"Show-goers can get out on the water for a ride in an inflatable boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboat.
There are personal watercraft, boat-handling and stand-up paddle boarding demonstrations as well as canoe and kayak seminars."
Ontario Canoe Trails
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
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Simcoe Blog: Hiking Books!
"If you live (or have lived) in or near the Halton watershed and like nature, you will enjoy the beautiful coffee-table book Halton: Rising, Wild, and Beckoning. Filled with informative text by Ann Guthrie (as well as a Foreword by Robert Bateman and an Introduction by Gary Hutton), stunning photographs by numerous photographers and colour maps the reader will learn about many of the natural areas in the Halton watershed. Some of the areas featured include: Crawford Lake, Rattlesnake Point, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Sixteen Mile Creek and the Niagara Escarpment."
Ontario Hiking Trails
Ontario Hiking Trails
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
'Big jump' for Tribe - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Erin Tribe was taking a well-deserved break Monday.
On Sunday, she competed in her third and final cross-country skiing trials races in Thunder Bay, hoping to grab a spot in her age group on the national team.
'We had three races ... they were do or die,' said the 21-year-old Horseshoe Valley woman who was the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame's amateur athlete of the year for 2007."
Ontario Cross Country Trails
On Sunday, she competed in her third and final cross-country skiing trials races in Thunder Bay, hoping to grab a spot in her age group on the national team.
'We had three races ... they were do or die,' said the 21-year-old Horseshoe Valley woman who was the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame's amateur athlete of the year for 2007."
Ontario Cross Country Trails
Monday, January 10, 2011
i bike burlington: On The Right Track
"It's nice to know that Burlington's 2009 Cycling Master Plan is on the right track - the cycle track.
European cycle tracks
Common in European cities, 'cycle tracks are bike lanes separated from travel lanes, parking lanes and sidewalks by pavement markings, pavement colouring, bollards, curbs, raised medians, or a combination of these elements. They are used by cyclists only.'"
Ontario On-Road Cycling Trails
European cycle tracks
Common in European cities, 'cycle tracks are bike lanes separated from travel lanes, parking lanes and sidewalks by pavement markings, pavement colouring, bollards, curbs, raised medians, or a combination of these elements. They are used by cyclists only.'"
Ontario On-Road Cycling Trails
Letter: Busy and Challenging Year
"In the North East Region there has been 121 fewer crash victims this year than last – that's 121 fewer families and communities impacted by a collision’s aftermath. There have been 158 fewer personal Injury and 432 fewer property damage collisions this year than last.
Notably, there has been an increase in traffic deaths in 2010, with 58 persons losing their lives in roadway crashes, 7 on MSV trails, 5 on ATVs and 7 on the water."
Notably, there has been an increase in traffic deaths in 2010, with 58 persons losing their lives in roadway crashes, 7 on MSV trails, 5 on ATVs and 7 on the water."
Simcoe Article: Risk takers on thin ice
"MIDLAND – Snowmobilers heading out on Midland-area trails had better make sure they’re following the rules.
Midland police – in partnership with the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the Georgian Bay Snowriders Club – took to the trails Jan. 7 to promote sledding safety."
Midland police – in partnership with the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the Georgian Bay Snowriders Club – took to the trails Jan. 7 to promote sledding safety."
Snowshoe Hikes with CPAWS-OV, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
"Join CPAWS-OV on Sunday, January 30 at 10 AM for a 2 hour guided snowshoe hike through Forêt La Blanche in Mayo, Quebec.
Meet at the Forêt La Blanche Interpretation Center. Hike will cost non-members a $5 donation, event is FREE for CPAWS members. While there is usually an admission fee to Forêt La Blanche, it has been waived for all hike participants on this day.
If you are not equipped with your own snowshoes, there are snowshoes for rent ($5/day) at the Interpretation Center, or you can rent them at MEC (366 Richmond Road).
We look forward to trekking through the snow with you. For any questions or concerns, please contact jmcdonnell (at) cpaws.org"
Ontario Snowshoe Trails
Meet at the Forêt La Blanche Interpretation Center. Hike will cost non-members a $5 donation, event is FREE for CPAWS members. While there is usually an admission fee to Forêt La Blanche, it has been waived for all hike participants on this day.
If you are not equipped with your own snowshoes, there are snowshoes for rent ($5/day) at the Interpretation Center, or you can rent them at MEC (366 Richmond Road).
We look forward to trekking through the snow with you. For any questions or concerns, please contact jmcdonnell (at) cpaws.org"
Ontario Snowshoe Trails
cross country skiing on Manitoulin Island « Auberge Inn
"CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ON MANITOULIN ISLANDMISERY BAYSNOWSHOEINGTRAILS IN THE WINTERWINTER HIKINGWINTER WALKING"
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Thunder Bay Trails RFP
Thunder Bay with Trans Canada Trail Ontario and Township of Nipigon invites you to review its Request for Proposal (RFP) dealing with business assessment for recreational trail on the abandoned CN Kinghorn Subdivision between Nipigon and Thunder Bay. Please review the RFP and submit an intent to bid by January 14, 2011- 12 Noon EST, if you are interested in this opportunity. Or e-mail jcameron@thunderbay.ca or kspence@tctontario.ca
kawarthaNOW.com ® | Events On Now in the Kawarthas & Peterborough Ontario | Kawartha Events | Peterborough Snofest 2011
"Competition: Peterborough SnoFest presents the Snofest Idol Talent Showcase beginning at 2 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Join us for a full afternoon of entertainment, featuring performances by musician Danny Bronson, 2010 Snofest Idol Winner Shannon Stoobach, and Bridget Foley and The Gospel Girls."
The Urban Country - Bicycles Are Transportation: Bicycle Infrastructure Ignorance
"Some people genuinely seemed to think that drivers singlehandedly pay for the roads. Others were just trolling by calling for mandatory bicycle licensing, testing and registration to pay for bike infrastructure.
We all know that our roads are paid for by municipal property taxes – which are paid for by everyone – including bicyclists. And since bicyclists can only use a subset of the roads that their tax dollars are paying for, bicyclists are actually subsidizing motorists."
We all know that our roads are paid for by municipal property taxes – which are paid for by everyone – including bicyclists. And since bicyclists can only use a subset of the roads that their tax dollars are paying for, bicyclists are actually subsidizing motorists."
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Does your trail allow E-Bikes?
The Ontario Trails Council lists over 800 on and off road cycling trails. Does your allow e-bikes. As far as we know nobody has complied an answer to this question and we'd like to be able to provide e-users with an answer. (They ask all the time)
E-mail OTC at ontrails@gmail.com with what you know about E-bikes and your trails.
E-mail OTC at ontrails@gmail.com with what you know about E-bikes and your trails.
Sudbury Sports News - Hopping into a new winter sport
"As winter settles in across northern Ontario, outdoor enthusiasts are looking for opportunities to enjoy the season. Cross-country skiing is one way to do embrace the snow, especially for kids, according to Chris Gore.
Gore is a member of the Laurentian Nordic Ski Club, and has been involved in the club's jackrabbit program for the past two decades."
Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails
Gore is a member of the Laurentian Nordic Ski Club, and has been involved in the club's jackrabbit program for the past two decades."
Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails
There's More To Catch In Northern Ontario - Journal & Topics Newspapers Online: Travel: bush plane, northern ontario,
"The canyon, formed 1.2 billion years ago by a fault along the Canadian Shield, drops 500 feet. Four waterfalls spill from the canyon rim into the Agawa River at the bottom of the canyon. Bridal Veil Falls, the tallest waterfall in the park is 225 feet high. Day-trippers can hike several trails, visiting waterfalls and small streams, during a two-hour layover before they return to Sault Ste. Marie. Overnight guests can spend the night in a caboose converted into a small cabin.
In the canyon, I left the tour train and picked up the local train, which travels through logging camps and fishing camps, occasionally stopping to drop off fishermen at small bed and breakfasts. According to the anglers onboard, this is great walleye country."
The Canyon is also a great place to trail. Agawa Canyon
In the canyon, I left the tour train and picked up the local train, which travels through logging camps and fishing camps, occasionally stopping to drop off fishermen at small bed and breakfasts. According to the anglers onboard, this is great walleye country."
The Canyon is also a great place to trail. Agawa Canyon
The fight to save Ottawa's Beaver Pond forest from developers | rabble.ca
"No one disputes the South March Highlands' ecological, cultural and recreational value. But the city is building an extension to the nearby Terry Fox Drive highway through the Highlands, and private developers are building subdivisions. One of the developers, KNL Developments -- a partnership of builders Urbandale and Richcraft -- owns much of the Beaver Pond forest, which it purchased in 2002, and it plans to clear the trees in the second week of January."
northumberlandnews.com / indynews.ca | Making Ontario's drinking water safe, starting at source
"TRENT HILLS - Work will begin soon on plans to protect sources of drinking water within the municipality that are considered at risk of being contaminated or depleted.
The potential threats, located within wellheads and intake protection areas, were compiled in comprehensive assessment reports submitted to the Ministry of the Environment in October by the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region, said Jennifer Stephens, the project manager for the five-member staff team working with the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee to meet requirements set out in the Clean Water Act of 2006."
What you leave on the trail, may get into the water - Trail Smart
The potential threats, located within wellheads and intake protection areas, were compiled in comprehensive assessment reports submitted to the Ministry of the Environment in October by the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region, said Jennifer Stephens, the project manager for the five-member staff team working with the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee to meet requirements set out in the Clean Water Act of 2006."
What you leave on the trail, may get into the water - Trail Smart
Cycle Toronto: Biking news: dedicated lanes in Toronto, raised lanes in Guelph, and Canada featured on Copenhagenize
"Today the Star ran an article about a plan to build curbs to separate bike lanes in the downtown. Denzil Minnan-Wong, the new chair of the public works and infrastructure committee, has come out in support of building a network of separated bike lanes along major streets. Some streets that already have space carved out with bike lanes - such as Sherbourne - will get curbs separating cars from bikes. Other streets without bike lanes - such as Richmond - may get bi-directional bike lanes. Of course, this plan must pass through the committee and then council, but it's great news for Toronto!"
Ontario Cycling Trails
Ontario Cycling Trails
Cross Ontario Resources
Cross Ontario Resources
Publications, Maps, Guide Books
Golden Horseshoe Recreation Map. Eastern Ontario Recreation Map.
Mid Eastern Ontario & City of Kingston, Recreation Map.
Southwestern Ontario Recreation Map. Map. Advermap. 2008/2009 & 2010.
Print version only: Available at various retailers. More information at www.advermap.com"
Ontario Trails Map
Publications, Maps, Guide Books
Golden Horseshoe Recreation Map. Eastern Ontario Recreation Map.
Mid Eastern Ontario & City of Kingston, Recreation Map.
Southwestern Ontario Recreation Map. Map. Advermap. 2008/2009 & 2010.
Print version only: Available at various retailers. More information at www.advermap.com"
Ontario Trails Map
Friday, January 7, 2011
Snowmobilers reminded to be compliant with laws - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA
"As the snowmobile season works its way up to full swing, Ontario Provincial Police are reminding sledders to ride safe and compliant.
One death on an area lake has already been reported after 55-year-old Rick Schween plunged through the ice on Longpine Lake in early December as heavy snowfalls slowed the pace of ice production in the region."
North Western Ontario Trails
One death on an area lake has already been reported after 55-year-old Rick Schween plunged through the ice on Longpine Lake in early December as heavy snowfalls slowed the pace of ice production in the region."
North Western Ontario Trails
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