"The largest cycling advocacy group in the U.S. expanded its reach Wednesday to this side of the border with hopes cities across Canada — including Windsor — will step up to improve safety and infrastructure for a growing legion of riders.
The League of American Bicyclists will offer free across Ontario its Bicycle Friendly Communities program — a designation system that assesses cities on where they stand in terms cycling in their communities than aids in steering improvements."
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. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Hooked on cycling - Chatham Daily News - Ontario, CA
"A semiretired Windsor tool and die maker went for a bicycle ride Tuesday and ended up in Chatham.
Actually Martin Bujak planned it that way.
Wheeling through Chatham in late afternoon, he said he would easily reach London -- his target -- before dark."
Actually Martin Bujak planned it that way.
Wheeling through Chatham in late afternoon, he said he would easily reach London -- his target -- before dark."
Toronto’s bike lanes need to be connected | Posted Toronto | National Post
"Cycling is reaching epidemic proportions: Just this spring, Harry Rosen festooned his Yorkville shop with mannequins in suits, all riding bicycles; heck, even Michael Bryant bought a new Cannondale at Duke’s Cycle in June.
There’s just one thing missing: a bicycle network. The 2010 Toronto Cycling Map tells the story. The city has exactly one north-south bike lane, on Sherbourne Street, which connects Bloor Street to Queens Quay, and no east-west bike lane. The College lane dies at Bay Street; the Harbord-Wellesley bike lane dies for four blocks between Borden Street and Spadina Avenue."
Hmmmm - great profile Toronto cycling on a National scale, BUT what about the 88,000km of trails in Ontario - they need to be connected - or the 250,000km in Canada? Now there is a story of national importance.
There’s just one thing missing: a bicycle network. The 2010 Toronto Cycling Map tells the story. The city has exactly one north-south bike lane, on Sherbourne Street, which connects Bloor Street to Queens Quay, and no east-west bike lane. The College lane dies at Bay Street; the Harbord-Wellesley bike lane dies for four blocks between Borden Street and Spadina Avenue."
Hmmmm - great profile Toronto cycling on a National scale, BUT what about the 88,000km of trails in Ontario - they need to be connected - or the 250,000km in Canada? Now there is a story of national importance.
Conservation Halton
"Conservation Halton is a community based environmental agency that works in partnership with watershed municipalities and the Province of Ontario to protect the natural environment. We also manage a number of parks for education and recreation including Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre, Crawford Lake, Mountsberg Wildlife Centre, Rattlesnake Point, Mount Nemo, and Hilton Falls."
For a full range of conservation information check out: http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/ for conservation trails check out http://ontariotrails.on.ca
For a full range of conservation information check out: http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/ for conservation trails check out http://ontariotrails.on.ca
Hitting the gas - The Globe and Mail
"McGuinty said exactly that in the quote that accompanies the press release: 'Our Open Ontario Plan will chart our course over the next five years, and Ontario's new Cabinet will drive that plan. We will never settle for the status quo, we will always move forward, and do so by working together with Ontarians to give expression to their hopes, their dreams and their aspirations for their province.'"
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Algonquin Provincial Park River Canoe Ontario Canada
"A woman enjoys the quietness and scenery while traveling in a canoe along a river between Whitefish Lake and Rock Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.
The reflections of the tops of the forest trees decorate the surface of a river located between Whitefish Lake and Rock Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. A woman in a canoe paddles slowly through this scenic paradise where the water ripples from the oars and disperses alongside the canoe."
The reflections of the tops of the forest trees decorate the surface of a river located between Whitefish Lake and Rock Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. A woman in a canoe paddles slowly through this scenic paradise where the water ripples from the oars and disperses alongside the canoe."
Wiarton, Ontario, pop 2,300 on Colpoys Bay
"Those who enjoy hiking and walking, will know of the Bruce Trail which runs along the Niagara Escarpment, through town on its way up the Bruce Peninsula to its end in Tobermory, Ontario.
This trail has wonderful views of the local scenery, especially the views of Georgian Bay."
This trail has wonderful views of the local scenery, especially the views of Georgian Bay."
Connect bike lanes through downtown, cyclist says - thestar.com
"It’s a chance to finish an “incoherent patchwork” of bike lanes downtown, says a passionate cycling advocate, who is bringing a petition to do that to Toronto’s public works and infrastructure committee Wednesday."
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CANOE Travel - News - New Ontario bike park features 10 trails
CANOE Travel - News - New Ontario bike park features 10 trails: "A new mountain bike park in southwestern Ontario features 10 trails that vary in difficulty from beginning to expert.
The Inverhuron Mountain Bike Park is just east of Inverhuron Provincial Park, near Kincardine, and cost about $100,000 to create.
The difficulty of the trails is based on the Whistler Trail Standards."
For a fuller list of mtnbike trails see - http://ontariotrails.on.ca
The Inverhuron Mountain Bike Park is just east of Inverhuron Provincial Park, near Kincardine, and cost about $100,000 to create.
The difficulty of the trails is based on the Whistler Trail Standards."
For a fuller list of mtnbike trails see - http://ontariotrails.on.ca
InsideToronto Article: Stepping into nature with family hiking
"For the time-strapped urban family, stepping into nature is as easy as joining a guided nature walk on a summer's day and still making it to afternoon music lessons or evening sports games.
And Rouge Park is an ideal stop for families who want to spend quality time reconnecting with one another and exploring nature together. The park, which measures 47 square kilometres, with access points in Scarborough, offers year-round guided walks ideal for families that want to have an outdoor experience without having to give up an entire day to make it happen."
For 100's of local hiking opportunities see htp://ontariotrails.on.ca
And Rouge Park is an ideal stop for families who want to spend quality time reconnecting with one another and exploring nature together. The park, which measures 47 square kilometres, with access points in Scarborough, offers year-round guided walks ideal for families that want to have an outdoor experience without having to give up an entire day to make it happen."
For 100's of local hiking opportunities see htp://ontariotrails.on.ca
Reasons for cycling restrictions - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
"'Cycling Restrictions at Lemoine Point.' From time to time the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has to make choices to limit environmental impacts and provide safe user experiences at its properties.
Recently the CRCA limited the use of bicycles at the Lemoine Point Conservation Area to specific trails and service roads for such safety and environmental reasons. What wasn't done well was to provide more advance notice and outline reasons for the change. I apologize to Lemoine Point visitors for this and hope the following is informative."
We remind the public that most trail use areas are managed land areas as well - OTC
Recently the CRCA limited the use of bicycles at the Lemoine Point Conservation Area to specific trails and service roads for such safety and environmental reasons. What wasn't done well was to provide more advance notice and outline reasons for the change. I apologize to Lemoine Point visitors for this and hope the following is informative."
We remind the public that most trail use areas are managed land areas as well - OTC
E-bike ban stands for municipal trail system - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA
"They may be environmentally-friendly, but e-bikes are still banned from the Collingwood trail system.
However, municipal staff will be reporting back on whether to allow the bikes if the rider is physically disabled.
On Monday, councillors turned down a recommendation of the town's trail committee to allow electric bicycles up to a certain weight on the municipal trail system, to a maximum speed of 20 km/h; the recommendation, though, was not supported by the Leisure Services Committee, nor is the concept supported by the Georgian Trail board of management."
Similar to automobiles - its relative speed that causes injury - glad to see a thorough study of the issue.
However, municipal staff will be reporting back on whether to allow the bikes if the rider is physically disabled.
On Monday, councillors turned down a recommendation of the town's trail committee to allow electric bicycles up to a certain weight on the municipal trail system, to a maximum speed of 20 km/h; the recommendation, though, was not supported by the Leisure Services Committee, nor is the concept supported by the Georgian Trail board of management."
Similar to automobiles - its relative speed that causes injury - glad to see a thorough study of the issue.
Great Canadian Kayak Challenge entries up - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA
Great Canadian Kayak Challenge entries up - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA: "The Mattagami River is often a quiet scene, with waters running past those out enjoying the park or a day on the boat.
But on Aug. 28, the paddles of hundreds of kayakers will break those tranquil waters for the second annual Great Canadian Kayak Challenge."
Grab your kayak and register today!
But on Aug. 28, the paddles of hundreds of kayakers will break those tranquil waters for the second annual Great Canadian Kayak Challenge."
Grab your kayak and register today!
Sudbury Sports News - Team North takes silver on mountain bike trails
"Two members of the Walden Mountain Bike Wolfpak Racing team enjoyed success at the 2010 Ontario Summer Games as part of Team Northern Ontario."
Congratulations MTBikers!
Congratulations MTBikers!
Vacations & Travel : Discussions : Best vacation ever - Ontario, (lots of pictures) -- Mom to Mom Forums Cincy MomsLikeMe.com
"We just got back from a long trip to Canada. We had so much fun and sooo relaxing that I want to share our experience a little with you.
First we spend some time at the Pinery Provincial Park in Ontario. About 7 hours driving from Cincinnati. The park is soooo beautiful. Lots to do hiking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, biking, etc... The beach is sooo clean the water is nice and shallow. Perfect for Kids. There are 12 miles of beach... so even if the park is full there is lots of space to spread out. The sunsets at Port Huron are just spectacular."
Thanks to all Cincinnati Moms - OTC
First we spend some time at the Pinery Provincial Park in Ontario. About 7 hours driving from Cincinnati. The park is soooo beautiful. Lots to do hiking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, biking, etc... The beach is sooo clean the water is nice and shallow. Perfect for Kids. There are 12 miles of beach... so even if the park is full there is lots of space to spread out. The sunsets at Port Huron are just spectacular."
Thanks to all Cincinnati Moms - OTC
Wildlife and people clash over habitat - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Animals are also inclined to protect their territory, which may be another reason for the attacks.
Because as humans clear hiking trails, campsites and other facilities in the wilderness -- no matter how much care they take not to disturb wildlife -- they do.
One more factor is that humans do not always take the necessary precautions -- such as not leaving any trace of food near their campsites."
Expect and respect the environment - OTC
Because as humans clear hiking trails, campsites and other facilities in the wilderness -- no matter how much care they take not to disturb wildlife -- they do.
One more factor is that humans do not always take the necessary precautions -- such as not leaving any trace of food near their campsites."
Expect and respect the environment - OTC
Resort-style getaways are nice, but canoeing offers adventure
"Although my companion and I could have chosen a resort-styled eco-adventure, they seemed tame in comparison to pursuing our inner pioneer. That no-holds-barred wilderness experience that Davey Crockett -- and Pierre Trudeau for that matter -- immortalized in buckskins and coonskin fur hats. Besides, the process of pitching a tent, building a fire and listening to the loons call you to sleep can be one of the most romantic, enriching and family-bonding experiences available."
Bowhunting Bear In Ontario – 2010 | Bowhunting.Net
"This year’s bowhunt for Ontario black bear begins August 15. Our host is Canoe Canada Outfitters headquartered in Atikokan, Ontario. Our Guide is Fred Lutger and he and Canoe Canada’s Bud Dickson have worked together for over 25 years to bring bear hunters to Ontario."
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