Martin Goodman Trail: Attractions in Toronto

"The city of Toronto has made jogging, biking, and rollerblading trails a priority for its citizens. The city has over 175km of biking trails, the best of which is the 22-km path along the waterfront known as the Martin Goodman. The wide path more than adequately accommodates the many joggers, bikers, and bladers that share the space. It's the perfect place to get some exercise while away from home. If you have no usual routine, just find a cozy spot in the grass and watch the world go by."

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recognizing International Trail Day, Algoma-Manitoulin MP Mike Brown Encourages Constituents to Enjoy Riding Trails Today Today (June 5th) Is International Trails Day, in recognition of this annual celebration encouraging people in communities worldwide to get outdoors, be active and enjoy their natural environment"

Millions Spent in N.Y. for Multi-Use Trails | Story ID: 14467 | Construction Equipment Guide Story

"While the big news in New York State is that there is no money for anything, there are flickers of light in all that darkness. For more than 20 years, the city of Rochester and Monroe County have built a network of trails that place the Genesee River and Lake Ontario as water-centric centerpieces with public access in mind.
An extraordinary amount of attention and roughly $8 million have been spent in the area creating nearly 10 brand new miles of pathways for all citizens of every athletic ability to obtain healthier and more enjoyable lives. In some cases linking to existing trails, these new miles add to an ever-increasing universe for safe exercise out of doors."

Hike Ontario - Gone Outside- The Canadian Outdoor Tourism Network

"Hike Ontario seeks to maintain and develop its unique position as the number one source of province-wide information and resources about hiking, walking and pedestrian based trail development and management in Ontario."

Hiking at the Royal Botanical Gardens and other Hamilton, Canada Things to Do Tips - VirtualTourist.com

"The Royal Botanical Gardens are a true hidden gem. While the gardens themselves are impressive, what I really enjoyed most was the hiking trails. We were in town (Hamilton) for the weekend and spent most of the time hiking the area. The Grindstone Marsh was my favourite – beautiful scenery, tons of wildlife and boardwalks that take you right out in the water. I would check out the Cootes Paradise area as well – great views and lots of different trails to keep you busy. Also, they have a really neat website to virtually explore the trails (www.rbg.geotrail.ca)."

Earthroots - Collaborative Greenbelt Wetlands Assessment Project

"Some of Canada’s fastest growing urban areas are in and around Ontario’s Greenbelt. The 2007 Report of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) stated that this “unprecedented growth” is putting “great pressure” on natural features such as wetlands. “The province,” the report continued, “has invested significant energy in the development of legislation, plans, policies and guidelines aimed at striking a balance between the rapid growth of human communities and the need to protect important natural resources and features.” The report concluded that it is necessary now “to take a step back and evaluate whether these efforts will achieve the intended goals of ecosystem protection and the creation of truly sustainable urban communities in Southern Ontario.”"

Journey of the Voyageur: 3-Day Algonquin Park Canoe Trip - Ontario Parks Sites

"The journey moves through the northwest of Algonquin Provincial Park and is ideal for those looking for wildlife, stunning lakes and tasty meals cooked over an open fire. The pace is relaxed which makes this canoe trip suitable for all abilities and experience levels. If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of a large moose or hear a pack of wolves."

City of Toronto: Our Toronto publication

"The City of Toronto’s parks system has 1,505 named parks, 8,045 hectares of green space and more than 200 kilometres of off-road recreational trails. They are yours to enjoy. Each year, the City of Toronto issues more than 280,000 permits for use of our parks and recreation facilities to more than 20,000 groups and individuals."

Duncan's City Ride � Blog Archive � Touring Toronto’s Cupcake Scene by Bicycle

"Hyedie Hashimoto’s idea of a sweet ride is hopping on her black road bike and zipping across Toronto from bakery to bakery, sampling cupcakes.

Call it a kind of culinary biking tour. There are definitely enough cupcake shops across town to support one.

“I just have a sweet tooth,” says Hashimoto, a 32-year-old graphic designer. “Tying in cupcakes was tying something fun into biking.”"

Featured Ontario Cycling, Spring 2010

"Welcome to the new Welcome Cyclists Network, connecting cyclists to cycle friendly accommodations,
places to eat, attractions and businesses in Ontario."

Top 10 Reasons Why the Humber Trail is the Best Cycling Route in Toronto - greenbelt's posterous

"Metro Morning on CBC Radio ran a promo this week on what’s the best bicycle route in the city. And while I didn’t get a chance to submit my suggestions, having it taken just this past May long weekend, my suggestion is the Humber Trail. Running north from Lake Ontario, the Humber Trail is an under-appreciated treasure in Toronto."

Dundas walks: Open every day.

"Well, this should be an easy one to Celebrate in Dundas - some of the most scenic sections of the Bruce Trail are found here in Dundas Valley and the Spencer Gorge; The Royal Botanical gardens footpaths through Cootes and Hendrie Valley, the nearby Waterfront Trail along the Hamilton Bay and Lake Ontario, and of course, the Trans Canada trail sections that are entwined along these routes. It's hard to be but a few minutes travel to a great trail in this area, and most of them will pay dividends by taking you to or past glorious waterfalls."

Woman hurt in ATV crash - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"OPP and emergency crews are currently on scene of an ATV crash on the trails south of Crystal Lake.
The crash occurred at around 1:50 p.m., police said, and emergency workers had to search to find the victim.

A 34-year-old female is being treated on the scene with an air ambulance standing by."

Over 3,400 acres conserved in southern Ontario's Carolinian Ecosystem - thegreenpages - Ontario

"Since the early 1980s, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation has donated more than $100 million to conservation organizations like the Nature Conservancy of Canada to conserve more than 100,000 acres of significant natural habitats across Canada. 'Canada is blessed with a rich and diverse natural legacy. Through careful science and advanced stewardship techniques and the co-ordinated efforts of private individuals, family foundations, non-governmental organizations, and others, we can protect that legacy for generations to come,' said Geordie Dalglish, Chair of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation."

TRCA: News Story

"Claireville Conservation Area boasts outstanding opportunities for bird watching, fishing, leashed dog walking and hiking where visitors will encounter dozens of plants and animals, including deer, ducks and song birds, while hiking through a variety of natural landscapes from meadows to forests. Visitors will also encounter the Wiley Concrete Bowstring Bridge (c. 1924) that is listed as a heritage structure under the Ontario Heritage Act."

Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge construction on track | Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation

"AECOM, a global engineering firm, has been hired by the City to manage the design and construction of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycling bridge across the Hamilton and Georgetown rail corridors east of Strachan Avenue. A picturesque S-shaped structure will link the Garrison Common west of Fort York with Stanley Park on the south side of Wellington Street. Currently the project is in the design phase, with Montgomery Sisam Architects of Toronto having been retained by AECOM for some of this work. Construction tenders will be called in October, 2010, and a contract awarded before the end of the year. Building the bridge will begin early in 2011 and is expected to be completed in May, 2012.'"

A chef, a canoe and a campfire - The Globe and Mail

"Although I had for years fantasized about taking a canoe and my kids on a trip through Algonquin Park, Ont., once I had finally committed, I tried to back out several times before we actually left on a cool morning, threatening rain, last August."

Plan to connect all of Toronto’s bike paths

"By JENNY YUEN, Toronto Sun, link to original post Toronto cyclists will soon be able to take their bikes all over the city in one fluid system. The city kicked off Bike Month Monday at Nathan Phillips Square with a new Changing Gears report that illustrated connecting existing 160 km of off-road bikeway trails, completing the downtown bikeways, creating more education programs and providing secure bike lockers at TTC stations. “People have always been obsessed with 1,000 kilometres of bike lanes – I think we’re more obsessed with quality over quantity,” Cycling Committee chairman Adrian Heaps said at the event."

Minister acknowledges OTC, International Trails Day.

Our sincere Thanks to Minister Margarett Best for the mention in this government release -please take time to get out, and get active.

Helmets not top of mind: Poll

"In 2007 more than 1,000 children younger than 15 were injured while riding a bike, and 80 of those cases were head injuries, according to Transport Canada.

'Four out of five of those could have been prevented if the kids had been wearing helmets,' said Pamela Fuselli, of Safe Kids Canada.

Fuselli recommended that all provinces enact bicycle helmet legislation. So far, B.C., Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick have legislation making bike helmets mandatory for children under 18. Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia have both enacted all-age helmet legislation. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Territories have no helmet legislation."