Administrative assistant, Parry Sound, Ontario, Ontario Trails Council

"Ontario Trails Council; www.ontariotrails.on.ca
is looking for an Administrative assistant (Partnership Coordinator)in Parry Sound, Ontario beginning Tuesday, 12th October"

OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders

"'COHV and its partners were pleased to learn that this first report confirms what ORV riders already know -- that being out on the trails is not only fun but contributes to individual and family well-being and physical fitness,' stated Bob Ramsay President of the MMIC. 'This ground breaking, first ever comprehensive, scientific probe of the fitness and health benefits of ATV and ORM recreational riding proves that riding creates sufficient opportunity to stimulate changes in aerobic fitness and falls within the physical activity guidelines of both Health Canada and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).'"

Golden Trails Festival great - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA

"I wanted to write to extend a big thank you to the organizers, officials, sponsors and volunteers of the Timmins Golden Trails Festival held on Aug. 22.

As a local runner, I appreciate the numerous hours and financial contributions that these folks made which resulted in such a successful event."

Green / Environmental Event: Tour de Greenbelt 2010

"Come enjoy Tour de Greenbelt 2010!
Visit www.tourdegreenbelt.ca for more information and to register."

The Results Are in! Off-Road Vehicle Riding is Good for Your Body and Soul | SYS-CON MEDIA

"Jamie Burr, York University, Faculty of Health concluded, 'On the basis of the measured metabolic demands, evidence of muscular strength requirements, and the associated caloric expenditures with off-road vehicle riding, this alternative form of activity conforms to the recommended physical activity guidelines and can be effective for achieving beneficial changes in health and fitness.' Jamie further added, 'Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) riding is similar in aerobic demand to many other recreational, self-paced, sporting activities such as golf, rock climbing and alpine skiing.'"

Good news to have science behind long-standing statements from enthusiasts and industry.

Adventures in the Ontario backwoods - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA

"But what he got was a bunch of ladies calling in to say how swell the toe massages were at this 'camping resort' 'up there' in the Muskokas, and one guy calling in to say that he and his wife used to take these wonderful canoe trips into Killarney Provincial Park and last summer she dragged him off to one of these luxury camping resorts, and now he's looking for some kind of compromise because she thought all the pampering was terrific but he liked it a lot better back there in the canoe."

JUST ANOTHER OUTDOOR PAGE: Ontario Rock Climbing & Bouldering

"Being from Ontario, I only started climbing there the last year and a half I lived there. I didnt get the chance to visit many of the areas that I'm going to include here, but they all seem to have something to offer. From the Niagara Glen to Bon Echo to Mt.Nemo, there is enough established here to keep a climber busy for some time."

Outdoor education centre proposed for Shaw Woods - The Daily Observer - Ontario, CA

"The Shaw Woods will become the centre of an exciting venture in outdoor education, under a proposal presented to Renfrew County council on Wednesday.

Members of the Renfrew County Stewardship Program and the Shaw family of lumbering fame, appeared before council to talk about the launch of the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre."

We believe this type of learning experience caters to students of all abilities - a truly universal program.

Woodstock Fall Fair one of Ontario’s oldest – CANOE

"Woodstock Fall Fair one of Ontario's oldest CANOE As part of the fair's tradition as a kind of harvest festival, the Mutual and Market buildings will play host to the annual homecraft competitions , … and more"

August 2010 Newsletter - GTA Greenbelt

"Cycling in fresh open spaces, along vast green trails, through farmlands, in vineyards and past waterfalls is a change from the everyday. Its also the perfect opportunity for end-of-summer fun with the whole family at the upcoming Tour de Greenbelt."

Horses Come to Horseshoe!

"Horseshoe Resort is pleased to announce the latest addition to its stable of exhilarating year-round outdoor activities: horseback riding."

Congratulations we hope that this introduces riding to a whole new group of outdoor enthusiasts.

What's the point of cycling restriction? - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"My family has been enjoying Lemoine Point for many years now, mostly on foot. We have also contributed financially to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. Recently, our youngest son has used its trails to learn to ride his bicycle, and I have frequently wheeled through on my bicycle, refreshing myself on the way to other places.


I was shocked, dismayed and angered over the sudden restriction of cycling at Lemoine Point, which I discovered recently."

Trail to continue on waterfront - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

"A lease agreement has been reached between the city and the board of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre for the continuation of the waterfront Hub Trail.

In July, council approved the contract for the continuation of the Hub Trail from the existing Clergue Park waterfront path, along the southern side of Bay Street to lower Pim Street."

Way to go - SSM!

Gayapolis News - Ontario's Buckhorn & The Kawartha Lakes Region

"We invite you to discover the beauty of Buckhorn and its surrounding area, there are few places in Canada as visually stunning as the Kawartha Lakes area with open spaces, waterways and and abundance of birds and wildlife, with many unusual geographical features."

Ontario Forestry Association - Links

"Trees Ontario's mission is to increase the forested landscape of Ontario's private lands- through the support and promotion of tree planting programs and by working with partners, government, associations and sponsors. To learn more about Trees Ontario, visit their website."

OPP urge people to pay attention to road and water safety - 680News

"The Ontario Provincial Police are urging people to pay more attention to road and water safety.

Eight people have been killed in vehicle collisions so far this month and four people between the ages of 10 and 24 have drowned in the past week across the province."

In order to learn how to trail smart - check out http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-life/trail-smart/

Conservation Areas

"Ontario’s Conservation Areas include more than 7,900 campsites and 1,900 km of trails. Almost five million campers and day users (4.9 million) visited a Conservation Area in 2006 alone. Conservation Areas encourage people to get outdoors and be active, as well as enjoy and appreciate nature."

For a range of trail opportunity in Conservation Areas be sure to check out - http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Twitter / Conservation Ontario: Volunteers to lead guided ...

"Volunteers to lead guided hikes of South Huron Trail http://bit.ly/9xRos4 #exeter [Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority]"

CBC News - Health - Walk, cycle to fight obesity: study

"People who walk or cycle for transport tend to be slimmer than those who rely on a car to get around, according to a new study of 15 countries.

The study looked at the relationship between 'active travel' — bicycling or walking instead of driving — and physical activity, obesity and Type 2 diabetes."

This is why the Ontario Trails Council is linked to the Ministry of Health Promotion, we appreciate CBC getting our message out!

ATV’er charged with drinking and driving - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA

"On August 19 at approximately 4:15 a.m., Northumberland OPP officers were on general patrol in the Bewdley area when they observed an all terrain vehicle travelling westbound on County Road 9 approaching County Road 28."