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Monday, July 5, 2010
Duncan's City Ride � Blog Archive � Bicycle Film Festival Toronto – August 18-21, 2010
"According to the Bicycle Film Festival web site, the Toronto fest will be held August 18-21, 2010 although no further details are available just yet."
Gearing Up: News and Tips about Cycling, Gear, Rides and the RONA MS Bike Tours in Ontario: Don't Forget a Bike Inspection
"Only 25 days left until the first RONA MS Bike Tour 2010! The Grand Bend to London tour takes place Saturday, July 24th to Sunday, July 25th.
As part of your preparation for the Bike Tours, make sure you take some time to get your bike road ready. Ensure you have a safe, smooth ride on Tour day by visiting an MS Friendly Bike Shop for a FREE bike inspection for all registered participants."
As part of your preparation for the Bike Tours, make sure you take some time to get your bike road ready. Ensure you have a safe, smooth ride on Tour day by visiting an MS Friendly Bike Shop for a FREE bike inspection for all registered participants."
Councillors want less trail debris - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
"During an update on the city's trail systems Monday night, many city councillors argued for a more robust maintenance budget amid complaints from constituents about trail debris.
Staff told city council, sitting as committee of the whole, that there is a limited maintenance budget, which prevents staff from picking up garbage along the routes and providing garbage cans throughout the trail system."
Staff told city council, sitting as committee of the whole, that there is a limited maintenance budget, which prevents staff from picking up garbage along the routes and providing garbage cans throughout the trail system."
Snowmobile association gets new trail - Minden Times - Ontario, CA
"Snowmobile riders will have another access point to Minden after a decision by Minden Hills council last week.
At their June 24 meeting, councillors had a visit from Andy Chvedukas, trails coordinator for the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association, who requested that the association be able to use a road allowance north of the village of Minden as snowmobile trail."
At their June 24 meeting, councillors had a visit from Andy Chvedukas, trails coordinator for the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association, who requested that the association be able to use a road allowance north of the village of Minden as snowmobile trail."
Trent-Severn Waterway National Canoe Day | Events | Events
"The Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) is celebrating National Canoe Day on July 26th by presenting a great opportunity to visit our National Historic Site and experience it firsthand! The TSW is allowing participants of the National Canoe day celebrations in Peterborough to paddle through Lock 20 Ashburnham and Lock 21 Peterborough Lift Lock in a mass group for free! So grab your canoe and go somewhere, anywhere on July 26th, as it is National Canoe Day! The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough Ontario, with many other partners and independent groups, are holding events Canada wide and throughout the world to celebrate National Canoe Day. If you find yourself in Peterborough Ontario on July 26th, the Canadian Canoe Museum is hosting an event at Beavermead Park from 11am-2pm."
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Bicycle Touring CanadaEasy Bicycle Touring | Easy Bicycle Touring
"Ontario – the most populous region of Canada sadly lacks long distance cycling routes. The only major signed route is the wonderful Waterfront Trail from Niagara continuing through downtown Toronto to the Quebec border taking about one week. Many who are bicycle touring combine this with the Seaway Trail in New York State for a circle trip of Lake Ontario."
Oil Springs unveils historic walking trail - Petrolia Topic - Ontario, CA
"The official opening of the new Oil Springs Historical Trail marked the culmination of a three-year journey for a host of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers.
Those were the words of Oil Springs Mayor Gord Perry, as he pulled the veil off one of 10 interpretive panels which depict various points of interest along the seven-kilometre trail."
Those were the words of Oil Springs Mayor Gord Perry, as he pulled the veil off one of 10 interpretive panels which depict various points of interest along the seven-kilometre trail."
The Canadian canoe runs into rapids - The Globe and Mail
"The recession is hurting both traditional and modern canoe makers. The hope is that a desire for fitness and environmental awareness will attract a new generation to an ancient manner of boating"
Woman killed in ATV accident - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
"A 23-year-old Tecumseh woman is dead following an all-terrain vehicle rollover, Friday evening, north of Barrie.
Huronia West OPP officers, township firefighters and county paramedics were called to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' B Trail, near Flos Road 7 West, shortly before 6 p.m."
Huronia West OPP officers, township firefighters and county paramedics were called to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' B Trail, near Flos Road 7 West, shortly before 6 p.m."
SO...Outdoors Hiking Blog
"If your Southern Ontario outdoors adventures take you to the top of the Bruce Peninsula don't miss the chance to visit Singing Sands just south of Tobermory on the Lake Huron side. Just off of Hwy #6 this wonderful natural area maintained by Parks Canada located at the foot of Dorcas Bay has something for everyone. Small children will enjoy the sand beach and shallow water, while nature lovers will be treated to a variety of sights, sounds, and smells."
Seasonal Camping In Ontario | LIVESTRONG.COM
"Ontario is home to diverse landscapes, from the rocky lakes of the Canadian shield to the sand dunes of the Pinery Provincial Park or the social atmosphere of Sauble Beach. Whether car camping or backpacking, with family or friends, Ontario offers a campground for nearly every taste, no matter the season. Most campgrounds have electricity hookups and access to bathroom facilities."
Helmet laws ontario | The Cycle Shoppe – Toronto's #1 Cycle Shoppe for Bicycles and Accessories
"Although it is not mandatory for any person under the age of 18 to wear a cycling helmet, here at The Cycle Shoppe we firmly believe that a properly fitting helmet is the only protection we have while enjoying what we love"
Helmet laws ontario | The Cycle Shoppe – Toronto's #1 Cycle Shoppe for Bicycles and Accessories
"Although it is not mandatory for any person under the age of 18 to wear a cycling helmet, here at The Cycle Shoppe we firmly believe that a properly fitting helmet is the only protection we have while enjoying what we love"
Two Wheels in Transit Cycling Across Canada: Northwestern Ontario Provincial Parks....
"Obatanga Provincial Park
We had the day off today waiting for the 'new crew members' to arrive...and maybe to rest a little too!
Northwestern Ontario has some of the nicest Provincial Parks we have ever visited. Sioux Narrows and Caliper Lake on Hwy 71 are both remote parks with lots of fishing (if you are into that) and hiking opportunities. Quetico, with its huge wilderness area, is ideal for the launching of outback canoe trips. Neys and Rainbow Falls make it easy to connect to the 56 km hiking trail, The Casque Isles Trail, along the shores of Lake Superior from Terrace Bay to Rossport. White Lake is perfect for canoeing and Obatanga, with its 32 lakes, is the ideal setting to do wilderness canoe trips. All of these parks have amazing campgrounds that are 'anything but busy'. And we have had the pleasure to camp in each one with the exception of Quetico! Another area that is a 'must visit' for us at a future date! The one negative has been the boil water order at Sioux Narrows, White Lake and again at Obatanga. This is something that the Provincial Government needs to address quickly and not as the Notices say 'sometime in the future filters will be installed to rectify the problem'. Knowing the speed with which things are done by the government this could be indefinately!!!"
We had the day off today waiting for the 'new crew members' to arrive...and maybe to rest a little too!
Northwestern Ontario has some of the nicest Provincial Parks we have ever visited. Sioux Narrows and Caliper Lake on Hwy 71 are both remote parks with lots of fishing (if you are into that) and hiking opportunities. Quetico, with its huge wilderness area, is ideal for the launching of outback canoe trips. Neys and Rainbow Falls make it easy to connect to the 56 km hiking trail, The Casque Isles Trail, along the shores of Lake Superior from Terrace Bay to Rossport. White Lake is perfect for canoeing and Obatanga, with its 32 lakes, is the ideal setting to do wilderness canoe trips. All of these parks have amazing campgrounds that are 'anything but busy'. And we have had the pleasure to camp in each one with the exception of Quetico! Another area that is a 'must visit' for us at a future date! The one negative has been the boil water order at Sioux Narrows, White Lake and again at Obatanga. This is something that the Provincial Government needs to address quickly and not as the Notices say 'sometime in the future filters will be installed to rectify the problem'. Knowing the speed with which things are done by the government this could be indefinately!!!"
Ontario Parks events
"Creature Quest – Animal Shows for People of All Ages Fall in love with some of the coolest animals from around the globe. From fuzzy to slimy, all animals play an important role in our world. Come out and learn about them and maybe get to hold a few. Bring your camera to capture all the fun! Location: Resource Centre, 5 - 8pm"
Ontario Parks events
"Creature Quest – Animal Shows for People of All Ages Fall in love with some of the coolest animals from around the globe. From fuzzy to slimy, all animals play an important role in our world. Come out and learn about them and maybe get to hold a few. Bring your camera to capture all the fun! Location: Resource Centre, 5 - 8pm"
YouTube - Cycle touring - Toronto to Niagara Falls
"Cycling from Toronto to Niagara Falls in one day, 160KM."
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."
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."
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