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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Ontario Trails News - January 10, 2023

 


New snowmobile trail will honour the late OPP Constable Marc Hovingh - My Espanola Now
... once the work is complete on the trail and it will be also officially marked on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' trail guide.

Official Opening Day at the Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News
Provided by Friends of the Summerstown Trails ... ALEXANDRIA, Ontario - According to Ontario's Ministry of Health, one case of COVID-19 has been ...

Long-awaited trails on the wish list as Kitchener councillors hear feedback on proposed budget
KITCHENER — A plea to construct long-discussed trail infrastructure in east Kitchener was among a handful of presentations Monday as the public ...


This Ontario Trail Leads You Through An Illuminated Forest & You Can Go On 'Goat Walks'
You can visit the trail on select days throughout the week and there are other special events, like live music and busker performances. These extra ...

Fatal ATV crash in Haliburton County - INQUINTE.CA
A 43-year-old male driver of an ATV from Dysart et al was pronounced dead at the ... January 09, 2023 - 11:10 AM; InQuinte.ca staff; News, Ontario.

GRCA reminding hikers to leash their dogs - CambridgeToday.ca
That's the message the Grand River Conservation Authority is sending to residents before they head out onto conservation areas and trails with ...

RRCA and MCA Hosting World Wetlands Day Celebration at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's (MCA) Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) are inviting communities from both ...

5 best skating trails in Ontario that shine bright at night - Curiocity
There are a handful of Ontario skating trails that welcome guests to enjoy an evening under the stars for a different kind of winter activity.

Family making memories on the trails - Timmins News
Timmins is becoming a snowmobile-tourism town — and Patrick Dzijacky is ... of trails in what's known as District 14 of the Ontario Federation of ...

Haliburton snowmobilers to stay off closed trails - INQUINTE.CA
Haliburton Highlands OPP and the county's snowmobile association are reminding residents to stay off local Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club ...

Winter clearing program could be expanded to more trails in Welland - The Toronto Star
Trails were part of a trial clearing program. ... Broadway on both sides of the recreational canal; and Broadway/Ontario Road to Humberstone Road.

Canadian Ice Climbing Festivals to Start 2023 - Gripped Magazine
On behalf of everyone involved in making Southern Ontario Ice Climbing ... Ice climbers can enjoy steep routes in Orient Bay and Kama Bay.



Creating a Paradigm Shift to Accelerate the Development of Trail and Active Transportation Networks
Walkable and bicycle-friendly communities, connected by trails, are in high demand—trail use is up 45% since 2019—and 62% of Americans say they ...

This ice skating trail by a lake in Ontario is a hidden gem - Curiocity
Looking for a new kind of adventure this winter? The ice skating trail at MacGregor Point Provincial Park has to be at the top of your list.

Rule-breaking snowmobilers warned - Édition André Paquette
The Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club is reminding members to follow the rules after some unavailable trails were used during the holiday season. “This ...

Two snowmobile trails near Cochrane closed Thursday - My Timmins Now
OFSC interactive trail map as of 4:50pm, Wed., Jan. 4, 2023 (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs). You'll have to alter the snowmobile route ...


'Really disappointing': Mild temperatures delay start of outdoor winter activities in southwestern ...
Ski hills, tube parks, and snowmobile trails are still closed for the season in southwestern Ontario. “It's frustrating beyond control,” said John ...

Island snowmobile club commits to not welcoming ATVs on trails | The Manitoulin Expositor
This new MOU will build on these commonalities to strengthen organized powersports and secure the future of motorized recreational trails in Ontario,” ...

Experience the natural beauty of your own backyard during the Hike Haliburton winter festival
By Paul Rellinger. Returning to Haliburton Highlands on February 4 and 5, outdoor enthusiast festival offers free guided hikes, paid adventure ...

Northern Ont. man crashes ATV into police vehicle | CTV News
A 26-year-old ATV driver is facing charges after failing to stop for Ontario Provincial Police officers on Young Street in Sables-Spanish Rivers ...

3 unforgettable dog sledding experiences to try in Ontario - Timmins News
Here you can take dog sledding tours that run along private trails on a sprawling 500-acre property. They offer small guided tours, with 4-5 guests ...

Drunk driver who rolled ATV in New Hamburg gets house arrest - The Toronto Star
Drunk driver who rolled ATV in New Hamburg gets house arrest ... People keep leaving Ontario in record numbers for affordable homes and a better ...

Snowmobilers reminded to respect rules, after unavailable trails used over Christmas holidays
Even the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club's (EOSC) groomer had difficulty accessing local snowmobile trails after the pre-Christmas snowstorms.

Employment Opportunity - MTB Coach (Ontario) - Canadian Cyclist
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking ...

The proposed waterpark at Ontario Place will be Toronto's worst building
People use a walking path near Ontario Place's Cinesphere, in Toronto, on Sept. 29, 2022.Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail.

Visit This Scenic Bay That Is Ontario's Underrated Travel Destination
The Bay of Quinte has many travel attractions and fun things to do for visitors, which led to it being dubbed Ontario's best-kept tourism secret.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Ontario Trails News - December 30, 2022



Northern Ont. snowmobilers save a moose that fell through ice

Rare 'spirit moose' spotted in northern Ontario ... and Sturgeon Falls, after returning from the trails they heard a moose fall through ice.

9 Skating Trails Around Ottawa Where You Can Glide Through A Magical Winter Wonderland
Megan Johnson is a Staff Writer for Narcity Canada's Ontario Desk focused on new netflix shows in Canada and things to do in Ottawa. She is based in ...

Grand River Conservation Authority urges caution around waterways - CambridgeToday.ca
The Grand River Conservation Authority is urging caution around local waterways due to rainfall and warm temperatures.


Conservation authority receives funding for campground, trail improvements
The money via Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Tourism Relief Fund, is designed to help the conservation authority attract new ...

YOU SAID IT: Don't destroy ski trails | Ottawa Sun
Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, TorontoOntario, ... There is plenty of room on the trails, between the north and the south ski ...


Your guide to Unionville, a quaint town just 35 minutes from Toronto (and don't get ... - OurWindsor.ca
Your guide to Unionville, a quaint town just 35 minutes from Toronto (and don't get ... and bucolic nature trails — in the middle of busy Markham.

Story hike on Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area revealed - North Bay News
“The LECA trails are some of our most well-used, popular trails in the ... North Bay vying to become Ontario's Ice Fishing Capital for 2023.

Ottawa firefighters reach hikers who got lost in forest | CBC News
Marlborough Forest is a diverse ecosystem of over 9,300 hectares that includes wetlands, according to the Ontario Trails website.

Grey-Bruce cross-country ski trails open following storm | Owen Sound Sun Times
While the past weekend's winter wallop caused some chaos on roads in Grey-Bruce, it has been welcomed by local cross-country skiers and snowshoers ...

Toronto
 park with its own ski hill and chair lift opens next month - blogTO
Located in North York, Earl Bales Park has walking trails, fire pits, a dog park, picnic sites, and an outdoor amphitheatre that surround the ski ...


Grey-Bruce snowmobile trails remain closed following wintry blast - Clinton News Record
As of Tuesday at noon, there were only a few sections of trail open and available to riders across all of southern Ontario. The closest trail to ...

Mill Pond Park in Richmond Hill is a picturesque escape just north of Toronto - blogTO
Besides the boardwalk, there is also a playground, trail, gazebo and many areas to sit and relax. explore.ontario.

Mono Cliffs provincial park near Toronto has a trail leading you through a frozen canyon
The park is open all year for day-use, and is mostly used for hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing in the winter. In the summer, trails are ...

Photos: Peterborough trail reopens after upgrades - The Toronto Star
The Jackson Creek Trail in the west end of Peterborough is sporting some new signs, benches, resurfaced trails, regraded slopes and improved ...

Explore glacial potholes and hike to sweeping vistas at this Ontario conservation area
The park is part of the Grand River Conservation Authority, located minutes away from Guelph. It has two hiking trails running on both sides of the ...


This popular beach town in Ontario is an unexpected winter paradise - blogTO
Other winter activities available at the park include snowshoeing and fat biking. A 7.5 km snowshoeing trail winds through the forest for all ...

Carlow Mayo hears from HDTI about their Water Trail Development Plan
14, HDTI and the Ontario Trails Council had a Google Meets online ... County to share their experiences by completing their Trail Activity Survey, ...


Manitoulin snowmobile club to name new trail after fallen island hero | CTV News
Fallen Ontario Provincial Police Const. Marc Hovingh was added to a memorial wall that honours 01:20. Fallen Manitoulin OPP officer honoured.

Bold: Why not try out some winter hikes during the holidays? - Sudbury News
Ontario hiking blogger Lauren Yakiwchuk has ideas and suggestions for ... blog post had Lauren writing about the best snowshoe trails in Ontario, ...

SCRCA receives over $50,000 to upgrade trails and campgrounds - Sydenham Current
... from Ontario's Southwest Regional Tourism Organization through FedDev Ontario to support trail and campsite upgrades at local campgrounds.

Major upgrades coming to Dryden Ski Hill and chalet - KenoraOnline
Without this support from the Ontario government, we would not be able to ... chalet and trails over the winter, as well as 20 km of hiking and ...

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority stressing safety around winter trails, water
Stay on the official trails at Ontario's Conservation Areas. • Keep family members and pets away from riverbanks and edges of all water bodies.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Ontario Trails News - December 20, 2022

 


Protests & petitions to protect the Greenbelt - YouTube
... Queen's Park are pushing back against the Ford government's plans to develop protected Greenbelt land. Tina Yazdani reports as Ontario's Gre.


Photos: B!KE's Glow Ride pedals through Peterborough - The Toronto Star
About 15 cyclists lit up their bikes and met in the alley behind B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop in time for a 5:30 p.m. departure for a ...

Gatineau Park's winter season begins today - CTV News Ottawa
Cross-country skiers hit the trails in Gatineau Park. ... Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with two “random attacks” on the ...

'The sky is falling:' GRCA members voice concerns about Bill-23 - EloraFergusToday.com
The Grand River Conservation Authority board of directors process the overwhelming change coming through Bill 23.

Pinery Provincial Park in Ontario might be the ideal winter camping destination - blogTO
Pinery Skiing. There are 38 km of cross-country skiing trails. Photo by ontarioparks.com. In the winter, ever-changing ice formations arise by the ...

Hands off our Greenbelt, York Region tells Ontario provincial government
The chief planner wonders why Ontario is contemplating additional removals from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine, suggesting that North of ...

Winter activities within a few hours of Toronto and how to get there - blogTO
Add the 1.3 km ice trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park when it opens to ... snow-covered Ontario countryside or take a cross-country ski lesson and ...

Skating trails to try in Toronto and GTHA
Why not try one of these free skating trails or loops in and around the ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ...

Renfrew's trail system a perfect fit for cross country skiing during Ontario Winter Games
One of the world's top cross-country ski course designers has given Ma-te-Way Park in Renfrew a thumbs up. Dir...


Step Into Nature at RRCA's Three Conservation Areas - Cornwall Seaway News
... Cooper Marsh offer a combined 25 km of nature trails available at no cost. ... areas throughout the RRCA's jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario.

Natural horsemanship, suspension yoga and endurance trail riding - SooToday.com
... ride organized by Sue Downing, a former board member of the Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association and the online Events Organizer.

$51,000 grant funds online safe cycling courses for Kingston - iHeartRadio
... the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) was used to broaden the services of Cycle Kingston to encourage safe cycling in Kingston and beyond.


Paris to Ancaster to host the first-ever Canadian gravel championships
After reviewing competitive bids, the event has been awarded to the Paris to Ancaster Bike Race taking place in the Hamilton, ON, region on April 30.

Blue Mountain and other Ontario ski hills announce opening day for 2022 - blogTO
Other winter activities they offer such as tubing and cross country skiing are also not open just yet. Blue Mountain will be celebrating the start ...

ATV
 driver charged with impaired in Bonfield - North Bay Nugget
Members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint involving an ATV on Mount Pleasant Road in ...

Magical Ontario skating trails worth going out of your way for - Timmins Today
You can also snowshoe, hike and enjoy a sleigh ride here! The MacGregor Point Ice Trail. Port Elgin, Ontario. macgregor_point_skating_trail. The ice ...

How 'Indigenous protected' land ended up in a mining industry fight - The Toronto Star
Ontario has created a mess by granting mining claims on land Grassy ... Grassy Narrows would oversee the land's management and conservation ...

Dundas cycling projects include Cootes extension in 2023 | TheSpec.com
cyclist on the temporary Hatt Street bike lanes, which are expected to be replaced. Two previously planned Dundas cycling projects — the Cootes ...

Owen Sound maintaining winter trails - Blackburn News
... Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia and Midwestern Ontario. ... The city has three kilometres of looped recreational trails at Harrison Park that will be ...

East Ferris will get $150,000 to add 14 km of trails - North Bay News - BayToday.ca
East Ferris is getting $150,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Capital Grants Program to add 14 km of active transportation infrastructure.

Local hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos) - Orillia News
Members of the Orillia and Barrie arms of the Ganaraska Hiking Club ... Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational ...

Snowmobilers get '400-series' upgrade through Trillium grant - Barrie Today
Kevin Hagen, manager of Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails, provided an in-depth explanation of what the rebuild contained. “This bridge has been re-decked ...