New paddling club in Peterborough promoting active lifestyle - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"Organizers are hoping a new paddling club in Peterborough is absorbed by the community.

With a combined effort by Wild Rock Outfitters and the Canadian Canoe Museum and involving groups like the Kawartha White Water Paddling Club, the Peterborough Paddling Club, primarily for canoeists and kayakers, was formed."

The Nature Conservancy of Canada: Partners celebrate land protection in Essex region

"Public and private partners today announced the protection of 317 acres (128 hectares) of wetland and woodland habitat in Essex Region, just west of Kingsville. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), the Government of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) were all on hand to celebrate this significant achievement."

No fish tale: Lost in the Ontario wilderness | cleveland.com

"Chip Tighe of Highland Heights and two fishing friends made the journey to Ontario's Tornados Lodge to fish on Lake Arthur a couple of weeks ago with two goals in mind. Catch big northern pike and don't get lost."

Trailhead Ontario - great success

Thanks to Minister Margarett Best for setting the tone to our annual event Trailhead Ontario. Her opening remarks set the stage for a productive, cohesive, energetic and highly successful trails symposium. For this and many other reasons, we express our heartfelt thanks to the Minister and all the hard working staff at Ontario's Ministry of Health Promotion.

OPP investigate stolen ATV - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"Ontario Provincial Police is investigation the theft of an All-Terrain Vehicle taken sometime between June 4 and June 7 from a residence on Lily Street in Mattawa.
The ATV is described as a lime green 2006 Artic Cat, 500 cc. If you have any information, please contact the Mattawa OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477."

CBC News - Ottawa - Ottawa sidewalk cyclists face fines

"Cyclists who zip down Ottawa sidewalks, dodging pedestrians, could face tickets and fines.

Ottawa police launched a two-day cycling blitz Thursday in the Uppertown neighbourhood aimed at teaching cyclists about the rules of the road and enforcing those rules — including a ban on sidewalk riding."

Hard work pays off in scenic walking trail - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA

"It's taken years of planning and countless volunteer hours but the end result has been worth all of the effort.

The Waterford Heritage Trail stretches 6.2 kilometres from Concession 13, at the outskirts of Simcoe, to Thompson Road (Concession 9) in Waterford. This non-motorized, multipurpose nature trail is accessible for use year-round and provides bikers, hikers and cross-country skiers a beautiful and scenic corridor for their enjoyment."

Trailsnorth.info,the complete site in North Bay and surrounding Area

"North Bay Ontario, is situated 3 1/2 hours north of Toronto on Highway 11 North and 4 hrs. west of Ottawa on Highway 17. Sitting on the crossroads of the main Trans Canada Highways, our city is also known as the 'Gateway to the North.' We are the only 'dedicated' site to hiking trails in this city and surrounding area. We hope to provide accurate information on all the trails listed, with easy to follow directions, making it easy for newcomers and visitors to our area to find their way to the trail heads."

Horse-Canada.com | Your Horse Source | Archives � Toronto Saddles Up for 2nd Annual Horse Day

"Come out and celebrate the 2nd Annual Toronto Horse Day which is taking place on June 12, 2010 at the Horse Palace, Exhbition Place, Toronto, ON.

The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF), the Riding Academy at the Horse Palace, Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies, Agribrands Purina, Equine Guelph/EquiMania and the Toronto Police Services Mounted Unit are hosting a FREE family horse camp at the Horse Palace, Exhibition Grounds from 11:00am to 4:00pm. People of all ages will have the opportunity to learn, hands on, the basics of horsemanship through a fun and interactive program and have the opportunity to meet some of the Toronto Police Mounted Unit horses and officers, plus much, much more!"

Shewfelt talks nutrient management at Great Lakes Summit - Goderich Signal-Star - Ontario, CA

"The Great Lakes require great cooperation and Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt is hoping to engage the Ontario's Great Lakes communities to promote and protect their waters. Shewfelt is recently returned from the Great Lakes Summit in Toronto, June 1.
'We want to look at the lake from Sarnia to Tobermory,' he said. 'Get everyone involved.'"

Green Volunteer Opportunities � Bike Buddies, volunteer, Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto ON

"Remember when you first learned to ride a bike? Bike Buddies will encourage and support young new cyclists at our Green City Adventure Day Camp as they explore Toronto's trails and streets on two wheels. During group rides, bike buddies will help to ensure that campers have a safe and successful cycling experience as they explore nature in the city."

Trail Systems

"Lennox & Addington has the ideal terrain for all types of activities, whether it’s walking, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, ATVing, or motorcycling. There are many clubs and organizations in our County that partake in these great activities on a regular basis. See below for some great ways to get active in L&A."

Runners raise funds for trails - Chatham Daily News - Ontario, CA

"More than 300 runners hit the streets on Sunday in order to benefit trails.

The seventh-annual Trot to the Beach, organized by South Kent Trails, took place from Blenheim to Erieau, with participants racing either five kilometres or a half marathon.

Organizer John Tesligte said some runners were likely discouraged by the threatening skies that never materialized.


'We got a real break on the weather,' he said. 'We were thinking we'd get pretty wet."

Gone Outside- The Canadian Outdoor Tourism Network

"The reins are held firmly in the grasp of your hands as your feet follow the movement of your body. A trail exiting the forest into a pasture leads your eyes to the new direction of where to guide your traveling companion. Each guided footstep lets you admire the colourful background which surrounds you."

Algonquin Outfitters web log: Rich Swift on Breakfast Television

"We had better be careful or they might make him the host! Our fearless leader, Rich Swift, made another appearance on CityTV's Breakfast Television last Friday. He was helping our friends at Ontario Parks with the festivities in Toronto's Dundas Square, celebrating the start of Tourism Week in Ontario."

Ontario Is A Fishing Paradise | Outdoor Adventure Space

"Those who select to fish Ontario do so for a large accumulation of fish they can encounter. Although not all class have been found in each place during sure times of a year, here have been a tiny ubiquitous manners of ride for where to find what kinds of fish:"

Mid Week Bike Ride along theNokiidaa Trail Aurora - Mid Week Bike Ride along theNokiidaa Trail at Aurora, Ontario, Canada | Eventful

"This weather is amazing!!! We had a great bike ride last night along the trails in both Aurora and Newmarket. Thanks for coming out Franka, Lori and Avi. I had so much fun, I would..."

Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario, Canada - Kincardine Trails Association

"Meets 1st Tuesday of each monthThe Trails Committee vision is to 'promote trial development and use in the Kincardine area for a variety of uses and through all seasons'"

Tapley's Nature Trails - Home

"Nature Trails is a year round, soft wilderness nature adventure program, designed to introduce small groups of novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts to the natural beauty and wildlife of Muskoka, Algonquin Park and Georgian Bay regions. On the frontier of nature programming, we continue to develop leading edge wilderness adventure experiences. Our naturalist staff strive to unfold the diverse and fragile complexity of the natural world by providing participants with unique, one-of-a-kind programs.�"

Wearing a bike helmet can be life-and-death decision - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

"For the Glover boys, Saturday's Aaron Melko Bicycle Safety Rodeo was like an annual checkup for their wheels.

Tristan, 13, and Rory, 11, brought their Diamondback BMX bikes to the St. Catharines event for a little TLC from an expert.

Besides getting properly inflated tires and new bells, the north St. Catharines residents picked up useful tips.


For one, a helmet is only good for five years after the date it's made. That's because the foam and plastic break down.
They also learned that by law, bikes require a sounding device, like a bell or horn."