Bike Friendly Businesses - Toronto

An interesting list of bike friendly businesses in Toronto.

Ontario On-Road Cycling Trails

PUNCH CANADA | TELL YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO "TAKE A HIKE"

"This year, we'd like to provide your readers with a better approach to their New Years resolutions…  Escaping outdoors and embracing Ontario's winter wonderlands to help shed unwanted weight or kick-start your 2011 fitness plan.

Consider that on average, outdoor activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing burn 20 percent more calories than the treadmill.  With that in mind, it's time to stop wasting money on under-used gym memberships or exercise equipment and get outside where the health benefits are just as good - if not better."

Ontario Snowshoe Trails

Trails as part of Economic Development

Our department is looking into developing a separate website dedicated to economic development. I'd like to know the pros and cons and feedback if you do have a separate investment site.

We like to think our website on trails is one type of micro-site promoting overall economic development in Ontario. To follow this thread Join Linkedin, then join our group Economic Development Professionals.

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Wasi Offers Great X-Country Skiing - Ontario's Near North, Northern Ontario

"We like Wasi because they have a variety of trails to try out.  They have a small chalet that is open all the time and the people we met were friendly and helpful. The trails are kept in good condition and the view is breathtaking, with snow covered trees.  Awesome!!"

Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails

You CAN get there from here - One Tank Trips - The Buffalo News

"St. Davids, on the southern edge of Niagara-on-the-Lake, is now home to the Ravine Vineyard and Olson Foods. Anna Olson, along with her husband Michael, a professor chef at the Niagara Culinary Institute, are owners of Olson Foods, a homestyle restaurant offering delectable edibles. The menu is filled with reasonably priced items that highlight fresh local ingredients and reflect Olson’s signature style.

Next door to the restaurant is the Woodruff House, a heritage home dating back to 1802, considered to be among the 50 most architecturally significant houses in Canada. It was first built as a log home in 1802, destroyed by fire in 1814, rebuilt, dismantled and rebuilt. The historic house is now the hospitality center of Ravine Vineyard, 1366 York Road, St. Davids, Ont.; www.ravinevineyard.com; (905) 262-8463."

Wilderness by Rail - Algoma Country, Northern Ontario

"Extreme adventurers will discover ice climbing in winter and rock climbing during the summer. Load up ATVs or snowmobiles to take to the many trails cut through rugged Canadian Shield. Follow the footsteps of Canada’s Group of Seven by booking a getaway in the Camp Car located in our world famous Agawa Canyon."

Ice Climbing Ontario

Ontario's Biggest selection of trail videos

Remember its good to see how the activity is done before you go. See one of our over 400 videos on file! For written content see Trail Smart

Wye Marsh Winter 2011 Events November Environmental Education Family Fun Midland Ontario Eco Tours

"Midland, ON - For those individuals who love to take advantage of the crisp cold air of winter, Wye Marsh offers a unique setting through our woodlands for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. With 25km of track-set trails
skiers of all levels can enjoy wonderful trails while being immersed in some of the areas nicest scenery. Snowshoeing
enthusiasts can experience the varied terrain found on our new Graham MacDonald Snowshoe Trail which leads di-rectly to a breathtaking clearing at Freshets Creek. Bring your own equipment or rent ours. Wye Marsh has trails you’ll want to experience again and again."

Click the link for a more complete listing of cross-country ski trails

County needs more snow before trails open - Minden Times - Ontario, CA

"Haliburton County's snowmobile trails remain closed, but that should change soon, hopefully, the president of the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association says.

Scott Doan says the county needs another six inches of snow before the trails will open.

'With the weather we've been having, everything is closed,' Doan said late last week.

The Haliburton County Rail Trail had been open to snowmobilers before last week's warm weather hit and the association has been out on the trails with its grooming equipment for some time."

Cycle Toronto: Notice of Public Consultation: Sharrow Evaluation Report

"A public meeting to discuss rush hour sharrows is coming up on Thursday January 20, 2011 at City Hall.  This is an open meeting to learn more about the trial project that put sharrows on College St. for use during rush hour when car parking is not allowed. Click here for more information and details about time and place."

Trailblazing ladies - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"The last bastion of male bonding on the trails has hit a snag. Women are taking over the sport of snowmobiling.

Twenty years ago, Jody Sutton remembers riding on the back of her husband's sled as they whipped through the countryside.

'Now, women come in to buy their own sleds,' said the customer service representative at St. Onge Recreation on Hart Drive. 'Or they'll buy two: one for her and one for her husband.'"

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New year to all who like trails.

E-notes of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club

An opportunity to keep that New Year resolution to get more exercise, and walk off some of the excess of the night before! (Note the late start time.) Join us for the annual loop hike around the many paths and trails in the conservation area. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed. After the hike those who want to can repair to the Mohawk Inn for some of their delicious hot chocolate. We will have earned it.

Earthroots

"Everyone at Earthroots would like to thank our supporters, volunteers, activists and allies as we look back at some of the things we have accomplished together in 2010, and look forward to the work we have ahead in 2011.

If you haven't given recently, please consider making a charitable contribution through the secure services of CanadaHelps.  Your renewed support will help Earthroots achieve new victories in wilderness, wildlife and watershed protection in the coming year."

CTV Southwestern Ontario - Snowmobile trails closed due to warm weather - CTV News

"Milder weather swept through Southwestern Ontario on Friday, and with it, a warning for snowmobilers. All trails south of Barrie have closed, including those in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Anyone heading out should consult the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club's website for closure information.
Riding on a closed trail could cause snowmobile damage or personal injury."

See OFSC Interactive Guide

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ATV crash victim remains in hospital: cousin - The Cornwall Standard Freeholder - Ontario, CA

"CORNWALL -- Scott Waldrif, a 25-year-old man whose ATV hit a tree on Friday, Dec. 17, is 'progressing every day,' says his cousin, Keith Waldrif.

'He's a lucky boy,' said Keith on Friday, Dec. 31. 'As far as I know, he is progressing every day.'

Scott Waldrif was found by Ontario Provincial Police officers around 2 a.m. on Dec. 17 on a trail in South Glengarry. He was brought to the Ottawa Civic Hospital for treatment."

We suggest all read: ATV Smart

Reflectons on the Outdoors- Happy New Year

For me this has been a year of rediscovery for the most part....a rediscovery of things that are important to me....particularly the outdoors....and especially the canoe. Over the past 12 months, I have reflected often on this blog about such things....I've seen this blog grow from a mere 216 views in the first month to over 3,700 this past month.....the highest number for a single day has been 273 back in October....and nearly 30.000 have viewed this blog.

Trailblazing ladies - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"The last bastion of male bonding on the trails has hit a snag.

Women are taking over the sport of snowmobiling.

Twenty years ago, Jody Sutton remembers riding on the back of her husband's sled as they whipped through the countryside.

'Now, women come in to buy their own sleds,' said the customer service representative at St. Onge Recreation on Hart Drive. 'Or they'll buy two: one for her and one for her husband.'"