Snow Shoe at Snow Fest this Sunday! - Ontario's West Coast - Huron County

"Snow Shoe at Snow Fest this Sunday!
When: Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 38854 Nature Centre Rd., north of Blyth, west of County Rd. 4
Details: Come and celebrate the winter season. Snow shoe rental available for all ages. Staff will be on hand to outfit visitors with snow shoes and provide some basic instruction. Hot chocolate and coffee available.
Cost: Free admission, snow shoe rental for $3.00
Contact: 519-335-3557

Ontario's Snowshoe and Backcountry Trails

Frosty February in Quetico Park - Sunset Country, Northern Ontario

"Mark your calendars February 19th and 20th, 2011 and come on out to enjoy winter fun in Ontario's beautiful Quetico Provincial Park! 'Frosty February' is being organized by park staff and it is definitely something to check out and better, to attend. The event includes fun activities such as a candlelight ski, winter camping demonstrations, igloo and quinzhee hut building as well as various other winter sport events."

Ontario's North-West Trails

Antiquated bike bylaws need updating: police - thestar.com

"The province decided two years ago that electric bikes should be governed by the same rules as regular bicycles. That decision changed the implications of at least one bylaw. Bicycles with a wheel diameter of more than 61 centimetres cannot go on Toronto sidewalks, but smaller ones can.

Since Vespa-style electric bikes or scooters are built with smaller wheels, the outdated bylaw allows some e-bikers to legally use sidewalks.

“So we have these people whipping along the sidewalks at 32 km/h on a vehicle that can weigh a couple hundred pounds, with a rider,” Smith said. “This is what’s causing us concern.”"

Ontario's On-Road Trails

The best city trails in Canada | Chatelaine.com

"It's Canadian winter, but that doesn't mean it's time to hibernate. Whether you're hiking or cross-country skiing, you'll be inspired to get going with our favourite urban trails."

The Rideau Canal, Ottawa Designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2007, the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa turns into Canada's longest skateway in the winter. If you're a committed walker, a path on each side lets you partake on solid ground.
Top trail: Start just east of the parliament buildings and head south for 7.8 km to Dows Lake.

The Don Valley, Toronto Minutes from downtown Toronto, this trail is flanked by a highway and a train track. However, the Don River, which runs alongside the path, and regular fox and deer sightings give the feel of wilderness within the hustle and bustle of the city.
Top trail: Start at Riverdale Farm and head north to the Evergreen Brick Works environmental centre for a 3.5 km walk.

Ontario Hiking and Walking Trails

Conservation Authorities and Province Partner to Protect Ontario’s Drinking Water Sources through New Phase of Stewardship Program for Landowners and Businesses :: NorthumberlandView.ca :: A View Like No Other

"The ODWSP operates under the Clean Water Act (2006) which helps protect drinking water from source to tap with a multi-barrier approach that stops contaminants from entering sources of drinking water - lakes, rivers and aquifers.

Ontario's Clean Water Act:

requires that local communities - through local Source Protection Committees - assess existing and potential threats to their water, and that they set out and implement the actions needed to reduce or eliminate these threats
empowers communities to take action to prevent threats from becoming significant
requires public participation on every local source protection plan - the planning process for source protection is open to anyone in the community
requires that all plans and actions are based on sound science.
More Information on ODWSP and Conservation Authorities - Conservation Ontario Backgrounder http://www.conservationontario.ca/source_protection/protection.html"

HorsePlay Niagara Trail riding along the beach. Horseback riding, horse rides near Toronto, Hamilton

"Discover Ontario with our scenic Horseback rides
HORSES, HORSEBACK RIDING, TRAIL RIDING ,  Welcome to HorsePlay Niagara where horseback riding is our specialty.  Looking for a horseback riding vacation in Ontario?  We deliver a trail ride adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're a first time horseback rider or have been trail riding for years, our horseback riding tours are sure to excite you."

Ontario's Equestrian Trails

Special Offers for 24 Hour MTB Festivals- Register NOW! | Ontario Cycling Association

"Trail upgrades continued last fall at Albion Hills Conservation Area.  The trail grants have immensely improved the flow, sustainability and weather resistance of both the double and singletrack trails.  The event courses have never been more enjoyable for riders of all abilities."

Atv -Ontario licensing - OFN Community Home

Atv -Ontario licensing - OFN Community Home: "This might be dumb question but what atvs can be licensed in ontario? Are there certain regulations? Like could I just buy a no named atv and plate it and insure it?"

Check the rules at: Ontario Trails ATV Smart

Frigid festival next up for Blind River - Elliot Lake Standard - Ontario, CA

"BLIND RIVER - ime for Blind River's 41st annual Winter Carnival.

Every year, snow gets piled up and every year visitors gather to see the town's winter wonderland.

From Feb. 10 to 14 the community will show off the positive aspects of a Northern Ontario winter. And while it is not known if there will be a driveway shovelling contest there will be a polar-bear dip into Lake Huron, The Standard's snow-sculpture contest, an ice-fishing derby, hockey, a dart tournament and live entertainment."

Ontario Trails and Outdoor Events

Snowmobile federation disputes Rick MacLeod's facts

"Snowmobile safety officers resigning in droves

The following is in response to the above disturbing headline.

It would be fair to readers to know some more pertinent information.

Being the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) provincial chair for the STOP (Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol) program, I must state that some of the information is misleading.

To make things clear, the STOP program is not only alive and well but is growing in the province."

Ontario Snowmobile Trails

Snowshoeing at Scout Valley - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

"Ethen Devine, 8, tries snowshoeing for the first time at Scout Valley as part of the city's Winter Active events over the weekend. He is followed by his brother Davin Devine, 6, and grandparents Alli and Eric Devine - all first time snowshoers."

Ontario's Snowshoe Trails

Timmins Police patrolling snowmobile trails. - Timmins Times - Ontario, CA

"Timmins Police officers were out patrolling the snowmobile trails and conducting RIDE checks throughout the City of Timmins. Twenty-two snowmobiles were stopped said a police news release. Documents and OFSC trail permits were checked. One driver was charge under the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act for driving with no license. Police remind snowmobilers to carry all required documents and to adhere to trail speed limits."

Ontario Trails - Sled Smart

TheRecord - On the trail to fitness

TheRecord - On the trail to fitness: "It is one of the longest continuous pieces of exercise equipment in the province. The Grand Valley Trails are 275 kilometres of scenic terrain perfect for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing."

Ontario's Outdoor Fitness Trails

SkiTrax.com: Ontario Coaching Opportunities - WorldofXC.com

SkiTrax.com: Ontario Coaching Opportunities - WorldofXC.com: "January 25, 2011 – Cross Country Ontario would like to fill the Assistant Coach and the Apprentice Coach positions for the 2011 National Championships between March 10 – 20, 2011"

Ontario's Cross Country Ski Trails

TheSpec - City considers smoking ban in public parks

TheSpec - City considers smoking ban in public parks: "The legislation would apply to much of Hamilton’s 1,566 hectares of parkland at 438 properties, including 52 parks shared with schools. It excludes smoking on municipal golf courses and recreational trails."

Horseback Ride Along the Beach in Niagara, Ontario

Horseback Ride Along the Beach in Niagara, Ontario: "Horseback ride along the beach in Niagara, near Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo. Discover the local beauty while horseback riding on one of our well-trained horses. Horseback Ride on our one and two hour horseback rides, Sunset trail rides, Cookouts and Romance packages."

Ontario Equestrian Trails

Glendaler's ATV Sports Club - About the Organization

Glendaler's ATV Sports Club - About the Organization: "The Glendaler's Winter Sports Club is an ATV and snowmobile Club located in the North and South Glengarry Townships, east of the city of Cornwall, Ontario. We are the largest ATV Club in Eastern Ontario! and a non-profit organization."

Ontario's ATV Trails

InsideToronto Article: Cyclists spin outdoors to raise funds for cancer research

"Cyclist Frank Zechner braved the frigid sub-zero temperatures Saturday, Jan. 22, to kick off his 2011 fundraising season in the fight against kids' cancer.
He was joined on the weekend by fellow Sears National Kids Cancer rider Ulana Kopystansky, the former owner of the Swansea Village Pharmasave store, for an outdoor spin in front of the Bank of Montreal at the corner of Bloor Street West and Windermere Avenue from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Their efforts raised almost $400."

Opportunity to ride Ontario trails for $30 - HCS Snowmobile Forums

"The Sunset Trail Riders out of Kenora have a poker derby scheduled for Saturday January 29. They generally issue a one-day $35 (not $30 as in subject line) 'special events pass' on that day giving you an opportunity to ride their trails. Please see the STR website http://www.sunsettrailriders.ca/ as point of departure, poker route and details in obtaining pass are TBD. Click on calendar Jan 29 date or click on the Contact tab to email club officers for added information."

Ontario Snowmobile Trails

Ontario Snowmobiling Offers Many Unique People & Places

"This unique 60,000 acres of wilderness is the only wholly privately owned snowmobiling operation in the world. Rated by Supertrax Magazine as one of the top-10 snowmobiling destinations in North America, Haliburton Forest attractions include snowmobiling on 300 kilometres (198 miles) of groomed trails, plus numerous events (such as a Snowarama or poker run), snowshoeing excursions, and dog sled rides. In its famous Wolf Centre, the wild pack roams freely in a 15-acre enclosure and interpretative exhibits tell their story."