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"Welcome trail builders to the Trans Canada Trail Ontario website! This site is intended to be used for organizational guidance for your Regional Trail Committee."

Kayaking in South Ontario (outdoorsica.com)

"Tuesday, May 04, 2010 From the beginning it was presumed to be a short leisure trip to relax a little bit and to test the new Advanced Elements Kayak Sail. This route was also chosen because of short and well known driving distance: Bloomington Rd (hwy 47) and 7A to .."

RONA MS Bike Tours - Grand Bend to London - July 24,2010 :: Ontario Bike Guide

"When: July 24-25th, 2010
Where: Port Blake Conservation Area

Tens of thousands of cyclists have taken to their bikes at the RONA MS Bike Tours. Some ride with friends, family, or form a team with coworkers. Some are looking for a new fitness challenge or a different way to see Ontario’s beautiful countryside. No matter why they ride, all participants in the Tours come away with the knowledge that they are making a real difference in the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis."

Local equestrian wins youth bursary - Bancroft This Week - Ontario, CA

"Sarah Anstey of L'Amable, is the recipient of a 2010 Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) Youth Bursary.


The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) is proud to offer a minimum of five bursaries of $1,000 annually to junior equestrians to help them achieve their horseback riding goals. The recipients are awarded the bursaries based on their current involvement with horses and their future goals, as well as letters of recommendation from their respective coaches. Family resources and academic achievements are also considered. The bursaries can be used towards riding lessons, clinics, competition fees, continuing education, or other activities that will assist the recipients to reach their equestrian objectives for 2010. The OEF Youth Committee would like to commend all of the bursary applicants on their exceptional applications and announce that thirteen bursaries were awarded. �"

Clear Your Calenders - Adventure Kayak, The Sea and Touring Magazine

"Wawa, Ontario — The largest gathering of sea kayakers on the Canadian shore of Lake Superior returns in 2010 when Naturally Superior Adventures and Superior Outfitters host the biannual Rossport Islands Sea Kayak Festival June 18 to 20. Based in the quaint village of Rossport, Ont., located about 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of Thunder Bay, this weekend event includes beginner, intermediate and advanced sea kayak instruction from Paddle Canada- and American Canoe Association-certified instructors, kayak touring amid the wilderness islands of the Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area and engaging presentations from conservationists and paddlesports� professionals. Special interest workshops, including yoga, photography and standup paddleboarding, as well as a family program and a Saturday night concert makes this sea kayak festival appeal to everyone."

Outdoor Adventures on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada - Travel and Tourism Guide

"Downhill Mountain Biking at Blue Mountain

The gondola is now running in the summer to transport you and your bike to the top of Blue Mountain. Whether it’s a downhill adrenalin rush you crave, or the workout of the cross country terrain, Blue Mountain has the trails for you. Mountain bike camps and courses available. Bike rentals available. Please check the website link for up to date trail conditions, days and times.
108 Jozo Weider Boulevard, Town of The Blue Mountains
T. 705-445-0231 / 1-877-445-0231"

Visiting Tobermory, Ontario on Georgian Bay

"Tobermory is a small community located on the Northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula almost completely surrounded by water with Lake Huron on one side and Georgian Bay on the other. The town has twin harbors, known as “Little Tub” and “Big Tub”. Tobermory is “the fresh water scuba diving capital of the world” because of the popularity of the numerous shipwrecks that lay in surrounding waters. Considered a popular tourist destination, the quaint town has a lot to offer its guests besides its charming shops and restaurants – 2 National Parks, many boat tours and a local museum"

Thorold saddled with canal trail repairs - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA

"Another slope failure along the Welland Canals Trail has Thorold councillors concerned about responsibility for future repairs.

The Welland Canals Trail, part of the Greater Niagara Circle Route, runs through Thorold and was constructed in 2005.

In the city, the trail section consists of 12.5 kilometres of three-metre wide multi-use paved trail along the canal's west bank."

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Southern Ontario Trail Running Series

"5 Peaks Trail Running Series
2010 Albion Hills Race Details
This event was last updated on 1/12/2010 1:39:12 PM ET
NOTE: The park admission of $6.00 per person will be added to the race fee at time of registration. All race participants will be admitted to the park at no extra charge on race day.

Date: Saturday, October 09, 2010
Location: Ontario's first Conservation Area, Albion Hills is set in the Caledon Hills on the banks of the Humber River. The 446-hectare park is the outdoor enthusiast's dream!"

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario, Canada

"Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, located just off of Appleby Line in Milton, Ontario, is one of the town's natural hidden gems. Established in 1961, the park boasts 264 hectares of land with a dynamic ecosystem as part of the Niagara Escarpment that gives a home to a large variety of plant and animal life."

Town of Orangeville � Events � BMX Bike Park meeting

"Come on out to a meeting about the new BMX bike park!
It's a chance to discuss the BMX Bike Park concept, develop rules, put forth ideas how to maintain the park, discuss setting up clinics to learn how to BMX bike, etc.
There will be a special guest from the Ontario Cycling Association at the meeting to talk with the group.

Date: Monday, May 3, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Alder Street Recreation Centre"

Church gears up for safe cycling - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA

"With summer around the corner, people of all ages are hopping on their bicycles to enjoy some fresh air.

Before the warm weather really sets in, St. Matthews Lutheran Church holds an annual bike clinic and neighbourhood barbecue to ensure the cyclists ride safely.

Team organizer Dianne Yungblut said it's the fourth year in a row the service has been offered and, thanks to the warm weather, children, teens and adults brought their bicycles in to have chains oiled and tightened, tires inflated, training wheels installed and helmets adjusted to ensure a proper fit."

OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders

“A By-law to Regulate Parks and Facilities”, in order to permit new uses for the planned trail development as recommended by the Somerville Forest User Group Advisory Committee was approved.

Specifically – a bylaw to allow OFTR members to use the approved trails in Somerville Forest was approved last week and we are very grateful to the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Somerville Forest User Group (SFUG). Ken Hoeverman, Executive Director of the OFTR and local resident has been a member of SFUG since 2005 and has been lobbying for access to the forest under a managed use agreement involving OFTR stewardship practices.� The OFTR has an environmental policy in place to minimize the impact of Off Road Motorcycles (ORM) on trails and successfully manages ORM use in several municipal forests and private land."

Wingham Free Press: Stolen ATV - Licence 75PL2

"(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP are looking for an All Terrain Vehicle that was taken between April 18th and April 29th, 2010 from a residence along Boiler Beach Road, Huron Township.

o 2007 Green Manco ATV
o Ontario licence 75PL2
o VIN# LL8ATN4W170B20025

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact the South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone having information that can assist Police with investigations is asked to call South Bruce OPP at 519-396-3341 (Kincardine), 519-881-3130 (Walkerton) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -TIPS (8477). OPP Dispatch – 1-888-310-1122"

Biking Toronto — Events — Evening Cycle in Lytton Park

"Join us for a group bike ride that will explore one of Toronto’s unique neighbourhoods

For more information contact:
Phone: email only

Address:
Meet at the Pharma Plus at Bayview and Moore
Bayview and Moore

MAP:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayview and Moore&sll=43.650485,-79.494667&sspn=0.027388,0.084543&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bayview Ave %26 Moore Ave, Toronto, Toronto Division, Ontario&ll=43.693508,-79.37047&spn=0.027368,0.084543&z=14

More Info:
http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/6fb773dcf83d98e38525770b00523314/c71f12ee43bebaff852576ff004cffe9?OpenDocument"

Martin Goodman Trail / The Wider Waterfront / Explore Projects / Waterfront Toronto

"Giving people more access to the waterfront is a key priority for Waterfront Toronto and it’s why we have made a number of improvements to the Martin Goodman Trail. Since 2005, Waterfront Toronto has completed several improvements and additions to the popular multi-use recreational trail. Improvements included the repair and maintenance to particularly bad sections of the trail, filling in gaps in the trail system, and adding an extension of the trail through a section of the Port Lands to improve public access to Tommy Thompson Park."

Facebook | Bike First Friday

"Date:
Friday, May 7, 2010
Time:
7:30am - 8:30am
Location:
Community Gallery -- Artscape Wychwood Barns
Street:
Corner of Benson and Wychwood
City/Town:
Toronto, ON"

Hiking - Things to do in Ontario - Hunch

"Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often on hiking trails. The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences in usage of the term.

A set of customs and ettiquette have arisen around hiking. One goal of hiking is to observe the natural world: some hikers make an effort to minimize the environmental impact of their hiking. Another set of behaviors is designed to minimize the personal risk of hiking."

Rolling Forward – The Future of Cycling in Windsor � Spin Adrift

"Rolling Forward: The Future of Cycling in Windsor

Co-Sponsors: The Windsor Bicycling Committee and the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
Date: Saturday 26 June 2010
Time: 10am-3pm

Location: Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset (Sunset and University)

Registration: This conference is open to the public, there is no cost to attend and lunch is provided. Space is limited, however, so attendees must register in advance by e-mail or phone to Sandra Stein (stein@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x. 2923) no later than 14 June 2010

Keynote: Ben Gomberg, Cycling Coordinator for Chicago, “Creating a Bicycle Friendly City” (keynote speaker is promising a guided cycle tour of Chicago to the person who poses the best question to him!)

Other confirmed speakers include Josette Eugeni (Manager for Transportation Planning, Windsor), Thomas Timmins (lawyer and past Chair of the CBN) and Ronald Schirm (Cycling Coordinator for Kitchener)."

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Home Page

"About the Ministry of Natural Resources

As a ministry, we are working to promote healthy, sustainable ecosystems and conserve biodiversity (the variety of life on Earth). We conduct scientific research and apply the findings to develop effective resource management policies. The Ministry of Natural Resources also manages Ontario’s Crown land, promotes economic opportunities in the resource sector and enhances opportunities for outdoor recreation."