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Friday, January 20, 2023

Ontario Trails News - January 20, 2023


 

Integrity commissioner, auditor to probe Doug Ford's Greenbelt development plan
Steve Clark, Ontario's minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, ... parts of the Greenbelt for housing development amid concerns developers were ...

WATCH: North Simcoe hiking club looking to extend 500-kilometre-long Ganaraska Hiking ...
The trail, which runs from Port Hope on Lake Ontario to Glen Huron, just south of the Blue Mountains, currently has a gap between the Martyrs' ...


Police sharing snowmobile safety tips as most trails remain closed - My Muskoka Now
While the vast majority of snowmobile trails in Ontario remain closed, the OPP is talking about the importance of driving safely and sober when ...

Completed nature trail in Halton Hills connects parks and neighbourhoods - inSauga.com
A nature trail that connects neighbourhoods in Halton Hills is now open ... by Credit Valley Conservation and the Ontario Ministry of Environment.

Trailblazers look to close loop of Ganaraska in Penetanguishene - Yahoo News Canada
Representatives from the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association (GHTA) ... “It's a hiking trail 500-kilometres long from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay ...

The Friends of the Summerstown Trails receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
Mother Nature delivered snow just in time and hundreds of people came out to the trails, enjoying the sunny temperature, skiing, snowshoeing, biking ...

High School Nordic Skiing Returns to the Sault | CTV News
After roughly 35 years, Cross Country Skiing is once again an official high school sport in the Algoma District.



Muskoka Loppet returns on Jan. 29 for skiers and skiing fans alike
Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club has announced the return of the classic ... pass for Ontario Parks (ontarioparks.com) will be needed for spectators but ...

Snowmobilers gather for 48th Snowarama ride for Easter Seals Kids - iHeartRadio
The annual event takes place on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) groomed trails, and encourages winter enthusiasts to raise funds for ...

Snowmobiling this winter? Ride safe and sober - Quinte News
Ontario Provincial Police Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement Unit (S.A.V.E.) . Officers of the Bancroft OPP are reminding snowmobilers to ride ...

OPP launch Snowmobile Safety Week - CTV Northern Ontario
A week-long international campaign aims to increase safety out on snowmobile trails. Provincial police and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile ...

ATV
 Club Gets Backing of Council in Annual Cleanups - The Ranch 100.1 FM
The crew of off-road enthusiasts continue to grow and continue their talks with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV.).

Team of sled dogs takes visitors on guided tours in Timmins area
... tours of local trails with some unique guides: a team of sled dogs. ... settlers get around snowy terrain, especially in northern Ontario.

Bike
 lane closure confuses Sault cyclists - CTV News Northern Ontario
There's some confusion among cyclists in Sault Ste. Marie about recent amendments to the bylaw governing the city's bike lanes.

Otonabee Conservation Celebrates Revitalization of Jackson Creek Trail - PtboCanada
Otonabee Conservation celebrated the completion of the Jackson Creek ... Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), ...

Algonquin Snowmobile Club at-risk of having to close trail - My Muskoka Now
The Algonquin Snowmobile Club (ASC) says they may be forced to close Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail 77.

Traffic calming, trail paving among options for extra $1.5M in Kitchener budget - The Record
KITCHENER — Councillors will consider adding money to priority areas ranging from traffic calming measures to trail paving as work on Kitchener's ...

Buckhorn: Input needed for Trent Lakes Open Spaces Master Plan - Peterborough Examiner
The preferred trail length was between one and five kilometres. The three most commonly used trails were the Mississauga River Loop Trail, the ...

Snowmobile club asks for trail link over Lake of Bays cemetery | StCatharinesStandard.ca
Barnstaple asked for permission to route part of Trail 77 over the Maplewood Cemetery property. If permission is granted, volunteers will begin ...

Nordic Ski Club in North Bay is open to all skill levels - CTV News Northern Ontario
A North Bay-area ski trail network now have more than 50 kilometres in trails open and the local club is now more than 800 members strong.

1.2 Km Long Ice Skating Trail Through Ontario's Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2023 Season
On Saturdays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the trail will be lit for night skating. 25+ Coolest Outdoor Ice Skating Trails in Ontario · Winter Festivals in ...


Highlands snowmobilers asked to ride on available trails only
... are asking residents and visitors to be patient and stay off local Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails that remain closed.

Wasi Cross Country Ski Club offers free trails on January 14 - BayToday.ca
The club has trails for snowshoers and cross-country skiers, ... The ultimate winter adventure getaway to heat up your Ontario travel plans.

With urbanization, are humans losing their connection to nature? - CTV News
In this photo, a man appears hiking. ... Guinness world record for most marathons in a year could be won by Ontario man. An Ontario native has set ...

Peterborough-area cross-country skiers raising funds for supportive housing and mental health
Wild Rock Outfitters and Kawartha Nordic Ski Club eight-hour ski relay on ... A group of Peterborough-area skiers will be cross-country skiing to ...

Hikers discover body on Bruce Trail near Owen Sound, OPP confirms - CTV News Barrie
Ontario Provincial Police set up a command post near Concession 11 south of Owen Sound, Ont., on Tues., Jan. 10, 2023.

Arrowhead Provincial Park Skating Is The Ultimate Winter Leisure Activity - Indie88
Do some carving on the Arrowhead Skating Trail, try snowshoeing, or even skiing. It's time to conquer your winter bucket list in Ontario! When Does ...

More than just power lines: Durham looking at rec and trail options for lengthy hydro corridor
There is an example of a similar project nearby, the Scarborough Meadoway in the City of Toronto. Dufaux explained that the visioning study will look ...

Bridge reconstructed on K&P Trail near Greater Madawaska - iHeartRadio
... the Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club, Renfrew County ATV Club, Snow County Snowmobile Region; Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ...

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.