be someone who carries out hands-on monthly inspections of public play structures. He or she should also possess a good understanding of the relevant CSA standards. Participants might already have taken a playground certification program.

Intensive 4 1/2-Day Program
The Ontario Parks Association instructors include experts from the industry including an architect, liability expert, lawyer, respresentative of the CSA Standards Assocation and others to give in-depth training on the following topics and includes an on-site demonstration at a local playground structure:

Playspace Strategies
  • space requirements
  • playability
  • access/egress requirements
  • playspace design
  • age appropriate issues
  • playspace materials
  • playspace construction
Playspace Evaluation
  • playvalue and hazard identification
  • inspection and maintenance
  • surfacing evaluation
  • record keeping
  • CSA overview
  • corrective actions
Playspace Management
  • liability and insurance
  • due diligence
  • contractual obligations
  • risk management
  • owner/operator responsibilities
  • employee/manager responsibilities
  • playvalue and practical choices
Principal Instructor Peter Kells
Industrial Designer involved with the design of playground and recreation equipment since 1984. Involved with the writing of both the CSA playground standard and other international Standards. Executive member of IPA Canada (International Association for the Child's Right to Play). Playground Inspector since 2000.

Upon completion of the program and achievement of a passing grade in the written examination(s) the participant will be registered by the Ontario Parks Association as a "Playground Practitioner" and is qualified to inspect playgrounds.

The OPA Registered Playground Practitioner Program is recognized as a playground safety course for inspectors by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

Cost: (Including HST)
OPA Members - $1,243
Non-Members - $1,469

Date:
March 31 to April 4, 2013
8:00am to 5:00pm

Location:
Fire Hall - Township of West Lincoln
318 Canborough Street
Smithville, ON

Please note: meals are not provided at this training session. Attendees will be requires to bring or buy their own lunch, coffee and snacks. The facility has a microwave oven and fridge available. The following food establishments are near by:
- Tim Hortons
- Ginos Pizza
- Subway

http://www.ontarioparksassociation.memberlodge.com/CalendarofEvents?eventId=850112&EventViewMode=EventDetails


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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Ontario Trails News - News from all around Ontario's Trails!

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Ontario gets hit again with blast of snow, freezing ... - CNews - Canoe
Canoe News National section offers a wide variety of articles, videos, ... "A bit of a January thaw" is setting up for the weekend in Ontario, he said, with ...
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Snowshoe race this weekend at Summerstown ForestSeaway News
CORNWALL, Ontario - The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) will be hosting its second annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race ...
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Harvey continues with another top cross country skiing performanceExaminer.com
... Harvey placed in fourth place in the men's team sprint competition with Devon Kershaw of SudburyOntario... The men's cross country skiingcompetition begins on February 9 with the men's 30km skiathlon at 3:00 a.m. MT.
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Who's Hiring in Toronto? Jane's Walk, Manifesto, and moreYonge Street - Toronto
And Jane's Walk, the organization that runs hundreds of public walking tours in cities across the globe, needs a PHP web developer to administer their ...
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Friday, July 19, 2013

Ontario Trail News - Welcome Sault Ste. Marie, Niagara Peninsula CA and Nickel Belt CA as members!

Ontario Trails Council welcomes new members
Sault Ste. Marie
sault saint marie hub trail

The John Rowswell Hub Trail is a 25 km multi-use non-motorized trail system that connects many significant points of interest including the waterfront walkway, Bellevue Park, Algoma University, Sault College, the new hospital and Fort Creek Conservation Area.

sault hub trail

This trail system provides access to all areas of the City and links together key cultural, historical, and natural areas of the community. In addition, community residents can use the trail as an alternative, environmentally friendly mode of transportation, decreasing auto-dependency within the City.

The Trail provides increased recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to Sault Ste. Marie and attract many trail-using tourists to the City. As well, the trail serves to promote local, provincial and national cross-country running and cycling trials and competitions.

fort creek

One the main goals of the John Rowswell Hub Trail is to improve recreational and health opportunities in the community. Walking and cycling provide enjoyable, convenient and affordable means of exercise and recreation. The most effective fitness routines are moderate in intensity, individualized and are incorporated into our daily activities. Walking and cycling can accomplish this and at the same time provide mobility.

Nickel District Conservation Authority
nickel belt ca

Conservation Sudbury (Nickel District Conservation) is one of Ontario's 36 community based, watershed stewardship agencies. Our main goal is to ensure healthy interaction between the watersheds, the natural environment and the local economy. Our area of jurisdiction includes the watersheds of the Wanapitei, Vermilion and Whitefish Rivers. We provide important conservation services primarily within the City of Greater Sudbury in a total watershed area of approximately 9,150 square kilometres.



Since 1967, the interest in and use of the conservation area to provide environmental education programs for school groups and others has dramatically grown. At the conservation area, we offer a wide variety of outdoor interpretive subjects, suitable for all grade levels. We work with thousands of students and their teachers every year from the Sudbury area; from towns around northeastern Ontario, and from towns and cities around southern Ontario.
Every year children from around the Sudbury region can experience the wilds at Lake Laurentian by participating in "Camp Bitobig", our conservation day camp. The camp gives children an appreciation of our natural environment and an opportunity to participate in many outdoor activities. We must remember that our children will be the environmentalists of tomorrow.
The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area has something for everyone. Providing environmental education for over 40 years, is only one of the many benefits this facility provides. Imagine what would have happened to this land had it not been for the vision and determination of decision-makers of the day to see this scenic natural area protected for future generations.
lake laurentian

nickel belt trails map

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
niagara peninsula conservation authority
The Niagara Peninsula is one of the most unique and complex watersheds in Ontario. Bordered on three sides by water, and with the beautiful Niagara Escarpment cutting across its length, the peninsula’s diverse climactic and biotic zones are unlike anywhere else in North America. The NPCA is caretaker to over 2,870 hectares (7,091 acres) of some of the most unique and sensitive natural areas on the peninsula. Our conservation areas marry nature, culture and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery. Outdoor adventures can include natural history, spectacular views, unique trails, fascinating rock formations, sparkling water, and abundant wildlife. Whichever destination you choose, take the time to discover, connect and understand!

niagara peninsula conservation areas

Use the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Explorer tool to discover your favorite aspect of the NPCA watershed!

npca explorer

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations the NPCA launched the Simply Tree-mendous Challenge, a friendly competition between our watershed municipalities on April 30, 2009. The goal of the challenge is to have residents, groups, service clubs and businesses plant 50,000 native trees/shrubs across the watershed with the focus on incorporating native species especially in urban environments.

simply tree-mendous challenge!

Ball’s Falls Centre for Conservation
The Ball’s Falls Centre for Conservation, which opened in 2008 at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, features interactive exhibits and learning centres that showcase the natural and cultural history of the Niagara Escarpment. Environmental exhibits highlight the human impact on nature, as well as watershed management and conservation programs of the NPCA. The Centre’s event programming both inspire and enable visitors to become stewards for natural and cultural resources.
Find out more about the Ball’s Falls Centre for Conservation on the Ball’s Falls Website.
Balls Falls Centre For Conservation
The Centre for Conservation is indeed a showcase of “green” building design, construction and operation. The design team made careful decisions regarding site management, energy and water conservation, and construction material selection in order to create a beautiful, ecologically sensitive, and long-lasting facility.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Ontario Trails - Outdoor Events on Trails - All Season Long!

Our events page lists 100's of events at any point in time! A quick capture of some current events includes this sample.

Date: 2012-06-20 to 2012-08-31
Type: Cycling
In 2012, Tour du Canada celebrates its 24rd anniversary. Over 10 weeks Tour du Canada participants will ride approximately 7500 kilometres. The Tour travels through all 10 Canadian provinces, starting in Vancouver B.C. and finishing in St. John's Newfoundland.

Date: 2012-08-07
Type: Mountain Biking
Our hours of operation will be from 9 to 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 to 9 on Wednesday and from 8:30 to 6 on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. 

Date: 2012-08-07
Type: Mountain Biking
The Ontario Cup is the OCA’s premier racing series. 

Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Walk
Creek Walk. Hike along Wilket and Burke Brook

You can find your event using the event search box. With over 40 categories and over 430 cities there is always something going on on Ontario Trails

Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Hike - Night
Stroll Along the DeLaurier trail.

Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Mountain Biking
Weekly MTB series for all ages and abilities. 6 Different courses to choose from each week.

Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Natural Heritage
Ontario Parks provides a wide range of all year round events in its parks. 

Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Mountain Biking
The Ontario Cup is the OCA’s premier racing series. 

Follow our events on facebook. On the Ontario trails fb page we list some selected events there. Check them out!

Ontario Trails Events on Facebook
Date: 2012-08-08
Type: Cycling
Get out your bicycle and enjoy touring in Ontario. These routes were developed over more than a decade of selecting quiet scenic roads for enjoyable cycling and responding to requests for routes through various areas. This publication puts all of these routes together for the first time. 

Date: 2012-08-09
Type: Information/Communication
The Haliburton Trails and Tours Network promotes individual and stimulating events for mind and body all year long.

Date: 2012-08-09
Type: Information/Communication
It is a great honour for Greater Sudbury to have been chosen to host the 2010 Ontario Summer Games. Greater Sudbury is a land replete with unique attractions, diverse culture and friendly northern hospitality. The staging of the Ontario Summer Games will celebrate our achievements in enviro-care, showcase our outstanding facilities and highlight the passion of our community.


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Trails Education Courses 2012
Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.
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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


Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the summer in spite of the extreme heat. We are in the process of planning another Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park and would ...ontario.sierraclub.ca/node/5348


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Friday, July 6, 2012

Outoors on Ontario Trails - Bike, Ride, Horse or Canoe this Weekend

Riding for a purpose
Welland Tribune
If Ontario is to become a desired destination for cyclists, it will need continued growth of major events like the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour. The fifth annual 730-kilometre cycling tour begins July 14 in Niagara-on-the-Lake and spans some ...
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Mother, son team tackle the Great Waterfront Trail
Hamilton Spectator
The GWTA is a great way to try bike touring and explore the many communities along the shores of Lake Ontario. With manageable distances, regular rest areas and snacks, accommodations (including camping at conservation areas, historic forts and more), ...


Separating bike lanes « Spacing Toronto
Toronto needs separated bike lanes -- on wide, fast roads such as the Richmond/ Adelaide corridor, suburban Eglinton Avenue where the LRT will be built, or the ...
spacingtoronto.ca/2012/07/05/separating-bike-lanes/

Ontario Youth Unite for Cycling - Share the Road
A Youth Cycling Advocacy Committee will learn about cycling advocacy work already underway, select areas to focus on, then plan an Ontario Youth Bike ...
www.sharetheroad.ca/ontario-youth-unite-for-cycling-s15651

Hundreds of racers expected for Walden stop
The Sudbury Star
The City of Greater Sudbury and Walden Mountain Bike Club have partnered with Chico Racing to host the Ontario Cup Cross-Country Mountain Bike Series at the Naughton Ski/Bike Trails. TheOntario Cup is a seven-race series with stops across Ontario...
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Wolfpack hopes to howl at home course
The Sudbury Star
Crystal Sabel rides a lot of momentum into Sunday's Plastiglas Ontario Cup XC Mountain Bike Series event, hosted by her own Walden Mountain Bike Club. Sabel has been a standout all season for the Walden club's Wolfpak Racing Team, winning four ...
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Ontario Trails | Facebook
To connect with Ontario Trails, sign up for Facebook today. ... The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) - Conseil des Sentiers de l'Ontario – is a charity that promotes the ...
https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails?filter=1


   ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

    • Local Trail News 
    • Trail Education Program
    • Trail Heros
    • Trailhead Ontario
    • Activity and User Updates

     View it Here


Trails Education Courses 2012

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



We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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.Explore Brantford's trails | Your online newspaper for Brantford ...
Brantford is truly the hub of the Ontario outdoor trails system. The Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail is made from an original packed gravel rail bed that follows the ...
www.brantnews.com/news/explore-brantfords-trails/

Canoeing on Ontario's Grand River
Toronto Sun
Slipping along the banks of Ontario's Grand River in a canoe, it's easy to imagine yourself as a pioneering explorer searching for new trade routes.
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Rouge Park - Ontario Trails Council
Upper Left: First Aid training; setting up tarp shelters. Lower Left: Judy, Erik and Christine at a Rouge Park event. Above: Hike Ontario trail training March 2012 ...
www.ontariotrails.on.ca/.../4_2012_Rouge_park_trail_team_p...

Harper Government Helps Commemorate the War of 1812 in Norfolk
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
NORFOLK, ON, July 5, 2012 /CNW/ - An investment from the Government of Canada in Norfolk's local heritage will help commemorate the War of 1812, promote tourism, and stimulate the local economy. Support for the Port Dover Harbour Museum's project ...
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Go Fish! Ontario Family Fishing Week runs July 7-15
MarketWatch (press release)
During OFFE, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years who would normally be required to purchase a fishing license, can fish Ontario waters license-free. Conservation license limits apply, as do all other provincial fishing regulations ...
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