Ontario Trails News - lot's of new members - thanks for your support!

We wish to thank the South Eastern Ontario Parks and Recreation Association for renewing their membership with the OTC. We can't do our work without your financial support. For that we are grateful. http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/support/members/view/south-eastern-ontario-park-rec-committee

We wish to thank the St. Lawrence Parks Commission for their membership renewal with the Ontario Trails Council. It's a busy day of thanks - but we appreciate the work you do - send us your updates!http://www.parks.on.ca/index.cfm/en/home/

We wish to thank the City of Brockville for becoming a new member of the Ontario Trails Council. A shout out to Conal Cosgrove P.Eng for supporting the OTC through membership. We thank you for enabling us to continue our work. http://www.brockville.com/index.cfm?ID=271

We wish to thank the Welland Recreational Canal Corporation for becoming the latest new member of the Ontario Trails Council. We do a lot of work in the Niagara Region and we look forward to working with you! http://www.canalcorp.ca/site/home

 

We wish to thank MMM Group for their membership renewal. We appreciate their ongoing support and the relationship we have with Dave and Jay and all the team at MMM Group. Thanks

http://mmmgrouplimited.com/expertise/community-design-and-development/parks-trails/

 

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Ontario Trails fully involved in Trail Projects

From the North Shore of Lake Superior to the rolling hills of Haliburton to the St. Lawrence Seaway, through the nation's biggest cities over 430 communities in Ontario have trails that are Yours to Explore.

This article is going to tell you about a few of the projects that we have underway in several parts of Ontario. When communities turned to the OTC they ask us to help them manage, develop, properly use, and conserve their trails.

Niagara Trails – Niagara 

Just when you've experienced everything on Clifton Hill, enjoyed the 1812 overture at Niagara-on-the-Lake, or tested some fine wines in Fort Erie, you'll discover the little bit extra that the 62 trails in Niagara enable you to explore.

Niagara region is blessed with many amenities and services for tourists and trail users alike. The conservation authority lands are dotted with trails, the Niagara Gorge trail is renowned for its client and the powerful sounds of Niagara's waters.

Working with the region and the Niagara trails committee in various groups including the Niagara Bruce trail club, the Upper Canada Equestrian Association, Quad Niagara, Short Hills cycling, and the various municipalities we are re-shaping the vision and development of multi-use trails in Niagara.

So come on down bring your bike bring your boots bring your helmet, most importantly bring your sense of adventure!

Jane's Walk was alive with the sounds of mad people

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Part of a series of Jane's Walk tours across Toronto, this specific tour was led ... The group hosted awalking tour of the old perimeter walls of CAMH.

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The Globe and Mail Toronto may add separated bike lanes on Richmond, Adelaide Streets The Globe and Mail City staff are proposing a series of improvements to cycling infrastructure in downtown Toronto, including a pilot project for separated bicycle lanes on ... Flag as irrelevant

Canoe overturned in Blind River fatals

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Two Mississauga First Nation men drowned or died of hypothermia when their canoe overturned on Blind River, Ontario Provincial Police say.

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A few bad cyclists shouldn't stop us from building bike lanes Toronto Star Public discussions in Toronto about building bike lanes inevitably get ... A Cycle Toronto program called Street Smarts teaches new cyclists about ... Flag as irrelevant

TRAIL PLANNING BEGINS JUNE 2, 2014

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CTV News Weekend events in Toronto: Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 26 CTV News - Walk from Castle Frank Station to Evergreen Brick Works and exploreToronto's hidden forests. Date: Sunday, Jan. 26; Location: Evergreen Brick ... Flag as irrelevant

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Niagara farmers have say on Greenbelt Welland Tribune - Niagara Region's agricultural policy and action committee was given an overview Friday morning of a report into issues faced by Ontario farmers in the ... Flag as irrelevant __________________________________________________________________________________ Let's Stomp on Breast Cancer: Snowshoe Event in Ontario ... Snowshoe Magazine (Ryan Alford) - On February 8, 2014, Tubbs Snowshoes and the Canadian Breast Cancer ... (CBCF) are hitting the trails for the seventh consecutive year in Ontario. Flag as irrelevant __________________________________________________________________________________ Update on snowmobile trails KenoraOnline - Trails in Sioux Lookout and Kenora are almost all open to snowmobiles. In Kenora, only four trails remain classified as unavailable by the Ontario ... Flag as irrelevant

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Support Toronto Trails Committee and Welland East Side Trails - from Ontario Trails

More Information

 

Many volunteers worked hard for the last 21 years with the Seaway Commission and the Niagara Region to develop the East Side Canal Trail. This trail is a vital segment of the larger Greater Niagara Circle Route Trail. Without this link, and City of Welland Support the entire 160km loop is at risk of closure. Thorold, Port Robinson, Port Colborne, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Stephensville, Fort Erie, St. Catharines are at risk of having over $10.6million of federal, provincial and private sector money invested in developing and maintaining this tourism and local community trail; being wasted!

Supporters

Reasons for signing

• Charles Levere ST CATHARINES, CANADA
  
  I walk along this trail many times throught the year
• Jo-Ann Kinnear PORT ROBINSON, CANADA
  
  I use this trail all the time with my two sons, age 8 and age 5. It would be a great disappointment if we didn't have the east side of the canal to enjoy the outdoors!!
• sean snedden BEAMSVILLE, CANADA
  
  myself, my daughter, my son, my girlfriend, and her two children all use this trail on a regular basis for trail riding, we operate properly licensed and insured off road bikes, its an amaxzing family outdoor activity for which the opportunities are sadly shrinking
• Frank Hagar STONEY CREEK, CANADA
  
  Maintaining a place where people can enjoy the city and participate in some physical activity.
• Julie Desilets NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  
  There are very few places a family can go in the area to enjoy their offroading recreational time. It's been a wonderful way for my daughter and I to see nature, have adventures and allows her to also enjoy a common enjoyment with her father. Not many girls have that. Let us continue to legally enjoy the Eastside Trail System. Not just us but the many other families we have come across who also enjoy spending time in this way.

Please sign the petition: 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

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

Niagara Trails Committee Needs your signature - Ontario Trail News

Petitioning Mayor Barry Sharpe

Mayor Barry Sharpe and Welland City Council: Renew the Welland Lease on the Welland portion of the East Side Canal Trail

Petition by

1. 1. Niagara Trails Committee
       

Many volunteers worked hard for the last 21 years with the Seaway Commission and the Niagara Region to develop the East Side Canal Trail. This trail is a vital segment of the larger Greater Niagara Circle Route Trail. Without this link, and City of Welland Support the entire 160km loop is at risk of closure. Thorold, Port Robinson, Port Colborne, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Stephensville, Fort Erie, St. Catharines are at risk of having over $10.6million of federal, provincial and private sector money invested in developing and maintaining this tourism and local community trail; being wasted!

To:
Mayor Barry Sharpe, City of Welland

On June 1, please vote to Renew the City of Welland Lease on the Welland portion of the East Side Canal Trail.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

Reasons for signing

• Tracy Lynn Bell NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  We need a multi trail system in Niagara. It can bring in lots of revenue along with being able to enjoy our sport in our own region instead travelling out of town.
• chad mills HAMILTON, CANADA
  awesome place to ride
• Daniel Kish ST. CATHARINES, CANADA
  This is one of the best kept trails in Niagara. Keep it one piece.
• Joe Hozjan FENWICK, CANADA
  This recreational area offers a place for many outside activities which brings many people together and gives us a sense of community.This is one of the few areas open to quadding.
• Josiah Pulst VIRGIL, CANADA
  It is getting harder and harder to find good legal riding places. Keep the kids from getting tickets or getting arrested for riding where they're not allowed, keep these kind of places open.
• greg appleton PORT COLBORNE, CANADA
  enjoy atv riding
• crystal thompson TORONTO, CANADA
  i grew up in this area would hate to see it change - so many of these areas are disappearing
• David Gillies WELLANDPORT, CANADA
  I have used this trail many times and would be very disappointed if we lost it.
• Micheal Bilodeau THOROLD, CANADA
  Closing trails is a no win for anybody.
• Eric Dick NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  I use this trail for walking, dirtbiking, and mountain biking. it has been an important part of my life, and i would love for it to remain.
  Eric
  Member of:
  Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
  Niagara Timberline Riders
  Quad Niagara ATV Club
  and more...
• Brian Seburn ST.CATHARINES, CANADA
  It is time city councils everywhere started to have the courage to stand up to a problem caused by few. It seems anytime even one person complains about anything, councils jump all over it not looking at the bigger picture.
  This is a bigger picture. this are serves as a safe haven for motor cycles, horses, bicyclists, walkers, and hikers. As you should be aware, you are potentially opting out of a 160km circuit, and a lot of invested money. Please stand up and vote to keep this section accessable for all.
  Thank You!
• Eibert Dykstra NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  We need it to get people outdoors
• Kaye Haverkamp NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  Don't want to lose any green space
• Matt Keith GRIMSBY, CANADA
  This is an established trail system enjoyed by people across the Niagara Region and should be protected.
• Jeffrey Thomas NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
  I grew up in Thorold South and have spent many hours along sections of this trail. I enjoy quading along the trail and taking in the wonderful sights.
• Bill Strong DUNNVILLE, CANADA
  Our trails are an important asset that provide affordable recreational opportunities for everyone.
• 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