A Call to Pedals � Savings Cycle

"Have you signed up for BIXI yet? If not, consider this: paying $100 for your 2011 Membership to BIXI may be the loudest vote you can cast this year for better cycling in Toronto. With the mayoral election shaping up to be a bit frightening for the cycling populace as most of the front runners seem completely at ease with pandering to the drivers in town, talking about tearing up or painting over bike lanes, or stopping the cycling infrastructure plan completely, this is truly our chance to show that we are committed to making cycling a safe choice in this city. As of yesterday, there were approximately 450 BIXI sign-ups…nearly halfway to the 1000 membership goal outlined by the city."

Canoeing Old Growth | Travel Videos

"A visit to the Blueberry Lake old growth forest Temagami Ontario"

For other outdoor videos on trails in Ontario see http://www.youtube.com/ontrails

Chillonline.ca :: You've Got the Ticket to Ride

"Ontario has one of the largest ATV communities in all of Canada. It is not surprising than that it is also one of the best places to ride. With thousands of kilometres of trail to explore and countless landscapes, there is an opportunity waiting for riders of any age
or skill level."

Thanks CHILL, but for these and all the other places to ride - Check out http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/atving/

Hikers reach home stretch of walk around Lake Superior | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

"Mike Link and Kate Crowley are growing weary by mid-afternoon when they come upon the rope. It is tied in an ancient knot to a tree along the Kabeyun Trail on a rugged peninsula that juts into Lake Superior northeast of Thunder Bay."

Following the paper trail - Winnipeg Free Press

"Ten years later, a more realistic trail-completion effort is underway with the help of actual dollars to aug ment the Herculean efforts of volun teer trail groups.
Thanks to money that became avail able as part of the federal infrastruc ture- stimulus program, the Manitoba Recreational Trails Association, the provincial NDP government and the Conservatives in Ottawa are spending $4.3 million to ensure the eastern most leg of the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba is something wilderness lovers and outdoor-recreation types will actually use."

Same is true in Ontario, that's why we are re-printing your article. Thanks

Numbers soar for kayak event - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA

"With 130 people registered for this weekend's Great Canadian Kayak Challenge, paddlers from the area and around the world will face some stiff competition.

'Registration is not only up this year, but its encouraging to see a huge amount of support coming from outside the community,' said steering committee member Guy Lamarche."

www.tonyclement.ca - MP Tony Clement Presents G8 canoe to Camp Oochigeas

"As a part of the G8 spousal program, boat builder Pam Wedd from Bearwood Canoe Company taught the G8 spouses to make ribbed canoes. The spouses then signed the two canoes to be donated to local children’s camps that cater to children with special needs. The recipients of these special canoes are Camp Oochigeas in Rosseau, Ontario and Camp Huronda in Huntsville, Ontario."

25th Annual Trail Trot - Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario

"The 25th annual Trail Trot will take place at Hiawatha Highlands on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Walk or run on the scenic cross country ski trails at Hiawatha Highlands. The 2km trail is mainly flat with one gradual hill. The 5k and 10km routes include many more challenging hills on the Crystal trail system. There will be one water station midway trhough the 5km and 10km trail. Water and Gatorade will be available at the finish line. Post race refreshments and snacks also will be available near the finish line. The Start/Finish line is at the baseball diamond at Kinsmen Park."

Sault Ste. Marie Green Pages on SooToday.com

"The award-winning Bike Train Initiative arrived today in Muskoka.

The Bike Train provides a green travel option for those wishing to explore Muskoka on two wheels."

City to extend Pace Way - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"The city is moving ahead with its plan to extend the Kate Pace Way along Booth Road.

Council approved $1.3 million in spending Monday for work to get underway in a matter of weeks. The project, which will extend the popular recreational trail from Marshall Avenue along Booth Road to Lakeshore Drive, was originally expected to include milling and resurfacing of Booth Road between Birchs Road and Lakeshore. But costs were higher than anticipated after tenders were received."

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."