Ontario Trails News - An Update from Ontario Trails 5102018

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Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

Trails of 1812

Tourism officials meeting to chart course for 2012
Brockville Recorder and Times
Alicia Wanless, bicentennial manager with the St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Alliance, will speak about heritage tourism, the 1812 celebrations and a ...

Ontario Trails Maps

Seminar looks at benefits of cycling tourism
Napanee Guide
She said the strength of these tours is a sign that an already healthy cycling tourism industry is on the rise. A recent Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture report found that cyclists travelling through Ontario spent about $305 million in 2007. ...
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Middlesex County opens its doors
Strathroy Age Dispatch
... hosted by the Ontario Heritage Trust across the province and locally by Tourism ... Quilt Trail and the Skunk's Misery-McLaren Tract in Southwest Middlesex.

Toronto Centre candidates field TCN questions
insideTORONTO.com
We are dedicating $200 million over four years to municipalities to invest in active transportation (people powered transportation such as bikes, walking, wheeled mobility devices including electronic scooters). 3) How do you plan to improve healthcare ...
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 Toronto Dundas Square Bus Trail | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Went to Toronto but didn't get as much time as I would have liked for photography . Made it to the CN Tower for the blue hour but all shots ruined by the glass ...
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Hallow Bash ends on high note
Chatham Daily News
... for the program that helps children with disabilities enjoy horseback riding. ... According to the Ontario government, more than 100000 orphaned and ...

New helmet regulations for young 4-H riders
Calgary Herald
And in Ontario, 4-H officials have supported mandatory helmet use since 2006. ... In Alberta, 4-H offers horseriding programs to young people of varying ...

Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Trail News
COAST KEEPERS RESPOND TO OUR CALL FOR HELP!www.carolinian.org  Creating a multi-use coastal trail along the Canadian shore of Lake Erie is no simple task but it’s been made easier thanks to a number of volunteers who have offered to help scope out our proposed trail routes.  These “Coast Keepers” have come forward to investigate areas such as Pelee Island, Erieau, Port Burwell and the Grand and Canard rivers.  There is still time to join these, and other volunteers, who are testing the 600 km trail by bike, car, kayak or foot.  You may also wish to highlight your habitat restoration project or a local trail that you feel should be part of the coastal trail.                                                           Contact Dan at coast@carolinian.org for more info. 

 

Waterfront Trust

We have received several calls from long-time waterfront supporters, all deeply concerned about proposals by the Mayor of Toronto to amend the plans developed by Waterfront Toronto regarding the Port Lands in Toronto without public consultation or the involvement of Waterfront Toronto. Today's report that the Mayor is refining his position to retain Waterfront Toronto as the lead agency for development in the Port Lands.

Toronto Star

Waterfront Toronto held an extensive and meaningful public consultation process that brought together international and national experts as well as Torontonians to work out a vision and a strategy for the waterfront. This process was critical to moving forward with the many projects that have been completed to date and those still in the planning stages. Waterfront Toronto’s public consultation process was instrumental in engendering public confidence and optimism in what can and should be achieved. 

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has been and continues to be an active participant in this process along with hundreds of others. We strongly endorse this process and the vision, strategies, projects and plans that have developed from it. We also commend Waterfront Toronto for its leadership role in the vitally important development of Toronto’s waterfront.

Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director 

Waterfront Regeneration Trust

Urban Planning

The evolution of suburbs over the decades reflect the nuances and dynamics behind North American families, communities and policies guiding environmental, social, economic and physical developments.

At the same time, fundamental questions about the viability and sustainability of entrenched values, ideals and interests have continued to be a topic of debate and controversy.

Attend the 3rd Annual Retrofitting & Planning Sustainable Suburbs Summit, being held in Toronto on November 8th & 9th, 2011 and appraising current suburban lifestyles and landscapes, and the way forward. Book your space today! Visit http://www.sustainablesuburbs.ca to register and view the agenda.

Mountain Biking

Check out the video of the new black diamond loop on the Wildwood Lake Trail.....lots of fun...! :) http://www.facebook.com/l/eAQCRphLKAQBjxZR9DpyRiD0eHfpG7KKI6mOZK7CUOBIy4w/www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3294940

Hike Haliburton Festival September 23-25

Join us in the Haliburton Highlands for the 9th Annual Hike Haliburton Festival. Explore the natural and cultural heritage of the Highlands or just come for a good workout. Register for themed hikes lead by knowledgeable and engaging leaders and personalities or venture out on one or more our scenic public trails with friends and family. More information at http://www.haliburtonholidays.com/fall/hikehaliburton.asp

Ontario Trails Updates - May 4, 2011

Image by Brampton Cyclist via Flickr

My Top Five: The Best MTB Trails in Ontario (Canada) | Zombiebikes.com
For that reason I'll focu
s on the trails in southern Ontario. There's actually a ton of variety around here: everything from downhill parks to fast, ...
www.zombiebikes.com/?p=1325
IMBA
Ontario Off-Road Cycling Trails


Share The Road - It's good for your health
Blue Mountains Courier-Herald
Throughout Ontario, for the same period, 91 cyclists were killed as a result of motor vehicle collisions. On the positive side, international research shows that as cycling goes up, obesity amongst children - a major public health problem - goes down. ...
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Ontario Cycling Trails


Slight increase in taxes for North Shore ratepayers
Midnorth Monitor
Closer to home, an 8-day long Great Waterfront Trail adventure along Lake Ontario generated $241000 in 2009 from cyclists, and in Niagara alone $200000 from the Bike Train Initiative with 1.5 million visitors who participated in cycling activities in ...
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Welcome Cyclists

Categories - Cycle Ontario Forum
Cycle Ontario is a resource for cyclists and cyclo tourism in Ontario featuring maps of bike trails,cycling routes, photos, videos, member non-member ...
www.cycleontario.com/cycle-ontario-community/forum.html

Ontario Trails News - April 19, 2011 Round Up

Frontenac Arch Biosphere - release first paddlers news - On the Water

Toronto, Map & Compass Learning - The Toronto Bruce Trail Club ...
State that you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail hiking club. BRING A FLASHLIGHT. I have access to my e-mail Mon - Fri up to 4 pm only, not on weekends. ...
www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/online/.../events3.php?...
Toronto Trails
Hike Ontario


Dogsled business glided into farm owner's life
The Toronto Observer
Steve Bruno, who specializes in nature and adventure at the Ontario Tourism ... you probably don't get in any other sport except for maybe horseback riding. ...
Ontario Dogsled Trails

Tweed council studying ATV bylaw
Belleville Intelligencer
... allowed to drive on to get to the trails," Bray said. "I don't know where to start." Albert suggested council consult Cindy Cassidy, general manager of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, for guidance. "She's the expert on the trails," Albert said. Eastern Ontario Trails  Ontario ATV Trails  OFATV

Conservation work completed at Mather-Walls House in Kenora CNW Group (press release) KENORA, ON, April 18 /CNW/ - The Ontario Heritage Trust recently completed significantconservation and repair work at Mather-Walls House. The work will help to ensure the long-term protection and preservation of this important historic site, ... See all stories on this topic » Ontario Heritage Trails Image via Wikipedia Helping First-Time Campers Enjoy Ontario's Outdoors NorthumberlandView.ca A new Ontario Parks program will help first-time campers learn the ... They will also get an introduction to park activities such as hiking and swimming. ... Ontario Ports of Call Trails Yellow wildflower - ecotourism and hiking trails, Images of ... There's a huge variety of things to do around Sunset Country Ontario both in town and outdoors in our lakeland and backcountry. ... www.ontariossunsetcountry.ca/acloserlook.cfm/k/.../9553,956... Sunset Country Trails Trails help reduce carbon footprint - Northumberland Today ... ... Muskoka Trails, Niagara Food and Wine Expo, Niagara Magazine, Ontario Farmer ... walkingtrails committees to promote and invite input for trails within ... northumberlandtoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3079445...

TrailSwag - Blog - Toronto Mountain Bike Fest 2011
The first Toronto Mountain Bike Fest has been announced and will be hosted on the Don Valley Trails in Toronto on June 11. Skill sessions, trail riding, ...
www.trailswag.ca/blog/.../toronto-mountain-bike-fest-2011.ht...