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Friday, February 6, 2026

Ontario Snowmobile, Conservation, People, Places and Experiences on Ontario's Trails!

 

Ontario Trails Council:
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Bruce County is fortunate to have a wide range of multi-use trails in both urban and natural settings found throughout the county. These trails are operated by local municipalities, Bruce County, Parks Canada, Ontario Parks, Conservation Authorities, and local trail clubs. Whether you are looking to mountain bike or get out for a hike we have you covered. For more information on trails within Bruce County and specific uses please visit the link below.

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ONTARIO SNOWMOBILING NEWS
 

UOV OPP lay eight charges in weekend snowmobile patrols | 104.9 Pembroke Today
104.9 Pembroke Today
MSV drivers are also reminded they require a valid trail permit to use Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trailsTrail permits can be ...
 
snowmobilers stopped for speeding on Ottawa Valley trail - CTV News
CTV News
Ontario Provincial Police officers conducted a speed enforcement exercise on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trail in Petawawa on ...
 
Ottawa snowmobilers charged with speeding in Petawawa by OPP - Pembroke Observer
Pembroke Observer
Snowmobilers are also reminded they require a valid trail permit to use Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trailsTrail permits can be ...
 
OPP officers conducting snowmobile training on local trails - Orillia Matters
Orillia Matters
Training will involve operational snowmobile handling, trail patrol techniques and scenario-based exercises. "All activities are planned with public ...
 
Trespassing snowmobilers jeopardize key Sudbury trail access - CTV News
CTV News
We strongly encourage all snowmobilers to follow posted signage, respect established rules, and check the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ...
 
Weather has provided good conditions for snowmobilers - The Observer, Elmira news
The Observer, Elmira news
... trail groomer he uses to prepare area snowmobile trails for riders. ... There are 30,000 km of trails across Ontario, and 2,256 km of that ...
 
Snowmobile safety week highlighted the need for respect and awareness on Ontario's trails
Midwestern Newspapers
Ontario has already seen several tragic snowmobile accidents this season — and winter is only a few weeks in. At the same time, farmers across Ontario ...
 
SNOWMOBILERS Clubs work with landowners to ensure that trails are used responsibly
PressReader
be purchased on the ing the lanes for about 32 OFSC (Ontario Federation years, noting he has put in of Snowmobile Clubs) around 200 hours a year ...
 
  
Wawa Sno Riders grapple with 'too much snow' on area trails - YouTube
YouTube
.com/company/ctv-news --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news ... Wawa Sno Riders grapple with 'too much snow' on area trails. 162 views ...
 
Island snowmobile trails are open! - The Manitoulin Expositor
The Manitoulin Expositor
Island snowmobile trails are open! By. Tom Sasvari. -. January 28, 2026 ... trail conditions on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs website.
 
International Ice Bridge Opens Between Michigan and Ontario Islands - 9&10 News
9&10 News
Joseph Island, Ontario, has opened for winter recreation, offering snowmobilers ... Drummond Island also features 80 miles of snowmobile trails. A live ...
 
Visiting Parry Sound this snowmobile season? Here is what sledders coming to the area ...
Parry Sound News
... snowmobile trails in Parry Sound ... There are currently 20,376 kilometres of available trails in Ontario, according to the Ontario Federation of ...
 
OPP urges caution on area ice - The Manitoulin Expositor
The Manitoulin Expositor
If you are in a snowmobile, stick to marked trails, check the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail status site and never travel alone or after ...
 

ONTARIO CONSERVATION TRAILS
 

Webequie First Nation Submits Environmental Assessment, Marking Progress Toward the ...
Ontario Newsroom - Ontario.ca
... Ontario communities. In lockstep with First Nations communities, we are ... Includes information on conservation and the electricity system.
 
NOTL councillors oppose merger of conservation authorities, supporting the NPCA - Thorold News
ThoroldToday.ca
Under the proposal, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) would be merged into a new Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation ...
 
NVCA hosting March break camp, Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival - Barrie News
Barrie Today
... Conservation Ontario's best practices timelines, which recommend conservation authorities to follow these timelines: Major permits processed ...
 
Environmental Education Program Instructor - Hamilton Conservation Authority
Hamilton Conservation Authority
However, the work location may change to any of HCA's conservation areas through the year depending on business needs. Must be willing to work ...
 
RFAs: Kawartha Conservation Water Fund Program in Canada - fundsforNGOs
fundsforNGOs
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Kawartha Conservation Water Fund provides funding, technical support, and knowledge to landowners and not-for-profit ...
 
Explore Ontario: Scenic skating trails, winter festivals, concerts and more - Guelph Mercury
Guelph Mercury
See Ontario's tallest tree · City of Guelph and Grand River Conservation Authority announce news for Niska Landholdings · Zellers plans Canadian ...
 
Decision meeting for designation of Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District on ...
City of Guelph
Guelph, Ont., January 27, 2026 – City Council will consider the proposed designation of the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District at ...
 
New Crawford Lake exhibit offers 'uniquely Canadian experiences' - Oakville News
Oakville News
Conservation Halton is proud to announce the opening of Spirit of the Lake—a new exhibit at the Deer Clan Longhouse Gallery at Crawford Lake ...

 

PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES


This storybook Ontario town with 3 silky sand beaches is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live
Narcity
You can spend warm days walking the shoreline or swimming in Lake Ontario. ... Outside the town core, Prince Edward County features hiking trails, ...
 
Not Reserving Judgment Episode 118: A constitutional right to BIKE LANES? Inside ...
Canadian Constitution Foundation
In Episode 118, we give you a full recap of Ontario's appeal of a decision that found a law designed to remove bike lanes from Toronto violated ...
 
Hiking book writer to bring stories from north of the Arctic Circle - Orangeville Citizen |
Orangeville Citizen |
Adventure Canada is offering a 25 per cent discount until Jan. 28. Ross has travelled to the north for two canoe trips with Canoe North, to ...
 
This colourful historic alley described as a hidden gem is the only one of its kind in Ontario
Toronto.com
Ontario is filled with secluded treasures tucked away from the main tourist trails, and this hidden and historic art-themed alley under three ...
 
Countdown to Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games begins - My North Bay Now
My North Bay Now
They'll be competing in alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, curling, and figure skating. Venues for next January's games include Boart ...
 

WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!

 
Mono Nordic Ski Club hosts annual cross-country race | Orangeville Citizen
Orangeville Citizen |
... Nordic and cross-country skiing competitions in the Southern Ontario Paraffin Race Series. ... Nordic and cross-country skiing are popular sports across ...
 
Ice climbing offers an adventure into Canada's frozen worlds - The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
... of several ice routes in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. As a teen, I had dreamed of ice climbing – a sport similar to rock climbing but on ...
 
Ontario's ultimate winter escape has ski trailssnowshoeing and serene views - Curiocity
Curiocity
As for snowshoeing, hit up Bonnie's Pond Trail, a 3 km loop that manouvers past mature beech trees and a beaver pond. You can bring your own snowshoes ...
  
Outdoor Recreation and Nature | Municipality of Clarington
Clarington.net
We're also home to some of the best sport fishing on the north shore of Lake Ontario. ... Explore our various trails for hiking, cycling and walking.
 
Getting the drift - PressReader
PressReader
... snowshoeing the purple, green and white trails to rejoin the blue trail. ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us · Blog · Help center ...
 
How Canada's Major Cities Keep Winter Cycling Moving - NetNewsLedger
NetNewsLedger
How Canada's biggest cities clear bike lanes in winter—and what Northern Ontario can learn for 2026
 
Man seriously injured in ATV accident - Cornwall Seaway News
Cornwall Seaway News
Man seriously injured in ATV accident. January 27, 2026 at 16 h 00 ... ALEXANDRIA, Ontario - According to Ontario's Ministry of Health, one ...
 
Winterlude street closures in Gatineau - Canada.ca
Canada.ca
Canadian Heritage would like to inform the public of street closures in effect in Gatineau during Winterlude, which takes place from January 30 to ...
 

Friday, January 30, 2026

Ontario Snowmobile, Winter Trail Activity and other Trail Updates for the week of January 26, 2026.


ONTARIO SNOWMOBILING NEWS

 

Road, snowmobile trail closed after crash involving snowmobile and pickup truck - CTV News
CTV News
Road, snowmobile trail closed after crash involving snowmobile and pickup truck · Canada · Stay a town or become a city? Alberta community again ...

 

Snowmobilers return to Parry Sound through south-of-town connection
Parry Sound News
There are currently 20,376 kilometres of available trails in Ontario, according to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). For live ...

 

Snowmobile incidents highlight risks of thin ice this season - Inside Ottawa Valley
Inside Ottawa Valley
The Ontario Provincial Police advises snowmobilers to check trail conditions with their local clubs after two incidents of riders going through the ..

 

Midland snowmobiler faces numerous charges after traffic stop
Midland Today
20260121-sgb-opp-snowmobile-trail Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers patrol snowmobile trails in the area.Image supplied by Ontario Provincial Police.

 

How people in Northwestern Ontario don't just endure Winter — They Thrive on It!
NetNewsLedger
Community rinks, curling clubs, ski groups, and snowmobile trails aren't just activities—they're social networks. Even everyday winter habits are ...

 

Snowmobile season now in full swing - North Bay News - BayToday.ca
BayToday.ca
The North Bay Snowmobile Club is reporting that about 90 per cent of local trails ... Snowmobiling is a $3-5 billion industry in Ontario, and it ...
 
Gravenhurst approves new snowmobile trail agreement with Snowcrest Riders
South Muskoka Doppler - Huntsville Doppler
However, changes in requirements from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) prompted the need for an updated agreement. Before the ...


ONTARIO CONSERVATION TRAILS
 

Council supports conservation changes | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca
Penticton Herald
... conservation authorities, creating uncertainty and delays for builders, landowners and farmers seeking permits." The Canadian Press. All rights ...
 
Niagara conservation authority strikes deal with feds over Niagara Shores Park
The Hamilton Spectator
The conservation authority and Parks Canada have partnered up on a plan ... 100% Canadian Owned. © Copyright 2026 Metroland Media Group Ltd ...
 

greenbelt trails a book cover"The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING
 

 

PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
 

Suspect sought after $15K worth of equipment taken from condo storage locker - CityNews Toronto
CityNews Toronto
Police say the suspect made off with a number of items, including an orange Scott mountain bike, valued at $13,000, and a gray Marin mountain bike, ...

21 Industry Leaders On Paddlesports' Most Pressing Issues - Paddling Magazine
Paddling Magazine
The longer these tariffs remain, the more permanent our foreign relationships will be. — Morten Fogh, Fogh Marine, Toronto, Ontario. All Pyranha and ...

The Canadian Canoe Museum presents March Break Paddle Carving Day Camps (ages 13-16)
kawarthaNOW
Monday, March 16 & Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Day Camp: The Canadian Canoe ... Ontario Land Tribunal. January 23, 2026. An elderly man using a cell ...
 
Bikelane law slashes expansion plans - Toronto - PressReader
PressReader
Critics argue bike lanes aren't a major source of congestion. Asked about the impact on Toronto's cycling plan, a spokesperson for Ontario's ...

 

OPINION: Why bike lanes matter for kids - TorontoToday.ca
TorontoToday.ca
That is why For Our Kids Toronto, a parent-led volunteer group, has intervened in the appeal of the Cycle Toronto v. Ontario case, urging the court to ...
 
2026 is here: A year of racing in Sault Ste. Marie on 2 wheels and 2 feet
Canadian Cycling Magazine
... Ontario's most community-driven trail festivals. The weekend includes mountain bike races for all kinds of abilities, alongside trail running events ...

 

'Shocked and so excited': Innisfil teen rolls into cyclocross world championship
InnisfilToday.ca
The lifelong Innisfil resident and Nantyr Shores Secondary School student ranked third in Canada in her age group in cross-country mountain biking ...

 

WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!

 
A love of winter & of dogs critical for dog sled racing success - Frequency
frequencynews.ca
... dog sled racing events still taking place in Ontario ... A dog sled team follows the trail into the woods. The Haliburton Dog Sled Derby returns ...

Applications For Student Jobs At Ontario Parks Are Open - Muskoka411
Muskoka 411
Looking for a fun winter adventure? Ontario Parks has you covered with plenty of parks offering skating and snowshoeing in winter. Snowshoe rentals ...
 

climbers setting up to climb an ontario ice climbing trail


Monday, December 29, 2025

Trail Wise - December 29, 2025. Trail News and Events from all over Ontario and Canada. More program and service information plus trail news through the title link.

 

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ONTARIO TRAILS NEWS
 

You can now book 2026 reservations for national parks in Ontario - blogTO
blogTO
... outdoor adventures in Ontario's numerous national parks. Parks Canada ... Plan your next adventure with blogTO's travel newsletter. Get travel ...

These Ontario parks have stunning scenery during winter with snowy adventures to explore
Toronto.com
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park has over 30 kilometres of groomed trails. Ontario Parks. Skis and snowshoes replace sand and sun at Wasaga Beach come ...

Cross-country ski trails still open but skiers want more snow | Owen Sound Sun Times
Owen Sound Sun Times
Cross-country ski trails are still open at Massie, Sauble and Hepworth, but skiers want more snow.
 
Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends
Curiocity
Canada's first and only national urban park, according to Destination Ontario, has multiple hiking trails that range in length and difficulty. Get ...
 
Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and ...
Travel And Tour World
Ontario's Winter Parks Are A Snow-Covered Paradise, Discover Mind-Blowing Trails and Thrilling Travel Adventures in Canada · serene snowshoeing to ...
 
Flood, wind warnings issued as heavy rain, ice, and runoff threaten region
CTV News
Environment Canada (EC) and local conservation authorities are urging residents across southwestern Ontario to prepare for significant rainfall, ...
 
Snowmobilers urged to ride responsibly as OPP steps up enforcement - BayToday.ca
BayToday.ca
With thousands of riders expected on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails this season, the OPP is ramping up patrols to ensure everyone rides ...
 
These are the best outdoor skating trails and loops in Ontario - Curiocity
Curiocity
Start sharpening those ice skates because there's a wonderful ice skating trail in Ontario opening soon. ... It's a popular event throughout the winter ...
 
8 of the best skating rinks to glide into this winter in Toronto - Curiocity
Curiocity
A beloved spot every year, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail in Toronto's College Park is illuminated with bright city lights for the perfect night ...
 
Toronto lets you see snow plows in real time and here's how it works - Curiocity
Curiocity
Peaceful Toronto walking trails you have to explore before the year ends ... Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in ...
 

The Ontario Trails Council works with Intact Public Entities on trail risk managementintact public entities name and logo
 
Region sees economic promise in new snowmobile trail funding - Barrie News
Barrie Today
Provincial funding aimed at stabilizing Ontario's snowmobile trail network is being welcomed by tourism leaders in the Orillia and Lake Country ...
 
In pics: snowy day in Toronto - Xinhua
Xinhua
A man rides an e-bike during a snowy day in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 26, 2025. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua). People walk on a street during a snowy ...
 
Welland connects city with federally funded trails
Welland Tribune
ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the ...
 
10 Ways To Extend Your Holidays! - windsoriteDOTca News
windsoriteDOTca News
From sparkling outdoor skating rinks and dazzling light festivals to ... Packed with the best local events, standout dining options, party ...
 
Walking the rails: the legacy of railroad bridges | Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic
Nearly 20 years after flooding from New Brunswick's Mactaquac Dam ended freight rail service between Fredericton and Woodstock in 1967, Patty Trail ...
 
London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation
London Free Press
London tattoo artist inks Canada's birds to fund conservation. “I am on a journey to tattoo every Canadian wild bird – more than 450 species,” Lori- ...
 
Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario | CBC News
CBC
Section 66.1 of the revised Ontario Heritage Act allows the provincial cabinet to grant sweeping exemptions from mandatory archaeological assessments ...
 
Ontario's favourite small town filled with history - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
Canada's first Heritage Conservation District is this vibrant Ontario town that's surrounded by natural beauty. Article was updated 23 hrs ago.
 
Walk fast, live longer? McMaster University researchers say walking speed is an important ... - CBC
According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors ... Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Toll- ...
 
Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National Park, Secure Your Spot in Ontario's Top Outdoor ...
Travel And Tour World
It provides a wealth of activities, from exploring the pristine waters of Cyprus Lake to Backcountry Camping along the renowned Bruce Trail. Visitors ...
 

greenbelt trails a book cover"The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING