Day Trips Ontario Canada ~ Travel Pictures ~ South Ontario Tours

"Day Trips Ontario Canada: Get out and explore Southern Ontario on these day tours from Toronto, Hamilton, London ON, or Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, or from Michigan and Buffalo. In Toronto? Get a guide to take you on Chinatown walking tour. Click on an image to read more about each of these day trips. You can pack a picnic lunch, or stop along the way in one of the charming small towns. And, should you fall in love with any of these destinations, look for a nearby hotel or B&B!"

Johnston Canada's next GG - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"Prime Minister Stephen Harper will name David Johnston as governor general designate, QMI Agency has learned, choosing a lifelong academic widely admired for his smarts, his ability to build consensus and -- an apparent must for Harper -- his ability to play hockey.

Johnston, 69, is a fluently bilingual Ontario native who has also avoided earning a partisan political label during his long career as a law professor. In fact, both Liberal and Conservative governments stretching back to the Mulroney era have asked him to take on special public policy tasks."

Brant County to pave its end of trail - Simcoe Reformer - Ontario, CA

"Brant County is going to pave a stretch of the TH&B rail trail in its territory to create a continuous multi-purpose path through to Norfolk County.

There are so many benefits to be gained from this trail; advocate Rachel Zuidervliet said after county council overwhelmingly approved a recommendation from its parks and recreation committee to go ahead with a plan to spend $300,000 to pave a stretch between Burtch and Jenkins roads."

Unfortunately this effectively bars horses and other softer surface uses from the trail, hopefully alternative routes for these other uses will be provide d for in a Brant County Trails Master Plan - OTC

Forester in the great Outdoor - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"It must be that summer has finally arrived, cuz my mind wanders off into the wilds on occasion. Usually it has more fun than I do, so this time I went with it...in a 2010 Subaru Forester.

Subaru Canada shipped me a new special edition Outdoor livery that contains a number of items 'to bring more weekend to your weekend.'"

New book about biking gets rolling Saturday - Shoreline Beacon - Ontario, CA

"Cyclist and author Laura Robinson will be in Southampton, Saturday, July 3, to talk to kids and sign copies of her latest book,Cyclist Bikelist: The Book for Every Rider.Martin's Bike Shop is the setting for bike decorating, unicycle demonstrations, and a chance for riders to pick up cycling tips. The free family fun starts at 8:30 am and runs until 3 p.m.


'With Saugeen Shores becoming more cyclist-friendly, it's perfect timing to find out more about this healthy activity,' Robinson said in a news release."

Ottawa River Canoe Club

"Interested in learning about canoeing, kayaking or being in a war canoe? Love being on the water?

Canoe Kids camps provide an introduction to paddling, for children aged 8 years and up, including spring canoe, kayak, dragonboat, outrigger, and recreational canoe skills.

Campers learn introductory padding skills during this recreational program and no previous paddling experience is necessary. In addition, campers get plenty of opportunity to try out their favourite paddling sport during supervised free time – a favourite time of day during Canoe Kids camps

The activities are based outdoors including crafts, games, lunches and snacks, and a clubhouse is available for rainy day activities.

Weather permitting, each weekly session features at least 2 canoe day trips to spots along the Ottawa River

Campers enjoy assisting in hot meal preparation in the great outdoors at a hot dog cook-out, and pasta extravaganza – provided as part of day camp fees, courtesy of ORCC

Please note that all campers must have the equivalent swimming ability of the Lifesaving Society Swimmer 4 level. For more information on the Swimmer 4 swimming requirements please contact a City of Ottawa aquatics department."

Ontario Parks: Celebrate the Canoe at Sam ...

"Celebrate the Canoe at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park tomorrow (June 26). http://www.parkreports.com/parksblog/?p=714"

Ontario Water Conservation Alliance

"A diverse coalition of environmental, industry, labour and community organizations as well as individual Ontarians have launched a public campaign today to ensure the provincial government includes a strong conservation and efficiency theme in the proposed Water Opportunities Act. The Ontario Water Conservation Alliance is also releasing its platform entitled Conserve Our Water.
“A strong water conservation and efficiency program will create jobs, protect the environment and save Ontario taxpayer dollars by avoiding new and unnecessary water facilities and lowering energy costs,” said Carol Maas, Innovation and Technology Director, POLIS Water Sustainability Project."

Vacationing in Ontario's Wilderness With Adventurous Teenagers

"Hiking trails have scenic routes that show trees, natural streams, waterfalls, rock beds, and wildlife. Walking up and down small hills is good exercise too. Bring along a lightweight pack-sack to carry bottled water and a few snacks. There are numerous trails throughout Ontario. Check out the photos and their titles below. Remember to bring a camera along to take some nice pictures too."

OCA Newsletter

"Plastiglas Ontario Cup XC # 5 takes place Sunday, July 11 at Buckwallow Cycling Centre, just north of Gravenhurst in the heart of Muskoka.

This is a unique and exciting venue and race course showcasing some of Ontario's best mountain bike trails. The singletrack flows with Canadian Shield features and some technical sections. This isn't a hilly course, but what it does offer is a flavor all of its' own!

Gravenhurst, and Bracebridge, offers plenty of accommodations that are very close to the race venue.� Plus, Buckwallow is only a 1.5 hour drive north of the GTA.

The Plastiglas Ontario Cup Series consists of 7 events taking place at premier mountain bike venues across Ontario. This is Canada's most popular x-country mountain bike series with categories for all ages and ability levels.

One day licenses, and registration on Saturday and Sunday, are available on site. For more information, and for specific category and race times, visit www.chicoracing.com ."

Welcome to the Walden Mountain Bike Club website!

"There will be skills sessions at the Naughton Trails for our younger members 10-14 yrs. The fisrt session will be held 01 Jul 10 at 1:00 PM.
The session will consist of a 45 minute skills session followed by a trail ride. Parents are welcome to come out with the group. Please make sure you put on sunscreeen and have a helmet and water bottle."

Buckwallow Cycling Center - Gravenhurst, Ontario on Vimeo

"Canada Day weekend 2010 at Buckwallow. Fantastic weather and amazing trails! Rocky, rooty, technical Canadian Shield riding. Enough trails to spend the day riding all trails in both directions. Mike has done a fabulous job with the trails here!"

Ontario Parks Insider

"Hiking across the world’s longer esker and straddling the Atlantic and Arctic watersheds are two of the highlights that campers at Esker Lakes Provincial Park can enjoy. Here visitors bear witness to the power of glaciers that left their mark on the landscape when they retreated over 10,000 years ago."

Bob Howse remembered as visionary - Niagara Advance - Ontario, CA

"It was fall, 2005 when a photo was taken of Bob Howse on the freshly-laid gravel of the first phase of the recreational trail, just outside Niagara District Secondary School.

His wife Nancy held the picture up for all to see at Sunday's official opening of the trail, saying how appropriate it was that her husband was pictured outside the high school he had attended, on the trail he campaigned to have built, which was officially opened at the church where they met."

Dipping into summer fun - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"There's more than one way to make a splash this summer.

The Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club, based out of the Southshore Community Centre on Lakeshore, have been out on the water all season, and every summer, since 1977.

Bonny Campbell, president, has seen membership grow from its original group of 20 canoeists to roughly more than 250 people participating in the two disciplines."

Horseback Riding Lessons and Summer Camps All Welcome! 226948 - Ottawa Community - classes

"Riding lessons for adults and children all levels welcome ages 5 and up. Affordable rates including our unlimited riding package with up to 5 lessons per week for only $226 per month.

Summer Camps 2010 several spaces available $226 per week, 9am - 4pm, lots of riding and hands on fun! Horse show every Friday.

Saturday Horse Club for kids 9:30am through 2:30pm includes riding $15.

Quality Hanoverian Stallion at Stud with offspring for sale.

Contact Grand Prix Breeders Equestrian Centre for further details or see our website www.ncf.ca/~em974 Grandprixbreeders@yahoo.ca"

Spending the day with the cycle task force of the Met Police

"We’ve spotted two males cycling on the pavement. P.C. Johnston makes a quick turn and is off his bike questioning the one. Within seconds he has the bike turned over and is doing a frame check. Often a thief will scratch off the frame number. Luckily, this time it’s still there. The two males look nervous. P.C. Johnston has a feeling the bike is stolen. He asks if either of them have a previous criminal record. One answers yes. The frame number check comes back with no matches. If the bike is stolen then because the owner hasn’t registered it there’s nothing P.C. Johnston can do. He takes a description of the bike and let’s the two off without a fine.

He turns to me and tells me “Registering your bike makes all the difference”. I promise him I’ll pass it on to London Cyclist readers."

Father, son missing in Algonquin Park found after search

"Two Toronto men who were reported missing in Algonquin Park were found safe Tuesday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police said later in the day.

A search was launched Monday for Alan Zuker, 60, and his 30-year-old son, Jesse, when the pair failed to return from a four-day canoeing trip in the park over the Canada Day weekend."

Canadian Cyclist - Sixth Le Tour De Terra Cotta

"2010 marks the sixth anniversary of Le Tour de Terra Cotta, the only European Style Road race held in Ontario. Three events are held on the scenic and challenging nine kilometre course in the hills of the Niagara Escarpment. The event continues to gain popularity every year since inception as the number of racers and spectators grow - 600 riders are expected to participate this August. Although most participants come from the Golden Horseshoe, we have welcomed riders from across Canada and the United States, and as far as Italy. Created as a Citizen's Race based on the vision of one man, his community, his cycling club and sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association, Le Tour De Terra Cotta is known for its uniqueness and is fast becoming a must attend event."

Bicycling | Toronto Sports and Activities | Fodor's Travel Guides

"More than 29 km (18 mi) of street bike routes cut across the city, and dozens more follow safer paths through Toronto's many parks, as well as across the islands. Both the Humber Valley Trail (west side) and the Don Valley Trail (east side) connect with the waterfront Martin Goodman Trail. Bike rentals are available in the city and on the Toronto Islands .
The City of Toronto Web site www.toronto.ca/cycling has info about biking in the city and a downloadable cycling map."