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Friday, February 26, 2016

Ontario Trails News - please publish fact not fiction on Bill 100 impacts!

Ontario Trails Council continues to track erroneous landowner reporting on Bill 100

Press Release For immediate release: Feb 25, 2016
Contact: Patrick Connor, Executive Director Ontario Trails Council 1-613-396-3226 execdir@ontariotrails.ca

Ontario Trails Council Continues to Correct Misinformation about Bill 100

The Ontario Trails Council has asked the Ontario Landowners Association to cease or retract misinformation regarding Bill 100, that they continue to circulate through public meeting and the media. We also would ask the media to cease and desist as the information they are provided is being misunderstood.

Several respected groups, the Minister of Tourism Culture and Sport, community organizations involving farmers to hikers, and even MPP Randy Hillier (founder of the Ontario Landowners Association) and our organization, wants the closure of trails to stop. We respect landowners and we want to preserve 50 years of friendly relations amongst us.

Bill 100 only needs some tweaks and clarifications and this can be done by the OLA, and other groups, working through the OTC.

Reports from “The Lanark Era,” have “Randy Hillier Member for Lennox-Addington-Frontenac in Provincial Parliament saying the landowners’ group has misled the public on the benefits and drawbacks of Bill 100, which, in part, would regulate easements on private property.”

The OTC is looking to get additional support for other landowner agreements, recognized in the Bill.

Further MPP Hillier, “stressed that Bill 100, which has made it through first reading and has yet to be debated, is a positive bill for property owners and land users…” “It creates a new legal mechanism that provides greater certainty to trail associations and to private landowners over the use of land,” Hillier explained.

At Ontario Trails Council we are working with Ministry Staff, and through committee, to bring to the Bill changes that will work for trails and landowners. At OTC we are moving forward through communication with the government to secure a positive outcome for all.

Despite published clarifications on the part of the Ontario Trails Council and the government, some people and their media partners continue to do damage to trails. Please review our input and work with us to change the Act for the better.

OTC Press Release

https://www.scribd.com/doc/299473575/Hillier-pans-landowner-views-on-provincial-trails-bill#download

If you have any questions about Bill 100 please contact the Ontario Trails Council, 613-396-3226 or email us at: execdir@ontariotrails.ca

We are here to help everybody have a better understanding of trails, trail use and management practice.

Please read our paper on Bill 100 – it's available here -http://goo.gl/yzlO0X

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Ontario Trails News - Ontario Trails goes to House to support Bill 100 - Support the Ontario Trails Act

Ontario Trails Council goes to House in Support of Bill 100

On the main foyer stairs at Queen's Park Thursday May 18, 2016 encouraging the government to Pass Bill 100, the "Supporting Ontario's Trails Act." Thanks to the Minister and to the staff of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the opportunity.

Minister Coteau and MPP Kiwala spoke in the house for an hour detailing the Bill, thereby tabling it as Second Reading. The loyal opposition opposes the Bill. Basically citing that the Bill is closing trail. What is closing trail is the misinterpretation of the easement section.

The OTC has had many phone calls with affected groups, the Ontario Landowners Association Executive, the Bruce Trail, Conservation groups, Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (7 trails closed - 6 recovered!) the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, Muskoka Trails Council, Bracebridge, Guelph, OMAFRA, Ontario Rural Institute and Nova Scotia - because they have a trails Act.

Through it all we have tried to understand the reason the trails were pulled. There is a belief that easements, because they were the only form of land securement mentioned, would be the only method thereby overriding or superseding other types of agreements that landowners like to use. Handshake, severances, other conveyances, seemingly would be lost.

We have assurances that they would not. But with the work of the OTC, the Executive, Brian Knechtel from Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, Robert Orland of Orland Conservation, Antoin Diamond of Bruce Trail, Tom Black of Ontario Landowners Association and others we are crafting a new way forward.

We want a more secure trail system with landowners into the future, with a Bill 100 that supports these relationships we value and appreciate. We are crafting an MPP information kit on the Bill, and a landowners information package to help our members reach out and work with landowners.

The OTC has been in direct contact with the Minister's office 3 times on the matter, ADM Harlow, on occasion, and is discussing the legislation further with MTCS staffs today.

The OTC Board, with selected guests will be holding an information meeting with the Board on this Issue March 2 at 1000. As we prepare briefs for committee we will be working with groups to support their submission, and several groups agreed to this in the House gallery, we appreciate the support of Conservation Ontario, Trans Canada Trail and our Board in this regard.

Front Row - Minister Coteau, Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport; Jack De Wit OTC President; Sophie Kiwala MPP Kingston and the Islands, and Patrick Connor Ontario Trails.
Middle - Larry Ketcheson PRO; Paul Ronan Ontario Parks Association (OTC Board Member), Richard Wyman, Conservation Ontario and Essex Region Conservation Authority (Both Ontario Trails Council Members)
Back row - Bill Allen PRO, Jessica Maga, Trans Canada Trail; Mike Clewer Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OTC Board Member); Peter Curtis, Pathway Group

Friday, February 12, 2016

Ontario Trails News - Trailhead Ontario 2016, Trailhead Georgian Bay, Trailhead North

Educate Folks about Winter with an OTC Poster!
In order to best explain our relationship between users and our organizations we have produced an "Ontario Trails and...(Use Group)" poster series. Each member group has a page on the OTC website where OTC explains what we do, and the member explains what they do, so that people can see how we work together.

In addition it is clear that the relationship between major use groups and the Ontario Trails Council is not well understood. We have circulated the poster template to member organizations in the interest of having them add their voice to a better public understanding of their work.

As the OTC continues to grow, and we work with the major use groups as they work to secure land for their activity, and as we work with land managers to promote and manage land access, the OTC wants everyone to understand we want resolution to local issues, with the regulatory and legislative changes that makes all our jobs easier, without losing sight of regulations and safety.

Know a user or trail group you'd like to have a poster for?

Ask them if they are a current OTC Member. If they are we'd be happy to produce a poster for everybody to use.

We are also working with Conservation Ontario, and have asked others such as Ontario Invasive Species, County Forest Managers and Ontario Parks to participate in this important public awareness campaign.

For more information contact: Patrick Connor, at 613-484-1140, execdir@ontariotrails.ca

OTC Ramping Up Regional Trail Symposiums

Trailhead Ontario - Renfrew 2016

Monday
8:30-9:00AM	Registration	Coffee Served
9:00-9:15AM	Welcome remarks	Dignitaries
9:15-10:00AM	Presentation	Renfrew County and Eastern Ontario Trails
10:00-10:30AM	Presentation	Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization
10:30-10:45AM	Break	Coffee Break
10:45-11:15AM	Presentation	Petawawa - the development of our Regional Trail Association
11:15-11:45AM	Presentation	Ottawa Valley Outdoor Experiences
11:45-12:15PM	Presentation	Parks of the St. Lawrence
12:15-1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00-2:00PM	Presentation	Updates on the Trails Act and the Ontario Trails Strategy with the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
2:00-2:30PM	Presentation	City of Ottawa Trails
2:30-2:45PM	Break	Coffee Break
2:45-3:15PM	Presentation	Trans Canada Trail Ontario
3:15-3:45PM	Presentation	National Capital Commission
3:45-4:15PM	Presentation	CycleON - Updates and Progress
4:15-4:45PM	Presentation	Understanding and Preventing Lyme Disease
4:45-5:15PM	Presentation	Sentiers Prescott Russell and Glengarry Trails
5:15-6PM	Networking	Cash Bar
6PM - 9PM	Dinner & Keynote Speaker	Federal Climate Change Initiatives and Trails

Tuesday
8:30 – 9:00AM	Registration	Coffee Served
9:00-9:15 AM	Welcome remarks	Dignitaries - Madawaska Valley
9:15-9:45AM	Presentation	Madawaska Valley and Township Trail Developments
10:00-10:30AM	Plenary Session	Principles of Trail Risk Management
10:30-10:45AM	Coffee Break
10:45-11:30AM	Plenary Session	Trails Risk Management - How to Say Yes to Trails
Noon-1PM	Lunch	Networking Lunch
1:00-2:00PM	Plenary Session	Water Trails - Developing trails for Use
2:00-2:45PM	Plenary Session	Ottawa River-Keeper - programs and plans for development
2:45-3:00PM	Break
3:00-3:30PM	Plenary Session	Hunting and Fishing Trail Use of MNRF Lands
3:30-4:00PM	Plenary Session	Mattawa Trail Development
4:00-4:30PM	Plenary Session	First Nation Tourism and Trails
4:30PM	Wrap-up and Next Steps	Trailhead Canada 2017!

https://trailheadontario2016 .com

Trailhead North - Marathon

Trailhead North Symposium Itinerary - April 20, 21, 2016

Event Outdoor Hike with Pic River First Nation - REGISTER

Wednesday			Presenters
8:30 - 9:00AM	Registration
9:00-9:30AM	Welcome remarks	Coffee Served	Mayor Dumas and Chief Michano
9:30-10:30AM	Marathon, Pic River and our Northern Trails	Sponsor	Bob Hancherow, and Chief Duncan Michano Pic River FN
10:30-10:45AM	Break
10:45-12:30AM	Presentation	Parks Experiences - Pukaskwa National Park and Neys Provincial	Roel Teunissen, Park Planning, Ontario Parks. Sharon Hayes, Pukaskwa National Park.
	Presentation	Group of Seven Trail	Kirsten Spence, Quercwood Consulting
	Presentation	Northern Ontario Experiences	Carole Caputo and Paul Pepe, Director of Tourism Thunder Bay
12:30-1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 1:30PM	Presentation	Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport	Jim Antler and Carol Oitment
1:30 - 2:00PM	Presentation	Trans Canada Trail	Mike Goodyear, Trail Director Trans Canada Trail
2:00-2:30PM	Presentation	Path of the Paddle and Trail Auditing	Carrie Nolan, Executive Director POPA
2:30-2:45PM	Break	Trans Canada Trail Ontario - Sponsor
2:45-3:15PM	Presentation	Importance of Trails for Northern Ontario Tourism	David McLaughlan and Susan Forrest, NOT
3:15-3:45PM	Presentation	World Class Cross Country - Destination Marathon	Marathon X-Country Ski, Dr. David Juliano
3:45-4:15PM	Presentation	Northern Snowmobile Trails	Dennis Burns with Craig Colbourne
4:15-4:45 PM	Presentation	OAC - Ontario Access Coalition - Places to Climb	Jana Wells
	Break
5:30-6PM	Networking	Cash Bar
6:00PM - 9:00PM	Dinner & Keynote Speaker	Trails, Travels and Experiences, A personal perspective	Michael Haynes, Trails Ambassador and Author
	Silent Auction
Thursday
8:30 - 9AM	Registration	Coffee Served
9:00-9:15 AM	Welcome remarks		Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor
9:15-10AM	Presentation	Funding for Trails with NOHFC, FedNor and Ontario Trillium Foundation	Maureen Brophy OTF, Sean Irwin NOHFC, and Jamie Taylor FedNor
10:00-10:15AM	Break	Coffee Break
10:15-11:15 AM	Presentation	Aboriginal Tourism Ontario Summit Report	Kevin Eshkawkogan, Aboriginal Tourism Summit
11:15-Noon	Presentation	Hunting and Fishing Trail Use of MNRF Lands	Greg Farrant, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters with Greg Rivard
Noon-1PM	Lunch	Networking Lunch
1:00-2:00PM	Presentation	Outfitters and Tripping - How to Get North	Steve Bruno, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership
2:00-3:00PM	Presentation	Voyageur Trail - Developments along the Trail	Carole Blacquiere, President VTA
3:00-3:45PM	Presentation	Outdoor Recreation - the Tourism Experience	Dr. Harvey Lemelin, Lakehead University
3:45-$:00PM	Wrap-up and Next Steps		Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor

As at 11/2/2016 Program content subject to change based on availability.

Trailhead Georgian Bay

May 11th, Killarney Park Lodge.

Wednesday			Presenters
8:30 - 9:00AM	Registration
9:00-9:30AM	Welcome remarks	Coffee Served	Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor
9:30-10:30AM	About The Georgian Bay Coast Trail	Sponsor	GBCT Board
10:30-10:45AM	Break
10:45-12:15AM	Presentation	Killarney Provincial Park - A Lead Partner in Development	Killarney Provincial Park
	Presentation	Friends of Killarney	Friends of Killarney
	Presentation	Trail Experiences - Explorer's Edge	James Murphy, RTO12
	Presentation	Auditing and Planning our Route	Niall Lobely
12:15-1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 - 2:00PM	Presentation	Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport	Carol Oitment
	Presentation	Indigenous Peoples Economic Development	Local First Nations
2:00-2:30PM	Presentation	Trail Inventories Georgian Bay Partners	Kirsten Spence
2:30-2:45PM	Break	Trans Canada Trail Ontario - Sponsor	Al McPherson
2:45-3:15PM	Presentation	Importance of Variety of Trails	GBBR and GBCR
3:15-3:45PM	Presentation	Great Lakes Guardian Plant and Trail Inventory	Henvy Inlet and Ontario Trails
3:45-4:15PM	Presentation	Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry	Local MNRF
4:15-4:45 PM	Presentation	Relations with Local Landowners	Georgian Bay Landowners Association
4:45 - 5:15	Wrap-up	Thanks	GBCT

As at 11/2/2016 Program content subject to change based on availability.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Ontario Trails News - Conservation Act under review

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Province seeks input in attempt to boost conservation efforts

TURKEY VULTURE

Barry Gray,Spectator file photo

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry recently announced a review of the roles, responsibilities, funding and governance of conservation authorities (CAs) under the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA).

Hamilton Spectator

By Rachael Williams

Conservation Halton is hoping that a review of the Conservation Authorities Act will silence critics who accuse the agency of misusing its powers.

According to the ministry, the demands placed on the province's resources have multiplied since the act's inception in 1946. This has led to a system of management that has grown "increasingly complex" between the Province, municipalities and the CAs.

Ken Phillips, chief administrative officer for Conservation Halton (CH), said it's time the province provides some clarity for its resource management strategy to educate people on the responsibilities of Ontario's 36 CAs.

"Some people think we are just a regulator and (conservation authorities) aren't popular. It's the same as someone getting a ticket for speeding, a parking ticket. No one likes the person who has the power to be a regulator, but we're doing our job."

CH manages and protects the environment and natural resources and its jurisdiction spans 1,000 square kilometres of land, 17 creeks, 26 km of Lake Ontario shoreline, forest cover and 80 km of the Niagara Escarpment.

But the role of Conservation authorities can become contentious as it can also control whether a developer can build on an environmentally sensitive chunk of land, even if it's privately owned, for example. And it can hold up the process for homeowners who require a permit from the authority before commencing renovations.

"Critics say we are overreaching our bounds, not acting within our jurisdiction … we're doing our job – to protect the environment and protect human life and property," said Phillips.

The list of responsibilities that falls under the jurisdiction of CAs continues to grow. For instance, Lake Ontario shoreline management and the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act have been delegated to CAs, along with a more active role managing invasive species.

"As the resources shrank at the ministry, conservation authorities were there to pick up the things they weren't capable of doing anymore," said Phillips.

In addition, CAs handle reforestation, flood control, floodplain management, fish and wildlife habitat, water quality monitoring, rural drainage, stream flow monitoring, tourism, municipal plan review, wetlands protection, watershed strategies and erosion control.

Burlington Liberal MPP Eleanor McMahon, parliamentary assistant to Bill Mauro, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, has been mandated to review the Act. In a media release, she recognized the importance of CAs in "ensuring Ontario remains the beautiful, healthy and green province that it is."

"As pressures on our environment increase, we need to ensure that this valuable tool is modernized," she said.

Phillips said one thing that would help with modernization is money.

In 1996, Ontario cut transfer payments administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources to CAs across Ontario from $40 million to $7.6 million. The next year, the ministry committed to 50 per cent funding with municipalities for eligible programs, estimated to be $34 million. To date, this funding has not been provided, with the exception of the Water Erosion Control Infrastructure program.

In 2013, municipal levies accounted for 48 per cent of CA revenue, while self-generated revenue was 40 per cent, provincial funding was 10 per cent and federal funding was two per cent.

"I would hope that more funding options would open up, but I don't think it's going to happen," said Phillips.

The Conservation Halton chief administrative officer's biggest hope is that the review will clarify the responsibilities of CAs to make sure everyone knows they're doing exactly what they've been delegated.

And with a land use planning review of four pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the environment under way, the timing's right, said Phillips. The legislations include the Greenbelt Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

Mauro, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said the review would take into consideration comments from the public, municipal partners and other stakeholders.

"Our government recognizes the importance of managing key natural resources to meet the current and future needs of Ontarians," said Mauro.

A discussion paper has been posted for public consultation. It represents the first step in the ministry's review. Feedback will help identify priority areas for the review and produce a range of perspectives on how to improve the current resource management framework.

To access the discussion paper or comment online, visit the Environmental Registry at www.ebr.gov.on.ca and search for EBR Registry Number 012-4509 or "Conservation Authorities Act."

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 19.

Milton Champion

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Ontario Trails News - a plea to cycling advocates to change course and get off the roads.

Link to Ontario Cycling Trails

Students of Ontario cyclist killed during hit-and-run offer support through GoFundMe campaign

After yet another cyclist was killed in Southern Ontario on July 3, following a fatal hit-and-run in Milton, an online campaign has been spearheaded to help the fallen rider’s family.

As the CBC reported, Chris Harper, a 50-year-old father of five from Oakville, Ont., was killed that night after being struck by a car. He was a victim, authorities say, of impaired driving — and after the collision, the 33-year-old driver who hit him fled the scene.

The woman responsible was charged with dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing death, and failure to remain.

In the GoFundMe campaign to ease the burden on his surviving family, Harper’s students — he was a teacher at Meadowvale Secondary School in Mississauga, Ont. — appear to be significant contributors. It’s not just a matter of relieving a burden, though. To hear the accounts of those close to the tragedy, it’s the alleviating of a nightmare, a word that has been used literally and explicitly to describe the situation.

“Its a nightmare,” said Heidi Cyfko, a friend of Harper’s family, in conversation with the CBC. “The family is coping as best they can and preparing for the funeral of this tragedy caused by drinking and driving.” As such, it’s a situation that his family doesn’t deserve, students say, and they want to do something about it. “[Harper was] taken from the thousands of past, current and future Meadowvale SS students whom he taught and would have taught,” wrote former pupil Mike Fugler, who initiated the fundraiser, “and positively impacted through his dedication and passion to the classroom.”

“Most importantly, he was taken from his wife Melissa and their five children, Luke, Nicole, Leah, Alison and Joseph. It is for them we give to this fund. They have lost the most important teacher in their lives, so lets help them out with their future education.”

As of this morning — only two days since the GoFundMe campaign was initiated — the fundraising drive had already exceeded its $25,000 target.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Ontario Trails News - our condolences to all those involved.

Parents - stop these tragedies.

Only you can supervise your kids.

Only you can train or buy the right equipment.

Get training in riding, follow safe riding rules.

If you can't do these things don't let your children near these machines.
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Boy on life support after ATV driven by six-year-old crashes

By Jennifer O'Brien, The London Free Press

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:43:30 EDT PM

It was a recipe for disaster: Five children under the age of 10, without helmets or safety gear, riding on an adult-sized all-terrain vehicle driven by a six-year-old girl.

A nine-year-old boy was clinging to life Tuesday after he was thrown from the 500cc machine during a family gathering at a rural home in Elgin County the night before, police said.

Police are investigating how the children — the youngest was two — came to be aboard the vehicle Monday night at about 8:30 p.m. while adults were on the other side of a home in Malahide Township.

“We’ve got five children — a six-year-old operating a very large ATV, with a two-year-old, a four-year-old and two nine-year-olds,” Elgin OPP Const. Troy Carlson said Tuesday. “Were they being supervised? How did they come about operating the ATV?”

Investigators are trying to determine if adults knew the children were on the ATV and who owns the vehicle, he said.

“You’ve got a six-year-old girl, that obviously had no intention of doing this. We are talking about a 500cc machine, and that would be a handful for a lot of adults,” he said. “Having a two-year-old on there?”

The little girl was trying to turn a corner when she accidentally pressed the throttle, “lost control and collided with two pine trees,” police said.

The nine-year-old struck a tree and became trapped between the ATV and one of the trees. He was freed by adults who heard the collision.

The boy was flown by air ambulance to hospital, where he was on life support and listed in critical condition Tuesday.

The crash came less than a week after Ontario changed the rules to allow more off-roading vehicles and all-terrain vehicles to use the shoulder of public roads while mandating all riders wear a helmet and use a seat-belt or foot rests.

Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act doesn’t apply because the crash happened on private property, police said.

In a news release, OPP Insp. Brad Fishleigh said the case was a “great cause for concern” for investigators.

“This is a very tragic example of the dangers of ATVs. ATVs are powerful vehicles, not toys for children. ATVs must be operated by trained and skilled operators,” he said. “The lack of safety gear (helmets) and the fact that there were five children on board ranging from ages two to nine is a great cause for concern.”

As of the middle of June, the OPP had investigated nine off-road vehicle deaths in Ontario.

But though the head of the Canada Safety Council called the circumstances shocking, he pointed out it is all too common for kids to be driving ATVs.

“That’s a sad story and it’s shocking that this goes on,” Raynald Marchand said. “Five on an ATV is definitely unusual, but it’s not unusual to find children using adult ATVs and hurting themselves.”

Under the Highway Traffic Act, ATV drivers in Ontario must be at least 12 years old to drive without adult supervision. But Marchand pointed out manufacturers of 500cc vehicles recommend no one under 16 years of age operate the machines.

“It’s a bad idea. Kids shouldn’t be allowed to ride any ATV unsupervised. Things happen very quickly with youngsters when they’re not being supervised. Definitely they should not be allowed to ride it period,” Marchand said. “This could’ve have been a story about a backyard pool drowning. There is a lack of supervision.”

jennifer.obrien@sunmedia.ca

twitter.com/obrienatlfpress

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ATVS IN ONTARIO

The driver must be at least 12 years of age unless they are under the direct supervision of an adult.
The driver must carry the ATV/ORV’s registration permit or a true copy.
The driver and all passengers must wear an approved motorcycle helmet that is securely fastened under the chin with a chin strap.
The driver can directly cross a highway where permitted, if they are at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver’s licence.

THE NUMBERS

ONTARIO OFF-ROAD VEHICLE DEATHS

*2012 - 19

2011 - 18

2010 - 19

2009 - 24

2008 - 20

(* latest year available)

ONTARIO OFF-ROAD VEHICLE INJURIES

2012 - 410

2011 - 409

2010 - 416

2009 - 452

2008 - 398

Source: Ontario Road Safety Annual Report

Friday, July 10, 2015

Ontario Trails News - from Trailwise - join today and support Ontario's trails!

Ontario Trail Running Group

Toronto Cycling Plan - Comment Today

Toronto Paddling Destination!

Ride for a Reason

Goderich to Guelph RT MPP Announcement

Iron Horse Trail News

Rainbow Routes - New Trail Map

Canoe Canada!

Northern Ontario Photography

Noxious Leaf Guide from History.ca

Support the Kinghorn Trail Development

Last fall we started an audit of the rail corridor. This audit captures the good, the bad and the ugly. Using the latest trail auditing software, we are able to capture all the issues that need to be fixed prior to opening the trail. We will finish the audit in the spring for the full length of the line.

Please support us in building this legacy trail along Lake Superior. Even a small donation adds up and supports the capital required to upgrade the corridor for Northwestern Ontario's only rail trail!

We have plans to upgrade the railbed surface to accommodate trail users like cyclists, hikers, summer motorized use and snowmobiles in the winter months. As a full multi-use trail, we will be able to keep the trail in the public domain for future generations to enjoy.

The rail line doesn't stop at Nipigon but then turns north towards Greenstone. There has been some interest in discussing this as an option but conversations need to occur. Please support this legacy project as we create an amazing trail alongside Lake Superior - the great inland sea.

Ontario Trails Education

Healthy Hikes Program!

40+ Ontario Trail Builds Underway!