Monday, May 17, 2010

ATV rider killed - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA

"A 44-year-old Belleville man has been killed while riding all-terrain vehicle in the city's north end.

Insp. Marlene Gray said in a news release the man was riding the Arctic Cat ATV at about 7:55 p.m. Friday in a private lot near Highway 62 and Maitland Drive.

He lost control and was thrown from and then struck by the ATV, Gray said. He was not wearing a helmet."

Activities around Holiday Home Near Toronto - a Cottage with Luxury

"The Freedom Horse Club has offically been in business at it's current location since the fall of 2007. Boardering the York Regional forest, the location is a hackers dream. The staff, the members and the boarders at this little piece of heaven pride themselves on being a supportive community, available to help each other out and to make everyone feel welcome. Whether you like to ride english or western, like to just enjoy the view or are looking to improve your riding skills, the Freedom Horse Club has a place for you!"

Trans Canada Trail – Ontario – GPS Track

"Trans Canada Trail – Ontario – GPS Track. The Trans Canada Trail can be downloaded to your GPS via the link located at the bottom right of the map."

New guide follows hiking trails, easy and hard, throughout Ontario

"Hiking in Ontario, by Tracey Arialm, is a practical guide that provides descriptions of 400 hiking trails in more than 70 parks and conservation areas as well as an overview of the province's natural and cultural treasures."

Erie Coast packed with gems | Travel | London Free Press

"Ontario's South Coast has been called many things including the Ontario Riviera, Bluewater Country and the Lake Erie Coast.

This is the scenic southernmost point in Canada along the north shore of Lake Erie from Port Dover to Harrow.

It inspires thoughts of far-away places. Port Dover is Canada's version of Cape Cod while Pelee is great for island hopping and sampling wines from a climate similar to that of Northern California, Spain and Italy."

MEC Bikefest Toronto - Mountain Equipment Co-op

"MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of bicycles and all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together the GTA's bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us for the best bicycle street party in Toronto."

Ontario Parks 2010 � Roadstories

"It was exciting because we didn’t see other trippers for days and then suddenly we were crossing paths with paddlers from around the world. There are three lodges in Algonquin and I’ve been lucky to stay at two: Bartlett Lodge and Killarney Lodge. Both were terrific. I also remember the rib dinner we had at Killarney. Lip-smacking good."

Ottawa River Canoe Club

"The club will be posting a daily schedule beginning on June 1, for open paddling times. Please check the daily schedule after June 1."

offroadontario.ca • View topic - Jim Kelly Memorial Trail Ride - Sunday May 30, 2010

"Come join HORRA and SCORRA for the Jim Kelly Memorial Trail Ride on Sunday May 30, 2010

All proceeds go to the Canadian ISDE Gold Fund and the Heart & Stroke Foundation."

Trail plan detoured - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"What can be done is being done about safety on Barrie's Northshore Trail.

A motion to look at doing more -- specifically concerning vegetation cover -- didn't pass muster with city councillors this week.

'People are still concerned about break-ins and vandalism from the trail, people sleeping outside, partying,' said Coun. Mike Ramsay, who represents Ward 1, where much of the trail lies beside Kempenfelt Bay."

Going away to ride horses

"They are the Riders Without Borders, trotting far beyond the enclosed arenas of Singapore in search of good horses and riding trails.

From Johor Baru to as far afield as Jordan and Mongolia, they are drawn by the wide open spaces, the different kinds of horses, terrain and riding experience and, above all, the affordability.

This informal gathering of around 50 �������riders often organises groups of about 10 people, comprising experienced riders and beginners, for trips across the Causeway for lessons."

Girl charged after ATV stolen - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"Greater Sudbury Police Service officers arrested a 16-year-old girl Thurday and charged her with break, enter and theft, and posssession of property obtained by crime and mischief after responding to an incident on Moxam's Landing Road in Lively.

Police were called about 1 p.m. when a resident returned home and saw three suspects leaving the area on his all-terrain vehicle."

TheWesternStar.com: Columns | Drinking and driving can be stopped

"According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, “drivers with a blood alcohol above 0.05, but below the legal limit are 7.2 times more likely to be in a fatal collision than drivers with a zero alcohol. This clearly supports a complete ban on driving with any alcohol in the blood.”

Before you say this is impossible and cannot be done you might want to look at ATVs and snowmobiles because this sector already has a zero tolerance to alcohol. This should raise a few eyebrows when people realize that the rules around alcohol are stricter for ATVs or snowmobiles than cars."

Grandfather Sea Kayaking Trip , Ontario, Canada

"You like the water and you know the world looks better from a kayak. It is time to set a course for adventure on the west coast of Ontario’s Killarney Provincial Park. The pace starts easily with kayak skills progression and builds to cruising speed. This trip is one of the best ways to view the scenic landscape of white quartzite mountains of Killarney and the crystal blue waters of Georgian Bay."

QROOI News & Events � Blog Archive � May 13, 2010 - Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo

"Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo is getting ready to launch June 4th to 7th 2010. This Expo has a very exciting program, and we are thrilled to be offering it to the equine industry. The Quarter Horse racing industry is very well represented in our line-up of presenters, and I thought you may be interested in letting your members know about the event."

Canoe The Credit 2010-Calling All Paddlers | Races

Canoe The Credit 2010-Calling All Paddlers | Races "Whitewater Ontario is very pleased to announce that it has established an access agreement with Joe and Lucill..."

Hiking in Southern Ontario � Homeforyou's Blog

"Cootes Drive Trail
The Cootes Drive Trail is a multi-use asphalt trail extending between Sanders Blvd. (Hamilton) and Dundas/Thorpe Street (Dundas). The trail is 2.5 km long and can be accessed from Sanders Blvd. (where there is a signed level crossing of Cootes Drive to McMaster University), just south of the McMaster University bridge across Cootes Drive, Olympic Drive, King/East Street and Dundas/Thorpe."

Taste Trail/Arts Trail 2010 guide launched - Picton County Weekly - Ontario, CA

"Chefs, artisans and dignitaries gathered at the Mad Dog Gallery, County Road 11, Friday, May 7 for the launch of the 2010 Prince Edward County Taste Trail/Arts Trail guide.

This year's bilingual guide is styled as a 'flip book' and features 58 culinary and art locations, along 200 kilometres of County roads.


This year, local photographer Graham Davies has included black and white portraits of the artists, gallery owners, restaurateurs, winemakers and food purveyors in the featured locations."

Ontario Ranger Meet - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

"Hey I am trying to organize a ranger meet this coming July 31St weekend. We are going to be doing a weekend trip up In Mattawa Ontario. If anyone is interested let me know. Only stipulation is that you half to bring your own food camping equipment and your truck must be reliable. If you are interested PM me and I will fill you in on more details."

New loops open on Gananoque trails - Gananoque Reporter - Ontario, CA

"The Gananoque Trails committee is hosting a grand opening today of two new trails on the local circuit.

The Riverside and Narrows loops will be ready for public enjoyment and will begin with a special ceremony at 1:30 today.

'These additions to the Gananoque Trail are being acclaimed by all users. If you don't know where they are, just walk up the trail past Fourth St. They are well marked,' says committee member Peter Murray."