Downhill Community Sadly Loses One of its Own | Ontario Cycling Association

"Tragically, the Ontario Downhill Community lost one of its own this past weekend with the passing of 18 year old Junior Expert racer Taylor Bruce in a snowmobile accident."

Our condolences to the family.

Algonquin Eco-Lodge - try dog sledding, snowshoeing, & x-skiing! - Other Ontario Ontario vacation rentals Canada.

"Algonquin Eco-Lodge is a unique wilderness lodge for a great winter getaway! It is deep in the forests of southern Algonquin Park, nestled on the shores of a private lake and a cascading waterfall.  It is the only lodge in southern Ontario that is completely off-grid and powered by electricity created from their own waterfall!  It is only three hours from Toronto or Ottawa."

Ontario's Dog-sledding Trails

Idea Girl Consulting: harry, clyde, trails, hiking in St Catharines Ontario Canada

"It's amazing how many little trails and hiking spots there are in the heart of St Catharines Ontario Canada.  this one's close to the welland canal in the north end, you can find them by following the creeks."

Niagara Region Trails

Whitewater Ontario Launches SaveThePetawawa.ca | OutdoorOttawa

"Whitewater Ontario has put up a new website in the campaign to save the Petawawa river from proposed hydro projects.

SaveThePetawawa.ca is not actually a new site, but it has been redesigned and offers visitors simple links to the campaign supporters and information on how you can help in the cause."

Ontario's Canoe and Kayak Trails

Cross-Country skiing a way of life for club members - The Kincardine News - Ontario, CA

"Stoney Island Conservation Area has become a home away from home for a man who has been cross-country skiing for over six decades.

Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club member Karel Mika is 74-years-old and has been cross-country skiing for the last 62 years.

'It really is soul healing,' said Mika. 'I just wouldn't trade it for anything.'"

Ontario's Cross Country Trails

Summer Canoe Trip Leaders, Camp Outlook, Kingston, Algonquin Park, Ontario | RCEN

"Volunteer for Camp Outlook this summer!

Position: Summer Canoe Trip Leaders
Organization: Camp Outlook http://www.campoutlook.ca
Location: Kingston & Algonquin Park, Ontario."

Job Opportunity - Development Coordinator

"The Ontario Cycling Association is looking for a full time Development Coordinator for its provincial bicycle racing programs, including road, mountain bike (cross-country and downhill), cyclo-cross and track.  This is a full time position and requires extensive weekend work throughout the summer. The Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the racing activities that fall under the control of the OCA."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

Simcoe Article: Trails focus of Wasaga meeting

"'We'd like to encourage connecting links' between neighboring towns, said Bryan MacKell, the county's director of Planning, Economic Development and Tourism.

For instance, tourists staying in Wasaga Beach could walk or bike a trail to Collingwood, continue down to Stayner and then return to the Beach in a loop. The county would act as the overall grandparent to the development of these links, MacKell said."

Join an Ontario Trails Webinar on Trails and Trail Planning

Outdoors - North of Superior Tourism Association - Northern Ontario, Canada

"North of Superior is Ontario's outdoors destination. Many know that we're an outstanding place to fish and hunt but there's so much more to do here in our thousands and thousands of square kilometres of great outdoors.   From birdwatching to sailing, from ice climbing to hiking, from camping to kayaking - it's all here in North of Superior Country. Come breathe in our fresh, clean air and enjoy an outdoor adventure like you've never had before."

North of Superior Trails

Overland Hike Series – Snowshoe Hike With Matthew Lawson - Cambridge Ontario Events on Cambridge Now!

"Join our Manager of Education, on a new series of hikes. This overland hike will be 2.5 hours in duration and will bisect several areas of the property. The hike will begin at the entrance to the Grand Allée and eventually end up at Springbank Gardens."

Ontario's Snowshoe Trails

Orillia man dies while snowmobiling up north - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"On Sunday afternoon, as he was weaving through the snowy trails with his 17-year-old stepson and his best friend, McCullough was killed.

The 52-year-old Orillian was negotiating a bend on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail, just outside of Whitney, when he slid into the path of oncoming snowmobiles. McCullough was ejected from his machine and hit another oncoming sled. He died at the scene."

Our condolences to the family.

Active Transportation & Trails Advisory Committee Meeting

"Active Transportation & Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Location:
River Plate Room – Town Hall
6:00 - 8:00 p.m."

Nordic skiing a new team sport at CHSS - Seaforth Huron Expositor - Ontario, CA

"A new sport offered at Central Huron Secondary School is getting students out into the white stuff.

The CHSS Nordic ski team, so far consisting of a dozen students, had its first meet on Jan. 6 at Hardwood Hills north of Barrie.

After only a few weeks of training on the skis, Curtis Taylor came third in the novice boys' division with Colin Bokhout at 26th in a field of 100 skiers. In the novice girls' division, Emma Dale came 32nd and Olivia Beuerman came 37th, also in a field of 100 skiers."

Ontario's West Coast Region Trails

Beaver Pond cutting begins

"As heavy equipment began felling trees in Kanata's Beaver Pond Forest Monday, one of the landowners said his big mistake was allowing members of the public to use the property for recreational purposes.

'Over the years, the public has built trails. They've had free use of the land for 30 years,' said Lyon Sachs, the 85-year-old president of Urbandale Construction, which bought the forest land with partner Richcraft in 1999. 'Had we not done that, nobody would have said a word.

'We assumed we were doing something good for the public,' Sachs said. 'Now we're finding that maybe we didn't do something so good, because people have a certain affection for this land.'"

Make a Living Mountain Biking... in Ontario? - Mountain Bike Forums

"Mike here with Sacred Rides. We're one of the world's most successful mountain bike tour companies, running over 20 trips in 9 countries, recently ranked the '#1 mountain bike tour operator on Earth' by National Geographic Adventure mag.

For the past few years, we have been running skills camps for all levels of mountain bikers in Toronto and Southern Ontario. The camps have been very successful, particularly our evening skills clinics in the Don Valley of Toronto. We'd love to expand our offerings as we feel there is a huge market for clinics and weekend getaways in Southern Ontario."

Ontario's Off-Road Trails

Pedlar Bike Shop - St. Catharines :: Ontario Bike Guide

"We have over 1000 bicycles in stock and a huge selection of bicycle parts, accessories, and clothing. You are sure to find what you are looking for at the best prices in town."

Ontario's Niagara Region Trails

Forest City Velodrome News | Ontario Cycling Association

"Special thanks to Tim Hortons stores in London for their generous donation.  As always, if you are in a Tim’s this week thank your server for supporting cycling… this will make it back to managers and to the store owners.  This will generate the goodwill needed to continue the sponsorship going forward for the FCV.

For additional information on upcoming programs or booking a Track 1 introduction to the FCV, please visit our website:  www.ForestCityVelodrome.ca."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

Tools, ATV taken - Simcoe Reformer - Ontario, CA

"An ATV and some tools were stolen from an outbuilding here last week. If you know anything about this, police ask you call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477."

Police recover stolen ATV - Sarnia This Week - Ontario, CA

"The Lambton OPP Property Crime Unit has recovered a stolen ATV after executing a search warrant in Lambton Shores."

Green Act well intentioned, but flawed - thestar.com

"The Greenbelt is a fine enough idea, but due to the large amount of unprotected land between developed areas and the Greenbelt, and because of development leapfrogging the protected zone, sprawl will continue as if there was no Greenbelt at all, just in different parts of the province.

This could have been avoided had the Greenbelt Act been accompanied by a province-wide, revenue-neutral land value tax, which would encourage infill and walkable communities plus generate government revenue that would reduce other taxes."