Life lessons crammed into memorable days - thestar.com

"Another gorgeous Ontario summer night — this one shared with hundreds of pathfinders camping in tents at Guelph Lake Conservation Area, an hour outside Toronto.

But I must leave them, these lucky boys and girls, aged 10 to 16.

In just a few days they will conquer their fear of the night, sleep without a night light for the first time and discover the secrets of the night sky — like tens of thousands of city kids experiencing summer camp for the first time."

Conservation camp calls kids to interact with nature - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA

"Conservation Day Camp in Picton is offering kids ages 7 to 13 a chance to interact with nature in a very hands-on way.

'Each week there are exciting games, fun crafts and lots of time for enjoying and learning about the outdoors. One of the highlights of every week for the campers is a chance to catch and study


interesting bugs in streams,' said Conservation education co-ordinator Maya Navrot."

Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

"The Ontario government has a plan to strengthen the province by strengthening its people. In addition to achieving “Success for Students” and “Better Health”, the government’s other key priority is “Jobs and Prosperity”."

Kingston Bicycle | Ontario Cyclist

"One of the popular cycling destinations in Ontario is the city of Kingston. If visiting in the summer perhaps stay at the centrally located Queens University."

ATV Accident on Laughing Lake Rd

"The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is currently investigating a multi vehicle motor vehicle collision on Laughing Lake Rd in Jollineau Twp. (off of the Ranger Lake Rd)

Preliminary findings indicate that an all terrain vehicle was travelling on Laughing Lake Rd when it struck a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction."

Hiking the shores of an inland sea - Ontario Gossip

"Under threatening skies on a humid July morning, the centuries-old Ojibwa pictographs at Agawa Rock radiate an energy matched only by Lake Superior’s restless swell. This is the payoff for four days of backpacking in northern Ontario on Lake Superior Provincial Park ’s Coastal Trail: a shaman’s canvas that soars 70 metres out of the water."

Twisted trail tales | Working up a sweat in Toronto

"A while back I registered (on a whim) for my first ever trail run. I have never run on any trail other than Toronto’s well-kept trail routes, so I truly didn’t know what to expect. This past week I received an email from the race director describing the trail route I would be running this weekend. Here’s an excerpt:

In the second km you will enter the forest. This km is a hilly, rooty, Godforsaken little patch of nature… you’re going to love it. If you take it too aggressively or lose your focus, you WILL go to the ground. Tripping hazards everywhere. Brush up on your four letters words. You may need them."

Grey Sauble Conservation Arboretum ~ Owen Sound, Ontario CANADA - Arboretums on Waymarking.com

"Encompassing approximately 12 hectares, the land where the existing Arboretum and Administration Centre are now located was purchased in 1961 and 1962 by the then North Grey Region Conservation Authority. The property was purchased to protect part of the scenic Sydenham River Valley. This site was recognized as an ideal location for an arboretum because of its deep, rich soils and its close proximity to the City of Owen Sound."

ATV, dirt bike races in Beamsville – Welland Tribune – Ontario, CA | Dirt Bikes ATV

"Motorheadz is presenting an off-road challenge Saturday at the Beamsville fairgrounds. The challenge includes ATV, traill and dirtbike r.

The rest is here:
ATV, dirt bike races in Beamsville – Welland Tribune – Ontario, CA"

For trails and events on motorized and non-motorized trails check out http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Third man hurt in serious collision: UPDATED - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

"A Sault Ste. Marie man was badly hurt in an all-terrain vehicle collision just hours after two other serious crashes in the city and area Friday.

A male, 18, was southbound on Laughing Lake Road in Johnson Township when he collided with a northbound pickup truck. The collision happened on a curve on a hill at about 7:30 p.m., said Sgt. Todd Pelletier of Ontario Provincial Police.


The ATV rolled on to the driver."

The OTC reminds all to purchase a TTN Gold Pass to promote safety - trail not part of TTN? Why not? 877-668-7245

Third man hurt in serious collision: UPDATED - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

"A Sault Ste. Marie man was badly hurt in an all-terrain vehicle collision just hours after two other serious crashes in the city and area Friday.

A male, 18, was southbound on Laughing Lake Road in Johnson Township when he collided with a northbound pickup truck. The collision happened on a curve on a hill at about 7:30 p.m., said Sgt. Todd Pelletier of Ontario Provincial Police.


The ATV rolled on to the driver."

The OTC reminds all to purchase a TTN Gold Pass to promote safety - trail not part of TTN? Why not? 877-668-7245

Hometown support for cross-country cyclists - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"When cyclists Ian Whatley and Ben Love arrived in Peterborough Friday, there was a crowd of enthusiastic supporters cheering them on.

The pair, who are cycling across the nation to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, arrived at Wild Rock Outfitters on Charlotte St. about 2:30 p.m.

'We're really pleased with what we've done,' said Whatley, who grew up in Lakefield. 'To go out and raise $12,000 for a good cause just by pedaling our bikes feels really good.'"

Harbourfront2Island Bike Rentals & Sales - Toronto :: Ontario Bike Guide

"Featuring beach cruising style of bikes (Hampton beach cruisers) built for comfort and style, serving the Toronto Harbourfront and Island area.

Harbourfront2Island Bike Rentals & Sales is located close to the island ferry docks 1/2 block west of Bay Street and Queens Quay. Prices and hours can be found on our website, we do corporate team building events as well. Come visit us for all your bike rental needs."

Trillium Gift Of Life Network - Victor Davis Memorial Ride

"On July 28th, in partnership with the Canadian Transplant Association and Trillium Gift of Life Network, Greg Davis began his journey at the Victor Davis Pool in Guelph, Ontario and will finish in Quebec City, Quebec where he will award medals to Canadian Transplant Games athletes."

Horseback Riding

"Animal lovers can enjoy a trail ride on horseback."

Hello From Toronto – A Bike Tour through the Don Valley to the Toronto Islands | Extended Stay

"In my opinion, Toronto is a wonderful city cycleable, there are about 40 km of cycle paths along the way, about 125 km paved bike paths. What makes Toronto unique is a network of canyons, the city from north to south, most of which have bicycle lanes. Uscycled under the bridge through Leaside Pottery Road and stopped just below the Bloor Viaduct, which connects the original name of the Prince Edward Viaduct System Bloor Street to Danforth Avenue on the west by the Don River valley."

Kayaking St. Lawrence Islands National Park�|�Ontario Adventure

"Located smack dab in the middle of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, the 1000 Islands encompass the stretch of the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Brockville, Ontario. With camping gear packed, I made the trip from my home town of Peterborough to Gananoque, the “getaway to the 1000 Islands”, in an easy two and half hours."

Mountsberg Conservation Area

"Mountsberg Conservation Area is a 472-hectare Ontario park located near Campbellville, about an hour's drive southwest of Toronto. It is designated as a Regionally Environmentally Sensitive Area and a Provincially Significant Wetland, and is home to many rescued formerly wild raptors. These birds all have some kind of impediment that prevents them from surviving in the wild so Mountsberg is now their permanent year-round home."

Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

"A network of six integrated area teams (Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, North Bay, and Kenora), with offices in 32 communities across the North, act as the focal point for the delivery of programs and services in the key economic sectors of the North. They work with communities throughout the North to help them identify and facilitate economic development opportunities and develop proposals. The integrated approach allows the ministry to effectively support economic development initiatives in the North by providing a wide range of products and services in a more focused approach to client service delivery. Regional Economic Development staff also meet with Aboriginal communities and groups to promote programs and assist with the preparation of Business Plans for proposed projects."

All aboard for paddling Ontario's glorious Spanish River

"As we paddled, I thought about how the train trip was a throwback to the 1940s and '50s. But people are still using the rail to get to town, carry supplies or as a means to get to their camps and lodges. We saw a group of school kids on a field trip from Sudbury cheerfully getting off at Cartier. Most of them, including the teachers, had never been on a train before.
And how truly Canadian it felt to load our canoe and equipment barrels onto a rail car and be able to get off or get picked up virtually anywhere on the route from Sudbury to White River. Paquette, who has spent 14 years working on the railway, said trains are a popular way for paddlers to access the rivers in the area."