Passive Areas - Hamilton Conservation Authority

"Our passive areas include Beverly Swamp, Borer’s Falls, Crooks’ Hollow, Devil’s Punch Bowl, Eramosa Karst, Felker’s Falls, Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve, Iroquoia Heights, Lower Spencer, Meadowlands, Mount Albion, Tiffany Falls, Vinemount and Vinemount Wetland, as well as trails such as the Chippewa and Hamilton to Branford Rail Trail and sections of Christie Lake, Dundas Valley, Confederation Park, Spencer Gorge and Westfield Heritage Village."

Gearing Up: News and Tips about Cycling, Gear, Rides and the RONA MS Bike Tours in Ontario: New! Acton to Waterloo Tour Elevation Chart

"Attention cyclists in the RONA MS Bike Tour- Acton to Waterloo! As you gear up to cycle from Prospect Park, Acton, along a brand new route to the University of Waterloo, sneak a peek at the terrain by checking out the official elevation chart, available online.

The new route, which spans a total of 150 km, will take cyclists through breathtaking scenery while allowing for fewer hills than last year’s Brampton to Waterloo Tour.

Stay tuned for the official event newsletter, and happy training!"

Top Ontario Canoe Kaying on The Saugeen River - Explore The Bruce - Bruce County

"Summer is here and the Saugeen River is running free. Time to get out that canoe or kayak and paddle for an afternoon, a day or a weekend. Make sure to download our Saugeen canoe kayak routes Map to see the great 4 day trip awaiting you with all drop in and pull out points marked clearly. The Saugeen is an immense river draining over 2,000 square klargest waterway in Bruce County, it is enjoyably navigable even in the dry months of July and August ending in Lake Huron at the end of your journey."

BIXI Toronto | I Bike T.O.

"Pedestrian and blogTO writer, Annia, took the BIXI bikes for a spin last night at the BIXI Bash at Gladstone Hotel. As a person who doesn't cycle her perspective is interesting, because she is a representative user in the demographic that BIXI is targeting: those who don't bike but will start biking more regularly when it is dead simple."

What's On Ontario Event Listings

"Every Tuesday the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club offers a group hike on different sections of the Bruce Trail from Dundas to Singhampton where New hikers are welcome.

The venue and details of each hike is E-mailed to hikers who subscribe to the 'Tuesday Hike' mailing list.

Contact our Coordinator Marilyn Ross to get your name on the mailing list.

For additional information please go to the Club's website.

Happy Hiking!"

Chronicle Journal - Stories -

"The children‘s centre helps youth who have mental or substance abuse problems cope with the challenges they face every day.

“We did a pilot project with one child and a recreationist. That individual worked with the child around the specific interests they had,” Walters said.

“The child was interested in outdoor recreation kinds of things, canoe trips, hiking, things like that.”"

Sudbury Police & Court News - Man suffers serious back, spinal cord injuries in ATV accident

"A 36-year-old Midland, Ont., man is in the hospital with serious back and spinal cord injuries following an all terrain vehicle (ATV) accident on the long weekend."

Flickr: The Exploring Southern Ontario Hiking Trails Pool

Flickr: The Exploring Southern Ontario Hiking Trails Pool

Some great outdoor photos here!

Grand Valley Trail Showcases Some Of Ontario’s Finest Scenery

"Nature lovers or anyone looking for a scenic escape may want to explore the shores of the Grand River in the Canadian province of Ontario in its entirety, from Alton to Lake Erie.

The Grand Valley Trails Association is a conversation and recreation organization that was formed in 1972. The association has built and now maintains about 150 miles of trail in the Grand River Valley."

For all of Ontario's trails try http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Great Tips On Fishing In Ontario | Trolling Fishing Reel

"In fishing, there are also different regulations to be followed. If you are going to indulge yourself in a fishing activity, you have to bring with you your fishing license. For Canadian residents, they have to be provided with a fishing-version Outdoors card. Attached to this card is a license tag that will validate the card. For non-residents of Canada, they should carry with them their signed basic license form. For it to be valid, the proper licensed tag must be attached to it.

The license card or outdoor card must be brought along every you would go into fishing. The non-resident license card or the fishing-version outdoor card is non-transferable. Only you are entitled to use it. If a Conservation officer asks for your license or outdoor card, you have to show it since it is authorized by law."

Use a trail to get to the fishing hole! http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Cyclists want consideration on county roads - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"A local campaign aimed at boosting reminders for drivers to 'share the road' with cyclists is gaining traction in Grey- Bruce.

Led by Bikeface Owen Sound owner Doug Miller, the push is on for Grey and Bruce counties to install signs on their roads warning motorists to make room for people on bicycles."

Resources | Toronto Cyclists Union

Resources | Toronto Cyclists Union: "The Cycle Ontario Alliance also recently created the excellent Ontario Bike Plan Project (OBP), a cycling master plan for Ontario focusing on the development and implementation of the Ontario Bicycling Route for use by residents and visitors in Ontario. [Not available at this time]"

Yes but the Ontario Trails Council wants this plan enacted and the on-road trails completed - any cyclists interested in supporting our efforts through strategic partnerships should contact the OTC - ontrails@gmail.com

SNAP Pickering - Ontario Power Generation

"You always know that summer is in full swing in Pickering when Ontario Power Generation begins their Tuesdays On The Trail events. The line-up of events in July were spectacular, with PineRidge Arts Council's Dorsey James leading children to discover symbols and images hidden within the Kijimba Kind trail sculptures and helping them to carve their own wearable keepsake using power grinders. The following Tuesday featured Castles in the Sand and SNAP dropped by the following Tuesday for Pow-Wows Past and Present with Kim Wheatley, who taught children about the beating of a drum, the power of a dance and their connections to the earth."

Adopt-A-Trail | Algonquin Provincial Park | The Friends of Algonquin Park

"Adopt-A-Trail is a program organized by The Friends of Algonquin Park, in cooperation with Ontario Parks, to help keep the interpretive walking trails clean and attractive for Park users. Other hiking trails may be adopted based on approval by the coordinator.

Requirements - Your time and effort. It's that easy!"

Cycling Along the Don Valley Trails

"The Don Valley Park in Toronto is graced with the most interesting and exciting trails, inviting both cyclists and pedestrians to keep coming back. The highlight is the Don River valley which winds through many of Toronto’s parks and conservation areas."

Cycling map highlights city's hidden gems - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

"For more casual bikers, downtown cycling maps focus on strong points like heritage, shopping, arts and entertainment and nightlife.

The maps come with trail and road designations, bike shop locations and numerous bike repair kit locations provided by Canadian Tire.

Tour and Trail was produced by the city in partnership with the Niagara Agri-Tourism Centre based in Welland."

Camping | Algonquin Provincial Park | The Friends of Algonquin Park

"Camping is one of Algonquin Park visitor’s most popular activities. Camping opportunities are grouped into two main categories based upon the mode to transportation to get you to the camping location."

Rains keep rivers rolling - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"July rainfall has pushed watersheds in the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority to 'unprecedented' levels for midsummer.

Rivers and streams in the Grey Sauble authority's jurisdiction are also above average for July. Lake Huron and Georgian Bay are up by five centimetres -- from 176.24 metres above sea level to 176.29 m."

OTC says - watch yourself on trails near rivers.

BioOne Online Journals - Effects of Recreational Trails on Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) in Forested Urban Parks

"Trail use was estimated using cameras at seven of 14 sites. Nest attendance was not related to distance to trail, nest height, or trail use. We found little evidence that daily nest survival rates were related to distance to trail, nest attendance, trail use, or site. Rather, daily nest survival was best explained by and positively related to nest height. Though vegetation characteristics in randomly-located plots were unrelated to distance from trail, nests closer to trails were surrounded by more small stems (8 cm), less native vegetation, and were placed at greater heights and farther from the foliage edge. Thus, birds may modify nest-site selection in relation to recreational trails."

Not motorized recreational trails.

Streetsville, Canada Hiking Attractions, Ontario Region

"Here are the top Streetsville hiking listings so you can find the best in Streetsville for your trip. Read these hiking reviews written by real travelers. You can narrow these results using the filters to the left."

For more trail all over Ontario go to: http://ontariotrails.on.ca