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Ontario Trail Riders Association

The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc. (OTRA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 by horse persons recognizing that trails and bridleways were disappearing beneath asphalt and housing.  This small group has grown over the years as more and more horse people join the fight for equestrian trails.

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Algonquin Highlands Trails

Welcome to the Township of Algonquin Highlands Parks, Recreation & Trails Department. The Haliburton Highlands is home to many of the best water trails and hiking trails in Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Region. Here you can find countless opportunities to canoe, camp, hike, snowshoe, ski, snowmobile, ATV, fish, hunt, cottage or just relax and take in the scenery.

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2nd Annual Tour de King September 30th, 2012 | Ontario Cycling ...
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2nd Annual Tour de King September 30th, 2012. Reversed Route, Great Food and Live Entertainment. September 21, 2012 – Chico Racing is once again hosting the Tour de King, Ontario'sfall classic point-to-point event, Sunday September ...
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Hike Haliburton Festival

Special thanks to our sponsors of the Hike Haliburton Festival/ They are Carole Finn Artist, Pinestone Resort, Earthways Parker Pad and Printing, Cordell Carpets, Canoe FM, Haliburton Echo and Minden Times, Haliburton Media ArtsWilderness Medical Associates, Haliburton County Folk Society. If you would like to be sponsor or make a donation please contact us at 705-754-3436

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Festival of Hawks September 2012 | Ontario Trails Council
Find trails in Ontario for walking, hiking, cycling, skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing or horseback riding. The Ontario Trails Council site is your place to start for trails ...
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Brick Works rolls out path to sustainability with new walking surface ...
Old tires may not seem like the most sustainable items out there, but thanks to an initiative by the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), Evergreen Brick W.
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Sunday September 30, 2012

Bruce Trail Day is an annual event celebrating Canada's oldest and longest footpath, hosted by the Bruce Trail Conservancy and each of its nine Bruce Trail Clubs.

Each Club of the Bruce Trail Conservancy is hosting free guided hikes and family activities to help you explore the Bruce Trail, discover the amazing variety of life along the Niagara Escarpment, and celebrate 50 years since the Bruce Trail began.

Fifty years ago, a phenomenal amount of work and effort was dedicated to mapping, clearing and blazing the Bruce Trail. This year we celebrate the first maps, the first blazes, the first Clubs, and all the work that went into putting the Bruce Trail on the ground and eventually led to its official opening in 1967.

Why not make this your year to (re)discover the Bruce Trail?

Come and learn about our year-round hiking programs, trail maintenance opportunities, and what we are doing to establish a conservation corridor from Niagara to Tobermory.

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Anne Kubu 2:57pm Sep 18 Another bridge issue in the Short Hills. a bridge on a non horse trail has had two of the poles snapped and is unsafe for use. This was just discovered by park staff. There are a multitude of horse hoof prints on either side of the bridge (just off Decew) as well as in the bed below. Horses are not allowed on this trail - please do not ride here - you are risking injury to yourself and your horse as well as a fine from the park staff.

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Special thanks to our sponsors of the Hike Haliburton Festival/ They are Carole Finn Artist, Pinestone Resort, Earthways Parker Pad and Printing, Cordell Carpets, Canoe FM, Haliburton Echo and Minden Times, Haliburton Media Arts Wilderness Medical Associates, Haliburton County Folk Society. If you would like to be sponsor or make a donation please contact us at 705-754-3436

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Trans Canada Trail, Ajax

Hiking Buddies!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012
7:00 PM

Needs a location
Coming soon!

 

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Canoe club wins silver at national championship
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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

 

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Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...

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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

Event: Tour du Canada

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

Event: Hardwood Ski and Bike

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

Event: Ontario Cup - Kelso

Type: Mountain Biking

The Ontario Cup is the OCA’s premier racing series. 

Date: 2012-08-08

Event: Toronto Creek Walk

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

Event: Twilight Hikes

Type: Hike - Night

Stroll Along the DeLaurier trail.

Date: 2012-08-08

Event: Trek Wednesday Night Series, Hardwood Ski and Bike

Type: Mountain Biking

Weekly MTB series for all ages and abilities. 6 Different courses to choose from each week.

Date: 2012-08-08

Event: Ontario Parks - Neys

Type: Natural Heritage

Ontario Parks provides a wide range of all year round events in its parks. 

Date: 2012-08-08

Event: Ontario Cup - Hardwood Ski and Bike

Type: Mountain Biking

The Ontario Cup is the OCA’s premier racing series. 

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Date: 2012-08-08

Event: Bike on Tours

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

Event: Haliburton County Trail Events

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

Event: Ontario Summer Games

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.

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 

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We appreciate the support of 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

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

Ontario Trails - Hiking, Cycling, Camping, Climbing!

Great Trails - Great People - June 17-20, 2012

Program Updates - Please register for the Trail Tour - Sunday at 3pm! E-mail Wayne We understand the Assistant Deputy Minister for Ministry of Tourism Recreation and Sprot, Mr. Phil Malcolmson will be joining us for the full day June 19th. Welcome Mr. Malcolmson we look forward to working with you on the Ontario Trails Strategy We welcome Mr. Louis Lavoie, from Parks Canada where his position is Manager, Vice President Office, External Relations and Visitor Experience. He will be joining us on June 18th. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bob Barnett of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy will be providing his insights as part of the Rouge Valley Panel on the 19th. OTC is pleased to acknowledge the participation of Mr. Jeff Bangs as part of the Trails Tourism Panel - Jeff brings years of networking and TTN Trail Business Plan expertise to the table. Trailhead Ontario is grateful for the Participation of Explorer's Edge and RTO8 as additions to the Trails Tourism Panel. We look forward to the insights of both these areas as we work to craft a cohesive response to trails tourism in Ontario. We are also pleased to welcome staff from the York Region Planing Department as they are talking about their new 100km road bike trail development. Did you register for Trailhead Ontario yet? If not be sure to see all the great content through the following links PROGRAM SESSION DETAILS FEEDBACK REGISTER  Cathy Bingham and Wayne Daub, Oxford County Trails Committee - Your Trailhead Ontario 2012 Hosts -  invite you to view: Oxford County Trails Oxford County on Facebook! Like us Watch Trailhead Ontario for updates!

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

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.

Ontario Trails Council Annual General Meeting - June 18th, 1200 Noon at Trailhead Ontario. We need 12 for quorum. Please be sure to attend. We are also seeking nominations from 6 candidates to our Board. For information call Patrick at 877-668-7245.

ATV road access meets opposition at public meeting
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$90000 for Bruce County Museum
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ONTARIO NATURE CELEBRATES 81 YEARS OF CONSERVATION ...
Attention: Photo/Assignment Editors, Environment Reporters, General Interest. Event: OntarioNature's 81st Annual General Meeting and Gathering ...
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Bicentennial commemorations open this weekend
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This weekend has particular significance because it marks the 200th anniversary of the declaration of war, which took place on June 18, 1812. From documentary screenings to garden dedications,heritage fairs to fireworks displays, there will be ...
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Fitness Industry Council of Canada Hosts Fitness Day on the Hill ...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jun 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fitness Industry ... toward fees such as gym memberships or other organized sporting activities.

Highlands cyclists conquer Canada Cup
Haliburton County Echo
By Darren Lum The Highlands showed off its riding prowess placing four in the top 20 at the Canada Cup (#3 Ontario Cup) mountain bike race at the Hardwood Ski and Bike centre on Sunday, June 3. Hundreds of riders, who ranged from beginner to expert ...
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Toronto ramps up for new bike park
Globe and Mail
Mountain bikers who were evicted from an unsanctioned bike park in High Park a year ago can look forward to having a new, city-approved array of jumps, ramps and stunts in place by late fall. The Parks, Forestry and Recreation department announced ...
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Natural Environment Trails Strategy - City of Toronto
City of Toronto will be developing a City of Toronto Natural Environment Trail Management Strategy that will protect the City of Toronto's natural areas while ...
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Wellesley-Hoskin Bike Lane Upgrades - Public Meeting | Cycle ...
Cycle Toronto encourages members and non-members alike to attend the first of two public meetings for stakeholders to contribute to this project, and discuss ...
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