GuelphMercury.com - Travel - Travel: Winter getaway in Bruce County

GuelphMercury.com - Travel - Travel: Winter getaway in Bruce County: "KINCARDINE — Right off the bat, I break the two golden rules of dogsledding.

Hardly 100 metres onto the winter forest trail in Ontario’s Bruce County, I ricochet off a couple of trees, lose control, topple and let go of the sled.

This is when Victor Hutter’s preliminary words of advice ring again in my ear:

“There’s really only two rules for dogsledding — never let go and don’t run into anything.”

It’s as if Hutter, owner of the Tokamak Kennel in Kincardine, anticipated my double faux pas. And as if the dogs anticipated it as well."

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Writing With a Paddle-Canoeroots Magazine | Canadian Canoes, Canoeing Country, River Trips, Canoe Camping, Fishing

"2011 Jack Matthews Fellow and award-winning Canadian author Nicolas Dickner presents 'Writing with a Paddle', an evening of thought-provoking discussion about Canadian canoeing legend Bill Mason at the Canadian Canoe Museum."

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Family Snowshoeing @ Longwoods Road Conservation Area - Ontario Agriculture

"Enjoy the tradition of snowshoeing in Middlesex County. Meet at the Longwoods Road Conversation Area at the log cabins for instruction and guided hikes on traditional wood and rawhide snowshoes.  No reservations required."

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Try snowmobiling in Ontario | Ontario | Travel | Toronto Sun

"And, if you try it, you'll probably like it, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs finds.

The federation's 'Go Snowmobiling Give It a Try Tour' over three upcoming weekends provides an opportunity to try out the sport and sample trail riding -- at no cost.

'Our research suggests that most people would love to try snowmobiling but have never had a chance,' said Ron Purchase, federation director of strategic development."

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World-class snowshoeing available just across Canadian border at Stokely Creek | MLive.com

"GOULAIS RIVER, Ontario -- For more than two decades, winter enthusiasts have crossed the Mighty Mac and that “other” bridge into Canada, to find some of North America’s best Nordic skiing right outside Michigan’s back door.

But many are now discovering the newest treasure here: world-class snowshoeing at Stokely Creek, just north of the Canadian Sault."

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Escape to Ontario - Northwestern Ontario Come Out and Play

Escape to Ontario - Nothwestern Ontario Come Out and Play

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Sudbury Star/BAM's Tours outdoor photo contest winner - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"Sudbury's Wally Bilyj is this week's Sudbury Star outdoors photo contest winner. 'Each year, I put out bird feeders in by backyard to help the birds through winter,' Bilyj wrote. 'This year was the first year that I put out feeders for niger seed, and as you can see, the results are remarkable. The redpoles have really taken a liking to it.' Bilyj wins a free ice hut adventure for a day from Bam's Tours for submitting the winning entry."

Got photos? Send your outdoor trail photos to Ontario Trails Flickr Account

Cycle Toronto: Biking is Cool

"My partner recently found this cool site that posts pictures of famous people riding bikes. It's called Rides a Bike."

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario | Bills & Lawmaking | Past & Present | 37:2 Bill 12, Horse Riding Safety Act, 2001

Just a reminder that all recreational groups are bound by good and safe practices and expectations, in law or by their use group.

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Ottawa's air among Ontario's cleanest | OttawaStart.com

"The City of Ottawa welcomes the results of an air quality report released today that finds Ottawa’s air is the purest of all southern Ontario cities.
“Even though our City is blanketed in white snow, this is another example that confirms Ottawa is very much a green city,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “This weekend when residents are out enjoying our parks, trails or skating on the canal, they will be able to breathe in the cool, crisp, clean air as just one of many advantages our City has to offer.”"

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Stay Safe On The Trails This Winter

"Next week is Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week, a good time to remind snowmobilers that they can help make the trails safer this winter.

Ontario's snowmobile trail system is the largest in the world, with more than 34,000 kilometres of maintained and interconnected trails."

Kinghorn line seen as tourism product | The Chronicle-Journal

"Turning the defunct Kinghorn CN line into a four-seasons trail would go a long way toward boosting snowmobiling in the area, the region’s snowmobiling association says.
This year, Thunder Bay Adventure Trails spokesman Lloyd Chaykowski said Thursday, 125 trail permits have been sold. That’s about on par with last year, and another marked drop from the 1990s, when more than 1,000 permits would regularly move each season.
“We’d like to see a few more sold,” Chaykowski said. “We’re sort of hoping a few more snowfalls in January will help us out a lot.
“It’s like anything else. Certainly the economy (contributes),” he said.
“We’re one club of 17 in what we call the North of Superior Snowmobile Association. Clubs like Nipigon and further east are suffering."

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The Big Deal Poker Run

The Big Deal Poker Run takes place February 13 in Sudbury. Sign up, enjoy the trails and meet new friends, support trails. Fun, fun, fun.

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Equine Canada National Convention

The national convention is our most important annual democratic exercise. It gives all our members an opportunity to participate directly in the governance of Canada's equestrian system, and more importantly still, to hold our officers, councils, and committees to account. This year's convention will be held in Ottawa from 22 January to 01 February.

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Carolinian Canada looking for Interns

CCC is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with University of Western Ontario Master's of Environment and Sustainability (UWO MES) Summer Co-op. In 2011, 3 new Carolinian Student Intern (CSI) Opportunities are available to Employers for summer interns (Masters level) to be cost-shared 50%.

University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment (UWFE) is a founding partner of this program and supports 3 interns for a total of 6 annually.

Wonderful Getaways Blogspot: Ontario hiking trails

"Ontario has a wide variety of trails for all levels of hikers. Those looking for a wilderness challenge will find it in the rugged wilderness..."

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The Ontario Ecotourism Society: tOES Starts the New Year with fresh ideas on our board and with our members' packages

"The Ontario Ecotourism Society is celebrating the new year with fresh ideas and energy on our board of directors. To learn more about new board members, roles and the outcomes of our December 2010 Annual General Meeting, check out our news webpage."

Know the law and get trained before heading out on trails - News - By EMC News Perth Local Community News

"Compliant snowmobile operators must always have on their person or sled:

- Valid driver's licence (or if under age 16, a Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence),

- Proof of snowmobile ownership,

- Sled registration (including properly placed registration numbers and validation sticker on sled),

- Proof of sled insurance (pink slip),

- Approved snowmobile helmet (for each rider),

- 2011 Snowmobile Trail Permit (properly displayed on the sled) with permit receipt."

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Outdoor Adventures on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada - Travel and Tourism Guide

"The North Channel is one of the most rugged places to kayak in Ontario.  Twisting its way between Manitoulin Island and Lake Huron, the North Channel is the perfect location for a sea kayaking or paddling adventure filled with Island hoping, rocky shores and evening sunsets.   * Please note - this destination is for experienced paddlers only."

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Three of the Top Wilderness Canoeing Destinations

"The Minnesota Boundary Waters is a very large section of wilderness between Minnesota and Ontario and there is plenty of canoeing and kayaking to be experienced in this vast coniferous area. The Boundary Waters paddling experience will take you through numerous coves, bogs, and network of waterways within an area of boreal forests which is also popular for fishing and camping. The area is one of several distinct regions of Minnesota. In this region you’ll encounter true wilderness canoeing and camping as well as wildlife such as deer, black bear and the North American Moose."

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