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Trail Education
Next Course December 5.



Location: Bruce County Library Headquarters, 1243 McKenzie Road, Port Elgin. 



Registration:Contact Graham Burke - courses@ontariotrails.ca
On-line Courses start up
January 2014


We have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the using. If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session or series on your behalf.

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Trail Openings and Events

Brantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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Grand Valley Trails - Xmas Stuffers

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Hamilton Conservation - Give Conservation
this Holiday

Ontario Trail News - trail openings and events from all around Ontario's trails!

Trail Openings and Events

Brantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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Atv

Atv 2-up Legislation moving along

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Barrie Trails

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Gamiing Nature Centre

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Kettle Creek Conservation

Ontario Trails News - trail openings and events from all over Ontario's trails!

Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersBrantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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Atv Powersports Show

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Canoeing - Big trip completed

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Climbing Trails

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Spartan Race

2014 Location needed

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Manitoulin Island Trails

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Gamiing Nature Centre Trails

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Killarney Trails

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Essex Trails

Ontario Trails News - sustainabile trails conference Brockville and more from Ontario's trails!

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Performance Measures - Get Trail Educated!
We have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the using. If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session or series on your behalf.

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COURSE TITLE
Volunteer Management	View PDF
Business Planning and Budgetting	View PDF
Regulation and Legislation	View PDF
Ecosystem and Natural Heritage	View PDF
Wilderness First Aid	View PDF
Food and Nutrition	View PDF
Marketing and Promotion	View PDF
Health and Safety	View PDF
Technology for Trails - Level 1	View PDF
Trail Design (2 days)	View PDF
Trail Risk Management	View PDF
Trail Committee Development	Manual
Trail Steward- On Line Learning	Program
Trail Planning - On Line	Program

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Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersBrantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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EuroMAB Conference - Brockville

Welland Trail needs your support - Ontario Trail News

Please Sign the petition today - http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/mayor-barry-sharpe-and-welland-city-council-renew-the-welland-lease-on-the-welland-portion-of-the-east-side-canal-trail

Here's what some folks who like this trail have to say about it:

Jeromy Purnell NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, CANADA
It such a great place to enjoy various outdoor activities that may not be possible elsewhere.

Amber Gilbert FENWICK, CANADA
I enjoy riding my horse with friends on the East side canal trail

Brad Seburn ST.CATHARINES, CANADA
Its taking away a massive amount of land for friends and families to enjoy with a variety of activities.

Chris S ST CATHARINES, CANADA
This is important to me because of the dwindling area to safely ride dirt bikes in the Niagara region. There needs to be a safe, LEGAL place to participate in this type of activity and this area is perfect!

Sharon schmidt KITCHENER, CANADA
I grew up in the Niagara Region and this trail adds to the quality of life, makes me want to visit again and again

Niagara Trails Committee WELLAND, CANADA
Many members of the Ontario Trails Council supported the development of this trail over the years. not enough has been done to support users in supporting this trail

Ontario Trails - Experience Ontario Outdoors Today - Do it on an Ontario Trail!

Formal Beltline Report | Cycle Toronto
Cycle Toronto Midtown member Michael Black has written the definitive guide to the Beltline Trail, including a detailed look through its (often tumultuous) history, ...
cycleto.ca/beltline-report
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Cycling through Northumberland's Hills
Northumberland News
Magazine recognized the club as the best cycling club in eastern Canada. NHCC, an incorporated club, is a member of the Ontario Cycling Association.
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Major snowstorm strikes Ontario, Quebec
CANOE
Heavy snowfall in parts of Ontario and southern Quebec has prompted flight cancellations and caused havoc on the roads. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for southern and eastern Ontario as well as southern Quebec Thursday morning ...
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We are having a Friends of Bark Lake Gathering for those who worked or attended as a camper at The Ontario Camp Leadership Centre in Irondale. You, your family and camp friends are invited to join us. Please bring Ontario Camp Leadership Centre Bark Lake photos, memorabilia and your stories.
https://www.facebook.com/barklakefriend

on Saturday December 29, 2012. at 12 noon.

at Angels Diner
23 Wellington Street East,
Guelph, ON N1H 3R7
http://www.angelsdiner.ca/
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News Release Get Outside to Enjoy Ontario This Winter December 26, 2012 Ontario Government Encouraging Kids to Stay Active It's cold outside in Ontario, but that's no reason to stay indoors. As the temperature drops and with shorter winter days, it can be tempting to stay indoors. However, it is important for everyone - especially kids - to exercise and stay healthy year round. There are lots of fun ways to be physically active during the winter with friends and family, such as: Ice skating Cross-country or downhill skiing Tobogganing Building a snowman Hiking a nature trail For days when the temperature drops too low for outdoor activities, kids can have fun exercising indoors. Community centres across Ontario offer activities for children and youth such as swimming, basketball, indoor soccer, martial arts and dance. Ontario has an ambitious goal of reducing childhood obesity by 20 per cent over five years. Achieving this goal will help our kids become healthy adults and is an important part of the McGuinty government's Action Plan for Health Care. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The Township of Tay is offering shoeshoe classes at the Wye Marsh Nature Reservewww.wyemarsh.com near Midland, Ontario.   Saturdays Jan 5 - Jan 26 (4 weeks) or Sundays Feb 10 - March 3 (4 weeks)   Classes are 10:30 - 11:30 AM Course fee: $ 22.60 (residents of Tay Twp), or $27.12 (non residents) Instructor: Frieda Baldwin   Admission to the Wye Marsh is included in the course fee. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent them at a minimal cost from the Wye Marsh.   In the first lesson, we cover running, turning, uphill, downhill, as well as safety tips, how to buy snowshoes, etc. The remainder of the classes are regular snowshoe walks in the Wye Marsh. Poles will be provided free of charge (first come first serve). If there is not enough snow, we will go nordic walking with the poles.   Register with the Township of Tay 705-534-7248 x 232 or e-mail recreation@tay.ca _________________________________________________________________________ Ontario Parks Ski Report ________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us as we support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on FB! Follow trail openings and activities on our Ontario Snowshoeing Trails page! Follow all sorts of dog sled trail updates on our Ontario Dog Sled trails page! Trail updates on our Ontario Cross Country Trails Facebook Page! Bruce Ballentine posted in Ski Haliburton Nordic Bruce Ballentine 4:28pm Dec 27 Trail condition update for Glebe Park: Glebe Park -The lit loop was rolled and the lights are working. The trail has been dragged to the Peter Rabbit but sections are rough.