Ganaraska trail, Ontario - Hammock Forums : Your Number One Hammock Community

"This section of trail starts at a boat launch for cottagers just north of Moore's Falls. I've hiked this section a few times but this is the second time I actually camped. The hike takes you over several beaver dams and around a couple of remote lakes.

The site I picked is located on top of a small bluff overlooking Sheldon lake. A well established fire pit was situated right near the edge and someone was kind enough(?) to leave a grill for cooking and there was already a pile of deadwood for my fire that night. I did get a chance to use my new folding saw from Lee Valley tools. It has a japanese style blade which went through the wood like a hot knife through butter.

After setting up my DIY blackbird clone, DIY UQ made from a JR Wally world bag, MEC scout tarp and summer sleeping bag I was ready to get all my camp chores finished. I went into the bush to get more wood ( there's that old adage that once you think you have enough wood, double it ). Plenty of standing dead birch and cedar trees to choose from. I filtered some water from the lake and put up my hammock chair."

Its a large trail system, for information on other links to the Ganaraska Trail see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/ scroll to Ganaraska and see the 5 distinct listings

Huron Harvest Trail | Ontario's West Coast

"Many of the 2010 Huron Harvest Trail Members are farms and agri-businesses that either grow, prepare or provide farm fresh produce and food. From our popular country butchers to fresh from the oven bakeries to fish farms to maple products to berry farms to farm gate markets with a succulent variety of fresh produce – graze your way through the region and take the opportunity to visit some of our unique farms along the way."

Renaissance on the Rideau Canal

"At 5:45 a.m., the first few minutes of daylight are looking good out on Ontario's Rideau River. The pink and purple hues on the eastern horizon foretell a nice sunny summer day, as Gord pilots our little pontoon boat upstream from his private dock in Merrickville, southwest of Ottawa.

On our left is the Merrickville lock station, one of many such stations on the Rideau Canal linking Ottawa and Kingston that was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Farther upstream, still on our left, we pass the Merrickville municipal beach, and up from there, a riverfront bird sanctuary."

For a full list of trails along the Rideau Canal see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ and search Rideau Canal Sub-Region

Riding in the Short Hills - Get Out Niagara!

"Most horse riders in southern Ontario have to be content with fields, small forests and back roads if they want to ride in the country. Many don’t even have their horse at a barn that’s close to nature. So the Short Hills Provincial Park is a little bit of horse riding heaven. (I apologize up front to bikers and hikers who can get annoyed by horse poop.).
Anyone who’s hiked or biked in there knows how beautiful it is. Within minutes you feel you’ve left the city far behind. I spend most of my riding time training my horse for dressage. Trail riding is not only fun for me but it’s a great break from routine for my horse, Dody."

For more horse trails in Ontario check out the Ontario Equestrian Federation and http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/equestrian/

Algonquin Provincial Park River Canoe Ontario Canada

"As the sun disappears at sunset, the tranquility around the river becomes uncanny as this woman scours the banks for any signs of wildlife. The inside of the canoe is nearly empty except for a backpack and a rope making it easy for this woman to glide across the surface of the river amongst the beauty of Algonquin Provincial Park."

For a full range of canoeing options in Ontario, including Algonquin Park see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/canoeing-kayaking/

Burlington Bike Rentals :: Ontario Bike Guide

"Waterfront Trail Leisure Company offers Bike Rentals including Tandem Bikes. Other services include Group Cycling Fitness Programs, Indoor Cycling & more. in addition to a full menu Bistro offering Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner selections."

For information purposes only.

Bike lane decision troubling - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

"...council has clearly stated in its policies and vision for the city, cycling policy is there to encourage people to use their bikes as an alternative to cars. It is not about sport or hobbies, but about making it possible to get around town safely."

It's a sport with significant positive personal health and public environment benefits - a pillar of the Provincial Trails Strategy (2007), which communities don't enact because local councils don't usually get the necessary funds to do so.

Man hurt in ATV crash - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"A 67-year-old man received non-life threatening injuries after his three-wheel ATV rolled on top of him Tuesday morning, Peterborough County OPP said."

Take a rider training course and avoid this type of incident. Before you ride check out http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/

Wasaga Beach Getaways | Travel Tips - USATODAY.com

"The Wasaga section of the Ganaraska Hiking covers 31 miles that include the sandy hills of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, and offers panoramic views of the Nottawasaga River. The trail system connects with sections in Smithdale and Glen Huron."

Be sure to check out all the trails in the area, see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html#

Hiking Ontario

"Hiking Ontario trails whether you are briskly walking or leisurely enjoying the scenery is an excellent way to exercise and get back to nature.

Whether the Ontario hiking trails are multi-use trails for bikers, walkers, runners and even snowmobilers in the winter, or just for hikers there are a number of options in cottage country to choose from."

For a fuller range of hiking and walking opportunities in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/hiking-walking/

Tour de Greenbelt Niagara

"Join this unique fresh air festival on wheels to explore the Greenbelt. Tour fees include: BBQ lunch, rest stop samples and tours, marshalled ride, Tour t-shirt & more."

Dr. Oz and Dr. Micheal Roizen - "more than diet, activity will change your cholesterol." http://ask.doctoroz.com/search?query=activity&topic=Healthy+Living

Cycle Toronto: Cyclists Beware! Two-Week Police Ticketing Bonanza Coming to Toronto in September.

"I'm all for road safety, but I'm not sure that a city-wide ticketing blitz by the Toronto Police is the best way to achieve it. According to a recent Toronto Star article:
Police handed out more than 400 tickets to cyclists and pedestrians in a three-day safety blitz in the area between the DVP and Victoria Park Ave. and south of Eglinton Ave. W. Police cautioned an additional 250 people on bike and foot leading up to the blitz."

Good on-road, or on trail behaviour is the responsibility of all in the space - http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/bike-smart/

Friends of Rushing River could use volunteers - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA

"Friends of Rushing River is a non-profit charitable organization that has been working since 1991 to help preserve Rushing River's natural heritage. They are mandated by Ontario Parks to provide natural heritage projects and education for the park.


In the recent past, the organization has mapped out and cleared several canoe routes on Dogtooh Lake that run into Rushing River Park. They have also worked on a five-kilometre hiking trail that runs through the park. The group holds a couple barbecues at the campground each summer and just had their final one in mid-August."

"Friends of" would be more sustainable if they and Ontario Parks branched into working with ALL trail users in a managed way - Ontario Parks doesn't even link to Ontario Trails on its park pages - what is that about anyway?
http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Rainbow Routes :: Community Events

"Join the City of Greater Sudbury Bicycle Advisory Panel (BAP) on the next Sustainability Joy Ride which takes place on Saturday, September 18. The 28km ride will leave at 10:00am from the Rexall in Val Caron. The BAP advocates for safe and legal bike riding. Cyclists of all skill levels and ages are welcome to attend!"

Just as in trails, all users must share the space in the interest of total safety and respect.

See http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-life/trail-etiquette/

Share the road, four-wheelers told | Columnists | News | London Free Press

"In Ontario, we have laws that state bicyclists have the same rights as other users of the road. In Toronto, we have provincial politicians considering a new law (Bill 74) that would require motorists to give cyclists a wide berth. And in London, we have “sharrows” to remind drivers to share the road with two-wheelers.

But none of that alters the reality of what happens when somebody driving a 4,000-pound car hits somebody pedalling a bike.

Last week that point was hammered home, once again, when a woman was seriously injured (her critical condition later improved) when she was struck from behind by an SUV along Hyde Park Rd., just north of 10 Mile Rd."

TheSpec - Bike rental plan coming to town

"The push is on to bring a high-tech bike-share program to Hamilton.

But the plan can't get out of first gear if Hamiltonians won't buy in.

So the city's Smart Commute is hosting a public demonstration of a couple of systems tomorrow at City Hall."

For full listings of on and off road opportunities in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/

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."