"Welcome to the blog of the Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club headquartered in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
We are a very casual hiking club, affiliated to the Voyageur Trail Association.
We have about 250 kilometers of trails in the pre-cambrian shield, a beautifully scenic and fairly rugged area of lakes, wetlands and rocky areas amply covered by all manner of flora and fauna."
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
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Outdoor Burning Restricted In Areas of Northeastern Ontario
"A Restricted Fire Zone has been declared in Northeastern Ontario north of the French River to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, a Restricted Fire Zone is in place and will remain in effect until conditions improve. The fire hazard is high to extreme and is expected to increase into the foreseeable future. The long-term weather forecast offers no relief in the form of significant precipitation."
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, a Restricted Fire Zone is in place and will remain in effect until conditions improve. The fire hazard is high to extreme and is expected to increase into the foreseeable future. The long-term weather forecast offers no relief in the form of significant precipitation."
Menesetung Canoe Club, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2K5 – PHONEPAGES.CA
"Menesetung Canoe Club is one of the Others in Goderich, Ontario, located in 39 West St, N7A 2K5.Contact a representative of Menesetung Canoe Club at 519-524-8561 for your queries."
Seeing the forest for the trails - Spacing Magazine
"The forested ravines that wind through Toronto are one of our city's most valuable resources. They filter the air, absorb rain and stormwater, and prevent erosion. They're also home to many species of birds, mammals, and plants, and are the last remnants of the forest that blanketed this region prior to European settlement."
Everyone loves Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario!
"What’s there to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake?
In a single word—plenty. The small historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of activities for all ages and interests: a repertoire of live theatrical performances at the Shaw Festival; historical, architectural and winery tours; a host of great shopping and dining venues; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails; as well as a huge variety of unique sightseeing tours in and around Niagara Falls."
In a single word—plenty. The small historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a range of activities for all ages and interests: a repertoire of live theatrical performances at the Shaw Festival; historical, architectural and winery tours; a host of great shopping and dining venues; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails; as well as a huge variety of unique sightseeing tours in and around Niagara Falls."
Low water levels raise serious concerns
"The immediate consequences of this spring’s low water levels range from good to mildly disappointing. There are fewer mosquitoes (good) but a kayaking competition was cancelled (not so good).
But if Environment Canada predictions for hot weather and little rain in June prove accurate, Ottawans could face serious problems in coming months.
Ottawa Riverkeeper executive director Meredith Brown said Ottawa’s water is now at September levels and this could harm crops."
But if Environment Canada predictions for hot weather and little rain in June prove accurate, Ottawans could face serious problems in coming months.
Ottawa Riverkeeper executive director Meredith Brown said Ottawa’s water is now at September levels and this could harm crops."
INDOOR/OUTDOOR HORSE OR PONY BOARD WITH GREAT TRAIL RIDING - Toronto Livestock For Sale - Kijiji Toronto
"Indoor and outdoor board available on private farm with hundreds of miles of trails. Prices flexible depending upon what is required. Only riding on property and trails available at this time, no arena yet. Well cared for, 24/7 hay for outdoor and grain if required. Turnout, blanketing, feeding and whatever else is required. Retired horses and those requiring stall rest welcome."
Trail links expanding in the fall - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
"An uninterrupted waterfront walkway from Millennium Park to Del Crary Park has moved closer to realization.
The city has used $1,290,000 in federal gas tax funding to construct a critical section of the Otonabee River Trail that will eventually link the two parks along Peterborough's waterfront.
The precarious link of floating docks that once ran along the Holiday Inn waterfront has been replaced with a concrete walkway.
'This was an expensive proposition,' explained urban planner Brian Buchardt. 'There was a lot of work done here to ensure its longevity... its accessibility.'"
The city has used $1,290,000 in federal gas tax funding to construct a critical section of the Otonabee River Trail that will eventually link the two parks along Peterborough's waterfront.
The precarious link of floating docks that once ran along the Holiday Inn waterfront has been replaced with a concrete walkway.
'This was an expensive proposition,' explained urban planner Brian Buchardt. 'There was a lot of work done here to ensure its longevity... its accessibility.'"
So much to see in lovely Elora, Ontario
"Elora, Ontario, a onetime agricultural centre turned tourist destination that illustrates the meaning of 'picturesque.'
Many of the finely crafted limestone houses built by the village's Scottish pioneers nearly two centuries ago remain. More original stone buildings are found downtown, reincarnated as galleries, gift shops, artists' studios and restaurants along the wide avenues. And everywhere, flower-bedecked planters and hanging baskets add splashes of colour to the vibrant surroundings."
For a list of Elora trails go to http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/ and search Elora under Cities and Towns
Many of the finely crafted limestone houses built by the village's Scottish pioneers nearly two centuries ago remain. More original stone buildings are found downtown, reincarnated as galleries, gift shops, artists' studios and restaurants along the wide avenues. And everywhere, flower-bedecked planters and hanging baskets add splashes of colour to the vibrant surroundings."
For a list of Elora trails go to http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/ and search Elora under Cities and Towns
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Ontario Parks 2010 Roadstories
"The 2010 season at Ontario Parks officially opens today (Friday, May 14, 2010). Ontario is Canada’s second largest province. The Ontario Parks system began in 1893 with Algonquin Park. When I was a kid, I went to a summer camp in Algonquin. My best camp memory was a week long canoe trip. On the last leg of our trip, we stopped at Algonquin’s famous Portage Store on Canoe Lake."
Water warning - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
"Boaters across eastern Ontario can expect more random spotchecks and higher fines for equipment violations on the water this season.
It's also the first full year in which they will have to carry a pleasure boat operator card from a certified course, or face a $250 fine -- $315 after surcharges.
Some have already learned the hard way that the region's lakes and rivers are no longer the carefree playgrounds they used to be."
It's also the first full year in which they will have to carry a pleasure boat operator card from a certified course, or face a $250 fine -- $315 after surcharges.
Some have already learned the hard way that the region's lakes and rivers are no longer the carefree playgrounds they used to be."
Biking Wolfe Island, Ontario | HikeBikeTravel
"Wolfe Island sits at the spot where Lake Ontario joins the St. Lawrence River. According to their website they are in fact one of the Thousand Islands. Wolfe Island is accessed by a year round, free ferry ride from the Kingston waterfront. From May to October you can also ferry over from Cape Vincent, New York. There’s a small customs office at Alexandria Point making it one of the easier points of entry into Canada."
Trailhead Ontario at Toronto Don Valley Hotel in Toronto, ON - Zvents
"Speakers from around the world
including England, Ireland, Wales, Norway, USA and across Canada.
All sectors of the trails industry represented
Trail associations, trail builders, government ministries, land use planners, tourism developers, tourism operators, trail advocates, volunteer leaders and more"
including England, Ireland, Wales, Norway, USA and across Canada.
All sectors of the trails industry represented
Trail associations, trail builders, government ministries, land use planners, tourism developers, tourism operators, trail advocates, volunteer leaders and more"
RYTAC - Lakehead Social Planning Council - Community Information Database
"Kayak Skills Camp -- Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association certified instructors will teach the fundamentals of kayaking. Campers will learn how to develop their paddling strokes, practice rescue techniques, and prepare for an off-site trip"
Ontario Travel &Travel Ontario Getaways North of Toronto Canada: Cottage Country May 24 Weekend
"Explore the Wye Marsh on your own or join the Outdoor Educators for an interpretive walk, feed the chickadees, stroll the boardwalk, search for animal tracks in the snow or learn about nature in the Exhibit Hall. During all seasons the Wye Marsh offers interesting activities and programs for everyone and can design programs to fit your needs. Contact the Wye Marsh for more details."
Earthroots - Ontario's forests still at risk
"Toronto - Despite announcements made today, the devastation of Ontario’s forests continues largely unabated. Giant clearcuts, which level forested areas as large as pre-megacity Toronto (10,000 ha), still make up 94% of the area logged each year in Ontario. Canada’s logging industry employs only 2/3 of the workers per tree cut that Sweden employs, and Ontario has still not respected the human right of Indigenous peoples to say “no” to logging on their traditional lands."
Friday, May 21, 2010
Anything can be hazardous for a cyclist - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Mixing cyclists with motorized vehicles is always a fickle thing.
When car meets train, train always wins. When car meets bike, car always wins.
That cyclists are vulnerable is inescapable. Road bikes -- the better the lighter -- offer no protection and there is no prospect for protection.
The best we could hope for is strapping a crafted piece of Styrofoam with a colourful design on our heads. That's helpful in tumbles, not a crash."
When car meets train, train always wins. When car meets bike, car always wins.
That cyclists are vulnerable is inescapable. Road bikes -- the better the lighter -- offer no protection and there is no prospect for protection.
The best we could hope for is strapping a crafted piece of Styrofoam with a colourful design on our heads. That's helpful in tumbles, not a crash."
Hiking How To
"Hiking can help to alleviate stress, is definitely great exercise and can provide a way to get back to nature that many of us city folk miss. A hike can balance our emotional, physical and spiritual states. There's not many things more peaceful than a backpack trail deep in the woods at 6 am."
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
"McGuinty Government Working to Make Ontario A Clean Water Leader
As part of its Open Ontario Plan the province is taking steps to make Ontario the leading clean water jurisdiction in North America.
To be introduced later today, the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act would, if passed, encourage the creation and export of innovative clean water technology, promote water conservation, attract economic development and create jobs. Among the proposals, the proposed act would:
* Make Ontario a North American leader in developing and selling water technologies and services through the creation of the Water Technology Acceleration Project (TAP) – a technology hub bringing together industry, academics and government to develop the sector and promote it abroad.
* Encourage Ontarians to use water more efficiently by creating and implementing innovative approaches to conservation.
* Strengthen sustainable municipal water planning by helping them identify and plan for long term infrastructure needs."
Discuss this and other water trail issues with LOWaterkeepers @ http://trailheadontario.com
As part of its Open Ontario Plan the province is taking steps to make Ontario the leading clean water jurisdiction in North America.
To be introduced later today, the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act would, if passed, encourage the creation and export of innovative clean water technology, promote water conservation, attract economic development and create jobs. Among the proposals, the proposed act would:
* Make Ontario a North American leader in developing and selling water technologies and services through the creation of the Water Technology Acceleration Project (TAP) – a technology hub bringing together industry, academics and government to develop the sector and promote it abroad.
* Encourage Ontarians to use water more efficiently by creating and implementing innovative approaches to conservation.
* Strengthen sustainable municipal water planning by helping them identify and plan for long term infrastructure needs."
Discuss this and other water trail issues with LOWaterkeepers @ http://trailheadontario.com
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