The Importance Of Trip Plans For Outdoor Adventures : AdvenQuest: "Let’s say you were lost in the backcountry and you could only choose one item to increase your chance of survival, what would it be…GPS? map? compass? matches? knife? emergency blanket? survival manual? The list is endless, and while all those things can improve your odds, there is one item most of us never think about,it’s a Trip Plan. The best part is, unlike all that survival gear, it doesn’t add any weight to your pack.
Pilots call them “Flight Plans”, backcountry canoeists call them “Float Plans” and backpackers call them “Hike Plans”, but whatever you call them, a Trip Plan can add an element of safety to your outdoor adventures by giving your potential rescuers a time and place to start looking for you if you don’t arrive at your destination."
The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Argus Observer | Online - Us
The Argus Observer | Online - Us: "An Oregon author who canoed the entire length of the Columbia River will be in Ontario Thursday.
Last year’s Oregon Reads program inspired Ontario’s Friends of the Library organization to continue promoting literacy this year, and the group has invited Robin Cody to speak and answer questions about his book, “Voyage of a Summer Sun: Canoeing the Columbia River,” for a Community Library Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ontario Community Library, 388 S.W. Second Ave., Ontario."
Last year’s Oregon Reads program inspired Ontario’s Friends of the Library organization to continue promoting literacy this year, and the group has invited Robin Cody to speak and answer questions about his book, “Voyage of a Summer Sun: Canoeing the Columbia River,” for a Community Library Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ontario Community Library, 388 S.W. Second Ave., Ontario."
White Squall's Paddle Party, Open House & Fred Concert! A FREE* Long Weekend Event - May 22-23, 2010
White Squall's Paddle Party, Open House & Fred Concert! A FREE* Long Weekend Event - May 22-23, 2010: "A FREE Long Weekend Event for the Whole Family! With tons of kayak & canoe demos on and off water, workshops on water & off, free coffee, friendly chickens, ice cream, Cardboard Kayak Race, rolling demos & more. *Sat. eve Fred Eaglesmith concert- $20
Apr 11, 2010 – White Squall Paddle Party & Open House 2010
A FREE Long Weekend Event for the Whole Family!
May 22 - 23 �(2 Days)
When: May 22-23 (2 Days) May Long Weekend
Time: 9am - 5pm
Where: White Squall Paddling Centre, 53 E. Carling Bay Rd. Nobel (just north of Parry Sound, Ontario)
Cost: FREE! (Fred Eaglesmith tickets - $20 -limited)"
Apr 11, 2010 – White Squall Paddle Party & Open House 2010
A FREE Long Weekend Event for the Whole Family!
May 22 - 23 �(2 Days)
When: May 22-23 (2 Days) May Long Weekend
Time: 9am - 5pm
Where: White Squall Paddling Centre, 53 E. Carling Bay Rd. Nobel (just north of Parry Sound, Ontario)
Cost: FREE! (Fred Eaglesmith tickets - $20 -limited)"
City may ban ebikes - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA
City may ban ebikes - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA: "Sarnia is contemplating a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks and trails and wants resident feedback. City staff have been gathering reports on E-bikes since the chairman of the Howard Watson Nature Trail formally asked that motorized vehicles be banned on the trail. Those wanting to comment during the 30-day window can contact community services director Ian Smith at ismith@sarnia.ca."
'Burg Birder: Weekend Birding on Lake Ontario
'Burg Birder: Weekend Birding on Lake Ontario: "The Annual Ontario Bird Records Committee meeting was on Sunday, so I headed up to Toronto and area on Saturday morning just to check out some areas.
I first went for a walk at Riverwood Park along Burnhamthorpe Road. I became familiar with this park a year ago in the winter. It is a large park with trails and connects with Erindale Park to the south. Soon after my arrival, I heard Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Winter Wren singing. I saw a few birds, and some local people pointed out a Cooper's Hawk at a nest site along the slope.
After lunch, I headed down to the waterfront."
I first went for a walk at Riverwood Park along Burnhamthorpe Road. I became familiar with this park a year ago in the winter. It is a large park with trails and connects with Erindale Park to the south. Soon after my arrival, I heard Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Winter Wren singing. I saw a few birds, and some local people pointed out a Cooper's Hawk at a nest site along the slope.
After lunch, I headed down to the waterfront."
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Spring ATV Ride�|�Ontario News North
Spring ATV Ride�|�Ontario News North: "Driving Northwestern Ontario’s Hwy 17 I have often wished for extra time to follow the billboards promoting Dubreuilville’s ATV Club�into the French-Canadian community best known for its success with snowmobile tourism and see what all the ATV hype was about. When
club member Luc Levesque called me in February 2010 to participate in their first ride of the season I couldn’t have been more excited!"
club member Luc Levesque called me in February 2010 to participate in their first ride of the season I couldn’t have been more excited!"
PR-CANADA.net - Toronto Teems With Culture, Creativity and Character in Summer
PR-CANADA.net - Toronto Teems With Culture, Creativity and Character in Summer: "Sunday, 11 April 2010
This summer, visitors to Toronto will enjoy a multitude of festivals, events, and new attractions. Whether it's hiking through Toronto's scenic trails or shopping districts, Toronto is the perfect place to visit this summer.
With an exciting calendar of events, theatre performances, sports action and hotel information, www.SeeTorontoNow.com is the one stop shop to customize a great summer getaway in Toronto."
This summer, visitors to Toronto will enjoy a multitude of festivals, events, and new attractions. Whether it's hiking through Toronto's scenic trails or shopping districts, Toronto is the perfect place to visit this summer.
With an exciting calendar of events, theatre performances, sports action and hotel information, www.SeeTorontoNow.com is the one stop shop to customize a great summer getaway in Toronto."
GIS and Economic Development
Does anyone have success stories using GIS for economic development programs? 1 comment »
Started by Joe Aro, Experienced Non-Profit Professional, Writer, Speaker
Hello Joe,
You can read about 30 case studies of success using GIS for economic development at http://www.gisplanning.com/case-studies.html
These include projects that have created thousands of jobs and many hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity with national companies like Dell, ConocoPhillips, Toyota and Lowes to projects that have created jobs in small towns and rural locations.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Best wishes,
Anatalio
By Anatalio Ubalde, CEO, GIS Planning Inc.
Started by Joe Aro, Experienced Non-Profit Professional, Writer, Speaker
Hello Joe,
You can read about 30 case studies of success using GIS for economic development at http://www.gisplanning.com/case-studies.html
These include projects that have created thousands of jobs and many hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity with national companies like Dell, ConocoPhillips, Toyota and Lowes to projects that have created jobs in small towns and rural locations.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Best wishes,
Anatalio
By Anatalio Ubalde, CEO, GIS Planning Inc.
Facebook | 4th annual Strawberries and Asparagus Festival
Facebook | 4th annual Strawberries and Asparagus Festival: "Local First at First Harvest.
Strawberries and Asparagus is a spring harvest celebration that incorporates renewable energy, live music and green living.
Strawberries and Asparagus festival originated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but you can host a local festival of your own.
We are happy to share our ideas with you - so that you can kick the growing season off with a Strawberries and Asparagus festival in your community.
In Toronto, the Strawberries and Asparagus Festival will be happening on June 12th 2010. The event will include free food, festival fun, live music, solar stage, solar cooking, green gardening and the very excellent Inorganic Market. Kids activities all day. Yoga and Zen Zone.
A bit of history - event organizer and community member Chris Chopik started a little neighbourhood BBQ kind of gathering in June and one year a band showed up. The BBQ was a celebration of the anniversary of the Spadina Expressway when the 40 acre greenspace that is now host to the Strawberry and Asparagus festival was slated to be paved. Until Active citizens assisted strong minded politicians to make the right long term decision to abandon the Allen at Eglinton."
June 12, 2010
Strawberries and Asparagus is a spring harvest celebration that incorporates renewable energy, live music and green living.
Strawberries and Asparagus festival originated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but you can host a local festival of your own.
We are happy to share our ideas with you - so that you can kick the growing season off with a Strawberries and Asparagus festival in your community.
In Toronto, the Strawberries and Asparagus Festival will be happening on June 12th 2010. The event will include free food, festival fun, live music, solar stage, solar cooking, green gardening and the very excellent Inorganic Market. Kids activities all day. Yoga and Zen Zone.
A bit of history - event organizer and community member Chris Chopik started a little neighbourhood BBQ kind of gathering in June and one year a band showed up. The BBQ was a celebration of the anniversary of the Spadina Expressway when the 40 acre greenspace that is now host to the Strawberry and Asparagus festival was slated to be paved. Until Active citizens assisted strong minded politicians to make the right long term decision to abandon the Allen at Eglinton."
June 12, 2010
Rochester named one of the best places to bike | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester named one of the best places to bike | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "Bicycling Magazine names Rochester 50th on its list of best cities to bike in.
The list appears in the magazine's May issue and was based on such factors as number of bike paths and presence of a 'biking culture.'"
OTC has biked there and we agree. A big shout out to our friends in Rochester!
The list appears in the magazine's May issue and was based on such factors as number of bike paths and presence of a 'biking culture.'"
OTC has biked there and we agree. A big shout out to our friends in Rochester!
London Ontario Hotels Downtown | eHow.com
London Ontario Hotels Downtown | eHow.com: "London, Ontario, nicknamed the Forest City, developed in the midst of a forest and today features several hiking trails. Landmarks in the city include The Grand Theatre, the oldest continuously operating theater in Canada. The downtown district features historical sites with tours through various neighborhoods"
Trail Reform Now - survey on-line
In 2007 the Ontario Trail Strategy was adopted by the Ontario Government. It contains 51 recommendations to aid in the creation, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario. The Ontario Trails Council is the lead non-governmental organization responding and trying to achieve resolution with the provincial government on these 51 recommendations. Please use the survey to guide us on your trail issues.
Rowswell angry Hub Trail bridge OK'd - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA
Rowswell angry Hub Trail bridge OK'd - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA: "Mayor John Rowswell is furious a contract to construct the Fort Creek portion of the Hub Trail was signed behind his back.
Rowswell, who has raised concerns about the design concept of an 800-foot-long bridge to be built over Fort Creek as part of the Hub Trail, said he didn't want to sign the contract until his questions and concerns were alleviated.
The issue first arose at a February council meeting when Rowswell, a professional engineer, said his support for the project was contingent on 'further review of the bridge and foundation material, design and alignment.'
A resolution was passed by city council approving the tender bid and awarding of the contract at the February meeting.
City staff raised Rowswell's concern with the project consultant and received assurances the bridge's design would work."
Rowswell, who has raised concerns about the design concept of an 800-foot-long bridge to be built over Fort Creek as part of the Hub Trail, said he didn't want to sign the contract until his questions and concerns were alleviated.
The issue first arose at a February council meeting when Rowswell, a professional engineer, said his support for the project was contingent on 'further review of the bridge and foundation material, design and alignment.'
A resolution was passed by city council approving the tender bid and awarding of the contract at the February meeting.
City staff raised Rowswell's concern with the project consultant and received assurances the bridge's design would work."
Silver Spokes ready to ride - Tillsonburg News - Ontario, CA
Silver Spokes ready to ride - Tillsonburg News - Ontario, CA: "he 2010 cycling season is ready to go.
Silver Spokes Cycling Club has established a new executive with a female president and two female directors. All of the members listed below are very capable organizers and will contribute much to the health of the cycling club.
The first board meeting of the year is at the Courtland restaurant on April 3 at 9 a.m. All club members and persons interested in cycling with us are encouraged to join the executive at 10 a.m. for breakfast.
The new executive includes: Megan Vankerrebroek, president; Steve DiLella, past-president; Chris Baird, vice-president/membership; Robert Johnstone, treasurer/communications; Ron Vandenberghe, secretary; and directors Gerry Currie, Karen Rice, Krystal West, and Alan Daly.
The following is an overview of who we are and what we do by our current club president.
The Silver Spokes Club is a road touring club, and our tours are focused on safety and enjoyment. We offer cycling tours for people of all ages, and all levels of ability. We have a weekly ride schedule and many special event rides on most weekends throughout the spring and summer. Because our membership resides throughout Oxford and Norfolk counties, we begin our rides at many locations such as Hay Creek Conservation Area, Delhi Belgian Hall, Courtland Bakery, and the Tillsonburg Community Centre."
Silver Spokes Cycling Club has established a new executive with a female president and two female directors. All of the members listed below are very capable organizers and will contribute much to the health of the cycling club.
The first board meeting of the year is at the Courtland restaurant on April 3 at 9 a.m. All club members and persons interested in cycling with us are encouraged to join the executive at 10 a.m. for breakfast.
The new executive includes: Megan Vankerrebroek, president; Steve DiLella, past-president; Chris Baird, vice-president/membership; Robert Johnstone, treasurer/communications; Ron Vandenberghe, secretary; and directors Gerry Currie, Karen Rice, Krystal West, and Alan Daly.
The following is an overview of who we are and what we do by our current club president.
The Silver Spokes Club is a road touring club, and our tours are focused on safety and enjoyment. We offer cycling tours for people of all ages, and all levels of ability. We have a weekly ride schedule and many special event rides on most weekends throughout the spring and summer. Because our membership resides throughout Oxford and Norfolk counties, we begin our rides at many locations such as Hay Creek Conservation Area, Delhi Belgian Hall, Courtland Bakery, and the Tillsonburg Community Centre."
Draft GTA West report looking for alternative transportation content
Given your previous interest in the above-noted study we are pleased to inform you of the release of the Draft Area Transportation System Alternatives Report. The report summarizes the process and methodology that was used to develop a broad range of Area Transportation System Alternatives and documents the key findings of this work.
The report provides an overview of the assessment process and the groups of network alternatives recommended to be carried forward for more detailed evaluation. This information was presented at the third round of Public Information Centres held in November/December of 2009.
The report, executive summary and appendices can be downloaded from the study website at: www.gta-west.com. The website also features the most up-to-date information on the study schedule and consultation and outreach events.
We look forward to your input and comments on the draft report.
The report provides an overview of the assessment process and the groups of network alternatives recommended to be carried forward for more detailed evaluation. This information was presented at the third round of Public Information Centres held in November/December of 2009.
The report, executive summary and appendices can be downloaded from the study website at: www.gta-west.com. The website also features the most up-to-date information on the study schedule and consultation and outreach events.
We look forward to your input and comments on the draft report.
All About Toronto Hiking
All About Toronto Hiking: "The aim of torontohiking.com is the promotion of hiking and walking everywhere in the great outdoors and more specifically along the many trails around Toronto (and Southern Ontario) and along the Niagara Escarpment” -Jack Candido
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CanoeKayak Canada - CKC Provincial Offices
CanoeKayak Canada - CKC Provincial Offices: "Ontario Canoe Sprint Racing Affiliation
President – Joanne Bryant: jbryant@canwest.com
610 Sunset Beach Rd.
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 3J6
905 773 3509 (tel. res.) 416 442 2168 (tel. bus.)
Website: http://ocsra.ca/"
President – Joanne Bryant: jbryant@canwest.com
610 Sunset Beach Rd.
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 3J6
905 773 3509 (tel. res.) 416 442 2168 (tel. bus.)
Website: http://ocsra.ca/"
TheRecord.com - Travel - Algonquin park offers wilderness experiences
TheRecord.com - Travel - Algonquin park offers wilderness experiences: "JOHN WARD
OTTAWA – Algonquin Provincial Park, the jewel of Ontario’s park system, offers an amazing breadth of wilderness experiences.
While parts of the giant park — it’s bigger than Prince Edward Island —include luxury accommodations, travellers can also canoe over 2,100 kilometres of lakes, rivers and streams or hike 140 kilometres of well-mapped forest trails.
A camping trip to the park can seem like Canada 101: listen to the haunting call of a loon echoing in a misty morning. Paddle around a stream bend to find a moose belly-deep in the water. Watch a beaver renovate a winter-damaged dam. Cast a line for speckled or lake trout or the hybrid of the two, the splake.
The park, established in 1893, is the province’s oldest and largest."
OTTAWA – Algonquin Provincial Park, the jewel of Ontario’s park system, offers an amazing breadth of wilderness experiences.
While parts of the giant park — it’s bigger than Prince Edward Island —include luxury accommodations, travellers can also canoe over 2,100 kilometres of lakes, rivers and streams or hike 140 kilometres of well-mapped forest trails.
A camping trip to the park can seem like Canada 101: listen to the haunting call of a loon echoing in a misty morning. Paddle around a stream bend to find a moose belly-deep in the water. Watch a beaver renovate a winter-damaged dam. Cast a line for speckled or lake trout or the hybrid of the two, the splake.
The park, established in 1893, is the province’s oldest and largest."
Cycle from Toronto to Vancouver | Torontoseeker.com
Cycle from Toronto to Vancouver | Torontoseeker.com: "HiI am interested in cycling from Toronto to Vancouver. I would be very grateful if anyone could help me with routes and time frames maybe."
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Trails are News - in Ontario
Are trails newsworthy? - OTC comprehensive news blog, active 6 weeks, 235 articles on trails from all over Ontario. That's 40 stories a week, events, land use, accidents, trips, fund raisers, how toos, policy and commentary.
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