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City goes separate way on Richmond-Adelaide bike lanes
NOW Toronto
By Ben Spurr Toronto could be getting new bike infrastructure in the entertainment district sooner than expected. On Thursday, the public works committee voted to fast-track the construction of physically separated bike lanes in the Richmond-Adelaide ...
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Crothers' Woods is a hidden gem in the heart of the city
blogTO (blog)
Although the City made modest efforts to maintain the trails at Crothers' Woods around the same time that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) classified the site as an Environmentally Significant Area in the mid-1990s, the project was ...
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ATVing - Waterfalls Lodge ATV Adventures - Northern Ontario
There are km's and km's of trails in Ontario. Trails vary to accommodate ATV riders as beginners or the experienced rider. Pack up a lunch and spend. ...
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“Ontario hike” | Ontario Travel Blog
Wondering where to start? These local service providers will help you plan your Ontario hike. Frontenac Outfitters: http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com/ Friends of ...
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Cyclocross riders in turf war with city
Globe and Mail
The club has run cyclocross races in Toronto for 13 years, and gets up to 70 people ... Instead, racers rely on bike-handling skills and lots of endurance. ...

Kitchener 'innovation district' has potential to create 15000 jobs
Waterloo Record
... two returning from Toronto each evening. “If the province delivers a good two-way service the private sector will respond by accelerating growth along the transit corridor, particularly within walking distance of the central station,” Regier said. ...
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5 things to do this weekend: hike through Kortright; a 'Royal' treat at ...
CityNews
As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests. For families: An evening hike is just the thing for night owls and the Kortright Centre for Conservation promises a visit from a ...
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Opening Weekend of the 89th Royal Horse Show
Horse-Canada.com
The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, ... was named Event Rider of the 20th Century by the International Equestrian Federation. ...

TROT 4 Kids At The Royal Winter Fair
Standardbred Canada
Equimania is a fun interactive way for kids to learn about horses and try their ... with bull riding, 'bronc' riding and barrel racing at the Ontario Toyota ...

Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

OFSC Snowmobiler's Clubhouse

Powersports Show 

Visit the Snowmobiler’s Clubhouse in Hall 3, and talk with OFSC District representives from all over the province. You’ll be able to enroll your family for Driver Training courses for the upcoming season, and purchase your Ontario Trail Permits right at the show. Get your trail maps, valuable info on touring the province, get information on volunteering or just stop by to have a chat with the friendly reps.

OPP Use Social Media along with Enhanced Enforcement to Reduce ...
Net Newsledger
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) used high-visibility tactics and engaged ... the 2011 holiday period but there were no marine or ATV-related fatalities. ...

War of 1812 event gets cash boost
Windsor Star
The town received $98360 from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages toward the town's major event, the Roots to Boots festival in August. The three-day festival will feature local artists and historical performers. ...
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Wine Trail Ride 2011
windsoriteDOTca
In 2009, the Wine Trail Rides were selected as the Best Culinary Tourism Experience in Ontario by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Association. ...

Ontario mountain biker capturesPan Am bronze for Canada
Globe and Mail
Teammate Max Plaxton quickly added a second medal, earning silver in the men's mountain bike, the first events contested at the Games. ...

Statement by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport ...
DigitalJournal.com
Amanda Sin, from Collingwood, Ontario made her bronze medal podium finish in the women's mountain bike event in Tapalpa, Mexico. Mountain biking was one of ...

Tourism Displays

Powersports Show

Come and discover new adventures on Powersports, for you and your family, by visiting the many tourism booths spread throughout the Show. Pick up your Trail Maps and purchase your Snowmobile Permits right at the show! Tourism representatives from all over Canada will be on hand to answer your many questions and help build your family travel plans. For those of you looking for a snowmobile or ATV adventure outside of Ontario, we’ve got you covered. Visit the many Tourism booths.

Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike or Ride Ontario's Trails

          Image via WikipediaDrivers, want more space on the roads? Push for bike lanes Globe and Mail  By trying to make it easier for drivers by “hogging” the right of way, we make it impossible. Ken Greenberg is a Toronto-based urban designer and author of Walking Home. See all stories on this topic »





Cyclists double 'Cycle for Wishes' fundraising goal
Canadian Underwriter
A team of cyclists set to cycle from Toronto to Ottawa and comprised of members of the insurance industry are nearly at their fundraising goal for the Make-A-Wish Canada foundation. The 'Cycle for Wishes' team is peddling the 500 kilometres between the ...
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South Bruce's new rec director hits the ground running
Wingham Advance Times
He's been working in recreation his entire life, climbing business ladders and gaining experience every step of the way. He grew up in Ontario, ...

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Earl Bales Park
Walking With A Camera. Pages. Home · Who Am I? Store. Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Toronto Photo Walks: Earl Bales Park. Ahhh, it was a fine day. ...
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          Image via WikipediaOntario's Métis gather in Parry Sound
CottageCountryNow.ca
Ontario's Métis gather in Parry Sound. Delegates of the three-day Métis Nation of Ontario annual general assembly arrive at the Bobby Orr Community Centre Saturday by canoe on the Seguin River. Cody Storm Cooper/North Star PARRY SOUND - Around 500 ...
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Ex-race horses get second life
YorkRegion.com
Sheri van Sickle grooms County Dreamer, a retired racer, at a horse farm ... Here, they're put up for adoption, either for riding purposes or companionship. ...

Youth crew builds open-air classroom
Chatham Daily News
By Blair Andrews, Special to The Daily News The CM Wilson Conservation Area has a new outdoor classroom, thanks to the efforts of the Ontario Stewardship Rangers. The young people, sweating under the hot sun recently, were busy putting the final ...
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Team Hardwood to Host 100+ XC Skiers for Major Training Camp ...
Oro, ON, August 22, 2011 – Over 100 committed young cross country ski racers from across Ontario will converge on Hardwood Ski and Bike this weekend for the ...
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Upper Canada Village continues to be hub of activity
EMC St. Lawrence
EMC News - Upper Canada Village had a lot on last weekend - including the opening of a new discovery centre, a heritage carnival, a mistral comedy troupe ...

Unique bike tour offers insights and entertainment for visitors ...
EMC Kingston
"There's so much good stuff happening with tourism promotion in Eastern Ontario, so I decided to put more into it," he says. "It's been a pretty good year. ...

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... bicycle and motorcycle run from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, ... MODEL AIRCRAFT AIRSHOW-Sudbury Model Aircraft Club Flying Field, ...

 Spider Riders captain riding high on Ontario Cup Downhill series ...
Graeme and his mountain bike team, The Kamikaze Spider Riders, recently travelled to Gatineau, Que., to participate in the fifth race in the Ontario Cup ...
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Ride the rails to discover Ontario's history
Toronto Star
The Trillium is home to seven kilometres of hiking trails on 86 acres and also offers canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking. See www.trilliumresort.com. Waterloo's Summer Savers promotion includes one night's accommodation packaged with discounted ...
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On Site: Affordability key draw to east-end Toronto development
Globe and Mail
The infill site is also close to Dentonia Park Golf Course, extensive parkland and trails along Taylor Massey Creek, as well as the subway line and shopping plazas. Retail shops will be added to the ground level of this building, which will also have a ...
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Fatal ATV crash screams for action
The Chronicle Journal
To that point, she was the seventh ATV-related death since January. Over the past six years, we noted, Ontario Provincial Police officers have had to inform ...

Half Off Kayak or Canoe Rental in Kemptville in Ottawa Ontario ...
for a Two-Hour Kayak or Canoe Rental from Drifters Outdoors in Kemptville ($30 Value) - Groupon Daily Deals, Discounts and Coupons for City of Ottawa ...
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RCC 2011 Ontario Bantam Champions - Rideau Canoe Club
Summer Camps. Canoe Kids ... RCC 2011 Ontario Bantam Champions. posted Aug 16, 2011 7:05 PM ... We are the 2011 Bantam Ontario Champions! ...
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Randy Bird to host Mustang Festival
Northumberland Today
By DON CURTIS HARWOOD -Internationally renowned horse trainer Randy Bird, ... As well as riding and driving demonstrations, there will be seminars on the ...

'Special event' planned for Kayak Challenge - Timmins Daily Press ...
... Winkler - Winkler Times, Winnipeg - The Winnipeg Sun, ---Ontario--- .... the Canadian Red Cross during the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival. ...
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Harris mill ruins officially re-open
Wellington Advertiser
by Chris Daponte ROCKWOOD - Michael Bradley calls the 194-acre conservation area here “an oasis with a far-north feel in the very midst of urban southern Ontario.” The Rockwood Conservation Area annually hosts thousands of visitors - 43000 day use ...
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Olympian dreams of connecting the city through cycling
NorthernLife.ca
Her husband, OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart, was killed in a cycling collision in June 2006. She said she's seeing a movement for cycling and active lifestyles across the province. “I see right across Ontario now communities that really want to cycle more ...

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"Go Outside and Play!" It's Great Outdoors Week in WA
Public News Service
More than two-thirds of Americans use public lands for camping, climbing, ... "It could be anything from attending an ice cream social with the Washington ...

Give South Florida more choices on transportation
Sun-Sentinel
... with me that her greatest desire was to enjoy ice cream once again. ... of gas keeps climbing, and there's nothing to suggest it will get any cheaper? ...

Ontario Trails News - May 31, 2011 - Round Up - International Trails Day

Easing Toronto's traffic horror Toronto Sun
This is event season in Toronto — early May to mid-October — the only time in our cold climate when we get a chance to showcase our city and enjoy the camaraderie of charity running andwalking events, as well as festivals and parades. ... See all stories on this topic »


Why exercising outdoors is better than hitting the gym
Globe and Mail
The health implications extend from depression and diabetes to workplace stress and cognitive decline of older adulthood,” says Alan Logan, a Toronto-trained naturopath now living in Connecticut in the United States. Dr. Logan is co-writing Your Brain, ...
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New pavement in Bloor West helpful to trees
insideTORONTO.com
It's called pervious pavement and what it's designed to do, explained Brian Brett of the City ofToronto's Technical Services, is let water infiltrate tree roots while providing a smooth walkingsurface for pedestrians. Pervious pavement is a highly ...
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hiking gear websites
TorontoHiking provides complete hiking and walking resources in Southern Ontario , Canada, including waterfalls listings, hiking gear, hiking news, hikes, ...
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Bike Month kicks off with annual group commute
CP24, Canada
(Adrien Veczan / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Groups of cyclists are taking over Toronto's streets Monday with the kickoff of Bike Month. Cyclists are participating in the annual group commute, which encourages people to leave the car at home and cycle to work. ...
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Ottawa Gets a Bixi Bicycle Rental Going
Treehugger
by Bonnie Alter, London on 05.30.11 Congratulations and bienvenue, Canada's capital city is joining the club and re-introducing a bicycle rental scheme. They are using Bixi, the bicycles used in Montreal, London and Toronto. Ottawa first introduced the ...
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Toronto BMX trails subject of debate
ESPN (blog)
By Brian Tunney In recent weeks, a set of BMX trails in the High Park area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has become the subject of debate between the city of Toronto, local BMX and mountain bike riders, and Five Nations activists, who claim that the BMX ...

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June is Recreation and Parks Month

Landon Bay - site of 2011 OTC AGM

Ontario Trails Council AGM
Sunday June 26th 2011, Gananoque Ontario. Need 25 members for quorum - RSVP today!

International - Provincial Trails Day

Saturday June 4th, 2011 - Tell us about your trail event

Application Deadline Extended: 

The Ontario Trails Council is looking for a person to manage it's Trails Skills Development Program. View the job description through the link - please respond no later than 4pm June 3rd, 2011.  Click the link under the first sentence.