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.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Pedal - Canada's Cycling Magazine
"The volunteers at the 138m indoor Velodrome in London Ontario are gearing up for another busy winter of indoor riding and racing. New for the 2010-2011 season is a standard membership fee for all members, this new fee will be more in tune with the economic times that all cyclists are facing. The executive of the FCV wants to make sure that we are doing everything possible to attract cyclists from across Ontario and the north east for our programs."
Thursday, August 19, 2010
$65,000 announced for trail work - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA
"The Ontario government is contributing $50,000 towards a three-pronged project to map and improve Owen Sound's network of trails.
The city is kicking in an additional $15,000.
Pam Coulter, Owen Sound's community services director, said Phase 1 of the project will involve digitally mapping the trails, using a GIS device, so an accurate inventory can be compiled."
Great to see some more provincial investment in a significant trail network - congratulations
The city is kicking in an additional $15,000.
Pam Coulter, Owen Sound's community services director, said Phase 1 of the project will involve digitally mapping the trails, using a GIS device, so an accurate inventory can be compiled."
Great to see some more provincial investment in a significant trail network - congratulations
New group promotes cycling interests - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA
"To introduce the writers of this letter, the Sudbury Cyclists Union was conceived earlier this summer to be an advocacy organization for cyclists in Greater Sudbury. With more than 250 members, we are building the Sudbury Cyclists Union to be membership-driven organization and advocating for the creation of a better cycling culture in Sudbury."
Take the Lane: Here's a Wish Book for cyclists
"It's the program that will be introduced to Ontario's municipal leaders today at 10 a.m. in Windsor, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The Share the Road Cycling Coalition, the League of American Bicyclists, the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada and Trek Bicycles Canada are going to make their pitch to those who attend the session and hope that they can start a movement in Ontario.
Personally, I hope Andy Clarke, exec director of the League, brought some of the Yearbooks. It really helps to know that Oxford, Miss., population 16,727, has been looking at complete streets and road diets, hosts smart cycling courses and actually has redefined itself as a cycling town. If Oxford can do it, why not Goderich, or Brockville or Orillia?"
Personally, I hope Andy Clarke, exec director of the League, brought some of the Yearbooks. It really helps to know that Oxford, Miss., population 16,727, has been looking at complete streets and road diets, hosts smart cycling courses and actually has redefined itself as a cycling town. If Oxford can do it, why not Goderich, or Brockville or Orillia?"
U.S. cycling group pushes pedal power in Windsor
"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 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."
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!
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