Canadian Underwriter - An ATV in B.C. is not an "automobile" under Ontario law: Ontario arbitrator

"An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) driven in B.C. does not count as an 'automobile' under Ontario law, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has determined.
In Alana Bray and ING Insurance Company of Canada, Alana Bray was injured in June 2001 as a result of falling from an ATV she was operating in British Columbia, near the Whistler Ski Resort.
As a dependent of her mother, Bray applied for accident benefits from her mother's insurer, ING Insurance Company of Canada.
ING denied benefits, saying the ATV in B.C. did not fall under the definition of an 'automobile' under Ontario's statutory accident benefits scheme."

GuelphMercury.com - Life - E-bike benefitting economy and environment

"We are all too painfully aware that manufacturing in this country, particularly in this province, has been hard hit.

However, in the personal transportation sector, one Ontario manufacturer is performing exceptionally well. Sales have been up for the past three years showing two and three hundred per cent increases."

For a full list of places to ride your e-bike see:

Improving Recreational Facilities Creates Jobs In 2010

"With the support of the province more than 170 recreational infrastructure projects were completed in 2010, with more than 560 projects currently under construction."

This includes in part the 84 the National Trails Coalition also completed on trails specifically in Ontario!

Provincial Park Visits On The Rise In 2010

"Ontario's provincial parks received almost 100,000 more visits in 2010, with a total of close to 10 million Ontarians and visitors enjoying the natural beauty the province has to offer. With at least one of Ontario's 329 provincial parks within a two-hour distance for most Ontarians, they offer an accessible and affordable range of outdoor activities to families, seniors and to visitors from around the world."

By showcasing trails in parks OTC helps out!!

Ontario Trails on Flickr

Created a flickr account for easy share of photos, although if you aren't into flickr we appreciate e-mailed photos too.

Cross Country Skiing | Ontario's West Coast

"Huron County offers a great diversity of cross country skiing opportunities. There are County Forests, natural areas, river banks, golf courses,cemeteries, abandoned railway corridors,snowmobile trails and portions of the Maitland Trail. The trails listed below are generally cleared and pruned. (For your safety, please check hunting season regulations and required authorizations)."


For a fuller list of Ontario Cross Country Ski locations see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=4&icon=xcountry.png

TheSpec - New controversy, old debate

"The deer hunt on Hamilton Conservation Authority land is far from being the first time rights of natives have rubbed up against those of recreation lovers, residents and sport hunters who are not permitted to kill wild game in the area.

It’s also not the first time a government body has given its blessing to natives for temporary and exclusive deer hunting rights in a public park-like setting."

This happens all over Ontario, OTC encourages understanding of when hunting is occurring and that all users respect and expect other users.

34 thousand bike trips made daily into and out of downtown: city study | I Bike Toronto

"The City of Toronto has released their 2010 Bicycle Screenline Report (full report / summary), which is the result of their September 2010 'screenline' bicycle count. The screenline counts all the cyclists entering and leaving the downtown core (bounded by Spadina / Jarvis and Bloor / Queens Quay) in a 12 hour period from 7am to 7pm."

Read more.....

Gearing Up: News and Tips about Cycling, Gear, Rides and the RONA MS Bike Tours in Ontario: Training Tip: Ride Inside this Winter!

"Like it or not, winter has arrived. Snow is falling, traffic is crawling and the temperature continues to plummet. It’s not exactly the most wonderful time of the year for cyclists.

However, you don’t have to let frightful weather get in the way of your training. Although outdoor cycling has come to an end for another year, there are many indoor cycling alternatives that can keep you riding until spring!

Here are a couple indoor training options we recommend to help you and your fitness survive the harsh, cold winter ahead:" Read more.....

Snowmobile trail access approved by council - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"Snowmobilers have the OK to ride into Collingwood this winter.

On Monday night, town council gave the annual approval for snowmobiles to run on certain trails within the municipality. For the most part, trail access for snowmobiles is designed to bring riders into town in order to access restaurants and gas stations; snowmobilers are not permitted on the town's internal trail system."

MartinWood Conference Resort and Golf Course - Haliburton, Bancroft, Ontario - Play & Stay Vacations

"There are few experiences as 'Canadian' as the thrill of riding the trails with sled dogs and Martinwood Resort is thrilled to invite you to enjoy a winter of adventure that includes this dynamic sport."

For a more complete list of dog sledding places in Ontario see:

Exciting Ontario Adventures & Tours...yet not to far from Toronto!

"Looking to try something unique this winter? Why not try Ice Climbing? Ice Climbing near Ancaster Ontario or in Elora Ontario is a great way to spend a day exploring the beautiful sights of these regions, not to mention testing your skills. If you decide you want to get more into the sport, we offer ice anchor and mountaineering courses to get you the skills to one day do it on your own."

North of Superior Climbing Company - Rock and Ice climbing routes north of Sault Ste. Marie on Lake Superior in Algoma Country, Guided rock climbs, ice climbs with Shaun Parent

"We are offering a 4 day ice climbing expedition to ascend several unclimbed ice faces near Nipigon Ontario. This trip is limited to 2 participants and is for intermediate climbers. We will be attempting 3 new routes with heights up to 100 meters. Access to the site is by snowmachine along a unplowed gravel road."

For this and a fuller list of ice climbing places in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=13&icon=iceclimbing.png

Pinehurst offers winter fun activities - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA

"Snowshoeing and ice fishing now are on offer at Pinehurst Conservation Area in Paris.

The park opened Saturday morning for winter activities and, except for Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1, will remain open every day for the next few months.

Later in the season, there'll be a skating rink on Pinehurst Lake and families, hikers, anglers and snowshoers are welcome."

For a fuller list of cross country places in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=4&icon=xcountry.png

Clubs scramble to open trails - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"Snowmobile clubs are scrambling to open trails to make the most of the heavy snowfalls that have hit the area, Randy Walker, the president of the Stoney Keppel Riders, said Saturday.

'We got a pile of snow and a lot of clubs got caught. They didn't get everything done,' he said. 'What has to happen for trails to open is we have to start grooming and packing, but the big thing is we have to ensure all our signs are in place.'"

Two snow machine crashes - 570News

"Regional Police are investigating a snowmobile crash off Ira Needles near Highway 7/8 last night.

Police say a 59-year old Kitchener man was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries after his machine went out of control and struck a pole and a stump.

Police say the man was riding on a homemade track with a friend at the time of the crash and was not wearing a helmet.

In a seperate incident, an Arthur Township man died in a weekend snowmobile crash."

Both OPP and OFSC spent a full month or more reminding folks to be careful out there, our most sincere condolences to the families - for a full range of safety tips see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/snowmobile-smart/

Adopt canoe, help out museum - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"The Canadian Canoe Museum has launched an adopt-a-canoe fundraising program for the museum.

'No, you don't get to take it home,' general manager John Summers said on Wednesday.

For $180 a year, or $15-a-month payments, a donor gets to put a name on a button that's displayed with the canoe in the museum in Peterborough."

iB::Topic::Bruce Trail, Ontario, Canada

"During the spring, summer, and fall, I'm always looking for hiking partners who would like to day-hike various 40-km sections of the Bruce Trail in Southwestern Ontario, Canada."

Ready, set, go — on a dog-sled tour through forest - One Tank Trips - The Buffalo News

"HALIBURTON FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESERVE, Ont.—“The first rule of dogsledding is to hang on, and the second is not to let go,” quips Emily Kurvell, our guide. She makes it sound easy, but looking at the 18 huskies yelping wildly and straining at their leashes, I’m more than a little nervous.

The younger drivers in our group don’t seem to have the same apprehension. Two young girls from Florida in shiny new snowsuits are jumping up and down and seem as eager to go as the dogs are.

“The dogs love it!” says Kurvell. “It’s what they’re bred to do.”"

For a fuller list of dog sled trails see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html?cat=3&icon=canoeing.png

Twitter / Ontario Trails: The snow has arrived and t ...

"The snow has arrived and the parkas have been taken out of the closet. But, there is no reason to stop walking!..."