"The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Norfolk County are making it easier for citizens to make the healthy choice when it comes to transportation.
Over the past few weeks, bike racks have been installed in visible, convenient places at a number of municipal buildings throughout the county.
'We are always encouraging people of all ages to be more active,' said Michele Crowley, physical activity promoter at the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, in a media release. 'Cycling to work, school or any other destination is a great way to build activity into your daily routine.'"
The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The BEST Mountain Bike Trails in Ontario || SINGLETRACKS.COM
"Singletracks members have ranked the best mountain bike trails in Ontario using our unique trail ranking algorithm. The best bike trails are rated by weighing the following ranking factors:
Average trail rating
Number of members who have ridden the MTB trail
Number of members who want to ride the MTB trail
Number of times the trail has been ridden by members (ridelog)"
Average trail rating
Number of members who have ridden the MTB trail
Number of members who want to ride the MTB trail
Number of times the trail has been ridden by members (ridelog)"
Timmins ATV Tours - ATV Vacations & ATV Rentals at Timmins, Ontario
"Welcome to Gordon's Guide to Timmins ATV Tours. We have a listing of the finest Timmins atv tours, Timmins atv vacations, and atv rentals at Timmins, Ontario. All of the atv tour operators represented here have atv tours at Timmins that fit all ages and interest levels.
Each Timmins atv tour found here links to a more detailed trip information page in addition to including a link to the supplier's website. Begin your search for Timmins atv vacations by studying the following list of Timmins atv tours, Timmins atv vacations, or atv rentals at Timmins, narrowing your selection to 2 or 3, and contacting the respective atv tour operators for more detailed information."
Each Timmins atv tour found here links to a more detailed trip information page in addition to including a link to the supplier's website. Begin your search for Timmins atv vacations by studying the following list of Timmins atv tours, Timmins atv vacations, or atv rentals at Timmins, narrowing your selection to 2 or 3, and contacting the respective atv tour operators for more detailed information."
kawarthaNOW.com ™ | Events On Now in the Kawarthas & Peterborough Ontario | Kawartha Events | Trails Guide - The Kawarthas
"Millbrook Valley Trail
Located behind the arena in the charming village of Millbrook, this 1.5 kilometre loop passes through mainly flat terrain next to Needler's Mill Pond. It is currently being extended to join other local trails. Managed by Cavan Millbrook North Monaghan Township. Information: (705) 932-2929."
Located behind the arena in the charming village of Millbrook, this 1.5 kilometre loop passes through mainly flat terrain next to Needler's Mill Pond. It is currently being extended to join other local trails. Managed by Cavan Millbrook North Monaghan Township. Information: (705) 932-2929."
Prince Edward County Ontario | Ontario Cyclist
"Prince Edward County – a peninsula jutting into Lake Ontario the county offers a number of excellent routes. One is the circle trip around the Waupoos provides great lake views, a stop at an apple winery and the interesting lake on the mountain before the downhill into Picton."
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!"
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!"
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.”"
“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.”"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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."
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
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
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."
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
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!"
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."
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