"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."
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, May 17, 2010
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"8-80 Cities works to create vibrant cities and healthy communities, where residents live happier and enjoy great public places. We promote walking and bicycling as activities and urban parks, trails and public spaces as a way to fulfill our goal. We believe that safe walking and cycling infrastructure, as well as vibrant public places are key symptoms of a more people-oriented and socially equitable city, an “8-80 City.”"
Retracing history - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA
"Retracing the historical fur-trading route of their ancestors, two Rama First Nation men will embark on the most 'meaningful' canoe trip of their lives.
Keesic Douglas, 36, and Kory Snache, 26, will be leaving from the Atherley Narrows on May 28 to follow the watery path of their ancestors, which hasn't been travelled as a fur trade route since the late 1800s."
Keesic Douglas, 36, and Kory Snache, 26, will be leaving from the Atherley Narrows on May 28 to follow the watery path of their ancestors, which hasn't been travelled as a fur trade route since the late 1800s."
Toronto approves bicycle sharing plan - Yahoo! Canada News
"TORONTO (CBC) - Toronto city council has voted to guarantee a $4.8 million startup loan for a bike rental company, if the firm can first generate 1,000 subscribers and private sponsorship support.
'I'm predicting this is going to be very, very successful,' said Toronto city councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who pushed hard for the bike-sharing service"
'I'm predicting this is going to be very, very successful,' said Toronto city councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who pushed hard for the bike-sharing service"
NOW Magazine // News // Festivals
"TORONTO TRAILS FESTIVAL Join Ontario Walks for guided walking tours of Toronto’s ravines and waterfront on weekends. Free. torontotrailsfestival.ca.�To Jun 6"
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 25 open house to look at ATV route - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA
"An open house is planned for May 25 at the Cold Springs Hall to gather citizens' input about a proposed all-terrain vehicle route between Bewdley, Harwood and the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.
'The proposed route commences at the County Road 28 tunnel -Lake Street (travels along) Rice Lake Drive North, Cavan Road, Morton Road, Donaldson Road, Jack Gordon Road, Minifie/McBride/Turk roads, along Johnstone Road and Hillview Drive to County Road 18 (also known as Rice Lake Scenic Drive),' according to a township newsletter."
'The proposed route commences at the County Road 28 tunnel -Lake Street (travels along) Rice Lake Drive North, Cavan Road, Morton Road, Donaldson Road, Jack Gordon Road, Minifie/McBride/Turk roads, along Johnstone Road and Hillview Drive to County Road 18 (also known as Rice Lake Scenic Drive),' according to a township newsletter."
Enviro Boys: Cycling in the City of Toronto...
"I came across a really interesting study today on cycling in the City of Toronto. The study was undertaken by Ipsos Reid Public Affairs, a survey-based marketing research firm. The study has some pretty fascinating findings many of which are promising for the future of cycling in Toronto, although the City still has a lot of work to do for improving its cycling overall. The sampling size of the survey (a random and representative sample) is (n=1000) pulling an even 250 residents from the four districts of the City including Central Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough. The study is quite comprehensive so I will only share the major findings and allow readers to access more of the report if interested."
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."
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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"
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."
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.
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"
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."
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."
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.”"
“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."
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."
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