Ontario Trails News - March 20, 2023

 

Conservation authority provides safety tips as ice melts - Barrie News Barrie Today Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year ... Our Changing Seasons: Tracks in the snow tell the stories of the forest - Hamilton Spectator Hamilton Spectator The most common values for trail width in inches are as follows: eastern gray squirrel = 5 inches, red squirrel = 3.25 inches, eastern chipmunk = 2.25 ... Second Skifest Challenge at the Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) hosted their second annual Skifest Challenge of cross-country ski races for its members on the last ... Escape to nature: top March Break activities at Ontario Parks - Newmarket Today Newmarket Today Whether you're an avid outdoors person or just looking for a new way to connect with your family, Ontario Parks has something for everyone this ... Penetanguishene pilot project possible for ATVs - Yahoo News Canada Yahoo News Canada Bonita Desroches noted that one main difference was that local snowmobile groups were associated with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs as an ... 'Plenty of space available': Environmentalists oppose opening Greenbelt up for development ... Durham Region News A proposal to review the implications of opening up the Greenbelt in ... sector alone can solve the housing affordability crisis in Ontario. Toronto residents turning from car to bicycle and development shows it The Toronto Star Neil Pattison has been cycling to work, instead of driving, ... on the Ontario Line, and the city's official bike plan aims to add 100 km. of new ... Hastings Snowshoe Hustle sets hearts and feet racing - Yahoo News Canada Yahoo News Canada ... from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by Hastings Destination Trails Inc., with assistance from the Ontario Trails Council and Cedar Ridge Camp, ... 14 must-try hiking trails in Ontario for an unforgettable spring adventure - SooToday.com SooToday.com Ontario is a hiker's paradise, especially during the spring season when the weather is mild, and the trails are lush and green. Ontario Parks Is Hiring For Thousands Of Student Summer Jobs & You Can Get Paid To Be Outside Narcity Students looking for summer jobs in Ontario might want to get their ... areas of the parks reaching remote campsites by boat, portaging or hiking. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Trans Canada Trail announce ... Financial Post Agreement outlines shared priority of developing and promoting trails ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ... Rideau Valley Conservation Authority warning of potential spring flooding across region My Kemptville Now Staff from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) say the unusually mild winter might lead to more flooding than usual as the season ... One person dead in Wednesday ATV crash north of Brighton | kawarthaNOW kawarthaNOW Members of the Northumberland County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are at the scene of the fatal collision, which involved a ... Snowmobile season winding down with the melting snow across Simcoe County - CTV News Barrie CTV News Barrie "I'm thinking that if you want to go riding, you better hit the trails the first part of this week," said Kevin Hagen, the manager of Mid-Ontario ... Amherstburg approves more Open Air Weekends, but not without opposition - Windsor Star Windsor Star She says the town's Open Air Weekends event hurts her business. ... of Open Air Weekends — recently named one of Ontario's top festivals — despite ... Fatal snowmachine crash on Lake Nipissing - CTV News Northern Ontario CTV News Northern Ontario Know the area that you are traveling and stay on the trails. ... Tourism sector offers more than 'starter jobs,' Destination Northern Ontario says. Wiky tourism manager celebrated for industry contributions - Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Business Luke Wassegijig earns leadership award from Indigenous Tourism ... trail hikes, Indigenous food tastings, paddling excursions, and more. TRCA Trail Project in Richmond Hill Completed with Support from Government of Canada Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Federal funding for a new trail project will turn Oak Ridges Corridor ... extreme weather events – Ontario's leading cause of public emergencies. OPP busy handing out fines during safety blitz on area trails during March Break | Sudbury Star Sudbury Star Ontario Provincial Police released the results from a two-day safety blitz on area trails during the first two days of March Break. Huntsville's Arrowhead park skating trail closes for the season - Muskoka Region News Muskoka Region News The park, however, remains open for cross country ski, snowshoe trails and ... Camping to be limited to as few as 7 nights at many popular Ontario ... Cross-country Ski Action Resumes Today at Lappe Nordic Centre - NetNewsLedger NetNewsLedger NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. NNL ... Explore the Dufferin County Forest | FM101 Orangeville Today FM101 Orangeville ... to enjoy the Dufferin County Forest, like hiking, mountain biking, ... designated Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails in the ... Moraine trail system expands with $236K federal funding boost - Bradford Today Bradford Today The funding was administered through FedDev Ontario. The conservation authority said it would work with Richmond Hill to continue building on the ... Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April - Barrie News Barrie Today Event set to take place April 1-2 at the Tiffin Conservation Area, west of Barrie. ... 1 / 3 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. Minor injuries after snowmachine crash in Callander - My North Bay Now My North Bay Now That from the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. ... Conservation Authority to begin ice removal on Parks Creek. Community spotlight: Two new hiking trails opened in Hawk Cliff Woods | 94.1 St.ThomasToday.ca 94.1 myFM Courtesy of Ontario Trillium Foundation funding, the Thames Talbot Land Trust has been able to open four new hiking trails, including the two at ...b

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Recent updates include the inclusion of Trail Tourism Routes, Ontario Parks Trails, Rail Trails and refinements to other listings. Add your trail by brand today.

NAME	DESCRIPTION	TRAILS
Bruce Trail	The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest marked hiking trail in Canada.	23
Conservation Area Trails	Conservation Authorities and Conservation Areas protect Ontario's wetlands. In these areas some hiking, cycling and other trail activities are allowed.	109
County Forest Trails	Find your favourite trail in one of Ontario's many County Forests. County Forests and Forest Reserves are important areas where logging and land management takes place.	28
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail	The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has been in operation since 1992. During that time, we’ve made significant progress in making the trail a great place for people to visit.	50
North Hastings Scenic Routes	North Hastings Scenic Routes offers thirteen unique and interconnected routes, each with its own personality and charm. Posted highway signs direct visitors, and help you stay on track.	13
Rail Trails	Ontario Rail Trails are former rail beds that have been turned into trail-ways. Ontario Rail trails have gradual slopes, wide trail beds and are often multi and shared use.	61
Trail Tourism Routes	Ontario trail tourism routes are activity trails that include a combination of trail activity such as hiking or biking with buttertarts, ice cream, quilts or breathtaking scenery that include trails.	30
Trans Canada Trail Ontario	Welcome! The Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in Ontario connects approximately 150 communities through a collection of linked multi use trails.	47

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News Release

Ontario Parks Offer Winter Camping Fun

Get Outside and Embrace Winter

December 16, 2014 1:00 P.M.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ontario's provincial parks offer something for everyone this winter.

From cross-country skiing to skating, from winter camping to snowshoeing, Ontario's provincial parks have such a wide variety of fun family activities, you'll never get bored this winter.

Here are some examples:

• Experience night skating on a lit 400-metre trail through the woods at MacGregor Point Provincial Park or check out the skating trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park that winds through the park campground or the Olympic-sized skating rink at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
• Learn to dogsled in Algonquin Provincial Park.
• Participate in a snowshoe workshop in Frontenac Provincial Park which includes a guided hike on one of the park's 100 kilometres of trails.
• Take part in the cross-country skiing loppet at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. The eight-kilometre mini loppet is perfect for families, children and rookies.

Quick Facts

• In 2013, Ontario’s provincial parks received more than 8.5-million visits from people around the world.
• Some parks offer roofed accommodations in the winter.
• Let Frontenac Provincial Park give you some tips on winter camping.
• Skating is available in several Ontario parks.

Quotes

“Whether you like to cross-country ski under the stars or take the family skating, Ontario’s provincial parks have so much to offer. Visit a park with family or friends and have some fun this winter.”

Bill Mauro

Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ontario Trails News - Trailwise

Durham Mountain Bike Association

Durham Mountain Biking Association is a non-profit association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers in Durham and York Regions. 

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Elgin County

Pick-up an Elgin St Thomas Cycling & Hiking Trail Map at Elgin St Thomas Public Health or at Elgin County Tourism Services.The map displays areas where you can walk,hike, jog, cross country ski, and cycle on the beautiful trails and parks throughout Elgin and St. Thomas. Pick yours up today or view it electronically here!

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Elliot Lake Recreational Trails

The City of Elliot Lake is located at the heart of one of the provinces most extensive trail networks - providing hiking, biking and riding opportunities through rugged country and to amazing lookouts. To learn more about trails around Elliot Lake, visit the interactive map on our tourism website.

Visit Elliot Lake's Tourism Website (click here).

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Georgian Cycle and Ski Trail Association

A 34 km all-season, easy access, recreational trail linking communities between Collingwood and Meaford, primarily on former railway property.  The trail is for cyclists, walkers, joggers, cross-country skiers, and is wheelchair accessible (however, motorized vehicles and horses are not permitted).  
 

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Kapuskasing Cross Country Trails

Welcome to the Kap Nordic Skiers Ski Club Web Site. This site offers general information about the trails and the Nordic Skiiers Ski Club. For more information, please contact the Club. Our trail system offers 25 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing in beautiful wild northern sceneries.
 

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Lambton Shores Nature Trails

LSNT was founded in October 2011 by a group of local nature and hiking enthusiasts.  It is a volunteer organization and since 2012 a Community Committee of Council dedicated to upgrade & maintain existing Nature Trails and help build other community trails and connector trails in Lambton Shores & Vicinity (LS&V) with landowners and other partners.
 

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TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 29, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- On ... BMO employees and others in communities across the country will walk in ...

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Open season: Conservation officers have work cut out as trout season opens in Ontario

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PORT HOPE, Ont. — Despite the disruption, most anglers are courteous to conservation officers on opening weekend of trout season in Ontario.

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Ghost stories, unsolved mysteries in the spotlight at Doors OpenToronto

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The beloved site is one of the stops on the Mysteries of the University of Torontowalking tour offered for free as part of the annual Doors Open Toronto ...

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