"The uneasy co-existence between rural cyclists and automobiles can be fixed, according to an Ontario politician, who is asking the province to pave the shoulders of its country highways.
Norm Miller, Conservative MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, says another metre of pavement would give the growing number of cyclists in Ontario some breathing room on the roads."
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.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Run Off the Grid Trail Run | Canada | Ontario | September 25, 2010
"Ontario's race with the smallest footprint. Be a part of the first annual ‘Run Off-the-Grid’ trail run – Ontario’s greenest run offering some of the most breathtaking scenery the province has to offer. New to trail running or long distance running? Take part in the 'Learn to Trail Run', which encourages participants to walk, jog or run the trails at your own pace."
TransCanada Trail Partners with North Shore Communities on Lake Superior�|�netnewsledger.com
"TransCanada Trail (TCT) Ontario, in partnership with the Townships of Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Shuniah, and Thunder Bay Tourism, is focusing on trail development in the region for the next year by hiring a full time trails coordinator.
Trails coordinator James Williams started work in early September. He will be building a regional trails committee serving the area from Nipigon to Pigeon River. The umbrella group will support the work of local trails associations. His first task, however, will be a feasibility study on converting the CN Kinghorn corridor between Nipigon and Thunder Bay into a multi-use trail."
Trails coordinator James Williams started work in early September. He will be building a regional trails committee serving the area from Nipigon to Pigeon River. The umbrella group will support the work of local trails associations. His first task, however, will be a feasibility study on converting the CN Kinghorn corridor between Nipigon and Thunder Bay into a multi-use trail."
Tour de Greenbelt: a fresh air festival on wheels | Fun Ontario newsletter
"The Tour de Greenbelt is a festival that combines healthy, active living and education in a family-oriented bike adventure. The Tour is a leisurely “stop and smell the Greenbelt” ride with activities before, during and after the ride. All ages and skill level can attend – just pick the distance and route that best suits you.
The ride takes you along a fully paved and marshaled bike ride through scenic countryside. Planned rest stops allow you to recharge and explore farms, lakes, parks, wineries, towns and other natural attractions. It’s a chance to enjoy fresh, local food, hear live music and the kids will enjoy special activities too. No planning on your part needed – just show up with your bike and helmet. They’ll even take care of providing you with snacks, beverages and a lunch."
Not near or able to get to the Greenbelt, try one of over 400 cycling routes in Ontario, see: http://ontariotrails.on.ca, then select on road or off road.
The ride takes you along a fully paved and marshaled bike ride through scenic countryside. Planned rest stops allow you to recharge and explore farms, lakes, parks, wineries, towns and other natural attractions. It’s a chance to enjoy fresh, local food, hear live music and the kids will enjoy special activities too. No planning on your part needed – just show up with your bike and helmet. They’ll even take care of providing you with snacks, beverages and a lunch."
Not near or able to get to the Greenbelt, try one of over 400 cycling routes in Ontario, see: http://ontariotrails.on.ca, then select on road or off road.
Green / Environmental Event: Conservation Leaders Meet at Annual Gathering, Ontario Land Trust Alliance "Expanding Horizons" (Oct 28 - 30)
"The Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) is proud to announce its ninth Annual Gathering, “Expanding Horizons”, celebrating the Ontario land trust movement and the power of partnerships. The conference runs October 28-30, 2010, centered at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough, Ontario."
Sarah Thomson releases “Bike City” Plan | Biking Toronto
"Today saw mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson release her bicycle transportation policy, dubbed Bike City.
Sarah and/or her team has done their homework on this to attract people who love biking… proposing a good chunk of new cycling infrastructure features (ie. bike boxes, bicycle boulevardes, etc) and physically separate bikelanes on University Ave, Richmond Street and Adelaide street.
They have also thought of the non-cycling part of the population (some of whom are hostile to new bikelanes, especially in the old boroughs of the city)… proposing that instead of bikelanes on arterial roads outside of downtown, sharrows are put in instead… with bikelanes implemented as cycling levels rise in that area.� This not only solves the complaint of “no one uses the bikelanes” but allows for expansion of a downtown network as that network draws in riders from outside the core."
Sarah and/or her team has done their homework on this to attract people who love biking… proposing a good chunk of new cycling infrastructure features (ie. bike boxes, bicycle boulevardes, etc) and physically separate bikelanes on University Ave, Richmond Street and Adelaide street.
They have also thought of the non-cycling part of the population (some of whom are hostile to new bikelanes, especially in the old boroughs of the city)… proposing that instead of bikelanes on arterial roads outside of downtown, sharrows are put in instead… with bikelanes implemented as cycling levels rise in that area.� This not only solves the complaint of “no one uses the bikelanes” but allows for expansion of a downtown network as that network draws in riders from outside the core."
Parks, Forestry and Recreation : Trails - Rehabilitation & Volunteer Opportunities
"As the City of Toronto grows and population increases, the pressure on our natural areas from recreational use intensifies. Toronto 's trail network is a popular destination for mountain bikers, hikers, runners, dog-walkers, school and camp groups, nature enthusiasts, and other users. Trail rehabilitation projects are required to repair the damage caused by the daily wear and tear of such recreational use.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Landowner concerned about unauthorized ATV use - Amherstburg Echo - Ontario, CA
"Unauthorized ATV and off-road vehicle use has a local landowner concerned about public safety.
Construction on the Amherstburg Solar Park located on the corner of North Side Road and Concession 2 North is underway but the landowner Loris Collavino is concerned about those who are using the land without permission.
Collavino said there have been numerous people trespassing on the land and that is something he wants to avoid particularly when it is an active construction site. He has observed people using dirtbikes and ATVs to jump off of mounds of dirt while others have made sharp turns in front of moving trucks and construction equipment."
So is the OTC! That's why we introduced the Trillium Trail Pass as a means of controlling access and ensuring trail development. For a copy of the OTC business plan, approved by trail users in May 2007, e-mail ontrails@gmail.com
Construction on the Amherstburg Solar Park located on the corner of North Side Road and Concession 2 North is underway but the landowner Loris Collavino is concerned about those who are using the land without permission.
Collavino said there have been numerous people trespassing on the land and that is something he wants to avoid particularly when it is an active construction site. He has observed people using dirtbikes and ATVs to jump off of mounds of dirt while others have made sharp turns in front of moving trucks and construction equipment."
So is the OTC! That's why we introduced the Trillium Trail Pass as a means of controlling access and ensuring trail development. For a copy of the OTC business plan, approved by trail users in May 2007, e-mail ontrails@gmail.com
Wrapping up Ranger’s work - Bancroft This Week - Ontario, CA
"During the month of August the Ontario Stewardship Rangers completed a variety of jobs in the surrounding area.
For the first week of August we assisted with clearing, cleaning and beautifying trails as well as cleaning up the remnants of the Rockhound Gemboree. A huge part of the success of the event is the volunteers that set up and take down the resources necessary for the event to run."
Do you have a trail champion running for council? We'd like to know about trail friendly candidates. ontrails@gmail.com
For the first week of August we assisted with clearing, cleaning and beautifying trails as well as cleaning up the remnants of the Rockhound Gemboree. A huge part of the success of the event is the volunteers that set up and take down the resources necessary for the event to run."
Do you have a trail champion running for council? We'd like to know about trail friendly candidates. ontrails@gmail.com
Take the Lane: Is there a cycling champion running for your council?
"At 2 p.m. Friday, nominations will close across Ontario for this year's municipal elections. Will there be anyone in your community who will be a champion for cycling?
I wonder about that as the clock ticks down."
In fact Ontario Trails asks - is there a Trails Champion?
I wonder about that as the clock ticks down."
In fact Ontario Trails asks - is there a Trails Champion?
Area's trails celebrated - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA
"A free hike and bike event takes place in Brantford on Saturday to celebrate the area's trails.
In conjunction with Ontario Heritage Trust's Trails Open Ontario, Tourism Brantford is promoting a local event featuring a 20-kilometre bike ride and a 2.5-kilometre hike.
The bike ride begins at noon and will start and finish at the picnic shelter located at Gilkison Flats, at Gilkison and Mount Pleasant streets."
For a list of trails, open 24/7, see http://ontariotrails.on.ca
In conjunction with Ontario Heritage Trust's Trails Open Ontario, Tourism Brantford is promoting a local event featuring a 20-kilometre bike ride and a 2.5-kilometre hike.
The bike ride begins at noon and will start and finish at the picnic shelter located at Gilkison Flats, at Gilkison and Mount Pleasant streets."
For a list of trails, open 24/7, see http://ontariotrails.on.ca
Kingston far from a cycling utopia - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
"Many thanks to the Whig-Standard for the informative article 'Trailblazers with a vision propose path along Cataraqui,' Sept. 5. Thanks also to Ms. Kathy Horton, Edward and Mary Farrar, and all the other volunteers who do so much for the city.
As an avid, all-season cycling commuter, I was intrigued by Neal Unsworth's assertion that 'Kingston is second only to Victoria, B.C., in terms of commuter cycling.'"
As an avid, all-season cycling commuter, I was intrigued by Neal Unsworth's assertion that 'Kingston is second only to Victoria, B.C., in terms of commuter cycling.'"
GuelphMercury.com - News - Guelph intrigued by bicycle-friendly status
"Guelph may soon be “officially” recognized as a bicycle friendly community.
The League of American Bicyclists last month launched its Bicycle Friendly Community Program in Ontario on a trial basis. Communities can apply to be recognized as a bronze, silver, gold or platinum bicycle friendly community."
For a full list of cycling opportunities in Ontario see:http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/
For a view at on-road cycling places in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html# and select Cycling - Roads and Paths
The League of American Bicyclists last month launched its Bicycle Friendly Community Program in Ontario on a trial basis. Communities can apply to be recognized as a bronze, silver, gold or platinum bicycle friendly community."
For a full list of cycling opportunities in Ontario see:http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/
For a view at on-road cycling places in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html# and select Cycling - Roads and Paths
The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA | UR Sudbury
"Council 4435 (Noelville) is still accepting registrations for this weekend's 2nd Annual ATV RALLY. The registration booths will be open from 7:30am to 9:30am. Bring the gang and enjoy the day in the beautiful French River area. Purchase of tickets($40.00) include: rally, chances at draws, with prizes totalling over $15,000.00, a spaghetti supper and an evening of entertainment provided by BOYS NIGHT OUT. A mixed slo-pitch ball tournament will also be held during the day, so come out and support our charity event. For more information, contact, jefflafortune1@hotmail.com"
For a full list of ATV trails in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/atving/
For a look at a provincial representation of ATV access points see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=1&icon=atving.png
For a full list of ATV trails in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/atving/
For a look at a provincial representation of ATV access points see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=1&icon=atving.png
New Recreational Activities in National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas
"Offering visitors a variety of opportunities to experience national protected heritage places through recreational activities is one way that the Parks Canada Agency is bringing its mandate of protection, education and experience to life.
Over the past two years, five activities have been assessed at the national level with the collaboration of various stakeholder groups. The following activities could soon become part of the menu of activities offered in national parks, national historic sites or national marine conservation areas:
mountain biking,traction kiting (kite-surfing, kite-boarding), guided interpreted tours including canopy walks, zip lines, via ferrata, and elements of aerial parks, community gardening and hang gliding and paragliding."
For a full listing of park trails in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/
Over the past two years, five activities have been assessed at the national level with the collaboration of various stakeholder groups. The following activities could soon become part of the menu of activities offered in national parks, national historic sites or national marine conservation areas:
mountain biking,traction kiting (kite-surfing, kite-boarding), guided interpreted tours including canopy walks, zip lines, via ferrata, and elements of aerial parks, community gardening and hang gliding and paragliding."
For a full listing of park trails in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/
Excursions - BARRIE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB - Barrie, Ontario, Canada
"BOCC has developed a relationship with the Lahaina Canoe Club, based on the shores of West Maui, HI. We will be sending a group of athletes to Lahaina in 2011 for an incredible week of paddling, culture and adventure in one of the world's most beautiful places. We will be actively fundraising for this incredible outrigger excursion. Costs to be determined."
For a full list of canoe/kayak options see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/canoeing-kayaking/
For a map of watertrail access points see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=3&icon=canoeing.png
For a full list of canoe/kayak options see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/canoeing-kayaking/
For a map of watertrail access points see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=3&icon=canoeing.png
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Fall Colour Vantage Points In Ontario Parks � Parks Blog
"The Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report is LIVE at http://www.parkreports.com/fall/. Check the report often. It is updated as colours change.
For a full range of trails, in provincial parks, conservation authorities and 1700 other places check out: http://ontariotrails.on.ca
For a full range of trails, in provincial parks, conservation authorities and 1700 other places check out: http://ontariotrails.on.ca
Traffic complaint turns into a drug bust - News - By EMC News Frontenac Local Community News
"On Aug. 29 the Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police investigated a fatal ATV collision on Billy Green Road. The victim had been out cutting wood in the area but had not returned home when expected. A friend of the family went out looking for him at the request of a family member. After a considerable search up and around the local roads the victim and his ATV were located well off the road at a curve and down a steep embankment."
Before going out check out and follow the guidelines at: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
Before going out check out and follow the guidelines at: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
Places to Ride Your ATV in Ontario
Make sure that you also check out - http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html#, select ATVing and you'll see the current trails on our list. Stop back because we add new trails all the time
Eastern Ontario Model Forest - FREE Fomes Root Rot Workshops for Forestry Professionals - EOMF General News - All News - Eastern Ontario Model Forest
"The Regional Forest Health Network in partnership with the Eastern Ontario Model Forest, South Nation Conservation, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and United Counties of Prescott-Russell will be hosting two workshops on *Fomes Root Rot (Heterobasidium annosum). Both workshops will be oriented towards forestry professionals. Come and learn how to identify and manage this destructive invasive pathogen."
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