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Harper Government Boosts Tourism by Investing in War of 1812 Commemorations ...

Bradenton Herald
By Canadian Heritage VANCOUVER, March 19, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ - Important commemorations for the 200 th anniversary of the War of 1812 will boost tourism and allow Canadians to celebrate their history, thanks to investments from the Government of ...
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Federal funds to boost events marking War of 1812
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Diamond's Ka'nata Foundation is one of three Nova Scotia recipients of Canadian Heritage funds to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Environment Minister Peter Kent announced the funding Monday at the Halifax Citadel National ...
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War of 1812 commemoration takes shape
Ottawa Citizen
"Canada would not exist had the American invasion not been repelled during the War of 1812, and for that reason, the war is a defining chapter in our country's history," Heritage Minister James Moore said in a statement detailing the latest round of ...
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Raisin River Canoe Race Set For April 22

OurHometown.ca St. Andrews West - March 20, 2012 - The longest paddling event in Eastern Ontario will be taking place just north of Cornwall on April 22, 2012. An annual rite of spring in the region, the Raisin River Canoe Race will see hundreds of paddlers winding ... See all stories on this topic »

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Supports Major Growth of Alternative Land ... MarketWatch (press release) ALUS projects are currently established in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island. "The Foundation is proud to continue its support of this very important conservationinitiative," said Eliza Mitchell, Director, The W. Garfield Weston ... See all stories on this topic » Bike lane safety worries Thunder Bay residents CBC.ca Still, Krupper said the city has hired an independent engineering firm — southernOntario firm MMM Group — to make sure it's on the right track. The consultants will evaluate the new bike lanes on Victoria Avenue and on Court Street. See all stories on this topic » A Canadian exorcism of dog-mushing demons on Alaska's Iditarod Trail Alaska Dispatch He was the 49th musher to finish the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. ... The quiet man from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada, and the 10 Siberian huskies that ... Great Trails - Great People - June 17-20, 2012 Oxford County Trails Tours – scheduled for Sunday afternoon, and Wednesday afternoon, the Oxford County Trails Council has put together a walking, cycling and water tour for delegate enjoyment. That way its not all just indoors but you get to enjoy and experience some of Oxford County’s finest trails! To book a spot contact Wayne Daub of the OCTC at wdaub@ofatv.org Join us for the Trailhead Ontario Opening! – Starting at 0900 sharp, we will be welcomed by the Warden of Oxford County, Don McKay. Don is supportive to the county on trails and is also a leading volunteer to the Oxford County Trails Council. So he has insight into both the politics of trails and the tribulations of volunteers.. Please join us to express our appreciation to OCTC and to Oxford County for being our Trailhead Ontario 2012 hosts! Ontario Trails Strategy – this session is designed to provide the trails community, trail managers and volunteers with up to date information on the status of the 2007 Ontario Trails Strategy, and its relationship with the Recreational Framework, re-written in 2011. Trails are supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and they have the mandate for both implementation and support of recreation and trails. Our panel of Ministry staff will lead the way in detailing the policies and how they make them work at the provincial level!

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Ontario reaffirms protected status of Wolf Lake

NorthernLife.ca
Yesterday, it looked like one of the “prettiest, most accessible canoe trips in Sudbury” could be at stake. Today, the province announced that it is backing away from a proposal to reduce protection in the heart of the Wolf Lake Old Growth Forest ...
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Health unit wants smoke-free outdoors
Walkertown Herald Times
Across Ontario more than 50 municipalities have already implemented a policy or bylaw that limit second hand smoke in outdoor spaces. Currently several municipalities in Grey Bruce have enacted bylaws or policies. They include, South Bruce, Owen Sound, ...
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Unique wilderness area protected on Manitoulin Island (photo)
SooToday.com
Funding for this project was provided by the Government of Canada's Natural AreasConservation Program and the Government of Ontario, as well as, by donations from sisters Elspeth Newall and Katrine Howe, the Southern Ontario Orchid Society, ...
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Early birds are here - but skiers have fled
Ottawa Citizen
Cross-country skiers have time for a few more outings, as well. Jean Wolff, spokesperson for the NCC, says there's "maybe less than a week left" of good cross-country skiing conditions in the Greenbelt. In Gatineau Park, the majority of classic cross ...
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Barrie fests tops in province
The Barrie Advance
BARRIE - Festivals and Events Ontario has named Kempenfest and Winterfest among ... dog sledrides, lumberjack shows, a giant snow slide and ice sculptures.

Great People, Great Trails - June 17-19, 2012

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Smart ebike will be sold in Canada

(Photo shows an e-bike, not necessarily a smart e-bike) Autos.ca
Toronto, Ontario – The Smart ebike is going into series production and will be launched ... The new electric bicycle is currently on display at the Canadian ...

Underground Railroad Bicycle Route Showcases Detroit History
Huffington Post
The map shows a bike path that diverges from the original route in Oberlin, Ohio, and winds through Michigan to end points in Marine City, Mich., and Owen Sound, Ontario. Adventure Cycling showed the Detroit Alternate to the public on Feb.

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Cyclists keen to share road
The Beacon Herald
Diane Freeman, one of two guest speakers who directed attention to Stratford's -- and Ontario's --cycling future, also suggested it may be time to move consideration of cycling and multi-use paths into the realm of transportation design that takes all ...
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Ottawa skiers dominate OFSAA Nordic championships

Ottawa Citizen
By martin cleary February 23, 2012 7:39 PM Ottawa high school cross-country ski racers ruled thetrails Thursday during the opening day of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations' Nordic championships in Huntsville.

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Prowl The Ganaraska Forest For Owls
NorthumberlandView.ca
Friday March 2nd and Saturday March 3rd mark the dates for your opportunity to prowl for owls in the Ganaraska Forest, Southern Ontario's largest forest. Join staff and volunteers of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) for an exciting ...
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Plan ahead: Your guide to local social events
Northumberland Today
The Pine Ridge Hiking Club invites you along on its moderate 12-km. hike on rural roads in Port Hope. Meet at 9:30 am in the parking lot of the Home Hardware (177 Toronto Rd., Port Hope), and bring a lunch and a drink. For more information, contact ...
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Special Olympians ready for nationals

TbNewsWatch.com
Regionally William Hanlon (snowshoeing) and Joshua Wiens (Nordic skiing) of Atikokan and Terrace Bay's Shannon Moquin (snowshoeing), will be part of the Northwestern Ontario Special Olympics contingent. Ashleigh Quarrell, the public relations and ...
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Quarry opponents hope supporters dig deep

Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
By Kristen Smith A local environmental conservation group is asking the community to strap on a set of snowshoes and help cover costs of an Ontario ...

Schumacher gets ready to walk the walk
Timmins Times
Schumacher Days will be celebrated with a number of community events on March 1 ... The Miner's Night Walk is also supported by the Schumacher Lions Club, ...

Goulbourn Pioneers exhibit unveiled

EMC Stittsville/Richmond
EMC News - The Goulbourn Museum's Heritage Day celebration last Monday, Feb. ... State for War and the Colonies in the British government from 1812 to 1826.

News from Conservation Ontario
join in on the fun at Conservation Areas across. Ontario! Ontario's more than 270 ConservationAreas are natural playgrounds that offer up inexpensive winter ...
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Bowman helps you get back to nature
YorkRegion.com
Not only does Ms Bowman work with Ontario Nature, but also with the town's trails committee. As a member of the advisory committee, Ms Bowman had a hand in shaping the town's active transportation master plan. And in the more than 10 years Ms Bowman ...
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Canal Closed, Snowflake Kingdom And Crystal Gardens Open At Final ...

Ottawa Citizen
The Ice Hog Family, Winterlude's famous mascots, will be on-hand all weekend, including OntarioFamily Day, to meet young and young at heart.

Family Day in Ontario
About - News & Issues
The Uxbridge Legion is hosting free events, including snow golf, karaoke and cross-country skiing. Snowfest Caledon activities include snowshoeing, dog sledding, skating, sleigh rides, ice sculptures and snow castle competitions, plus a special winter ...
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Take a jog … in snowshoes
Globe and Mail
“The snowshoes are 22 inches in length and they weigh about a pound, so you don't really notice them, especially if you're on a packed trail.


Tightrope walking Niagara Falls - News Hour - Videos | Global Toronto
In a surprise reversal, a green light has been given to a stunt that was last attempted over a century ago - tightrope walking over Niagara Falls. Ryan Sang ...
www.globaltoronto.com/video/tightrope.../video.html?v...

Long run in Toronto - trails/paths? | MyFitnessPal.com
Does anyone happen to be from the Toronto area? I grew up there, but haven't lived there for 20 years... I'm going home for a visit in a few weeks and need to ...
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High Noon for Gloucester's Desperados

Ottawa Citizen
A dozen Ottawa-Gatineau crosscountry skiers won 19 medals at the Haywood NorAm Eastern Canadian championships last weekend at the Nakkertok Nordic Cross-Country Ski Centre in Cantley, Que. Here are the medallists: Emilie Stewart-Jones, Nakkertok, ...
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Snowmobile Trails Still Closed
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
by Manny Paiva The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs reports its trails will not open immediately just because snow has returned. Administrator Karen Buratynski tells Bayshore Broadcasting News their volunteers have a lot of work to do before the ...

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Muskoka snowmobile crash claims lives of two Woodbridge men
Toronto Star
Another snowmobile carrying two people was on the same trail at the time of the crash, police said. All four people were on an official Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trail named D102. It's not clear what condition the trail was in although ...
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SVSU's Arthur earns trip to IHSA Nationals

Midland Daily News
Lifetime equestrian and Bullock Creek graduate Caitlin Arthur was recently named the top point-earning IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) rider ...

WDHS boasts three distinguished young athletes
Brantford Expositor
Tyrel was riding a horse with his dad even before his first birthday. ... Chuli competed for TeamOntario and got into the team this past year.

Bundle up! Bitter wind chill brings back freezing weather
Toronto Star
There's enough snow to cross country ski in parts of Toronto, as the city is expected to get up to 4 cm of snow Saturday. Flurries will continue well into the evening hours and then possibly again overnight Saturday. Other parts of Southwestern Ontario ...
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Cozy, warm and welcoming

Toronto Sun
A trio of snowshoers set out on a frozen Lake Ontario inside Sandbanks Provincial Park. The winter landscape is also accessible by foot or cross country ...

The Yeti Descends on Ontario's Blue Mountains
Snowshoe Magazine
Saturday's five-kilometre race was won by Trevor Thom of Toronto, a veteran trailrunner who competes in a handful of such races every season. Race organizer Hugh Fallon talked about the underground popularity of the sport in Ontario.
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Family Day tests outer limits
London Free Press
(Ontario Parks) Here are ways to keep everyone happy on the Family Day Weekend in Ontario. This includes outdoor adventures in parks, indoor Kids-Fests and Snowman Mania -- despite the absence of winter. Walk on the wild side Ontario Parks suggests the ...

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Bundle up! Bitter wind chill brings back freezing weather
Toronto Star
There's enough snow to cross country ski in parts of Toronto, as the city is expected to get up to 4 cm of snow Saturday. Flurries will continue well into the evening hours and then possibly again overnight Saturday. Other parts of Southwestern Ontario ...
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McGuinty Government Supports Toronto As A Destination Of Choice

Ontario has helped make Toronto a premier travel destination, growing our economy and creating jobs for families.
Ontario's support for one of a kind festivals, cultural attractions, conventions and world-class sporting events has helped Toronto become a destination of choice for travellers, according to a new report released by Tourism Toronto.
In 2011, Toronto welcomed more hotel visitors than ever before.  In fact, more than 9 million hotel rooms were sold during the year, and Toronto welcomed over 10 million overnight visitors. This record setting year also saw Toronto increase the number of overnight visitors from the United States and around the world -- while, by comparison, overseas arrivals in the rest of Canada declined in 2011.
Other 2011 highlights include:

• Ontario enjoyed a 39.6 per cent market share of all overseas visitors to Canada.
• The biggest growth in overseas visitors to Toronto is from China (34.5 per cent increase), India (13.2 per cent), Italy (9.3 per cent) and Brazil (9.2 per cent).
• With 1,118 new hotel rooms Toronto's 3.4 per cent growth in hotel room inventory followed only New York City (up 5.5 per cent) and Nashville (up 4.2 per cent) in North America.
• Travel & Leisure Magazine has listed Toronto as one of its Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012.             

Supporting Ontario's tourism sector is part of the McGuinty government's plan to build a strong economy and create jobs for families.


QUICK FACTS

• 121,300 net new jobs were created in Ontario in 2011, with job growth in the province accounting for more than 45 per cent of all jobs created in Canada in 2011.
• In 2011, Toronto hosted major international events such as the SWIFT-Sibos banking conferences, the Greenbuild International Conference, the American Bar Association annual meeting, the JUNO Awards and International Indian Film Academy Awards.
• Microsoft has chosen Toronto as the host city for its 2012 Worldwide Partner Conference. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend, representing technology companies in 130 countries.
• Canadians continue to be the leading visitors to Toronto, with 6.4 million coming in 2011.

LEARN MORE

• Find out more about Tourism Toronto
• Discover places to go in the Greater Toronto Area
• Find out more about the Greater Toronto Area Tourism Region number 5

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Take only pictures, leave only snow angels
Ottawa Citizen
And when our beautiful regional parks and trails sparkle on a blanket of snow, ... Skiers, snowboarders, snow-shoers, ice climbers, and winter campers are ...

Top 10 Canadian winter sports
Crave Online
then dog sledding is for you. There are a variety of places that offer dog-sled tours, from the Haliburton Highlands in Ontario to Bow Valley on the West ...

Ontario Dog Sled Trails

Best way to see Canada is to be adaptable
Vancouver Sun
Following fur traders' routes across Canada, for example, I travelled in a standard ... down into southern Ontario, then back up to the Ottawa Valley and ...


Let's hit the slopes
London Free Press
... has a new Winter Escapade Package that includes a one-day guided alpine snowshoe trek. ...Admission prices to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have been ...

Ontario Snowshoe Trails

15 Uses for Snowshoes in a Warm Winter
Snowshoe Magazine
From the looks of it here in Toronto, Ontario, it's shaping up to be one of the ... Leafshoeing – A close relative to snowshoeing, this will have to suffice ...

Resorting to Ontario | UniGlobe The Travel Times
Cross-country Skiing / Snowshoeing Ontario's snow-covered landscapes offer some of the best – and longest – cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter ...
www.uniglobethetraveltimes.com/2012/.../resorting-to-ontario

Ontario's Once a Year Provincial Trails Conference

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Dress in layers when active in winter
Ottawa Citizen
Ice climbers need greater manoeuvrability. And backpackers need a shell with ... 29: Ontario Cyclocross Championships, www.cyclocrossontario.com.

Snomobiles for newbies
The Sudbury Star
On the trails, this Shift rocks and rolls. Plus, thanks to its light weight, it will ride quicker than larger, heavier sleds on tight, twisty trails. Carrying a price tag of $7499, the Polaris 550IQ Shift is the best bang for your buck. ...
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Province gives local snowmobile trails big financial boost - The Daily ...
Snow Country OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) District 6, has ... The cash will be used to improve trails in the Golden Lake, Wilno, Barry's Bay, ...
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Harper Government Invests in Commemorations of the 200th ...
DigitalJournal.com
"The commemoration of the War of 1812 Bicentennial is an opportunity for the citizens of the Gananoque-1000 Islands area to celebrate their heritage, ...

Masters cross-country success inspires shift to snowshoe racing
CottageCountryNow.ca
Rocky Island Swim and Triathlon Club is hoping to have at least one competitor at the ... is the Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race in Sydenham, Ontario on Jan. ...

How far do you have to walk to burn off one soda?
Toronto Star
You'd have to walk from Union Station to Liberty Village , almost five kilometers, to work off the calories of a single 600-millilitre soda, an aggressive new health campaign is telling New Yorkers. That's the Toronto translation of the Pouring on the ...
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A cheap skate on the canal
Ottawa Citizen
2 ALIGHT AT NIGHT This is the most spectacular Christmas season event in Eastern Ontario. More than 500000 lights will twinkle from trees and heritage ...

CVC's Regulation, Regulation Mapping ... - Credit Valley Conservation
The purpose of this update is to implement the recent revisions done by the Province to Ontario Regulation 97/04 (Content of Conservation Authority ...
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Cross Country Skiing Near Toronto Nordic Skiing at Horseshoe ...
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