Algonquin Crossing Canoe Trip Aug 29th - Sept 5th, Ontario, Canada

"Algonquin Crossing is about going back in time….. a time before there were railways and roads for travel, a time when the waterways were the highways and traditional people navigated this scenic and beautiful country that we now know as Algonquin Park by canoe."

Port Hope Ontario: Heritage Destination

"Port Hope Ontario is a busy tourist spot during the summer months, starting with its 'float your fanny down the ganny' 'boat' race in early April when the melting snow swells the normally placid Ganaraska River into a rushing torrent."

Canada's cities at a crossroads: To sprawl or protect? - Simcoe Reformer - Ontario, CA

"Canada's towns and cities are at a crossroads. Down one path is urban sprawl. We all know where this well-worn route leads: endless pavement, long commutes and traffic jams, and high social and infrastructure costs. Continued sprawl threatens the health of our families, our communities, and the ecosystems that sustain us."

The best outdoor activities in and around Toronto - The Globe and Mail

"T.O. OUTDOORS
The best outdoor activities in and around Toronto
Ten ways to taste the wild and still be home for supper"

Biking Toronto — Groups — Toronto Cyclists Union

"Want to get involved with the bike union and help grow Toronto's cycling movement? Here's a great chance to jump in!

We need a few dedicated cycle-savvy Volunteers who can commit to three shifts over 6 months, starting this June, to work our exciting outreach project, the Bicycle Service Station.

We also need a cycle-savvy Coordinator to run the Bicycle Service Station program from June to September."

Parks and Recreation Ontario Announces......

Parks and Recreation Ontario is pleased to be able to provide you
with new online courses that are a cost effective and flexible
professional development opportunity for you, your staff or
volunteers. Two course areas are offered which include Providing
Quality Service (Customer Service) and Marketing Basics. Through
these courses learn the core skills and latest trends you may need to
strengthen not only your staff team and organization, but also your
community as a whole.

Unlike traditional workshops, e-Learning is web-based and is
available at any time and any place - all you need is a computer and
access to the Internet. This approach allows you to work at your own
pace and according to your individual schedule.

Courses can be taken as a bundle (Customer Service Module - 6
courses, Marketing Module - 4 courses) or individually.

The Across Canada Trails Foundation: Supporting the Free Garmin GPS Route Map: CanadaRoutableOSM - Garmin MapSource map installers

"Towards the last part of the script, i'll make it that the cloudmade download can be done. That gets the whole province.... but not the latest version."

Historic Canoe Routes in the Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, area -- Day Trips

"This summer, we'll be doing some canoe trips, within a couple of hours drive from Ottawa. This playing, er, working, will involve taking photos for this (and other) web pages on Bytown or Bust. We'll trace some of the canoe routes used by the raftsmen"

Toronto City Bike Plan Brochure

Toronto City Bike Plan Brochure

Complete your outdoor checklist with protection against tetanus - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"If you're like most Canadians, you've probably made a checklist of all the chores you have to do around the yard or cottage while the weather is warm. Whether it's cleaning out the garden shed, planting your garden, or making repairs around the yard, it's time to get outside and get dirty.

But are you really ready? Carson Arthur, outdoor living expert and host of HGTV's Green Force and Global TV's Room to Grow, is reminding Canadians that their outdoor chore checklist may be missing one key element -- protection against tetanus."

Earthroots - Calendar

"You're invited to the 8th Annual Toronto Trails Festival (TTF)! This year the TTF features SPRING TIME walks instead of the usual fall classics.

The TTF continues to promote the importance of being self reliant on matters of personal and environmental wellness by helping create a culture of walking in Toronto. It is also a celebration of the city's parks, ravines and the renaissance of the waterfront involving thousands of Torontonians from across the city."

CanadianDriver � Green News � Southern Ontario CAA offers bicycle assistance

"Thornhill, Ontario – Members of CAA South Central Ontario (SCO) can now call for roadside assistance if their bicycle chain derails or their pedals come loose. The Bike Assist program, based on a benefit originally offered by the British Columbia Automobile Association, is similar to the company’s existing auto program.

“Our always-reliable roadside assistance is now available for cyclists,” said Henry Westenbrink, manager of ERS Operations. “For the first time in our history, CAA SCO will offer Bike Assist, the same kind of peace of mind Roadside Assistance offers drivers.”"

All-Terrain and Off-Road Vehicle Use on Crown Land

"The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles (ORV) is an increasingly popular outdoor activity that provides recreational and economic benefits to Ontario.

Riders who wish to use Ontario’s Crown land must act responsibly to help ensure that the natural environment is protected for future generations.

Protect the natural environment and avoid sensitive features such as wetlands, streams and wildlife habitat.
Stay on recognized trail systems.
Pick up and pack out litter.
Respect other users of Crown land.
To create a new trail, build a water crossing or hold an organized ATV/ORV event on Crown land, prior approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) may be required. For further information on approvals or to make an appointment at a MNR Office near year you or call 1-800-667-1940."

Trail safety plan on council's radar - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"Deborah Leon wants her walks along the North Shore Trail to be safe, but not at the expense of losing the trees and vegetation.

Leon was walking the trail, which stretches from Mulcaster Street downtown to the city limits to the east, with her poodle, Zoe, Sunday afternoon.

She hits the trail about five times a week and is hoping the city's North Shore Trail Vegetation Management Plan doesn't remove too much green."

Explore Toronto on Two Wheels This Spring | Oakville Real Estate, Alexx Coelho, Broker

"Spring is here and summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to dust off your bicycle and head outdoors. Pump up the tires and oil the gears because Toronto is hiding a wealth of paths and trails to explore on two wheels. Here are a few ideas to help get your wheels turning.

For cycling enthusiasts or those just looking for a leisurely bike ride, Toronto has many trails to explore. The Toronto Islands are one popular summertime destination that is accessible to riders of all ages and skill levels. Bike paths on the islands, which are connected to one another, are paved and flat. Bikes can be carried on the island ferry or rented on Centre Island."

Lake Huron's Georgian Bay Sea Kayaking & Wilderness Skills from Sea to Sky Expeditions | AdventureFinder.com

Wilderness Survival Skills in Ontario - Lake Huron
This kayak trip is intended for those people interested in experiencing the awesome wilderness beauty of the 30,000 Islands of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, while learning more advanced kayak paddling skills and wilderness camping techniques"

Canoeing & Ontario Morels?

"I leave for a solo trip into Wabakimi Provincial Park in a week. Has anyone ever found morel mushrooms in Ontario? This is my first early season trip. I am hoping I can enjoy spring before the flies and mosquitoes but I will miss the blueberries and had hoped that morels might be a worthy substitute."

'Great turnout' for green events - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA

"The skies were grey but it was a green weekend in Belleville.

Organizers for the city's green task force's first green initiatives weekend admitted Mother Nature could have been more cooperative for the outdoor events but still expressed satisfaction with the participation in the weekend's events."

Chico Racing's Learn To Race Clinic :: ChicoRacing.com :: Ontario's Mountain Bike Site

"Special thanks to all the volunteers and participants who showed up for our first annual Learn To Race Clinic at Albion Hills on Sunday, May 2. While the forecast wasn't looking good, rain didn't fall down on the 100 participants in this free clinic.
'Getting more youth involved in Ontario Cup Racing is one of Chico Racing's main goals. So having over 40 youths showing interest in racing is amazing.' says Adam Ruppel of Chico Racing. Participants raved about the confidence and tips they received whether in class or on Chico's 'mock' race course."

CTV Toronto - Man found dead after canoe capsizes in lake - CTV News

"EUGENIA, Ont. — Provincial police say the search for a young Cambridge, Ont., man has ended after divers found his body in the waters of Lake Eugenia, northeast of Flesherton.

The 18-year-old man had been missing since his canoe capsized on the lake in southern Ontario sometime before 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning."