"The Municipality of Hastings Highlands, in partnership with the Bancroft Broken Spokes Cycling Club and a government grant, were able to resurface a four-kilometre section of the Heritage Trail from Bancroft to the Y Road.
This trail is now hard packed and suitable for mountain bikes and cross bikes to cycle. We are very excited about this upgrade and intend to continue the work to resurface the Heritage Trail. The 64-kilometre Heritage Trail runs from Glenn Ross in the south to Lake St. Peter in the north. Trail development is an important part of promoting active healthy lifestyles for cyclists of all ages and abilities. It is hoped that by accessing the trail into Bancroft by bicycle that this will help make a safer bicycle route into Bancroft. The upgraded trail will also encourage visitors to cycle the trail to explore our region."
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. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Friday, October 15, 2010
Ontario Trails Map website | Lifestyle Information Network
"This website allows users to find trails by location and type of trail, such as for hiking, cross country skiing, equestrian, geocaching, and many more, and provides information on the length and difficulty of the trail as well as directions to get there."
Trail joggers need to show a little courtesy - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
"I used to enjoy taking my dogs for a walk along the Rideau Trail from King Street West to Bath Road. Now that walk can be a real trial as you have to have eyes in the back of your head nowadays.
Joggers run up behind you with no warning and scare the heck out of the dogs and myself and one day, those same joggers are going to find themselves getting bitten by a dog that they scare."
Joggers run up behind you with no warning and scare the heck out of the dogs and myself and one day, those same joggers are going to find themselves getting bitten by a dog that they scare."
North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca
"Join the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) for a guided hike along the escarpment trails on Sunday October 17 at 1pm.
Hikers meet at the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area at 15 Janey Ave in North (top of the ski hill) and will be guided by NBMCA's Naturalist who will share information about the trees, leaves and colours along the trail. The 1.5 hour hike will conclude with a trip up the Lookout Tower for a bird's eye view of the autumn display throughout the City and beyond.
Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children aged 6 to 12 and free for children under five. Contact the NBMCA at 705-474-5420 for further information."
Hikers meet at the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area at 15 Janey Ave in North (top of the ski hill) and will be guided by NBMCA's Naturalist who will share information about the trees, leaves and colours along the trail. The 1.5 hour hike will conclude with a trip up the Lookout Tower for a bird's eye view of the autumn display throughout the City and beyond.
Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children aged 6 to 12 and free for children under five. Contact the NBMCA at 705-474-5420 for further information."
Haunted Huron returns for spooktacular round two - Goderich Signal-Star - Ontario, CA
"The ghosts and ghouls are already making appearances in Goderich. Homes on Picton Street and Huron Road seem to have attracted their fair share.
The popular Doors Open and Haunted Huron program is returning after a two-year break.
This year's event features 22 heritage and unique sites across Huron County open free of charge to members of the public on October 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Along with the number and variety of sites open, the event also features over a dozen other programs and activities during the October 22 weekend."
The popular Doors Open and Haunted Huron program is returning after a two-year break.
This year's event features 22 heritage and unique sites across Huron County open free of charge to members of the public on October 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Along with the number and variety of sites open, the event also features over a dozen other programs and activities during the October 22 weekend."
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Everyone wins when cycling is integrated into the community - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA
"Courville travels the world on business and sees first-hand the impact of cycling. As a 41 year old, he will live, and shape, the future of North America -- one in which he believes cycling will play an increasing role.
Courville's advice to Ontario cycling advocates was: 'Ditch speaking for an embattled minority. Start speaking for everyone.'
The implication was cycling is too often viewed as a win-lose proposition by vehicle drivers and cyclists. It is anything but. Everyone wins when cycling is integrated into the physical and cultural fabric of a community: less congestion; enhanced business environment to attract young talent; tourism; public health and more."
Ontario Trails Council has been giving cyclists Courville's message since 2002. We'd like to help they've always been invited to our open forums, like Trailhead Ontario, but they never all show together for a discussion. See: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/ and
http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---off-road/
Courville's advice to Ontario cycling advocates was: 'Ditch speaking for an embattled minority. Start speaking for everyone.'
The implication was cycling is too often viewed as a win-lose proposition by vehicle drivers and cyclists. It is anything but. Everyone wins when cycling is integrated into the physical and cultural fabric of a community: less congestion; enhanced business environment to attract young talent; tourism; public health and more."
Ontario Trails Council has been giving cyclists Courville's message since 2002. We'd like to help they've always been invited to our open forums, like Trailhead Ontario, but they never all show together for a discussion. See: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/ and
http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---off-road/
Bike lanes worth it, Wynne says - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA
"Transportation Minister Kathleen Wynne said Tuesday that paved shoulders on Hwy. 6 should improve safety for cyclists and drivers and help the area's economy by boosting tourism.Crews are resurfacing and paving shoulders one metre wide on the 66-kilometres of Hwy. 6 between Mar and Tobermory, as well as 23 km. on Manitoulin Island north of Hwy. 542. It's part of a trial project for the province's new active transportation program that will see more cyclists sharing the road with drivers.'I think it's important that when we are making policy on infrastructure that we look at the economic needs of communities, and this area is so important in terms of tourism. It's about bike and vehicle safety and it's also about economic development and tourism,' Wynne said. 'We're told that this extra metre of pavement on the side of the road is going to make a big difference for the cyclists, and to be fair, I think it makes a big difference for the other vehicles that are sharing the road with cyclists to know there is that margin on the side of the road.'"
Trail plan going to council in 2011 - Petrolia Topic - Ontario, CA
"WYOMING — A final proposal for a Reeces Corners to Wyoming trail is going to Plympton-Wyoming council early in the new year.
Coun. Ben Dekker said a trail committee held an information meeting recently for Oil Heritage Road landowners affected by the proposed trail route and added they were all supportive of the $375,000 project.
Dekker said the committee met after the public session, addressed potential revenue sources and reviewed a draft information package for distribution to potential financial supporters.
Dekker — who chairs the committee — said his goal is to give a complete proposal to council early in 2011.
The two-mile, asphalt trail is tentatively scheduled to open in 2011 and $20,000 was set aside in this year's municipal budget for engineering and survey work for the trail."
Coun. Ben Dekker said a trail committee held an information meeting recently for Oil Heritage Road landowners affected by the proposed trail route and added they were all supportive of the $375,000 project.
Dekker said the committee met after the public session, addressed potential revenue sources and reviewed a draft information package for distribution to potential financial supporters.
Dekker — who chairs the committee — said his goal is to give a complete proposal to council early in 2011.
The two-mile, asphalt trail is tentatively scheduled to open in 2011 and $20,000 was set aside in this year's municipal budget for engineering and survey work for the trail."
Join Us for Lake Links! - LAKE LINKS Workshop and Learning Session
"Everyone is cordially invited to the ever-popular, 9th annual Lake Links Workshop to be held on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Perth Civitan Hall (on Hwy 43 east of the Town of Perth). The Workshop traditionally provides lake groups with the chance to learn more about each other and to benefit from the experiences of long-serving lake stewards. Not only will we will celebrate the past efforts in protecting our lakes and rivers but we will be looking to move forward with future projects to improve the health of the aquatic environments."
Volunteers Needed at Lynde Shores C.A.
"Volunteers are required to assist Central Lake Ontario Conservation staff in putting the finishing touches on sections of the Chickadee Trail at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Whitby. This event will take place on Saturday, October 23rd from 9:00am until 11:00am.
Activities will include constructing a cedar rail fence and invasive species plant removal. Work boots and work gloves are recommended. This event is not suitable for small children.
“The Chickadee Trail received a much needed makeover earlier this month and we need some assistance in completing the trail work,” says Jamie Davidson, Conservation Areas Planner with Central Lake Ontario Conservation. “Volunteers have played an important role over the last few years in helping us upgrade Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s trail network. On this day, we will further enhance the Chickadee Trail for resident wildlife and the thousands of watershed residents who visit each year.”
If you are available for an hour or two please 'Click Here' to register for the event at or contact Mr. Jamie Davidson at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Office (905) 579-0411 ext. 114."
Activities will include constructing a cedar rail fence and invasive species plant removal. Work boots and work gloves are recommended. This event is not suitable for small children.
“The Chickadee Trail received a much needed makeover earlier this month and we need some assistance in completing the trail work,” says Jamie Davidson, Conservation Areas Planner with Central Lake Ontario Conservation. “Volunteers have played an important role over the last few years in helping us upgrade Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s trail network. On this day, we will further enhance the Chickadee Trail for resident wildlife and the thousands of watershed residents who visit each year.”
If you are available for an hour or two please 'Click Here' to register for the event at or contact Mr. Jamie Davidson at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Office (905) 579-0411 ext. 114."
Next council will decide on shoreline properties - The Cornwall Standard Freeholder - Ontario, CA
"Coun. Elaine MacDonald said at Tuesday's council meeting that 'land management' needs more clarification.
* In a related issue, council has found a designer who can develop a 'lookout park' at the east-end of Marina 200.
Administration recommended MMM Group of Ottawa for a cost of $27,441, which was the second lowest request for proposal (RFP).
Administration said MMM 'were judged to have a more focused waterfront park design experience and project deliverables.'"
* In a related issue, council has found a designer who can develop a 'lookout park' at the east-end of Marina 200.
Administration recommended MMM Group of Ottawa for a cost of $27,441, which was the second lowest request for proposal (RFP).
Administration said MMM 'were judged to have a more focused waterfront park design experience and project deliverables.'"
YourOttawaRegion Article: Horton Township man dies in ATV accident
Officers of the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment are investigating the single ATV accident that occurred on an Ontario Northland Railway rail bed about two kilometres northeast of Virginiatown.
Gauthier, who was hunting in the area, was last seen by members of his hunting party about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. After he was reported missing late that night, an extensive ground and air search was conducted.
Gauthier was found alive, but pinned under his ATV that had rolled off the rail bed, by OPP Emergency Response Team members at 4:20 p.m. Monday. Shortly afterwards he went into medical distress, and lifesaving efforts by police and medical officials were unsuccessful."
Before you go take rider training and see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
Gauthier, who was hunting in the area, was last seen by members of his hunting party about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. After he was reported missing late that night, an extensive ground and air search was conducted.
Gauthier was found alive, but pinned under his ATV that had rolled off the rail bed, by OPP Emergency Response Team members at 4:20 p.m. Monday. Shortly afterwards he went into medical distress, and lifesaving efforts by police and medical officials were unsuccessful."
Before you go take rider training and see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
CANOE Travel - News - Halloween at Ontario Parks
"At the park's Halloween Weekend Oct. 23-24, special presentations on bats, spiders, owls and coyotes will help to dispel common myths.
There will also be a special bat box building session on Saturday morning and a Pinery-themed scarecrow contest.
Themes include the Pinery's Oak Savanna, its freshwater coastal dunes, the Old Ausable channel, Lake Huron and the park's cultural history.
Traditional Halloween activities are also planned."
There will also be a special bat box building session on Saturday morning and a Pinery-themed scarecrow contest.
Themes include the Pinery's Oak Savanna, its freshwater coastal dunes, the Old Ausable channel, Lake Huron and the park's cultural history.
Traditional Halloween activities are also planned."
Bixi Toronto Inches Closer to Reality - Torontoist
"We're pretty confident we'll get there,' Egan said.
As for that other launch target: last Friday the membership pledge count was at 800, according to Bixi Toronto's Facebook page. Each yearlong membership pledge costs $95 up front ($107.35, after tax), and is refundable if Bixi falls short of its launch goals and doesn't materialize. Other cities that use PBSC bikes and stations charge between $50 and $78 annually, making Bixi Toronto slightly expensive by comparison. But supporters point out that, since Bixi Toronto would be available year round, it would actually be cheaper, per month, than the Montreal version, which at $78 per year is only available from May until November.
The City of Toronto has devoted a few staffers to the rollout push. Aside from City managers like Egan, who were instrumental in negotiating with PBSC and selling the plan to City Council, there are also junior staff members who have been busy marketing Bixi to the public. They've been out on Toronto's streets for the past few months, lugging an itinerant Bixi demonstration station to street fairs and the like, so that passers-by can learn about the system and try out the bikes."
As for that other launch target: last Friday the membership pledge count was at 800, according to Bixi Toronto's Facebook page. Each yearlong membership pledge costs $95 up front ($107.35, after tax), and is refundable if Bixi falls short of its launch goals and doesn't materialize. Other cities that use PBSC bikes and stations charge between $50 and $78 annually, making Bixi Toronto slightly expensive by comparison. But supporters point out that, since Bixi Toronto would be available year round, it would actually be cheaper, per month, than the Montreal version, which at $78 per year is only available from May until November.
The City of Toronto has devoted a few staffers to the rollout push. Aside from City managers like Egan, who were instrumental in negotiating with PBSC and selling the plan to City Council, there are also junior staff members who have been busy marketing Bixi to the public. They've been out on Toronto's streets for the past few months, lugging an itinerant Bixi demonstration station to street fairs and the like, so that passers-by can learn about the system and try out the bikes."
LSRCA Awards recognize "Watershed Heroes" - Bradford Times - Ontario, CA
"On October 6, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority celebrated another year of achievement and improvement within the Lake Simcoe Watershed, by honouring Watershed Heroes at an awards ceremony at Madsen's Greenhouse & Gardens, in Newmarket.
"We're here to celebrate the work being done in our watershed, because we feel it is making a difference," said chair of the LSRCA, Virginia Hackson.
Congratulations to all winners, especially Dan Andrews Executive Director of Trans Canada Trail Ontario.
"We're here to celebrate the work being done in our watershed, because we feel it is making a difference," said chair of the LSRCA, Virginia Hackson.
Congratulations to all winners, especially Dan Andrews Executive Director of Trans Canada Trail Ontario.
YorkRegion Article: Have your say on Rouge trail system
"Markham residents have been invited to attend the first public meeting for the Rouge Park trails master plan at Markham Museum Oct. 21.
The Rouge Park Alliance has identified the need to prepare a trails master plan for the Park, with a long-term goal of creating a trail network from Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine.
This is the first opportunity for park trail stakeholders and the public to learn more about the process and provide initial input.
If you can't attend this meeting but would like to learn more, another meeting at the Toronto Zoo atrium is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20.
For more information, contact Diana Smyth at 905-713-3184 or diana_smyth@rougepark.com"
Ontario trails will be attending the October 20th meeting.
The Rouge Park Alliance has identified the need to prepare a trails master plan for the Park, with a long-term goal of creating a trail network from Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine.
This is the first opportunity for park trail stakeholders and the public to learn more about the process and provide initial input.
If you can't attend this meeting but would like to learn more, another meeting at the Toronto Zoo atrium is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20.
For more information, contact Diana Smyth at 905-713-3184 or diana_smyth@rougepark.com"
Ontario trails will be attending the October 20th meeting.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Food & Kevlar Canoe Package by Superior-North Canoe Outfitters
"Voyageur Canoe Outfitters offers everything you need for a canoe camping trip into the Boundary Waters or Quetico Park. Our Specialty Packages are for those individuals who need complete outfitting and want an all-inclusive package.
Our Partial Outfitting Packages like our Canoe and Food Package, Kevlar Canoe and Food Package or Food Only Package are for those people who have most of their own camping gear but want to have a large menu selection to choose from and quality BWCA canoes to use."
Just one of hundreds of canoe routes in Ontario. See: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=3&icon=canoeing.png
Our Partial Outfitting Packages like our Canoe and Food Package, Kevlar Canoe and Food Package or Food Only Package are for those people who have most of their own camping gear but want to have a large menu selection to choose from and quality BWCA canoes to use."
Just one of hundreds of canoe routes in Ontario. See: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=3&icon=canoeing.png
wawa-news.com - Safe Off-Roading Means Putting Safety First
"The fall season is one of the most popular times of the year for Off-Road recreational vehicle users. The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding riders to exercise caution and abide by basic safety rules when out operating ATVs. During the seasonal hunt when Off-Road Vehicle use is at its peak, OPP officers across the province are uniting with other enforcement partners to ensure safe Off-Road vehicle practices. Officers will be conducting patrols on area trails and rural roadways within the Province."
Learn to ride before you ride and know about trail safety see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
Learn to ride before you ride and know about trail safety see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/
Credit Valley Conservation - 'Friends of the Credit' Stewardship Forum - October 16, 2010
Join Credit Valley Conservation and its community partners at this new and exciting FREE event.
Learn how you can make a change for a healthier environment
Participate in a hands-on learning atmosphere
Network with friends and community groups
Engage in group discussion
Appreciate the commitment of our volunteers and their work throughout the year
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EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, October 16, 2010
From 9:00 A.M. To 3:30 P.M.
University Of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Rd N., Mississauga
Includes a complimentary lunch"
Learn how you can make a change for a healthier environment
Participate in a hands-on learning atmosphere
Network with friends and community groups
Engage in group discussion
Appreciate the commitment of our volunteers and their work throughout the year
�
EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, October 16, 2010
From 9:00 A.M. To 3:30 P.M.
University Of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Rd N., Mississauga
Includes a complimentary lunch"
Curbside Cycle – Ride it like a (Dutch) Rental!
"What better way to enjoy Toronto than on a bicycle? If you are between bikes or just visiting our fair city, bicycle rental is an affordable way to skip the TTC, and get the best view of the city at once. Curbside has a full fleet of Dutch city bikes available for rental by the day or weeks at a time. Sit upright and ride comfortably through the changing fall colours on streets lined with brownstones."
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