Ontario Trails News - March 20, 2023

 

Conservation authority provides safety tips as ice melts - Barrie News Barrie Today Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of year ... Our Changing Seasons: Tracks in the snow tell the stories of the forest - Hamilton Spectator Hamilton Spectator The most common values for trail width in inches are as follows: eastern gray squirrel = 5 inches, red squirrel = 3.25 inches, eastern chipmunk = 2.25 ... Second Skifest Challenge at the Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) hosted their second annual Skifest Challenge of cross-country ski races for its members on the last ... Escape to nature: top March Break activities at Ontario Parks - Newmarket Today Newmarket Today Whether you're an avid outdoors person or just looking for a new way to connect with your family, Ontario Parks has something for everyone this ... Penetanguishene pilot project possible for ATVs - Yahoo News Canada Yahoo News Canada Bonita Desroches noted that one main difference was that local snowmobile groups were associated with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs as an ... 'Plenty of space available': Environmentalists oppose opening Greenbelt up for development ... Durham Region News A proposal to review the implications of opening up the Greenbelt in ... sector alone can solve the housing affordability crisis in Ontario. Toronto residents turning from car to bicycle and development shows it The Toronto Star Neil Pattison has been cycling to work, instead of driving, ... on the Ontario Line, and the city's official bike plan aims to add 100 km. of new ... Hastings Snowshoe Hustle sets hearts and feet racing - Yahoo News Canada Yahoo News Canada ... from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by Hastings Destination Trails Inc., with assistance from the Ontario Trails Council and Cedar Ridge Camp, ... 14 must-try hiking trails in Ontario for an unforgettable spring adventure - SooToday.com SooToday.com Ontario is a hiker's paradise, especially during the spring season when the weather is mild, and the trails are lush and green. Ontario Parks Is Hiring For Thousands Of Student Summer Jobs & You Can Get Paid To Be Outside Narcity Students looking for summer jobs in Ontario might want to get their ... areas of the parks reaching remote campsites by boat, portaging or hiking. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Trans Canada Trail announce ... Financial Post Agreement outlines shared priority of developing and promoting trails ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ... Rideau Valley Conservation Authority warning of potential spring flooding across region My Kemptville Now Staff from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) say the unusually mild winter might lead to more flooding than usual as the season ... One person dead in Wednesday ATV crash north of Brighton | kawarthaNOW kawarthaNOW Members of the Northumberland County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews are at the scene of the fatal collision, which involved a ... Snowmobile season winding down with the melting snow across Simcoe County - CTV News Barrie CTV News Barrie "I'm thinking that if you want to go riding, you better hit the trails the first part of this week," said Kevin Hagen, the manager of Mid-Ontario ... Amherstburg approves more Open Air Weekends, but not without opposition - Windsor Star Windsor Star She says the town's Open Air Weekends event hurts her business. ... of Open Air Weekends — recently named one of Ontario's top festivals — despite ... Fatal snowmachine crash on Lake Nipissing - CTV News Northern Ontario CTV News Northern Ontario Know the area that you are traveling and stay on the trails. ... Tourism sector offers more than 'starter jobs,' Destination Northern Ontario says. Wiky tourism manager celebrated for industry contributions - Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Business Luke Wassegijig earns leadership award from Indigenous Tourism ... trail hikes, Indigenous food tastings, paddling excursions, and more. TRCA Trail Project in Richmond Hill Completed with Support from Government of Canada Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Federal funding for a new trail project will turn Oak Ridges Corridor ... extreme weather events – Ontario's leading cause of public emergencies. OPP busy handing out fines during safety blitz on area trails during March Break | Sudbury Star Sudbury Star Ontario Provincial Police released the results from a two-day safety blitz on area trails during the first two days of March Break. Huntsville's Arrowhead park skating trail closes for the season - Muskoka Region News Muskoka Region News The park, however, remains open for cross country ski, snowshoe trails and ... Camping to be limited to as few as 7 nights at many popular Ontario ... Cross-country Ski Action Resumes Today at Lappe Nordic Centre - NetNewsLedger NetNewsLedger NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. NNL ... Explore the Dufferin County Forest | FM101 Orangeville Today FM101 Orangeville ... to enjoy the Dufferin County Forest, like hiking, mountain biking, ... designated Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails in the ... Moraine trail system expands with $236K federal funding boost - Bradford Today Bradford Today The funding was administered through FedDev Ontario. The conservation authority said it would work with Richmond Hill to continue building on the ... Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival on tap for early April - Barrie News Barrie Today Event set to take place April 1-2 at the Tiffin Conservation Area, west of Barrie. ... 1 / 3 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. Minor injuries after snowmachine crash in Callander - My North Bay Now My North Bay Now That from the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. ... Conservation Authority to begin ice removal on Parks Creek. Community spotlight: Two new hiking trails opened in Hawk Cliff Woods | 94.1 St.ThomasToday.ca 94.1 myFM Courtesy of Ontario Trillium Foundation funding, the Thames Talbot Land Trust has been able to open four new hiking trails, including the two at ...b

Ontario Trails - Waterloo Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobile News and Northern Ontario update

7 ways to explore Waterloo Region this winter

Explore Waterloo Region rounds up fun ways to get out and explore

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With the easing of some provincial COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 31, Explore Water Region is rounding up a list of fun ways to get out and explore the region's winter offerings.

“We know people are anxious to head out and begin doing things again,” said Minto Schneider, chief executive officer of Explore Waterloo Region in a press release. “Waterloo Region offers lots of safe ways to get out and enjoy the snow and fresh air, as well as indoor attractions you can't experience anywhere else!”

Here are seven things you can do this winter as suggested by Explore Waterloo Region.

Skiing — Mother Nature is co-operating with great conditions on the slopes. Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort is one of Ontario’s most popular ski and snowboard family centres. It offers Discover Programs for new skiers and snowboarders as well as advanced lessons for all ages.

Tubing — The Chicopee Tube Park offers six different chutes, running from 250 feet high and 900 feet long. After hours of playing in the snow, warm up in the Chalet Café and licensed Ranger Lounge.

UNZIPPED — UNZIPPED reopens at THEMUSEUM on Jan. 31 and continues through Feb. 28. This unique exhibit is making its exclusive Canadian debut in Kitchener and takes you backstage with the Rolling Stones. Featuring 10,000 square feet of one-of-a-kind artifacts, this exhibit showcases the art, fashion and performances of the World’s Greatest Rock Band.

Frock On! — Fashion and music have shared a strong connection over the past century, and that is celebrated in Frock On! at the Fashion History Museum. This exhibit covers everything from flappers to rappers, and explores the fashionable looks that have become uniquely entwined with musical genres — and it is a great complement for UNZIPPED.

Winter Patios — It may not be the same as sitting in shorts and sandals under the summer sun, but many Waterloo Region restaurants are offering Winter Patio experiences that celebrate the season. Warm up to our Canadian winter while bundled under blankets, huddled around a fire table or gathered beside a heater. You can find a list of eateries with outdoor dining experiences here.

For all of Ontario's Cross Country Ski Trails

Duluth adventurer ready to ski across Minnesota-Ontario border - Brainerd Dispatch
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Diggins will be breaking trail and pulling Ford skijoring style. Ford plans to ski most of the way across the borderland's big, open lakes, but will ...
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Brampton's top 5 trails to go winter running | inBrampton - insauga
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The trail provides a continuous off-road active transportation route that connects Lake Ontario and the Waterfront Trail to the Greenbelt Trail in ...
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Recent snowfalls herald snowmobile season in Lennox and Addington - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
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The club maintains about 350 km of trails that are part of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trails across Ontario.
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Woman suffers serious injuries in Clearview snowmobile crash - Barrie Today
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OPP officers accompanied by emergency services, attended the scene east of Concession 10, on trail B111, an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ...
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Victim Identified After Fatal Snowmobile Collision In The Municipality Of Dysart Et Al - Muskoka 411
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The OPP is committed to saving lives on Ontario's highways, trails and waterways through the reduction of preventable injury and death. Facebook ...
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Hello Winter brings fun and safe activities to celebrate Barrie's winter season | Barrie 360
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The enchanted winter trail features art installations inspired by Canada's ... created in collaboration between Cobalt Connects and Ontario artist ...
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More Happy Holidays, Trail Education And Membership Updates!

 

Ontario Trails is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario.   We wish to remind you of the importance of our winter recreation activity sponsors as we head into winter!!     Upcoming Trails Education  JANUARY 5, 2022 - About the G2G Trail JANUARY 11-18, 2022 - A bundled session about trails risk management. FEBRUARY 22, 23, 2022. - A Virtual National Roundtable on Trail Risk Management   Trail Surveys The OTC is interested in what you think! We have written many types of surveys and are pleased to provide links to them on this page. From such important topics as Trail Trade Specialist to Member Services we want you to help us help you! Click the title below to be redirected to the survey of your choice. Recreational Trail Committees - tell us about your community advisory committee. Trail Maintenance - how do you maintain your trails? Help Us Help You - website improvement Upload Your Trail - add your trail to the website Upload Your Event - add your trail event to the website Trail Reform Now - legislative and insurance reform support Trail Trades Specialist- tell us what you'd like to see in a trail trades course Member Services - are you happy as an OTC member with the services you get? Strategic Planning 1: - tell us what you'd like the OTC to do Strategic Planning 2: Financial Sustainability - as a charity we can always use new ideas to sustain ourselves Strategic Planning 3: - Effectiveness - how effective are we? Customer Satisfaction - as a member of the public what do you think of the OTC? Economic Impact of Recreational Trail (ON) - for the Eco Dev/Tourism, Trail Planning office Insurance Issues - tell us about your ability to get coverage Trails of 1812 - is your community celebrating our bi-centennial On-Road Cycling Lane Petition - Norm Miller MPP - download the form here - (no web link available) Trail Priorities - what do you want OTC to do for Trails? Save the Prescott Russell Rail Trail - encourage the communities to save this trail! Voyageur Trail User Survey - if you've used this trail they'd like your feedback Trail Access for Horses - are you able to ride your horse where you want? Do you use trail Counters? - tell us how you count your trail traffic?   Ontario Trails - staying open in difficult times - if your membership is due we could use your renewal! We thank members for renewing or supporting the OTC through membership.  Township of Limerick Frontenac Arch Biosphere Town of Minto Over past months we have -  provided content to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries, put time and effort into trail categorization for trail use, and the 'Trailability Tool' supported our partner Marmak and the RFAM tool, supported a University of Waterloo Outdoor Recreation Impacts, supported and distributed the Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club Rider Survey, updated a variety of COVID related pages on the OTC website, engaged members and the trail using public on etiquette, provided consulting advice to Avon Trail, Renfrew County, the OFSC, and others, been strong with groups on public safety, facilitated work on Hastings Destination Trails Inc., updated our about page, supported the St. Lawrence Parks Commission Recreational Trail Committee development hosted a series of webinars with our partners, and supported students with the University of Waterloo and the City of Waterloo to do trail work For all the latest on trails and trail news follow: Ontario Trails Ontario ATV Trails Ontario Hiking Trails Ontario Climbing Trails Ontario Cycling Trails Ontario Dirt Bike Trails Ontario Horse Trails Ontario Water Trails Toronto Trails Trailhead North Trails of 1812 Niagara Trails Committee Hamilton Burlington Trails Canadian Trails Federation To find your trail listing go to Ontario Trails To help trail users find trails on their mobile share Ontario Trails Map Standing by the public safety order is very difficult to do when you and your members are in the business of promoting the outdoors. Certainly being firm on Stay Home doesn't win you popularity contests with many users. And users affect our memberships. If people don't like your message membership suffers. This is what we are trying to do, the right thing overall, and we need you to look past the current messages to having OTC around in 6 months and then a year from now. We will be sending an email asking for your renewal. Based on our projections memberships should facilitate a 0 deficit, continuation of office supports and the type of education and advocacy that has seen the development of Ontario Trail Categorization, website maintenance, our response to COVID, our online training through Algonquin College, as well as our future plans for training, economic and tourism development committee, AND most importantly our Health Unit and Trails messaging process. OTC is interested in assuring that there is balance in trail use as we work to re-open full public access, with safe user practice, to the trails and trail activities you love. Support us today. Join ON-line Please renew. By electronic transfer, PayPal - select your membership rate and Go! or a call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!