Help Save Ottawa Cyclocross | Fiera Race Team

"The folks over at Tall Tree Cycles have created a Facebook page to try and mobilize the cycling community in an effort to get the City of Ottawa to reverse its decision to boot cyclocross out of city parks."

Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club, Elliot Lake Ontario: Nov.6 Boom Camp Trails

"Welcome to the blog of the Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club headquartered in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
We are a very casual hiking club, affiliated to the Voyageur Trail Association.
We have about 250 kilometers of trails in the pre-cambrian shield, a beautifully scenic and fairly rugged area of lakes, wetlands and rocky areas amply covered by all manner of flora and fauna.
We offer easy and intermediate hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snow shoe hikes, cross-country skiing and special events throughout the year.
Pick up our schedule weekly in the Community Bulletin of the Elliot Lake Standard.
Call Phill at 705-848-8767 for more information."

Don Valley Mountain Bike Trails - Toronto, ON

"Gets bonus points for being close to downtown. It can be really busy in the weekends and afternoons, but if you go before work in the morning you can have the whole trail system to yourself.

The trails can be really challenging especially for new riders. Although I haven't tried it before, I think they do group rides on Tuesday evenings in the summer. "

Downtown trail offers a surprisingly good nature walk | Fun Ontario newsletter

"With a population of more than 700,000, Mississauga is Canada’s sixth largest city and probably one of the least likely of places you would consider heading to for a nature trail. Well, it should be. Shocking. We know. Just trust us.

This bustling urban jungle has a few wonderfully tucked away trails that go for miles. We recommend checking out the David J. Culham Trail. The trail starts in Erindale Park (from Dundas Street, east of Mississauga Road) and extends north of Britannia Road to Pine Cliff Drive. The Trail provides access to Riverwood Conservancy at Burnhamthorpe Road. This trail is open to the public and there is no admission. Dogs and bikes are welcome."

Win Big with Ontario's Greenbelt - thegreenpages - Canada

"If you've ever driven through Southern Ontario on the 401, chances are pretty good you've noticed a sign indicating that you're entering the Greenbelt.

This region of 1.8 million acres includes some of the most environmentally sensitive land in Ontario, such as the Niagara Escarpment and the Oak Ridges Moraine, and is protected by law from encroaching urban development."

Our horseback riding lessons teach you to become a natural horse trainer too!

"We feel horseback riding lessons should address the horse’s needs first then the riders. This is for the benefit of both parties. It is an injustice to the rider to not be given the tools to understand how a horse feels and learns as well as it is an injustice to the horse to have someone crawl on their back without this knowledge first."

News Briefs - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"TRAILS WORKSHOP

MATTAWA-- The co-founder of the Haliburton Highlands Trails and Tours Network will be in Mattawa to give a workshop about planning and promoting trail events.

Barrie Martin is also owner of Yours Outdoors and co-ordinator of the annual Celebration of Trails festival that takes place throughout Ontario from July until the end of December.

The workshop on Nov. 23 runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Moon Cafe at 314 Main St.

Registration deadline is Nov. 16, and the cost is $15.

To register, contact Mattawa Voyageur Country Tourism co-ordinator Mike Stiell by e-mail at mike@mattawavoyageurcountry.ca or by phone at 744-5677."

Tiverton man killed in ATV crash - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"A Tiverton man died Sunday afternoon after his all-terrain vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

John Neilsen, 52, was pronounced dead at the Wiarton hospital, Bruce Peninsula OPP said in a news release Monday.

The collision happened near the Rankin Bridge Road northeast of Sauble Beach at 5:15 p.m. Sunday."

Ontarians Encouraged To Show Off Their Favourite Conservation Area :: NorthumberlandView.ca :: A View Like No Other

"People across Ontario are being encouraged to show off their talents as well as their favourite Conservation Area by getting out and taking pictures for the 2011 Ontario Conservation Areas Photo Contest.

The Ontario Conservation Areas Photo Contest has two purposes. First it will get people out exploring their local conservation areas. Second, it’s a way for Conservation Ontario to build its image library.

“We have over 260 Conservation Areas across Ontario that offer a variety of recreational opportunities and special events all year round. Because Conservation Areas are close to urban centres, they are accessible outdoor destinations and play an important role in the health and well-being of Ontario’s residents,” says Don Pearson, General Manager of Conservation Ontario, the main sponsor behind the contest."

Canoe trip explores Common Ground - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA

"'From this water, by canoe, you can get anywhere in North America,' said Cuyler Cotton.

He was talking with students from St. Thomas Aquinas about the Crossroads of the Continent, during their excursion Oct. 15. Along with Adolphus Cameron, Cotton explained how travelers could access the mighty Mississippi and go south to the Caribbean, or they could connect with the Winnipeg and the North Saskatchewan rivers on their way to the Rockies."

Ontario Parks Improves Reservation Service

We have heard from many Ontario Parks customers that our reservation service needs to improve. As of November 1, 2010, we have obtained a new reservation service provider and are taking action to improve the service to the standard of excellence that you have come to expect from Ontario Parks. We expect to have the new reservation system operational in early 2011.

OFSC Launches New Website

High tech is improving the Ontario snowmobiling experience as riders receive even more value for their permit dollars. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has launched its totally revamped, super-easy to navigate and content-rich website at www.ofsc.on.ca. High tech features include many snowmobiling firsts, such as the interactive trail guide, visual trail status reports and iSnowMobile, the new OFSC iPhone App.

WO AGM - Nov.6, 2010 in Peterborough

"The Whitewater Ontario AGM will take place on Saturday, November 6th at Kenner Collegiate in Peterborough which is the same location as last year. Our meeting will start at 10a.m. and conclude by 1:00p.m. in order for us to attend the Canoe Ontario AGM which is being held in the same location."

The Rideau Trail, one hike at a time

"Looking for a challenge? May I suggest taking a walk -- a long walk. A walk that cannot be completed in a day or two, but can be completed in segments. The Rideau Trail that connects Ottawa to Kingston is truly one of Ontario's best-kept secrets.

We chose to tackle the trail by walking on a morning or an afternoon, or one day at a time. This hike will bring you through provincial parks, over beaver dams, through marshes, across meadows, along road allowances, up and over stiles (which are an arrangement of steps that allow you to go over fences) and along trails and escarpments."

Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Trail project marks completion - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA

"A ceremony was held in Mount Pleasant on Saturday to mark the completion of the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Trail project. The trail is part of the Trans-Canada Trail."

TheSpec - Deer hunt begins on Monday

"Ontario’s controlled deer hunt starts Monday and Halton police and other agencies are getting ready for the five-day hunt.

The shotgun hunt in the Milton and Halton Hills area ends Nov. 5.

Halton police Sergeant Brian Carr says police, the Ministry of Natural Resources, municipal bylaw enforcement from Milton and Halton Hills as well as Conservation Halton are ready.

From Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 hunting will be allowed from a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset"

Outdoor Enthusiasts of Ontario: Satellite Imagery Tells All

"In about 6 months from now the ice will have been and gone on most Algonquin Park lakes. One of the tools I like to use to watch for ice conditions are the satellite images from MODIS. The most recent clear picture of Algonquin shows an array of colour still present in the woods."

Interesting tip regarding imagery. Thanks

Twitter / Conservation Ontario: RT @LowerTrent: We're offi ...

"We're officially unveiling our new trail at Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area today! http://bit.ly/bQOwwY #StepIntoNature"

This trail is fully supported by the local community - OTC was a t some planning meetings and NTC support helped to. Congratulations

At-risk youth fixing up bicycles – Toronto Sun | Bike News

"At-risk youth fixing up bicycles
Toronto Sun
The teen is one of a half-dozen kids working on bikes in the old Alberta Cycle building on 118 Avenue. They're the last crop of participants in a program ..."

Toronto Good news story gets coverage in UK.

OPP step up ATV training for quicker response and enforcement - Timmins Times - Ontario, CA

"The popularity of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is beginning to show up in ways that many riders don't expect. More and more injuries, and deaths, are occurring as more Northerners use the popular machines, not just to travel in remote areas, but also at their camps, cottages and in rural areas of Timmins.

It has prompted the Ontario Provincial Police to respond. Not only are police issuing more public awareness safety messages, but also they're also in the process of ensuring more of their officers can respond to off-road incidents involving ATVs."

It would also be wise to put money into training and a tax recapture to rehabilitate riding areas, as well as building specific riding areas in communities where riders can ride.